Events Around Calgary: May 2015
215 Calgary International Beer Festival
Beerfest is rated as one of the top 2 beer festivals in the world, and it is returning to Stampede Park on May 1st and 2nd. Increase your beer knowledge in search for a new favourite by sampling more than 5 types of beer! There’s also food from over 4 of Calgary’s best pubs and restaurants. For all the event details, and to purchase tickets, check out: http://www.albertabeerfestivals.com/.
Source: Beerfest
Gluten Free Expo
Canada’s largest gluten free event is happening on May 2nd and 3rd at the Big Four Building! Try out hundreds of samples, taste gluten-free beer, and ask experts your health questions! Get there early and receive Breton Crackers, Crispy Minis and Catelli pasta! Tickets are only $12 and can be purchased here: http://www.glutenfreeexpo.ca/.
Source: Gluten Free Expo
Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk & Ride
What a better way to celebrate your wonderful mom than by supporting children’s health-care initiatives throughout the province. This awesome family event, which begins and ends at Chinook Centre, supports the Calgary Health Trust’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Units and the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation in Edmonton! Run, walk or cycle with your family on May 1thhttp://www.mdrunandwalk.com/calgary-event-information.html.
Source: MD Run and Walk
Adults Only Night | Telus Spark
On the second Thursday of every month, Telus Spark hosts an Adult’s Only themed night. No kids allowed, and open late, the theme May 14th is ‘Survival Skills’. Learn what to do if a catastrophic event ever struck and you could no longer rely on modern conveniences to get by. As always, there will be bar service andmusic throughout the night! Skip the line, and purchase your tickets: http://www.sparkscience.ca/events/adults-only-nights/.
Source: Telus Spark
Heritage Park Opening Weekend
Celebrate the reopening of the Historical Village in HeritagePark from May 16th to 18th. Tour around the village and enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn wagon, and if you’re one of the first 5 guests through the gates, you’ll be treated to a complimentary pancake breakfast! Indulge in candy and fresh cheese buns, experience the antique midway, or ride the thundering steam rail! Event information here: https://www.heritagepark.ca/plan-your-visit/event-calendar/opening-weekend-summer-215.html.
Source: Heritage Park
The Calgary International Children’s Festival
The 215 Calgary International Children’s Festival takes over Olympic Plaza from May 2th to 23rd! There’s something for everyone from the free outdoor stage, to the host of interactive activities, to the award-winning theatre presented in Arts Commons. All the event details can be found here: http://calgarykidsfest.ca/festival/.
Source: Calgary International Children's Festival
PARKSHOW 215
PARKSHOW Calgary connects Calgary fashion and art lovers with today’s young talent. This event will be taking place on Saturday, May 23rd in Chinook Centre’s north parkade. Artist Jennie Vallis will be transforming the parkade into an ocean-swept paradise with a breathtaking art installation and the fashion show features ten exciting up and coming designers from all across Canada! Following the opening reception and main event, there is an after part hosted at Double Zero. Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.ourparkonline.com/parkshow-calgary.html.
Source: Our Park Online
Lilac Festival
Kick off Calgary’s lively festival season at Lilac Fest on May 31st! Watch the parade, catch emerging musicians, and buy artisan crafts from one of 5 vendors. Visit http://www.lilacfestival.net/ for all the event information.
Source: Lilac Festival