10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (Aug. 7 - 9)

Calgary's Marda Gras Street Festival. (Facebook/Calgary Marda Gras Street Festival

There are plenty of local events and activities to check out in Calgary this weekend.

Marda Gras Street Festival

• What: Calgary’s longest running street festival returns! Marda Gras Street Festival is a free and family-friendly celebration in the heart of Marda Loop.
• When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9.
• Where: Marda Loop.

Calgary Design Week

• What: Celebrate Calgary Design Week by taking in a tour, talk or exhibition during Calgary Design Week.
• When: Thursday, Aug. 6 to Saturday, Aug. 8.
• Where: Various locations throughout Calgary.

BUMP Festival

• What: The Beltline Urban Murals Project (BUMP) Festival is one of the city’s most expansive public art initiatives. The festival features not only visual art but performing art as well.
• When: Until Monday, Aug. 17.
• Where: Various venues throughout the city.

Where Dark Things Dwell

• What: An outdoor escape room has taken over the historical village at Heritage Park. Where Dark Things Dwell is an immersive escape experience from Secret City Adventures, pulling guests deep into a chilling story filled with live actors, mind-bending puzzles and secrets waiting to be uncovered.
• When: Select evenings until Saturday, Oct. 31.
• Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.

Calaway Park

• What: Calaway Park is open for the 2026 season, featuring dozens of family-friendly rides, tempting treats and live entertainment.
• When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays.
• Where: Calaway Park, 245033 Range Rd. 33

Calgary Farmyard

• What: It’s summer at the Calgary Farmyard! Head to the venue just outside of town to visit the petting zoo, play mini golf or eat some fair-style treats.
• When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Where: Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Rd. 224

Millarville Farmers’ Market

• What: The Millarville Farmers’ Market is an outdoor shopping experience at the Millarville Racetrack includes more than 100 vendors.
• When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Oct. 10.
• Where: Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society, 306097 192 St. W., Millarville, Alta.

Calgary Fringe Festival

• What: The Calgary Fringe Festival is back, featuring theatre, comedy and art installations.
• When: Until Saturday, Aug. 8.
• Where: Various venues throughout the city.

Back to the 80s: The Magic Mix Tape

• What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents Back to the 80s: The Magic Mix Tape, a time travel tale that takes the audience back to the moment when some big musical hits were released.
• When: Until Aug. 8.
• Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.

Beehive: The 60s Musical

• What: Stage West Calgary presents Beehive: The 60s Musical, which pays homage to the unforgettable female powerhouses of the 1960s.
• When: Until Aug. 30.
• Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.