{"id":805844,"date":"2026-07-16T14:49:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T14:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/805844\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T14:49:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T14:49:14","slug":"12-amazing-things-to-do-in-calgary-this-weekend-july-17-to-19-daily-hive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/805844\/","title":{"rendered":"12 amazing things to do in Calgary this weekend: July 17 to 19 | Daily Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re halfway through July, and Calgary is full of things to do. From movie nights to sports games, there is something for everyone to check out this weekend.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for a chill activity or a busy night out, here are 12 amazing things to do in Calgary this weekend.<\/p>\n

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The GRAND\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What: Join The Grand this Friday for a screening of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. \u201cThe ultimate spaghetti western, this sprawling, epic shoot-em-up film is a classic. Blondie (Clint Eastwood) and Tuco (Eli Wallach) have a pretty good bounty scam going on, but the friends become enemies when Blondie two-times Tuco\u201d<\/p>\n

When: Friday, July 17, 2026; 7 p.m.
Where: The Grand \u2013 608 1st St. SW
Cost: $15<\/p>\n

What: Head on over to 17th Avenue SW this Friday for an awesome night out. \u201cSpend the night exploring 17th Ave as SIX live performances take over the business corridor, each one at a different location. Remember: follow the music, explore each stop, and see where the night takes you.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: Friday, July 17, 2026; 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: 17th Avenue SW
Cost: Free<\/p>\n

What: If you\u2019re curious about Calgary\u2019s curiosities and oddities, Heritage Park has got you covered. \u201cOn the Curiosities and Oddities Walking Tour, you\u2019ll explore the strangest corners of Heritage Park on a 1.5-hour guided walk. Starting at the Engineered Air Gazebo, you\u2019ll visit places like the Prince House, Wing Chong Laundry, and Gledhill\u2019s Pharmacy\u2014each one packed with bizarre facts, hidden tales, and curious relics.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: Friday, July 17, 2026; 7 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park \u2013 1900 Heritage Dr. SW
Cost: $24.95<\/p>\n

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Calgary Wild FC\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What: The Calgary Wild FC have three home games in July, and this Friday they are taking on the Roses de Montreal FC right at McMahon Stadium.<\/p>\n

When: Friday, July 17, 2026
Where: McMahon Stadium \u2013 1817 Crowchild Tr. NW
Cost: Prices vary by date and seat<\/p>\n

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Calgary Public Library\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0The Ultimate Summer Challenge is back for another year. Simply register online for free with your library card and read every day this summer. Get your challenge map at any of the 22 Calgary Public Library locations.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0July 1 to Aug. 31, 2026
Where:\u00a0All Calgary Public Library locations
Admission:\u00a0Free to register with your library card<\/p>\n

What: The Calgary Surge have two games this weekend! They are taking on the Winnipeg Sea Bears this Friday and the Saskatoon Mamba on Sunday. Join them for an amazing night of basketball.<\/p>\n

When: July 17 and 19, 2026
Where: WinSport Event Centre \u2013 88 Canada Olympic Rd. SW
Cost: Prices vary by date and seat<\/p>\n

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Calgary Stampeders\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What: The Calgary Stampeders have a home game this weekend. Join them on Saturday for an exciting game against the Montreal Alouettes.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 18, 2026; 2 p.m.
Where: McMahon Stadium \u2013 1817 Crowchild Tr. NW
Cost: Prices vary on seat and date<\/p>\n

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East Village Calgary\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What: East Village is full of public art, and The Confluence is diving into it all this July. \u201cExplore a curated selection of vibrant works while uncovering the stories, meaning, and local context behind each piece. The experience concludes with a hands-on opportunity to create your own public art on The Confluence\u2019s free graffiti wall, with all supplies provided.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 18, 2026; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland \u2013 750 9th Ave. SE
Cost: $35 + fees<\/p>\n

What: Western Canada\u2019s premier automotive event is back in Calgary this July. Head on down to the Telus Convention Centre to see the best aftermarket tuner cars, tuning shops, lifestyle vendors, music and much more.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 18, 2026; 1 p.m.
Where: Telus Convention Centre \u2013 136 8th Ave. SE
Cost: Starting at $16<\/p>\n

Go on a summer walk
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Ramon Cliff\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0With July finally here, it\u2019s the perfect time to get out and explore Calgary. We went ahead and rounded up eight of the\u00a0best spots in the city to go for a walk this summer<\/a>, and there\u2019s no time like the present to check them out.<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0Various locations across Calgary
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n

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The Calgary Zoo\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What: Head on over to the zoo this month to experience their 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

When: Sundays until Nov. 1, 2026
Where: Wilder Institute\/Calgary Zoo \u2013 210 St. George\u2019s Dr. NE
Cost: Starting at $49.95<\/p>\n

Explore Calgary\u2019s indoor garden
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Marc Bruxelle\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0Right in the heart of downtown sits the Devonian Gardens. Located in the Core Shopping Centre, you can find exotic plants, koi ponds, and refreshing air conditioning, perfect for an indoor retreat.<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0Core Shopping Centre \u2013 324 8th Ave. SW
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We\u2019re halfway through July, and Calgary is full of things to do. From movie nights to sports games,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":805845,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194293],"tags":[49,2798,48],"class_list":["post-805844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-calgary","tag-ca","tag-calgary","tag-canada"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/805844","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=805844"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/805844\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/805845"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=805844"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=805844"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=805844"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}