— Experience East Village in real life

East Village Live is where music, culture, and good vibes collide. This year-round event series is your invitation to experience the unexpected—live beats, outdoor flicks, epic markets, and cozy winter nights, all set against the backdrop of Calgary’s coolest urban playground. Grab your crew, make some memories, and feel the energy of East Village like never before.

PUPTOBERFEST

OCTOBER 17 | 11AM - 3pm
DOG FASHION SHOW 2PM

NEW LOCATION: RiverWalk Plaza

Puptoberfest is a celebration of all things fall and dogs in East Village. The fan-favourite fashion show is back, so it's officially time to start planning those runway-worthy costumes. Whether your pup is a seasoned style icon or making their debut, we can't wait to see them strut their stuff. 

So grab your pooch and enjoy an afternoon of music, Instagram-worthy moments, fall inspired décor, and more!

The Details

- Hosted by Kylee Roman

- Music by DJ Ivan Rankic

- Dog fashion show at 2PM

- Family Fry Guy food truck

- Caricatures by Rob Milton

- Agility course with Clever Canines

- Free nail trims & 10 minute grooms by Grooming with Tamara

- Support local charities onsite (see list below)

- Shop local business pop-ups (see list below)

Charities Onsite

- Calgary Humane Society 

- AARCS 

- Parachutes for Pets 

- ARF 

- CNIB Foundation

Retailer Pop-Ups

- Primal Canine 

- Mimi & Soso 

- Tiarific Canine

CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING EVENTS:

From toe-tapping live music to adorable pups owning the runway, our East Village Live event series brings the energy all year long. Stay tuned for event dates and details on crowd-favourites like Movie on The Rise, Puptoberfest, and Light Up The Square. Don’t miss out—there’s always something happening in the heart of the village!

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