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calgary's child calendar For the most up-to-date calendar of events check out our website at calgaryschild.com August 12; Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo - Corks For Conservation. Join for an adults-only evening full of wine tasting, food pairings, classical music, and activities. Each ticket includes: admission to the zoo, wine tasting, chef attended food stations, classical music, games, and education. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com/events/corksfor-conservation. August 12 to 13; Carifest. A Caribbean celebration of music, culture, traditions and costumes at Shaw Millennium Park. Learn more at carifestcalgary.com. August 12 to 14; Lucent Festival. Hosted at Camp Adventure in Kananaskis. A weekend of yoga and movement classes of all kinds, holistic workshops, arts and crafts, free play, a marketplace, live music, relaxation, meditation, bonfires, nature hikes and dancing. Follow @lucentfestival on Instagram for more information. August 12 to 21; Alberta on the Plate. Every August during Alberta Local Food Week, Alberta on the Plate hosts a 10-day, province-wide dine around festival. For those 10 days, participating restaurants offer multicourse, fixed-price menus highlighting local producers, growers, distillers and brewers. Show your support of Alberta food! Learn more at albertaontheplate.com. August 13; Chestermere Summer Music Fest. Celebrate summer on the lake at Chestermere’s annual Summer Music Fest (formerly Chestermere Water Festival). Come down to John Peake Park and enjoy the wide variety of family friendly activities. Learn more at chestermere.ca/176/Events. August 13, 11am to 3pm; Picnic in the Park. Heart Home Network (HHN) is thrilled to introduce the firstever Picnic in the Park! Join the family-focused event in Riley Park, which will be a summer-fun filled afternoon of games, activities, a picnic lunch and connecting with the community. Learn more at brendastraffordsociety.com/ picnic-in-the-park. August 13, 11am to 5pm; Calgary Japanese Festival “Omatsuri.” “Omatsuri'' is the Japanese term for a “traditional festival.” Visitors to the festival will be treated to Japanese cultural demonstrations, food, traditional music, dance and song, martial arts and more. Learn more at calgaryjapanesefestival.com.
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August 13, 11am to 6pm; Cochrane Food Fest 2022. Enjoy delicious food and drinks crafted by local vendors, along with live entertainment, and family-friendly activities at Mitford Park. Learn more at cochranefoodfest.com. August 13, 11am to 7pm; Franco Festival Calgary. The Calgary Franco Festival promotes and shares the cultural richness of Calgary’s large Francophone community in all its diversity with the general public. The festival will offer cultural performances, a marketplace, a children’s village and cuisine at Olympic Plaza. Learn more at francofestcalgary.com. August 13 to 14; Alberta Open Farm Days. More than 100 farms, ranches, and ag-tourism operators open their gates and invite visitors to share in local stories, see on-farm demonstrations and purchase locally grown and produced products. Learn more at albertaopenfarmdays.ca. August 14, 10am to 5pm; Marda Gras Street Festival. Marda Gras is a free family-friendly event in the heart of Marda Loop. The longest running street festival in Calgary. Take part in a pedestrian friendly, car-free day with your friends and family – shopping local and reconnecting with the community. Learn more at visitmardaloop.com/mardagras. August 18 to 27; GlobalFest @ Elliston. GlobalFest is an annual celebration of Calgary’s multiculturalism, featuring pavilions, performances, international food, children's programming and fireworks. Fireworks presentations are produced by world-class pyro musical artists from around the world with a Canadian-produced finale. Learn more at globalfest.ca. August 19 to 21; Summer Skirmish. Enjoy an exciting weekend of historical re-enactments, food trucks, and more at the 2022 Summer Skirmish. There'll be plenty going on inside The Military Museums. Learn more at themilitarymuseums.ca. August 19 to 21; Field the Rhythm. A free three-day experience for musicians aged 12 to 18 who will get the experience of what it is like to be a part of a premiere marching ensemble in Canada. Learn more at campus. calgarystampede.com.
August 19 to 22; Expo Latino. Calgary’s hottest festival, Expo Latino creates experiences of discovery and learning through the celebration of people, music and dance. World-class performers, sizzling dancing, exotic foods, arts, crafts and so much more. Celebrate Latin culture at Prince’s Island Park. Learn more at expolatino.com. August 19 to September 10; Storybook Theatre's Legally Blonde The Musical. A fabulously fun awardwinning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes in pursuit of her dreams. Learn more at storybooktheatre.org. August 20 to 21; Annual Priddis and Millarville Fair. A full weekend of old-fashioned, country-style family fun that draws our extended community together on the third weekend in August. The Fair is suitable for all ages and includes a wide variety of competitions, contests, displays and entertainment. Learn more at millarvilleracetrack.com/priddis-millarville-fair. August 20 to 21; Granary Road’s Annual Family Fun Fair. Enjoy a carnival-themed day with games to play, delicious fair-themed food and fun surprises. Meet the animals at the Farm Friends exhibit, take rides on the rover train, and shop from amazing vendors. Learn more at granaryroad.com/familyfunfair. August 20 to 21; Monster Jam. Monster Jam is an action-packed motorsport with world-class athletes locked in intense competitions of speed and skill. Witness heated rivalries, high-flying stunts and fierce head-tohead battles for the Event Championship. Learn more at monsterjam.com. August 21, 11am to 2pm; Back to School Event at Country Hills Village Shopping Centre. What better way to wrap up an amazing summer and prepare for the new school year! Drop in for a fun family event including food samples, free kids activities, and amazing retail offers. Don’t miss giveaways, coupons and gift cards up for grabs! Free of charge and a perfect way to enjoy the last days of summer.
