{"id":653869,"date":"2026-05-07T14:22:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T14:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/653869\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T14:22:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T14:22:18","slug":"10-fantastic-things-to-do-in-calgary-this-weekend-may-8-to-10-daily-hive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/653869\/","title":{"rendered":"10 fantastic things to do in Calgary this weekend: May 8 to 10 | Daily Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re rolling into another weekend here in Calgary, and there are tons of things to do. From markets to live music, there is no shortage of events to check out.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for a fun night out or just a low-key way to pass the time, we\u2019ve got you covered. Here are 10 fantastic things to do in Calgary this weekend.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"summer markets calgary\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2164891\" style=\"color:transparent\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778163736_159_Feature-10.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2164891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inglewood Night Market\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>What: The Inglewood Night Market is back for the summer! Join them this weekend for the first market of the season, featuring a bunch of local vendors, live music, and food located in the heart of Inglewood.<\/p>\n<p>When: Friday, May 8, 2026; 5 to 10 p.m.<br \/>Where: 10th Avenue and 10th Street SE<br \/>Cost: Free<\/p>\n<p>What: Rock band Triumph is coming to the Scotiabank Saddledome this Friday, bringing their Rock &amp; Roll Machine Reloaded Tour right to Calgary.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When: Friday, May 8, 2026; 8 p.m.<br \/>Where: Scotiabank Saddledome \u2013 555 Saddledome Rise SE<br \/>Cost: Ticket prices vary by seat<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2182078\" style=\"color:transparent\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Shutterstock_1402967843.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2182078\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jeff Whyte\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p>What: Head on over to The Confluence this Friday for an Alberta true crime tour. \u201cFrom mass murders to executions, explore true crimes from across Alberta in this outdoor tour of our province\u2019s dark history.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When: Friday, May 8, 2026; 6 to 7 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.<br \/>Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland \u2013 750 9th Ave. SE<br \/>Cost: $20 per person<\/p>\n<p>What: American punk rock band Joyce Manor is bringing an electric night of live music right to the Palace Theatre this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Friday, May 8, 2026; 6 p.m.<br \/>Where:\u00a0The Palace Theatre \u2013 219 8th Ave. SW<br \/>Cost: Starting at $65.75<\/p>\n<p>What: Natam Badalov is a comedian from New York, and he\u2019s coming to Calgary for a few nights! Catch him at the Comedy Cave for a night full of laughs.<\/p>\n<p>When: May 4 to 9, 2026<br \/>Where: Comedy Cave \u2013 1020 8th Ave. SW<br \/>Cost: Starting at $17.11<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2264833\" style=\"color:transparent\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778163737_747_MixCollage-23-Apr-2026-10-40-AM-4342.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2264833\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Calgary Reads Big Book Sale\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>What: The Calgary Reads Big Book Sale is a massive book sale with over 200,000 gently used books for sale, and it kicks off this weekend. Browse rows upon rows of wonderfully organized titles from every genre imaginable. Whether you\u2019re partial to sci-fi, detective novels, or fantasy epics, we bet you\u2019ll find something.<\/p>\n<p>When: May 8 to 17, 2026<br \/>Where: Calgary Curling Club \u2014 720 3rd St. NW, Calgary<br \/>Cost: Free<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2252392\" style=\"color:transparent\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MixCollage-13-Mar-2026-02-48-PM-1626.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2252392\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The GRAND\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>What: The Grand team has two movie nights this weekend. Join them on Friday for a screening of The Mummy, and again on Sunday for a Mother\u2019s Day celebration and Mamma Mia!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When: May 8 and 10, 2026<br \/>Where: The Grand \u2014 608 1st St. SW<br \/>Cost: Prices vary<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2264804\" style=\"color:transparent\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MixCollage-23-Apr-2026-10-25-AM-7039.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2264804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Heritage Park\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>What:\u00a0Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to Heritage Park this weekend. Enjoy a train ride with a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as well as live entertainment, photo opportunities, lawn games, shopping at the pop-up gift shop, and hands-on activities. It\u2019s the perfect outing for the whole family.<\/p>\n<p>When: May 9 and 10, 2026<br \/>Where:\u00a0Heritage Park \u2013 1900 Heritage Dr. SW<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$32.95<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"calgary zoo cubs\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2203678\" style=\"color:transparent\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shutterstock_2637660521-resized-to-2048x1365-1.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2203678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">oasisamuel\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p>What: Head on over to the zoo this weekend to enjoy its Sunday safari brunch. You can enjoy gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, like fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a waffle bar, omelettes, and much more.<\/p>\n<p>When: Sundays until Nov. 1, 2026<br \/>Where: Wilder Institute\/Calgary Zoo \u2013 210 St. George\u2019s Dr. NE<br \/>Cost: Starting at $49.95<\/p>\n<p>What: Hosted by Parkinson Canada, SuperMom Calgary is a family-friendly fundraising walk at Caburn Park celebrating moms, caregivers, and families while raising awareness and funds to support Canadians living with Parkinson\u2019s.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When: Sunday, May 10, 2026<br \/>Where: Caburn Park \u2013 67 Riverview Dr. SE<br \/>Cost: Prices vary\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We\u2019re rolling into another weekend here in Calgary, and there are tons of things to do. 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