5 awesome events happening in Calgary before the end of August

So this summer has been… different. Thanks to that pesky coronavirus, we’ve seen more cancellations then we can count, but we’ve also seen a ton of new, innovative events come to life! Not sure what we mean? Here are 5 events in Calgary to check out before August ends! We promise you won’t be disappointed.

TEDXYYC DRIVE-IN

Level up, Calgary! On August 20th, enjoy and learn from some incredible speakers, talking everything from finance to social issues and innovation. This has been a crazy year, and a lot of us could use a little bit of encouragement to get our feet back firmly on the ground. Check it out!

When: Thursday, August 20, 2020
Where: TELUS Spark – 220 Saint George’s Drive Northeast
Time: 5 pm – 10:30 pm
Cost: $100+

MOTOR NIGHTS DRIVE-IN – FINAL SUMMER DATES

This is it, Calgary! Your last chance to enjoy vintage classics and new school faves this summer will be this upcoming week! Order some serious snackage from the YYC Food Trucks right from your phone, curl up with a blanket or two in the bed of your old pickup truck and enjoy one (or more) of the most crowd-pleasing films!

When: Friday, August 21st – Wednesday, August 26th
Where: Cochrane & District Agricultural Society – 43080 Bow Valley Trail – Cochrane, AB
Time: See times here
Cost: $56/car

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CALGARY’S BUMP FESTIVAL

Before the month’s end, you guys have to check out murals that are being created for the (biggest ever) 2020 BUMP festival. This is also your chance to experience some incredibly unique programming including virtual artist talks and live music. This contemporary art festival has beaten the odds and will delight, astonish, and capture the city’s spirit. You don’t want to miss it!

When: Until August 30th
Where: Beltline – Calgary Inner-City
Time: Anytime
Cost: Free

PLAYOFF DRIVE-IN FOR CHARITY

Yep, another drive-in. 2020 is fun, isn’t it? This playoff series, scream and cheer with someone other than your dog! Grab a bag of popcorn and a few drinks, and “root-root” for the home team from behind the wheel, or a fold-out chair when they take on the Dallas Stars for games 6 and 7.

When: Thursday, August 20th and Saturday, August 22nd
Where: Stampede Park – 650 25 Ave SE, Calgary
Time: 12 pm
Cost: $60

PAWPLAY PET PARADE

Squeel and eek with fellow animal lovers for an-all-species event like none other. On August 22nd, gather in Eau Claire Park for a distance-friendly pageant of furry perfection and pop culture. Any and all well-behaved animal and their human are encouraged to participate, and costumes can super simple or crazy elaborate depending on your pet’s comfort level, as long as it’s put on out of kindness. Consider this the cutest even of the month, by a landslide.

When: Saturday, August 22nd
Where: Prince’s Island Park – 698 Eau Claire Ave SW Calgary
Time: 1 pm
Cost: Free

There you have it! See there are a ton of events to check out before August is over. Summer is alive and well, folks! Don’t it pass you by!