
Upcoming events
There are always new and exciting events happening at the Acadia Recreation Complex. Come and connect with us and the community.
We’re often in need of volunteers to help make our special events happen. If you have a lot of time to give, or just a little, we’ll likely have an opportunity for you.

Western Canadian Reptile Expo
Saturday, April 19th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday, April 20th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

SML Pool Tournament
The SML Pool Tournament will be back at the ARC from April 21st to April 27th!
For more information, visit smlentertainment.com.

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Music Collector's Show
Calgary Music Collector’s Spring Show!
For more information please visit yycmusic.com
To book a table please email melodiyarecordscalgary@gmail.com

CCS Western Championships
The CCS Western 8/9 Ball Championships will be back at the ARC from April 29th to May 4th!
For more information, visit cdnqsport.com.

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Fairview Studios Pottery Sale
Join Fairview Studios in their spring pottery sale on May 4th from 10:00am-4:00pm.

Flat Track Fever Roller Derby
Chinook Roller Derby is back for their 12th Flat Track Fever event! Join in on the fun from May 9th-May 11th.

ACA Community Clean up
The Annual Acadia Community Clean Up is on May 10th, 2025 from 9:00am-2:00pm.

Good Food Box Pick Up
Visit the Acadia Community website to order a box for this pick up date!

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Vintage Redefined Market
Join us on May 24th for the Vintage Redefined Market! True Vintage, Collectibles, Re-purposed, Reclaimed, Oil & Gas, Jewelry, Antiques, Nostalgia, Rustic, Upcycled & More!

Calgary Video Game Collectors Show
Calgary's largest video game market is back on May 31st, 2025 from 10:00am-4:00pm.

Ukrainian Festival
Join us for the 15th annual Calgary Ukrainian Festival on June 7th and June 8th!

Good Food Box Pick Up
Visit the Acadia Community website to order a box for this pick up date!

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Calgary's Largest Garage Sale
25,000 sq. ft. filled with pre-loved treasures.
Come on out on June 14th and help support our non-profit organization, Meow Foundation.

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Good Food Box Pick Up
Visit the Acadia Community website to order a box for this pick up date!

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Good Food Box Pick Up
Visit the Acadia Community website to order a box for this pick up date!

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Good Food Box Pick Up
Visit the Acadia Community website to order a box for this pick up date!

Good Food Box Pick Up
Visit the Acadia Community website to order a box for this pick up date!

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Good Food Box Pick Up
Visit the Acadia Community website to order a box for this pick up date!

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Good Food Box Pick Up
Visit the Acadia Community website to order a box for this pick up date!

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Sports Card Show
Buy and sell sports cards and memorabilia. For more information, or to book a table, call Julie at 403-990-6312 after 6:00 pm please

Second Chance Art Sale
This year’s Second Chance Art Sale is on April 11th from 4pm-8pm and April 12th from 9am-3pm.

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Good Food Box Pick Up
Visit the Acadia Community website to order a box for this pick up date!

Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.
Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

Free Public Skating
Free Family Day Skate
February 17 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Free admission
Helmets mandatory for 12 and under, recommended for all
No sticks or pucks permitted

Holiday Party
We’re calling all kids to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! This event is FREE for ACA members, and just $5 per kid for non-members - with FREE parking for all!

ACA CHRISTMAS MARKET
Come to every Acadians’ favourite holiday market, with FREE admission and FREE parking!
View over 50 local vendors selling Christmas decorations, baked goods, jewelry, textiles and more! The ACA Christmas Market is a great place to find hand-made and local goods - the season’s most fantastic Christmas gifts!

Southyeast Brewfest
SOUTHYEAST BREWFEST is back!!
This popular event features 5 local craft breweries, snacks, games, raffles, and music!

ARC Learn to Curl
Beginners 10am-12pm
Intermediate 1pm-3pm.
Register early as spots are limited and fill up fast.
Cost: $45 + GST
To register click here or contact Tannis Brown at tannis@acadiarec.com or call (403) 255-1252

ACA Stampede Breakfast
Join us for a boot scootin’ time!
The ACA is thrilled to bring back a Stampede event to the community of Acadia!
Come out for a pancake breakfast, fun live performances, a line dancing lesson, petting zoo, western themed carnival games and glitter tattoos. You really don’t want to miss this event!
FREE for ACA members
$5 for non-members
For additional info or to sponsor this event, please email events@acadiaca.com

Calgary Comic & Toy Expo
The Red & White Calgary Comic & Toy Show is Calgary’s longest running comic book convention hosting over 100 vendors of comic cons, action figures, manga, older books, movies, costume contests, local artists, local cosplayers and much more.
$10.00 Early Bird Admission
$5.00 Admission During Regular Hours
12 & Under Free!

