September Long Weekend Activities in Calgary – September 1 to 4, 2023
Highlights include Alberta Day concerts, Fiesta Filipino, Calgary Pride Festival, Calgary Stampeders Labour Day Classic and many more!
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I. Family & Kids Activities
Alberta Day
From live entertainment and a made-in-Alberta marketplace to cultural workshops and activities for kids, there will be fun for the whole family! Free public event featuring a concert with country stars Nice Horse as well as an aerial drone show starting at 9 p.m.
Saturday, September 2 | 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
Free
Cirque Du Soleil’s KOOZA
KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil that combines two circus traditions—acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor. The show starts with the Trickster bursting onto the scene like a jack-in-the-box in front of The Innocent, and that’s just the first of many surprises to come. Details
August 25 – October 8, 2023
Stampede Park, Calgary
$54 & up
Fiesta Filipino Calgary
Fiesta Filipino is the biggest and most colorful street party that showcases the vibrant Filipino and Asian Communities in Alberta. Experience the sights, sounds, and taste of Filipino culture and heritage. Fiesta Filipino is a celebration of the multiculturalism and diversity in Alberta. Details
September 1-3, 2023 | 10 AM to 10 PM
Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SE, Calgary
Free
The Secret Life of Trolls
Melanie’s apartment seems like a normal place to live, but when she’s gone to work, the Trolls come out to play! A production written for kids, and a meal designed with kids in mind! Join us for a fun-filled morning of laughter, music and food! Details
Saturdays from September 2 – October 21, 2023 | 11 AM
Jubilations Dinner Theatre – Calgary, 1002 37th Street Southwest, Calgary
$41.95 to $44.95
Summer Farm Days
Looking for something to do with your summer days in Alberta? Summer is the perfect time to visit the Calgary Farmyard. The lines are shorter and the days are just as much fun! Capture the perfect photo in our Sunflower Fields and be the first to take our 11 Acre Corn Maze Adventure for a spin! Summer is the perfect time to come and see the barnyard babies that aren’t all grown up just yet! From the young to the young at heart, there are hours of fun for everyone. Details
Tuesday – Sunday, and Holidays until September 5
Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Road 224, Rocky View County
$21.95 to $26.50
WildScapes
This one-of-a-kind summer garden experience can’t be found anywhere else in Western Canada, and will only be available for three short months. It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the warm weather and create new memories with friends and family at the zoo! The zoo gardens will be home to 10 larger-than-life topiary-like sculptures or ‘WildScapes’, masterfully crafted into the shape of some of the world’s most stunning creatures. Details
Until September 17, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Regular Admission
Calgary Highland Games
The Calgary Highland Games is one of the oldest gatherings in North America and will be celebrating 103 years since the first games, held in 1913. Organised by the Calgary United Scottish Games Association, these games have gained the reputation as being one of the most prestigious Highland events in the West. Attracting competitors and spectators from across Western Canada and the USA, you will watch some of the world’s top pipers, drummers, dancers, and heavy event athletes compete and perform. Details
Saturday, September 2 | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
9025 Shepard Road Southeast, Calgary
$5 to $15
Cochrane Labour Day Parade
Monday, September 4, 2023 | Parade starts at 10:00 AM
Railway St, Grande Ave, Bow St Common, and Center Ave, Cochrane
Parade is free
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II. Live Music
Julia Vos
Meet Julia Vos, the emerging country artist from Alberta. Growing up playing country tunes with the family band, Julias’s love for creating music blossomed early. With her captivating voice and heartfelt lyrics, she quickly made her mark on the local scene. Julia is currently a finalist for the Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist showcase on the tails of her most current release, “You Can Find Me”. Details
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 8:30 PM
Calgary Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SW, Calgary
$15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Concrete Dreams Block Party
Join us for our BLOCK PARTY that features an amazing outdoor art venue, electronic music from the finest North American DJ’s, stage visuals, locally produced art installations and a top of the line VOID speaker audio system from our friends. Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
CONTAINR SITE in Sunnyside from Springboard Performance, 1020 2 Ave NW, Calgary
$35-$55
WayneStock
WayneStock brings you 3 days of music featuring over 40 bands! Enjoy musical styles such as rock, bluegrass, country, hillbilly, gypsy blues, and more! Details
September 1 to 3, 2023
Last Chance Saloon, 555 Jewell Street, Wayne
$35 & up
BGYO
Catch the Aces of Philippine Pop (PPop) BGYO at the Fiesta Filipino stage for a full evening concert. Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 5PM
