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.

Volunteer Opportunities

Sep

Blood Services

Saturday, September 13, 2025
9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.

Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

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Sep

Good Food Box Pick Up

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Visit the Acadia Community website to order a box for this pick up date!

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Sep

Sports Card Show

Saturday, September 20, 2025
9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

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

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Oct

Good Food Box Pick Up

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Visit the Acadia Community website to order a box for this pick up date!

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Oct

Blood Services

Saturday, October 11, 2025
9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.

Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

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Oct

Blood Services

Saturday, October 18, 2025
9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.

Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

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Nov

Good Food Box Pick Up

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Visit the Acadia Community website to order a box for this pick up date!

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Nov

Blood Services

Thursday, November 13, 2025
9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.

Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

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Nov

Blood Services

Saturday, November 29, 2025
9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.

Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

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Dec

Blood Services

Thursday, December 4, 2025
1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.

Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

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Dec

Good Food Box Pick Up

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Visit the Acadia Community website to order a box for this pick up date!

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Jan

Blood Services

Saturday, January 10, 2026
9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.

Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

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Jan

Blood Services

Saturday, January 17, 2026
9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.

Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

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Feb

Blood Services

Thursday, February 12, 2026
9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.

Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

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Feb

Blood Services

Thursday, February 19, 2026
1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.

Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

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Feb

Blood Services

Saturday, February 21, 2026
9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.

Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

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Feb

Blood Services

Saturday, February 28, 2026
9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.

Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

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Mar

Blood Services

Saturday, March 14, 2026
9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.

Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

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Aug

Collector Fest

Saturday, August 30, 2025
10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Join us on August 30th from 10am-5pm for Collector Fest, the last event of the summer here at the ARC!

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Aug

Blood Services

Saturday, August 30, 2025
9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.

Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

View Event →

Aug

Good Food Box Pick Up

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Visit the Acadia Community website to order a box for this pick up date!

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Jul

Blood Services

Saturday, July 26, 2025
9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.

Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

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Jul

Good Food Box Pick Up

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Visit the Acadia Community website to order a box for this pick up date!

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Jul

ACA Stampede Breakfast

Saturday, July 5, 2025
9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Join us at the ARC for the ACA Stampede Breakfast on July 5th from 9:00am-1:00pm!

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Jun

to Jun 29

ACA Parade of Garage Sales

Sat, Jun 28, 2025 9:00 a.m. Sun, Jun 29, 2025 4:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

The Acadia Parade of Garage Sales will be back this year on June 28th and 29th from 9:00am-4:00pm.

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Jun

Calgary Comic & Toy Expo

Sunday, June 22, 2025
9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Complete with fantastic vendors, charming local artists, amazing cosplayers (of course a big contest), and great attendees to bring it together!

Bring your cosplay, bring your friends. Cosplay contest, great books, great video games and local artists and talent will be here on June 22nd, 2025 from 9:00am-5:00pm.

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Jun

ACA Neighbour Day Block Party

Saturday, June 21, 2025
11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

The Acadia Community Association Neighbour Day Block Party is on June 21st, 2025 from 11:00am-5:00pm at the McDougall United Church parking lot.

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Jun

Calgary's Largest Garage Sale

Saturday, June 14, 2025
10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

25,000 sq. ft. filled with pre-loved treasures.

Come on out on June 14th and help support our non-profit organization, Meow Foundation.

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Jun

to Jun 8

Ukrainian Festival

Sat, Jun 7, 2025 10:00 a.m. Sun, Jun 8, 2025 6:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

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

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May

Calgary Roller Derby

Saturday, May 31, 2025
11:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

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.

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May

Calgary Video Game Collectors Show

Saturday, May 31, 2025
10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

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

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May

Vintage Redefined Market

Saturday, May 24, 2025
10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

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

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May

Good Food Box Pick Up

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Visit the Acadia Community website to order a box for this pick up date!

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May

ACA Community Clean up

Saturday, May 10, 2025
9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

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

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May

to May 11

Flat Track Fever Roller Derby

Fri, May 9, 2025 9:00 a.m. Sun, May 11, 2025 9:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

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

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May

Fairview Studios Pottery Sale

Sunday, May 4, 2025
10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Acadia Community (map)
Google Calendar ICS

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

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May

Blood Services

Saturday, May 3, 2025
9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Canadian Blood Services’ mobile clinic at the ARC.

Book an appointment online at blood.ca or phone 1-888-2-Donate.

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Apr

to May 4

CCS Western Championships

Tue, Apr 29, 2025 9:00 a.m. Sun, May 4, 2025 8:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Apr

Music Collector's Show

Sunday, April 27, 2025
9:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Calgary Music Collector’s Spring Show!

For more information please visit yycmusic.com

To book a table please email melodiyarecordscalgary@gmail.com

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Apr

to Apr 27

SML Pool Tournament

Mon, Apr 21, 2025 6:00 p.m. Sun, Apr 27, 2025 9:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

The SML Pool Tournament will be back at the ARC from April 21st to April 27th!

For more information, visit smlentertainment.com.

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Apr

to Apr 20

Western Canadian Reptile Expo

Sat, Apr 19, 2025 10:00 a.m. Sun, Apr 20, 2025 4:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

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

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Apr

to Apr 12

Second Chance Art Sale

Fri, Apr 11, 2025 4:00 p.m. Sat, Apr 12, 2025 3:00 p.m.
Acadia Community (map)
Google Calendar ICS

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

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Feb

Free Public Skating

Monday, February 17, 2025
1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

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

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Dec

Holiday Party

Saturday, December 7, 2024
1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

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!

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Nov

ACA CHRISTMAS MARKET

Saturday, November 16, 2024
10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Acadia Recreation Complex (map)
Google Calendar ICS

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!

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