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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.

Over 100 DIY Workshops + 10 Art Events + 35 Activations
 

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!

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.

EVENTS

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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

Step out of the traditional nightlife scene and into an elevated evening of artistry, immersive design, and curated sounds in Inglewood.

Festival Hall

May 29th

5 pm - 10 pm

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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)

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Meet the Artist

DB CUTS

 

MAY 23rd

High Line Brewing

Presented by: Kith & Kin

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Pocket Park Party 

Community ​​Pocket Park

Grand Opening

 Alberta Prairie League artist, Jeff Bray has written, recorded and produced the 'Mindful of Snakes' album and the cover art with inputs from the rest of the band.

MAY 24th

2pm - 4pm

1417 9th Ave SE

Free Entry

 

Project funded by Activate YYC & ChangeX

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POP UP Art Show

Việt Kiều Vol. 1

Opening reception will feature a complimentary traditional roasted pig and pandan cake to celebrate.

May 22 - 31, 2026

Barbie Nail & Massage - 1327B 9 Ave SE

Opening Reception: May 22, 2026 @ 6-9PM

 

Featuring works by Kyle Anderson-Nguyen, EKS.REI and Danny Luong

With support from Inglewood BIA, Crawlspace Gallery and Vicki Van Chau.

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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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

@threadbythread.yyc

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The Sprawl

Pop Up Press

May 30th​

Opening Reception

An exhibition showcasing 30 years of Shirley Moorhouse’s innovative art practice, from her earliest pieces to new and recently restored artworks. Snacks provided! FREE ADMISSION.

Friday, May 22 @ 6-9 pm - Esker Foundation

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Pop Up Show Opening

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The Crawlspace Gallery

Opening onMay 29th: 7pm-9pm

May 30-31st: 12pm-5pm

1336 9th Ave SE - Basement 

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Artist Talks

In Conversation with Rose Bouthillier, Shirley Moorhouse and Zadie Xa. They come together in conversation to reflect on process, collaboration, and the role of relationship in contemporary practice.

May 23rd

 

 

 

​Join artist Bomi Yook as she discusses her practice and the ideas and processes in her Project Space exhibition K‑DIALECTIC.

May 28th


FREE ADMISSION @ Esker Foundation

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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

Gravitate

Inglewood BIA

©2025 Inglewood BIA

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