Fun things to check out in Airdrie all summer long.
May 22 – Oct. 9 (Sundays)
SUMMER HAPPENINGS
Iron Horse Park
The miniature trains, track and landscape at Iron Horse Park represent the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) from the prairies to the coast. Take the 1.6-km interpretive journey aboard one of the 1/8th scale diesel or steam locomotives at the park and get a feeling of what the railway was like in Western Canada during the pioneer days. The journey will take you over hills, across trestles and through tunnels across the varied landscape.
Admission to the park is free. The cost of journeys is $3 each. Children under the age of 3 ride for free but must be accompanied by an adult.
Snacks and souvenirs can be found in the full-size replica of a CPR station on site. Picnic tables on site provide a place for small family gatherings. The park is also available for children’s birthday party bookings.
June 1 – October
AIRDRIE FARMERS MARKET
The summer season for the Airdrie Farmers Market kicks off June 1 at the Plainsmen Arena. It runs rain or shine every Wednesday from 3:30-7 p.m. Dash & Dine at the market this year will also bring together seven food trucks every Wednesday to the arena. Follow Airdrie Farmers Market on Facebook for updates.
June 5
TOOL SHED DUATHLON
Airdrie Rodeo Grounds
Head on over for the third annual Tool Shed Duathlon. It is a 5-km run, 20-km bike and 2.5-km run welcoming adults of all fitness levels in support of the MitoCanada Foundation. A post-race celebration includes live music and ice-cold beverages. For more information visit https://www.rnrpremierevents.com/tool-shed-duathlon.
June 12
FILIPINO INDEPENDENCE DAY
Nose Creek Park
The PIOCC Sulong Kalayaan Society is hosting Picnic at the Park to celebrate the Philippines Independence Day 2022 at noon. There will be food, games and live entertainment by the Rizal Monument. Admission is free. For more information, follow PIOCC SKS Sulong Kalayaan Society on Facebook.
Allen the Alpaca Farm Day
Willow Ridge Equine
Join Allen the Alpaca and all his farm friends from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Located just 17 minutes northwest of Airdrie, expect bouncy castles, face painting, food trucks, petting zoo and gift draws. Entrance fee is $15 per child. Follow Allen the Alpaca on Facebook for more updates.
June 16
FISHING
Nose Creek Park
Get those fishing rods and tackle boxes out of storage, the Nose Creek Pond inside Nose Creek Park officially opens for fishing on June 16.
June 18
AIRDRIE PRIDE FESTIVAL AND SOLIDARITY WALK
The annual Airdrie Pride Festival offers three main events to celebrate the community and its allies. A solidarity walk begins at Airdrie City Hall at 10:45 a.m. and ends at Nose Creek Park for a flag raising to kick off Pride in the Park. The rest of the afternoon includes games, entertainment and informational booths. For more information visit http://airdriepride.ca.
June 18-19
KIDAPALOOZA
Homestead Market
Bouncy castles, scavenger hunts, story time and magicians — what more could a kid want? Kidapalooza is a kid-friendly market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located just two minutes southwest of Airdrie, you’ll find vendors and entertainment all geared towards kids. Watch for more details on http://homesteadmarketalberta.com.
June 21
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
Nose Creek Park
Circle Connections for Reconciliation Airdrie is celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day, which will include elders’ prayers, stories and performances. Watch for details on Facebook at Circle Connections for Reconciliation.
July 1
CANADA DAY PARADE & FIREWORKS
Main Street
More than 100 floats are expected to roll down Airdrie’s Main Street for the annual Canada Day Parade. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. and make its way downtown to Allen Street S.E. More announcements about the parade and fireworks can be found on the Airdrie Parades Facebook page.
July 1-2
AIRDRIE PRO RODEO
Airdrie Rodeo Grounds
Dust off your cowboy hats, the Airdrie Pro Rodeo is back on Canada Day weekend. Located just five minutes west of Airdrie, the two-day event is packed with fun for the whole family including live music, face painting, food trucks and beer gardens.
July 23
RANCH HAND COMPETITION
Airdrie Rodeo Grounds
The Airdrie Ag Society is hosting this event from noon to 5 p.m., including classes on branding, team penning and a kids’ calf scramble. Food trucks will also be on site. For more information visit airdrieagsociety.com
Aug. 6
Airdrie Show & Shine
Nose Creek Park
The annual classic car show put on by the Airdrie Time Travellers Car Club will be “Doin it on the Grass for Bill.” Expect hundreds of clean and classic muscle cars on display — along with a variety of food trucks. For more details, follow the Time Travellers Car Club of Airdrie on Facebook.
Aug. 20
BUBBLE CHASE 5 K
Ed Eggerer Athletic Park
Run, walk and play in a massive colourful bubble bog. The 5-km course is fun for the whole family, and welcomes wheelchairs and strollers on the course. The day also includes live entertainment, merchandise stalls and colourful photo booths. For more information visit http://bubblechase5k.com.
Coming in September:
Sept. 10
AIRDRIEFEST
More details coming soon about this annual, family-fun event. Follow AirdrieFEST on Facebook.
Sept. 17
ART OF THE HARVEST
Airdrie Agricultural Society Site
Join the Airdrie Ag Society from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn about what goes into farming with live demos and music. For more information visit airdrieagsociety.com.
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SUMMER EVENTS
Airdrie Airpark
Located just 5 minutes east of Airdrie, the Airdrie Airpark has several events in the works this summer. For updates visit http://airdrieairpark.com.
