From the Their Opportunity Endless Summer Kickoff Party to Puppies & Prosecco, here’s what’s up this weekend in YYC.
1. Their Opportunity Endless Summer Kickoff Party
September 7th from 7pm-10pm
Cult Collective, 1025 10 St SE
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Come hang at this event that incorporates all the summer vibes. Hosted at Cult Collective LP in Inglewood, this is a fantastic evening dedicated to living easy and free. Get your squad together, shine up your favourite pair of converse and get ready for some summertime fun. All proceeds from the Endless Summer Party go towards Their Opportunity, a foundation that exists to provide low-income families with the means to enrol their children in local sports programs.
2. Calgary Food Fest 2018
September 8th from 11am-330pm
Quarry Park, 11400 27 St SE
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Bring your crew over to Quarry Park for the 2018 Calgary Food Fest. With over 12 food trucks, live entertainment, a market expo, inflatables, mascots and more, this is sure to be a fun-filled day. A large portion of this years proceeds will go to Sonshine Community Services, helping women and children transform their lives.
3. Calgary Produce Marketing Association Fall Harvest Sale
September 8th and 9th from 10am-5pm
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW
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On September 8th and 9th, bring the family to spend the day at Heritage Park. Check out their exhibits, then load up on some fresh produce at historically low prices. Learn about the perks of eating fresh fruits and veggies while supporting the local community. Expect to find goodies like cabbage, potatoes, carrot, beets, apples and bananas here.
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4. Circle
September 8th from 11am-11pm
Shaw Millennium Park, 1220 9 Ave SE
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From the creators of BassBus, Village Brewery and YYCFoodTrucks, Circle celebrates the best things in life. We’re talking, fine food, cold drinks, good music and great company. The newly renamed carnival turns five years old this year and is celebrating with a bigger and better party. They’ll have food trucks, a local-artisan market, three stages of live music, wiener dog races, a circus school and a jam-packed schedule of fun.
5. Puppies & Prosecco
September 9th from 2pm-3pm
Vin Room West, 8561 8A Ave SW & Vin Room Mission, 2310 4 St SW
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Come for a paws-itively fun-filled afternoon on Vin Room’s patio as they host a private group training class for you and your four-legged BFF. In this session, their trainers will be sharing some key concepts to help you prevent and change behaviour problems with your dog. The ticket price includes two 16 oz glasses of featured beer or two 6 oz glasses of prosecco, a lesson, and a gift bag valued at $50. Proceeds will be donated to Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation. All ages and sizes of dogs welcome.