Calgary Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SW, Calgary
Free
III. Theatre & Performing Arts
Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour
STAND CLEAR…Nurse Blake hits the road again with his NEW COMEDY TOUR “SHOCK ADVISED!” Bring out your friends, family, and coworkers for an EPIC night as Nurse Blake shares new stories with a comedic twist of the ins and outs of being a nurse. Healthcare workers are going to pack the theaters so it’s sure to be the safest place and most fun place to be! Don’t miss out and bring an AED cause this is going to get WILD! Details
Friday, September 01, 2023 | 8:00 PM
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. NW, Calgary
$51.35 – $249+fees
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
Until September 3, 2023
Stage West, 727 – 42 Ave SE, Calgary
$75-130
Crocodile Rock: The Legend Of Elton John
Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents Crocodile Rock : The Legend of Elton John! He’s one of the all-time great rock legends, with hit after hit all across the world. And now the story of the Rocketman is getting the Jubilations Dinner Theatre twist! Details
August 19 – October 21, 2023
Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 Street SW, Calgary
$38.95-75.95
Pippin
A musical comedy told through song and dance, this ensemble cast of dazzling performers tells the tale of Pippin, a young prince who longs to find passion and adventure. Torn between loyalty to his father the king, his convictions to fight tyranny, and his pursuit of love, Pippin struggles to find something meaningful to do with his life. Highly relatable to the young emerging artists performing the show, Pippin explores the extraordinary journey of a young person reconciling whom he is while searching for how to commit himself to something he truly cares about. Details
August 19 – September 3, 2023
StoryBook Theatre, 375 Bermuda Drive Northwest, Calgary
$27 to $35
IV. Sports & Related Events
Cochrane Rodeo
The 56th annual Cochrane Lions Labour Day Rodeo will be hosted through the September long weekend. Still considered one of the toughest Amateur Rodeo’s in Canada and FCA sanctioned, we follow closely in the footsteps to the infamous Calgary Stampede. In fact, you can expect to see many of the same riders & stock showcased there, but in a much more intimate setting. Details
September 1 to 4, 2023
Lions Club Rodeo Grounds, 109 5th ave west – Cochrane
$15 to $25
Love is Love Mile 2023
Run Calgary is teaming up with Calgary Pride to deliver a safe, welcoming and new event experience. Run or walk on the parade route just in advance of the parade commencement. Compete against others based on your predicted finish time. Register to begin in one of 4 heats based on your estimated finish time. Awards are based on your chosen heat and are irrespective of your gender or how you identify. Details
Sunday, September 3 | 10:30 AM
4th Street SW & 9 Ave SW, Calgary
$40 & up
Calgary Stampeders – Labour Day Classic
The one, the only, the Classic. It’s the most anticipated game of the season–the Labour Day Classic presented by ATB! Join us as the Stamps host the Elks at McMahon Stadium. Details
Monday, September 4, 2023 | 5:00 PM
McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary
$20+
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V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Calgary Pride
The Calgary Pride Festival and Parade take place each Labour Day long weekend, with thousands gathering in celebration of gender and sexual diversity. Details
Pride Parade – Sunday, September 3, 2023 | 11 AM to 12 PM
Pride Festival | 12 PM
Various Venues, Calgary
Free & Ticketed Events
Canmore Highland Games
Canmore Highland Games will feature Live Celtic Music, Pipes & Drums, Dance demonstrations, Heavy Sports, Sheep Dogs, Tug O War, food and drink Vendors, a Celtic Market, Scotch Tasting and much more! Join us for a full slate of events comprising the Highland Games on Saturday– pancake breakfast, highland dance demonstrations, a piping and drumming exhibition, drum majors workshop, heavy sports, tug of war, sheepdogs, clan tents, Celtic vendors, Scotch tasting, traditional food and beverages, food trucks, beer garden, massed bands and more. Details
September 2 & 3, 2023
Centennial Park, 5 Avenue, Canmore
$5 to $30
Fort Calgary Stories Walking Tour
Join us for a fascinating one-hour outdoor walking tour, as we explore Fort Calgary’s 40 acres of beautiful parkland. Learn about the layered stories rooted in the site and reflect on how these lands relate to the larger history of the creation of the city of Calgary. Walks take place rain or shine, so come dressed for the weather. Details
Wednesday-Sunday | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Fort Calgary, 750 9 Avenue SE, Calgary
$10
Embodiment: Fine Art Exhibition by Mahwish Ahmed
In Embodiment, Mahwish Ahmed explores the notion of identity through the infinite unveiling of paths that resonate with a spiritual pilgrimage. Through a mesmerizing exploration of paths reminiscent of a spiritual pilgrimage, Mahwish’s creations unravel the layers of existence, inadvertently touching upon the realm of chronic illness even prior to her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. Through the work, she shares her personal journey to establish connections with others. Details
