Alcove is a recreational art space open five days a week for free public drop-ins. Visitors can get creative with free to use art supplies and instruments in the space. If you are interested in scheduled programs, such as workshops, or art clubs, visit Alcove’s website for program offerings. All programs operate on a pay-what-you-can basis.

Choose your own adventure with Story City! Story City is a free, interactive storytelling experience that makes you the hero of your own adventure. Grab your phone, a few friends, and hit the streets to explore locally-made stories by and for Calgarians. Download the app to get started! 

Get ready to dance! The City, in collaboration with the Calgary Downtown Association, invites you to experience ‘Walk Walk Dance’. Dance your way through musical lines as you walk or wheel, turning movement into a joyful and expressive collective dance.

Looking to learn a new sport or activity? Check out the free events at Olympic Plaza this summer featuring everything from tennis to fencing to inline skating and baton twirling courtesy Sport Calgary and The City of Calgary. Starting in late July, you will be able to actively participate in some events and attend demonstrations. 

The Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre is set to host a series of themed night market events on five consecutive Thursdays throughout the months of July and August in 2024. The events are open to the public and are free of charge, offering a variety of activities, performances, food and a space for community members to come together.

This popular festival takes place on beautiful Prince’s Island Park, featuring over 70 artists across five daytime stages and two evening stages. Regular festival goers enjoy setting up camp right in front of the main stage with blankets, low-rise lawn chairs and picnic baskets to enjoy the festival atmosphere.

The Calgary Water Lantern Festival is bringing people together for a celebration of light and community! This unforgettable evening will be filled with tasty food trucks, fun music, activities, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night with love, hope, and happiness.

On the last Friday of each month, Raw Voices showcases the best local talent in music, comedy, and poetry, and features open mic opportunities. Alcove’s art space is a great centre with plenty of activities for creatives each month.

Cheer on Team Canada as they go for Gold in Paris!  Team Canada FanFest is a free, family friendly event to celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The event will feature live competition viewing, music, sport programming, and a host of other immersive activities including sport demonstrations and photo ops. Follow @TeamCanada for more.