A look at what’s on this week in Calgary.
A weekly digest of What’s On in and around Calgary this weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
Things to Do in Calgary in September: Events, Activities and Festivals happening in Calgary during the month of September 2017.
Are you and your sweatheart tired of binge-watching the latest Netflix hit? Seeking more adventure in your weekends? You’re in luck! Alberta has adventure around every bend in the road.
Need ideas for a day trip from Calgary? Listed here are 25 places you can visit on a day trip that is within 2 hours of drive from Downtown Calgary. Whether you to go whitewater rafting or on an Alberta history trip, you are sure to find something in this list to suit your taste.
Planning a trip to Alberta, Canada? Here is an ‘Alberta 101’ trip itinerary that will get you in sync with glorious nature, and that will take you through urban, and rural Alberta. This trip will pique your curiosity, and soon you will be planning another vacation to experience Alberta to the fullest. Follow this itinerary to walk in the footsteps of miners, explore the majestic mountains and its glaciers, see the ever changing Alberta Badlands, experience the life in the Prairies and get to know the prehistoric world!
403-250-3752
4629 McCall Way NE, Calgary, Division No. 6, Alberta T2E 7H1, Canada
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - 7 days a week
See the displays of over 24 aircrafts like Sopwith Triplane, Auster, Avro Anson, Beech 18, Harvard, North American F-86 Sabre Jet, Bell 47, Dehavilland Vampire, Waco, Avro Lancaster, Douglas DC-3, Barkley Grow, Dehavilland Twin Otter, Cessna Ag Wagon, Sikorsky S-51, Sikorsky S-55, CF-101 Voodoo, and the CF-100 Canuckas. Read More >>
403-720-2733
AF23, 2 - 4580 Quesnay Wood Dr. S.W. Calgary, AB,T3E 7J3
Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, to 9 p.m.
Wild Rose Brewery, the “Pint-Sized Beer Company”, is a micro brewery that is well known for having a “no preservatives” policy with their beer. Well-known brews include Wraspberry Ale, Velvet Fog, IPA, and Wild Rose Brown Ale. Read More >>
403-294-9494
205 8 Avenue Southeast Calgary, AB T2G 0K9
Varies. According to Performances.
Erstwhile Epcor centre, Art Commons is a multi-venue arts centre in downtown Calgary. It conducts 1800 plus performances and events each year and is home to five theatres and the world-class Jack Singer Concert Hall. Read More >>
403-268-8500
1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, Alberta T2V 2X3
Varies according to season.
Heritage Park is a living history museum located on 127 acres of parkland on the banks of the Glenmore Reservoir, along the city’s southwestern edge. As Canada’s largest living history museum by number of exhibits, it is one of the city’s most visited tourist attractions. Read More >>
403.460.1089
230, 8560 8A Ave SW Calgary, AB T3H 1T1
Year Round
Colour On Fire Art Studio (COF) is a valued upscale contemporary paint your own pottery, canvas and glass fusion art-making space. We welcome people of all ages and ability at our inspirational gathering place to share, have fun, paint and create, or simply to be together. Read More >>
403-297-6561
1440 17A St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4T9
Varies according to attraction.
Bow Habitat Station Calgary is made up of a visitor’s centre, the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery, and the Pearce Estate Park Interpretive Wetland. One of the largest enclosed fish hatcheries in North America, Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery raises as many as 3 million fish annually for stocking into Alberta’s waters. Read More >>
LOFT, 112112 – 535 8th Avenue Southeast, Calgary
October 11, 2017
403-690-9415
Suggested donation of $5.00
A Tellaround is a sharing of stories, factual or fanciful. Story lovers gather in a circle and take turns sharing polished stories or works in progress. Read More >>
Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Road SE, Calgary, AB, T2J 3V1,
October 13, 2017 To October 15, 2017
(403) 271-7670
$45
The weekend will feature a full program of activities. Friday will mark the launch of the PARKFAMILY Pop Up shop which will be open to the public for the entire weekend. Read More >>
Winsport Markin McPhail Centre, 88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary
October 29, 2017
4036884088
$55
The ultimate event for girls age 8-18 to meet and be inspired by Olympians and elite female athletes. Read More >>
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