Weekend Family Events – June 12–14, 2026

Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend? Here are 7 things happening in and around Calgary!

⚽ World Cup Watch Parties – Eau Claire Plaza

Starts: Friday June 12 | Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina at 1:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Canada's 2026 World Cup journey kicks off this Friday on a giant LED screen at Eau Claire Plaza! Calgary Minor Soccer hosts a family-friendly fan zone with interactive drills, team mascots, and local food trucks. Three more Canadian group-stage matches run through late June (Jun 18 & Jun 24 also at Eau Claire Plaza).
📍 Eau Claire Plaza, Downtown Calgary

🛍️ Inglewood Night Market – Opening Night

Date: Friday June 12 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Inglewood's monthly Friday night market opens its 2026 season! Over 60 local vendors fill 10th Avenue SE with handmade art, ceramics, jewellery, and vintage clothing — all to the sound of live music, with food trucks and a beer garden nearby. Dog-friendly and zero entry cost. Runs monthly through September.
📍 10th Avenue SE & 10th Street SE, Inglewood

🦎 Calgary Reptile Expo – Genesis Centre NE

Dates: Sat June 13 10 AM – 5 PM · Sun June 14 10 AM – 4 PM
Cost: Adult $9.99 · Child 6–12 $3.99 · Under 5 FREE · Family $29.99
Canada's largest non-profit reptile expo is back at the Genesis Centre! The Alberta Reptile and Amphibian Society brings hundreds of lizards, snakes, chameleons, and tortoises — plus conservation talks from expert handlers. Fantastic for any kid fascinated by creatures big and small. Tickets are date-specific; purchase online in advance.
📍 The Genesis Centre (Feature Gym), 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE

🏷️ Calgary's Largest Garage Sale – Acadia Rec

Date: Saturday June 13 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $3 · Under 12 FREE
40,000 sq ft of pre-loved treasures all under one roof at Acadia Recreation Complex! Dig through household items, collectibles, vintage finds, tools, and toys — the perfect family treasure hunt. The Meow Foundation will be on-site. Kids 12 and under get in free.
📍 Acadia Recreation Complex, 240 90 Avenue SE

🛍️ Marda Loop Night Market

Date: Saturday June 13 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Another beloved community night market returns to SW Calgary! 60+ local makers, vintage selects, live music, and food trucks line 18th Street SW from 34th to 36th Avenue. This season's expanded footprint (adjusted due to nearby construction) means more room to browse, snack, and soak up the neighbourhood vibe.
📍 18th Street SW between 34th & 36th Avenue SW, Marda Loop

🎛️ PlayLab: DIY Sound Factory – Studio Bell

Dates: Sat & Sun June 13–14 | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (drop-in)
Cost: FREE
Walk into the National Music Centre's PlayLab and let your kids become sound scientists! They'll build simple DIY instruments — shakers, 'sound sandwiches' — from everyday materials and experiment with how sound travels and transforms. No registration, no cost; just show up and create.
📍 Studio Bell (National Music Centre), 850 4 Street SE

🎪 Buffoon Parade – Gerry Shaw Garden

Date: Sunday June 14 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Cost: Pay-what-you-can
The Buffoon Brigade — street performers, puppeteers, mimes, and clowns — descends on Gerry Shaw Garden for a joyful, wonderfully weird pay-what-you-can celebration. Kids can interact up-close with giant puppets and get swept up in the silliness. No tickets required; just show up and donate what you can.
📍 Gerry Shaw Garden, 3202 Elbow Drive SW

Have a great weekend, Calgary families! ☀️