11 Things To Do With Your Bae This July, August, And September In Calgary
For most couples, date night can be a bit of a struggle. You get in the routine of going to the same places every week, ordering the same food, shopping at the same stores, having the same conversations. You may not want to admit it, but it gets old fast.
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If this sounds like you, have no fear. We've got your fun and unique date night ideas covered for the next 3 months. Surprise your significant other with one of these, and they'll more than likely be super impressed. You can thank us later. 😉
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July
1. Calgary Food Tours - Craving Kensington
When: Every Thursday until the end of November from 5:30 to 8:30
Is your significant other a foodie? Fill their stomach and their heart on this tour that takes you through six popular spots in Kensington.
2. Spruce Meadows: Movies at the Meadows
When: Every Wednesday until the end of August at 7:30
What's more romantic than a movie under the stars? Pack a blanket and some snacks, and enjoy the different films offered every week.
3. Calgary Night Market
When: July 28th & 29th from 5 p.m - 11 p.m
Head over to Southcentre Mall for food trucks, live entertainment, and karaoke. What better way to spend a night?
4. Spend A Day In Kensington's Diagon Alley
When: July 20th from 10 a.m to 5 p.m
Are you a couple of Harry Potter fans? You won't wanna miss this. Watch some quidditch while you drink Butter Beer, or participate in the costume contest.
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August
5. Taste of Calgary
When: August 10th - August 13th from 11 a.m to 9 p.m
Another one for all you foodies. Everyone knows that Calgary has some of the best food you can find, so why not head over to Eau Claire and get your fill?
6. Peeled: Calgary Cocktail Festival
When: August 12th to August 14th, times vary
Need an excuse to relax and get drunk? Look no further. Sample some of Calgary's best drinks, made by even better bartenders.
7. GlobalFest
When: August 15th - August 26th from 6 p.m to 11 p.m
Don't lie, we all want to be kissed under the fireworks. GlobalFest is all about celebrating cultural diversity. Countries compete against one another to see who can come up with the most artistic firework display; it makes for a really good show.
8. Ghost Hunting 101
When: August 20th from 6 p.m to 8:30 p.m
Are haunted places your thing? The Bank and Baron is known as one of the most haunted pubs in Calgary, and you can have the chance to investigate.
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September
9. East Side Studio Crawl
When: September 16th from 11 a.m to 5 p.m
Any art lovers out there? This date is completely free, and features the work from over 80 artists spread throughout five galleries in Inglewood and Ramsay.
10. Calgary International Film Festival
When: September 20th - October 1st, times vary
The perfect alternate to Netflix n' Chill. If you love movies, and need an excuse to get out of the house, you'll love this date.
11. Drake Yoga & Brunch
When: September 16th from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m @ Commonwealth
Just hold on we're going om. After an hour long hip hop yoga class, enjoy brunch made by Chef Pigot at Home & Away.

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