Parade of Garage Sales
It's BACK!
We are excited to announce our 2024 Acadia Parade of Garage Sales sponsored by Justyna Jakimowicz of Royal LePage Realty
This year we will be hosting our Parade of Garage Sales on Saturday June 22nd and Sunday June 23rd from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can choose between Saturday (the 22nd), Sunday (the 23rd), or both days (the 22nd and 23rd).
If you live in Acadia, have an ACA membership, and would like to participate in the garage sale, please complete the registration at www.acadiagaragesale.com
Home-based businesses are welcome to participate!
Cost: Registration fee is $0 but limited to ACA members only.
For additional info, please email events@acadiaca.com


Acadia Bike Parade
Let’s Ride!
In partnership with Bike Calgary, join us in the west parking of Lord Beaverbrook High School on 90th Ave SE on Saturday June 1st for our second annual Bike Parade to celebrate Bike Month in Calgary!
We will have bike tune-up demos to showcase our first community bike repair station, an area where all ages can decorate their bikes, fun crafts, activities and ice-cream.
Collect stamps on your passport as you visit some key sites within Acadia.
More advanced riders can continue on the heritage sites bike route we have mapped through the community of Acadia.
For additional info, questions, or to sponsor this even, please email events@acadiaca.com


Floral Arranging Workshop
Come learn how to make a beautiful mason jar arrangement just in time for Mother’s Day. All supplies included.

ACA Social Night
We are committed to connecting with our membership and our neighbours!
Come out to meet your ACA board members at this casual get-together in the ARC Social Lounge.
Enjoy refreshments, board games and conversation from 5:30pm - 7:30pm.
The next ACA Social Night will be in September 2024.

Team Canada - Western Tryouts
Deadline to register: May 1, 2024
Interested in trying out for Team Canada?
We want to see you skate!
Team Canada is planning to grow and develop a national program that will exist beyond only playing at the World Cup in 2025. We are looking for talented dedicated skaters, who are interested in being a part of a multi year program.
Click below to register and secure your spot at tryouts. Cost is $30 and will take place from 10:00am - 4:00pm at Acadia Recreation Complex on Thursday May 9, 2024:

East Indian Food Fair
Savor the Flavors of East India: A Culinary Journey
All proceeds go to the Bengali Association of Calgary

Youth Engagement - 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Don’t miss this incredible FREE opportunity to Try Curling! Bring all your friends and family to see if you have what it takes to play the greatest sport in Canada!
REGISTER today to reserve your spot at one of the upcoming Try Curling sessions running throughout the day on Feb. 3rd or 10th: https://www.curling.ca/2024scotties/youth/ Multiple locations and time slots – but space is limited.
See you on the ice!

Youth Engagement - 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Don’t miss this incredible FREE opportunity to Try Curling! Bring all your friends and family to see if you have what it takes to play the greatest sport in Canada!
REGISTER today to reserve your spot at one of the upcoming Try Curling sessions running throughout the day on Feb. 3rd or 10th: https://www.curling.ca/2024scotties/youth/ Multiple locations and time slots – but space is limited.
See you on the ice!


EXPLORING EMOTIONS
Learn communication skills to support healthy relationships
Hosted by HERE for Youth for now
Register on link below

Drawing Your Boundaries
Explore boundaries and values that support a healthy relationship
Hosted by HERE for Youth for now
Register on link below

Fresh Routes Weekly Farm Stand
NEW!!
A weekly FRESH FOOD STAND WILL BE LAUNCHED starting SATURDAY july 15
1:30PM-3PM AT THE ARC.
COME CHECK IT OUT!

Fitset Ninja at the ARC
This summer, we’re introducing a 10,000 sq.ft. ninja facility made just for summer camps. It’s going to include all your favourite obstacles plus new and exciting routes!

Juvenescene KIDS SUMMER CAMP
Field Trip, Science Activities, Art, Sport & Adventure.
Hundreds of indoor and outdoor activities

Calgary Roller Derby
CALGARY ROLLER DERBY IS STRONG, ATHLETIC AND REVOLUTIONARY.
Our teams compete locally and travel internationally. We believe in having fun and reaching new heights in our sport. Calgary Roller Derby is a not-for-profit women's flat-track roller derby league based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Calgary Roller Derby is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association

Monthly Meal
Share in a sit down meal and enjoy an activity to identify and celebrate the values that make our community great.
New participants always welcome!!
Please email ColinH@caryacalgary.ca and or call 403-651-5868 to register.