{"id":843202,"date":"2026-08-02T22:13:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T22:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/843202\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T22:13:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T22:13:30","slug":"11-awesome-things-to-do-in-calgary-this-week-aug-3-to-7-daily-hive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/843202\/","title":{"rendered":"11 awesome things to do in Calgary this week: Aug. 3 to 7 | Daily Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s the first full week of August, and there are tons of things to do in Calgary. From Wild FC games to Cocktails for Conservation, there is something for everyone.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for the ultimate summer outing or just a way to pass some time, here are 11 awesome things to do in Calgary this week.<\/p>\n

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@tasteofcalgary\/Instagram<\/p>\n

What: One of Calgary\u2019s best food festivals is back, and Monday is your last chance to catch it. Head on down to Cowboys Park for Taste of Calgary and enjoy the city\u2019s best food, beverages, music, and other cool things.<\/p>\n

When: July 30 to Aug. 3, 2026
Where: Cowboys Park \u2013 1220 9th Ave. SW
Cost: Free admission<\/p>\n

What: Celebrating its 20th year, the Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival is back. The nine-day indoor theatre and performance festival showcases indie artists from all over the world, as well as some straight from Calgary.<\/p>\n

When: July 31 to Aug. 8, 2026
Where: Various locations across Calgary
Cost: Prices vary by date and show<\/p>\n

What: While this event isn\u2019t until Saturday, we thought we\u2019d give you a heads-up. Ros\u00e9 Disco is an all-day ros\u00e9 and disco party. You\u2019ll find Ros\u00e9 wine tastings, chef pop-ups pairing bites with the wines, and DJ sets from headliner Felix Cartal, a two-time Juno-winning Canadian DJ, alongside Calgary\u2019s SLOFISH. A pink-and-white dress code is encouraged.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026; 2 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Confluence \u2013 750 9th Ave. SE
Cost: $30<\/p>\n

What: Tour de Bowness is back. This year you\u2019ll be able to enjoy bike races, street performers, live music, interactive Games, over 100 vendors, and food trucks.<\/p>\n

When: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Mainstreet Bowness Business Improvement Area
Cost: Free<\/p>\n

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

What: Calgary\u2019s professional women\u2019s soccer team is in full swing, and they have a home game this week. Join them as they take on Club Soccer Mont-Royal Outremont at Spruce Meadows on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

When: Aug. 1, 5, and 15, 2026
Where: McMahon Stadium \u2013 1817 Crowchild Tr. NW
Cost: Prices vary by date and seat<\/p>\n

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

What: Right 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: Core Shopping Centre \u2013 324 8th Ave. 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: Aug. 5 and 7, 2026; 7 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park \u2013 1900 Heritage Dr. SW
Cost: $24.95<\/p>\n

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Calgary Farmers\u2019 Market\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0Calgary Farmers Markets are located in both the south and the west and run all year round. You can find over 140 vendors ranging from artists to bakers. There are two locations, one in the south and one in the west, and both have kid zones so kids can play while you shop.<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0Calgary Farmers Market South \u2014 510 77th Ave. SE
Calgary Farmers Market West \u2014 25 Greenbriar Dr. NW
When:\u00a0South \u2014 Thursday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
West \u2014 Wednesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free<\/p>\n

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

What: If you\u2019re looking for the ultimate movie night this month, The Grand is hosting three. Join The Grand for a screening of West Side Story this weekend. \u201cIn Manhattan\u2019s Upper West Side, rival gangs of Polish-Americans and newly arrived Puerto Ricans clash for control of the neighbourhood, even as two young members from opposite sides fall dangerously in love.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026
Where: The Grand \u2013 608 1st St. SW
Cost: $15 + fees<\/p>\n

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oasisamuel\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

What: Cocktails for Conservation is a fan favourite, and it\u2019s back this year. \u201cAs the sun goes down and the music turns up, you\u2019ll sample beverages from local vendors, visit your favourite animals and stroll through our lush gardens, and indulge in delicious food stations spread throughout the zoo. Who knows, you might just discover a new favourite drink.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026; 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Wilder Institute\/Calgary Zoo \u2013 210 St. George\u2019s Dr. NE
Cost: $99<\/p>\n

Go on a summer walk
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Unai Huizi Photography\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0With July almost over, 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s the first full week of August, and there are tons of things to do in Calgary. From…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":534179,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194293],"tags":[49,2798,48],"class_list":["post-843202","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\/843202","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=843202"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/843202\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/534179"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=843202"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=843202"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=843202"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}