21 awesome things to do this August in Calgary
Wow, are we already in the final month of summer for things to do in Calgary? We guess that time really does fly when you’re having fun. Or, maybe we’re just getting older and time is passing more quickly. Nah, we don’t like the sound of that, we’re sticking with the fun route.
Here are the things to do in Calgary this August!
Salsa On The Street 2019
Can’t dance? Tequila and SOTS fest think you can. Salsa On The Street is a casual weekly opportunity for people to get together and dance salsa, so pop by for DJs and a chance to tweak your skillz!
When: Friday, August 2 @ 6pm–9pm
Where: 100 Stephen Ave SE
Chasing Summer
The Chainsmokers, Steve Aoki, and Alesso are all playing this fest, so you can bet it’s gonna be a crazy time. Don’t forget to hydrate, folks!
When: Saturday, August 3 – Sunday, August 4
Where: Max Bell Centre
Stamps games
The CFL season is in full swing! Whether you’re a football fan or not, attending a Stampeders football game is a unique summer experience you’ll want to check out. The Gridiron Gardens are back this year as your pre-game tailgate destination at McMahon. They’re bringing us new game themes, and best of all, new stadium food. Plus there’s fun game themes to look forward to: on Aug 3, it’s Heritage Day Weekend. On Aug 17, Legacy Night!
When: Saturday, August 3 & Saturday, August 17
Where: McMahon Stadium
Tour de Bowness Street Festival & Bike Race
2019 will mark the 18th edition of the Tour de Bowness, hosted by Bow Cycle! Racers will tackle the challenging 7-turn track while the rest of us enjoy great food vendors, live music on the Tim Hortons Stage, and wicked local art.
When: Monday, August 5
Where: Between 65th St and 62nd St on Bowness Rd NW
Check out the new University District
If you haven’t heard, the new University District is gonna be one of Calgary’s hottest communities. Offering 200-acres of all the amenities, services and experiences a person could want, this spot is worth checking out. Book a private appointment with The Ivy to see how you could become a part of everything (and have an excuse to hang in a gorgeous townhome!).
Where: 4410 University Ave NW
When: Visit anytime this month
Heritage Park Adult Night
Still going through the post-Stampede blues? Us too, it’s okay. Us sad cowfolk have a reason to cheer up though, since Heritage Park is bringing then midway back for an unreal adults-only night. On Friday, August 9, good ol’ HP will be open to people 18+ for drinks, food, rides, and some PG-13 fun!
When: Friday, August 9
Where: Heritage Park— 1900 Heritage Drive SW
Kananaskis Golf
Looking for your next summer excursion? Look no further– Kananaskis Country Golf Course is just outside the city. This fully renovated and restored course is open for your puttin’ and clubbin’ experience!
When: Visit anytime this month
Where: 1 Lorette Dr, Exshaw, Alberta
Shakespeare By The Bow
What goes with a picnic and sunny afternoon in one of Calgary’s fave places? Shakespeare by the Bow! Soak up the scenery during Theatre Calgary’s annual outdoor production.
Where: Prince’s Island Park– 698 Eau Claire Ave SW
When: Runs until Sunday, August 18
Calgary International Blues Festival
Let’s get bluesy, people. This fest features a full week of Blues workshops, concerts and special events plus nonstop live tunes!
When: Monday, July 29 – Sunday, August 4
Where: Shaw Millennium Park
ATCO presents Movies at the Meadows
Outdoor movie excursions have definitely become a trend for summer 2019. Why not break out the licorice and popcorn at ATCO presents Movies at the Meadows? It’s only $20.00/car load (OR $15.00 if tickets purchased in advance!!).
When: Thursday, August 8 & Thursday, August 15
Where: All Canada Ring– 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
Deerfoot City’s outdoor fitness classes
Get your summer swoll on at Deerfoot City’s Outdoor Fitness classes led by expert trainers from GoodLife Fitness. Are you up for the challenge? Every Wednesday, until August 28, crush a 60-minute workout and then eat your heart out with complimentary energy treats from Booster Juice and Freshii!
When: Wednesdays till August 28 @ 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: Deerfoot City– 901 64 Ave NE
Indoor Skydiving
Ready to make your skydiving dreams a reality?? Good, ’cause iFly Calgary is now open at Deerfoot City. Discover indoor skydiving and cue Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin'”! Book your reso online ASAP!
Where: Deerfoot City– 901 64 Ave NE
When: By reservation
Taste of Calgary
Delight your taste buds with delicious discoveries during Taste of Calgary’s outdoor food festival. Food isn’t the only discovery you’ll make at this foodie festival– get a taste of new musicians, shop from market vendors and try a unique mix of restaurants and bevvie businesses!
When: Thursday, August 8 – Sunday, August 11
Where: Eau Claire Market Plaza
Slam Festival
How often do you get to enjoy a day of live music, food trucks and surfin’ down by the river? Like, never. Except during Slam! And the best part? There’s a beer garden! Not to mention your ticket cost goes back into building surf culture in the city. Hang loose friends.
When: Saturday, August 10
Where: 311 8 St SW
Globalfest
*Cue Katy Perry’s ‘Firework’* Calgary you’re our firework! (Sorry, that joke was painful.) GlobalFest is back for its 2019 rendition of Alberta’s most explosive festival! Don’t miss it, or else we’ll keep torturing you with dad puns.
When: Thursday, August 15 – Thursday, August 22
Where: Elliston Park– 1827 68 St SE
Country Thunder
Grab those cowboy boots that you ditched after ‘Pede and hurry over to catch Miranda Lambert, Jake Owen, and Jason Aldean twang it up at Prairie Winds Park.
When: Friday, August 16 – Sunday, August 18
Where: Prairie Winds Park
Summer Feast
Calgary’s fave foodie festival is back for another year! Experience 10 days of culinary indulgence and dine for less at some of Calgary’s top chef-driven restaurants. Taste delicious culinary creations and take your pick between lunch or dinner prix fixe offerings from $25-$65!
When: Friday, August 16 – Sunday, August 25
Where: Check out the Summer Feast website to view all participating restaurants
Adult movie night at the zoo
Ready for Calgary’s wildest movie experience? On August 22, the Calgary Zoo is putting on an outdoor Adult Movie Night not to be missed! Enjoy a night time screening of everyone’s fave Robin Williams film Jumanji, plus adult bevvies, BBQ, activities and more!
When: Thursday, August 22
Where: 210 St. George’s Drive NE
Sub Rosa Summer Drag: Pride Edition
Relive the 90s & 2000s with Sub Rosa for their Summer Drag Show: Pride Edition! The performers for the evening are Calgary’s top drag queens, Your Holy Trinity: Perla Coddington, Abeiya Miraj, and Stephanie Prince. A portion of the evening’s proceeds are being donated to HIV Community Link and Calgary Pride.
When: Thursday, August 22 @ 8:30pm
Where: 200 8 Ave SW
Iron Maiden
We’re just teenage dirtbags, baby. Hence why we’re hitting up Iron Maiden for their Legacy of the Beast tour.
When: Saturday, August 31
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
Party in the Park
The Styx and Motley Crue’s Vince Neil are gonna be playing at Winsport! We never knew we needed to listen to Mr. Roboto live, but now that the opportunity’s here we’re definitely not missing it.
When: Saturday, August 31 – Sunday, September 1
Where: Winsport
And there you have it, folks! There’s more than enough things to do in Calgary this August to keep us occupied (and distracted from the fact that summer is ending, whelp). Catch you out and about!
