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InglewooDIY Festival:
In Every Nook
& Cranny

A festival for makers, creatives, handcrafters, artists, and artisans. 

InglewooDIY Festival: In Every Nook & Cranny

May 22 - 31, 2026

Being an arts and culture hub, Inglewood is a stage to host the InglewooDIY Festival as an experience full of creativity, filling nooks and crannies throughout alleyways, within historic buildings, crooked streets, industrial areas, and behind buildings. Artists, artisans, handcrafters, and makers will be scattered throughout the neighbourhood, hosting numerous demonstrations, workshops, and art installations during 10 days in May.

Choose Your Own Adventure

SHOP + DINE + CREATE

 

As you prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of creativity throughout Inglewood, we want to make the most out of your experience. Join our creative community with designing a self-guided journey participating in dozens of DIY classes, presentations, demonstrations, workshops, and more.​ Select your favorites below and register yourself or with a group of friends to learn the art of craft and creating.

 

Also, add shopping and dining throughout Inglewood for the day as part of your experience. Get ready to discover, create, and connect at the InglewooDIY Festival!

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DIY Workshops

REGISTER & SIGN UP for DIY WORKSHOPS BELOW! Check back here for updates!



5 Main Event Locations


24 Business Locations

 

  • YW - Community Kitchen & Event Spaces

  • Alexandra Centre

  • Festival Hall

  • ContainR Park

  • 9th Avenue SE - Main Street

Throughout the Inglewood main streets, side streets, and commercial industrial areas, our business community will be hosting activities and events at their locations.

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Market & Craft Supply Swap

Celebrate the Calgary DIY scene with STASH and Inglewood YYC! Check out amazing local makers, local DIY products, and local art and craft organizations.

May 31st - 10 am to 3 pm

Festival Hall

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Clayhouse Social

A pottery-inspired DJ music experience.

Festival Hall

May 29th

5 pm - 10 pm

Tickets Here
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Clothing Swap

Refresh your wardrobe without spending a dime! Bring your gently used clothes, shoes, and accessories—and leave with something new-to-you.

May 30th

10 am - 4 pm

Alexandra Centre (922 9 Ave SE)

Creative Expo

& Silent Disco

Browse curated vendors, explore hands-on workshops, and experience movement sessions in a space intentionally built for sensory comfort, creative expression, and genuine community.

This is a dance environment where participation is optional and self-paced.
🎧 Multi-channel silent disco
🎶 Live DJ sets
🌌 Lighting and spatial atmosphere
🌀 Designed with neurodivergent accessibility in mind

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JAM SESSION

Community ​​Pocket Park

Grand Opening

MAY 30th

6pm - 9pm

1417 9th Ave SE

Project funded by Activate YYC & ChangeX

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STREET ACTIVATIONS

Colorful Knitting

YARN BOMBING

Along 9th Avenue SE and area will showcase streetpoles, bike racks, and more with yarn bombing.

BUSKERS

Musicians will be placed throughout the streets on Saturdays for entertainment.

STREET ART

Street art and temporary art is being activated throughout the nooks and crannies of Inglewood.

DATA ART

May 23rd

May 30th

STASH LOUNGE & PLANT

@threadbythread.yyc

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The Sprawl

Pop Up Press

May 30th​

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Art Exhibitions

ESKER FOUNDATION

Family & Kids Programs

FREE ADMISSION

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Farm Stand Saturday

Shirley's Greenhouses will be available to grab fresh veggies, local fruit, eggs, homemade preserves, and baked goods!

Saturdays 11 am to 3 pm

Alexandra Centre

922 9 Ave SE

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

YW Inglewood

The City of Calgary

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Inglewood BIA

©2025 Inglewood BIA

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