Calgary Family Weekend Guide: August 22-23 2026

This weekend in Calgary brings a free riverside cultural festival, a downtown food festival, a PGA TOUR Champions golf event families can attend, and both Calgary Farmers' Market locations open all weekend. The single best free option for families is Muslim Heritage Day Festival at Eau Claire Plaza on Saturday, August 22, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., a free celebration with international cuisine, shopping, and family activities along the Bow River.

This guide covers what is actually happening in Calgary the weekend of August 22-23, 2026, with dates, hours, locations, and cost for each.

1. What Family-Friendly Festivals Are Happening This Weekend?

Two festivals anchor the family-friendly side of this weekend, and both are free to enter. Muslim Heritage Day Festival takes over Eau Claire Plaza on Saturday, August 22, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., a riverside community celebration with international cuisine vendors, shopping, and activities aimed at families, according to Tourism Calgary.

Taste of Asia runs Thursday, August 20 through Sunday, August 23 at Lot 6, 311 8 Street SW downtown, organized by the Calgary Chinese Chamber of Commerce with more than 100 food and vendor stalls representing cuisines from across Asia. Admission itself is free, though food and items at individual stalls are pay-as-you-go, according to Taste of Asia.

2. Is There Anything for Sports-Loving Families This Weekend?

The Rogers Charity Classic, a PGA TOUR Champions golf tournament, runs August 17 through 23 at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club, wrapping up on the Sunday of this weekend. It is described by organizers as a world-class experience for golf fans and non-golf fans alike, and tickets are required for spectators, according to the Rogers Charity Classic. The tournament has historically raised significant money for Alberta children's charities, which can make it a good fit for families who want to combine a day out with supporting a local cause.

3. Where Can Families Shop Local This Weekend?

Both Calgary Farmers Market locations are open the entire weekend and free to enter. The South location, at 510 77 Ave SE, runs Thursday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The West location, at 25 Greenbriar Dr NW, is open Wednesday through Saturday until 7 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to Calgary Farmers' Market. Both are a reliable, low-key option for a family morning out, with local produce, prepared food, and indoor play areas at each location.

4. What Free, Always-On Options Round Out the Weekend?

Beyond the dated events above, Calgary's standing free options are still in season this weekend. Spray parks and wading pools remain open citywide daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through the Labour Day long weekend, and Calgary's pathway network, off-leash parks, and outdoor gardens are free every day of the year. For a fuller list of what is always free in Calgary, not just this particular weekend, see Bowhaven's guides below.