10 things to do in Calgary this weekend

A Sled Island performance from 2015. (Facebook/Sled Island - Photo: Bobbi Barbarich)

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

Here’s a look at just 10 of the many amazing things happening around the city:

Sled Island

• What: Calgary’s Sled Island Music and Arts festival returns this weekend, showcasing more than 200 musicians.
• When: Wednesday, June 18 to Sunday, June 22.
• Where: Various venues throughout the city.

Rez in the City 2.0

• What: Celebrate National Indigenous History month by taking in a fashion show featuring Indigenous designers. Tickets for Rez in the City 2.0 are available online.
• When: Sunday, June 22 from 8 to 10 p.m.
• Where: Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Rd. S.E.

Indigenous Music Day at Studio Bell

• What: The National Music Centre celebrates Indigenous Music Day at Studio Bell, featuring music and youth-friendly activities that celebrate the cultural diversity of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples.
• When: Saturday, June 21.
• Where: Studio Bell, 850 Fourth St. SE

Heritage Park

• What: Explore Alberta’s rich history by visiting Heritage Park‘s historical village.
• When: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.

Calgary Farmyard

• What: It’s spring at the Calgary Farmyard, featuring baby animals at the petting zoo.
• When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Where: Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Rd. 224.

Stampeders vs. Redblacks

• What: The Calgary Stampeders take on the Ottawa Redblacks.
• When: Saturday, June 21 at 2 p.m.
• Where: McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail N.W.

Cavalry vs. Pacific

• What: Calgary’s Cavalry FC take on the Pacific FC from Victoria.
• When: Saturday, June 21 at 2:30 p.m.
• Where: ATCO Field, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.

Surge vs. Bandits

• What: The Calgary Surge take on the Vancouver Bandits.
• When: Sunday, June 22 at 2 p.m.
• Where: WinSport Event Centre, 88 Canada Olympic Road S.W.

Footloose

• What: Stage West Calgary presents Footloose, based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford.
• When: Until June 22, 2025.
• Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.

Jukebox Heaven: Legends Live Forever

• What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary presents ABBA Mania: Back to the Disco Dimension, a musical parody that turns iconic ABBA hits on their head, blending the beloved classics with humour and outrageous twists.
• When: Until Aug. 9, 2025.
• Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.