August 31 to September 22, 2023
Prospect Studio C, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest #235, Calgary
Free
Prince House Lawn Dinner
Friday, September 1, 2023
Cocktails at 6:15, dinner service at 7:15 and event ends at 9:15 pm
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
$99.95 plus GST
Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience
For over a decade Theresa Caputo, star of the hit TLC show The Long Island Medium, has provided messages of peace and comfort to over a million people worldwide. Through sharing her gift of communicating with those who have passed on, Theresa delivers healing messages directly to audience members, comforting them with the revelation that our deceased loved ones are still with us– just in a different way. Details
Friday, September 1 | Show Time: 8pm
Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3779 Grey Eagle Drive, Calgary
$91.60
Le Cheeseburger Week Calgary
Le Burger Week is a burger festival that takes place each year where participating restaurants from various Canadian cities compete to create a unique burger; reflective of their overall concept and cuisine. Throughout the week, burger aficionados everywhere are called upon to indulge in their city’s LBW burgers and vote online for their favourite one! Who is it for? Details
September 1-14, 2023
Various Restaurants, Calgary
Varies
Alberta Culture Days
Alberta Culture Days will feature hundreds of free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to discover their inner artist, experience their heritage, and celebrate what it means to be Albertan. Details
September 1 to 30, 2023
Across Alberta
Free
Afternoon Drag Tea & Garden Party
Strap on your stilettos and best dress and unleash your inner diva, because tonight, we’re sashaying into a world of glitter, fierceness, and fabulousness at the drag show garden party! With special host Kylee Roman, get ready to dance, laugh, and be wowed as these incredible performers take the stage and serve up a night you won’t forget. So, bring your charisma, uniqueness, and appetite and let’s slay this fabulous afternoon together! Details
Saturday September 2, 2023 | 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The Dorian Hotel , 525 5 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
$89 – $119
Art From the Heart 2023
Art From the Heart Show and Sale is presented in a lovely garden setting. There will be art on display in many mediums, styles, and sizes. Come out for a day of art and meet the artists Lynn Hawthorne, Gloria Chow, Joan Shearer, Kathy Roberts, and Rosemary Bennett. Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023| 11:00 AM – 4 PM
Hawthorne Residence, 4936-21 Ave., NW, Calgary
Free
Morning Glory Burlesque Brunch
A sultry afternoon of Burlesque & Brunch to kick off your Sunday Funday! Join Cabaret Calgary at The Attic Bar & Stage on the first Sunday of every month for MORNING GLORY: Burlesque Brunch! Enjoy $5 mimosas, a delicious vegan brunch menu, and sultry burlesque artists. Details
Saturday, September 2nd | 11:00AM – 2:00PM
The Attic, 1413 9 Ave SE, Calgary
$21 – 27
King Eddy Rooftop BBQ Party
The King Eddy Rooftop is transforming into a backyard BBQ and games oasis on Sunday afternoons just in time for summer! Head up to our rooftop patio on Sunday, July 23 from 2-6 pm for a delicious menu of BBQ favourites, local craft beer, and an assortment of backyard games — from ping-pong and foosball to Jenga, cornhole, and more. The King Eddy Rooftop BBQ Party is free to attend and always family-friendly. Details
Sunday, September 3, 2023 | 2:00 pm
King Eddy, 438 9 Avenue SE, Calgary
Free
Labour Day Tea
Join us for a charming celebration of tradition and flavors, where timeless elegance meets culinary excellence at Heritage Park’s Labour Day Tea. Come and enjoy petit finger sandwiches, our favourite treats from the Alberta Bakery and buttermilk scones with your freshly brewed cup of tea! Details
Monday September 4, 2023
Sittings: 11:30 am, 12pm, 1:15pm, 1:45pm, 3pm and 3:30 pm
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W., Calgary
$28.95 – $45.95
Labour Day Fill the Van
Please join Calgary and District Labour Council with your donation and help us fill the van for the Food Banks! Details
Monday, September 4th, 2023, from 10 AM to 2 PM
CDLC #321, 3132-26 St NE Calgary
Distillery Tour
Whether you are in Calgary for business or pleasure, Bridgeland Distillery is situated across the Bow River from Downtown where locals and tourists enjoy the must-see attractions that Calgary has to offer. The Artisans at Work experience means discovering a trade or a practice that is rooted in traditional know-how that has endured and evolved over time. It is to meet and learn from a passionate artisan. Details
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon
Bridgeland Distillery, 77 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary
$23
#YYCBlockParty – Roller Rink on The Boulevard
Say hello to the Roller Rink on The Boulevard. Dig out your vintage roller skates (or rent some vibrant wheels) and live your best retro ‘70s summer life. Featuring a 215ft road mural, patio space, outdoor games, and local art, Block Party’s third annual installation is a can’t-miss experience! Details
Through September 10, 2023
901 64 Ave NE, Calgary
Free
More To Do
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