Events & Activities - Calgary

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CPKC Holiday Train Returns For 2026 Season with MAGIC! and Sam Roberts Band Among Star-Studded Lineup

The brightly illuminated CPKC Holiday Train is hitting the rails again this November, bringing live music to 182 communities across Canada and the United States while collecting… Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Alberta Schedule 2026 – Medicine Hat – Calgary – Edmonton – Banff

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is back for its 28th year! Two trains, each about 1,000 feet long with rail cars covered in hundreds… Read more »

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Johnston Canyon Trail in Banff Closed Until December 11: Here’s What Visitors Need to Know

Fall is usually a quieter time to explore Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park, once the summer crowds have thinned out. But if you were hoping to… Read more »

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Guide to Christmas & Holidays in Calgary 2026: Parades, Concerts, Events, Lights & Markets

Christmas Markets, Holiday Theatre, Christmas lights and Christmas Carols happening in Calgary during 2026 season.

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Nickelback Is Coming to Seven Canadian Cities in 2027: Tour Dates and Ticket Details

Nickelback is heading back on the road in 2027, with seven Canadian arena concerts scheduled between March and April as part of the band’s newly announced Everything… Read more »

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2027 Calgary Stampede Poster Captures the Drama of Bull Riding

The Calgary Stampede has unveiled its 2027 poster, and this year’s artwork puts viewers close to the action inside the rodeo arena. Titled Best Seat in the… Read more »

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Ghost Tours and Walks in Alberta – 2026 Halloween Season

Alberta’s creepiest ghost stories are lurking behind several local neighbourhoods, the province’s oldest buildings, and some unexpected places. Are you brave enough to listen to these tales? If so, you have a few options between different haunted locations!

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Scary Haunted Houses to Visit in Alberta This Halloween – 2026

You can scare yourselves silly this Halloween with a number of creative, creepy, and chilling haunted house experiences in Alberta. And no two experiences are the same…. Read more »

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Big Valley Jamboree Announces 2027 Headliners; Tickets Now on Sale

One of Alberta’s most popular summer music festivals has announced headliners for its 2027 edition. Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose usually sees around 90,000 music fans, and… Read more »

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50 Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in Alberta

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Alberta this year by doing something different. This coming weekend you’ll find an assorted variety of fall fun around all our province’s cities and… Read more »

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2026 Thanksgiving in Calgary – Long Weekend Activities, Events & Festivals

Things to Do during Thanksgiving Weekend in Calgary including Thanksgiving dinner, brunch and Takeout, free fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.

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King Tut Comes to Calgary in a New Immersive Exhibition – Postponed

Postponed. Instead of viewing Tutankhamun’s treasures in museum cases, Calgary visitors will soon be able to experience his story through towering projections, sound, archival photography and recreated… Read more »

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Greta Van Fleet to Headline 2027 Calgary Stampede Concert

Greta Van Fleet will bring its rock sound to Calgary next summer, with the band set to headline a Calgary Stampede concert at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The… Read more »

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Calgary-Edmonton High-Speed Rail Moves Forward as Alberta Seeks Private-Sector Proposals

A high-speed train travelling between downtown Calgary and downtown Edmonton in one hour and 45 minutes is moving a step closer to consideration, with Alberta preparing to… Read more »

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Things to Do to Honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Calgary 2026; What is Open & Closed on Sept 30th

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the newest federal Statutory holiday. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day to reflect on… Read more »

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Things to Do in Alberta This Fall – 2026 Events, Festivals and Fun Activities

Fall in Alberta moves quickly. By late September, the larches are turning gold in the Rockies, pumpkin farms are in full swing, and communities across the province… Read more »

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Riley Green to Headline 2026 Grey Cup Halftime Show as Snowbirds Make Final Flight in Calgary

The 113th Grey Cup in Calgary is shaping up to be as much a music and aviation event as a football championship. Country singer-songwriter Riley Green will… Read more »

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What to Do in Drumheller This Weekend: A County Fair, Cornhole Tournament and Free Dinosaur Museum Admission

A $15,000 cornhole tournament may not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning a fall trip to the Alberta Badlands. Add pig races, a… Read more »

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What to Know About High River’s 2026 Balloon Glow Night on September 25

Standing beneath an inflated hot-air balloon is quite different from watching one disappear across the Alberta sky. At High River’s Balloon Glow, visitors can walk among the… Read more »

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50 of the Top Calgary Events & Festivals to Attend This Fall – 2026

With Thanksgiving and Halloween fast approaching, here are 50+ Calgary events and festivals to attend this fall in the Calgary area.

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Things to Do in Calgary This October – 2026

A list of events to attend and activities to do in Calgary during October 2025.

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Alberta to Suspend 13-Cent Fuel Tax Starting October 1

Alberta drivers are set to see some relief at the pump this fall. Starting October 1, the province will suspend its full 13-cent-per-litre fuel tax on gasoline… Read more »

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Free Things to Do and Free Halloween Activities in Calgary in October – 2026

Here is a list of free fun things to do in October 2024 including concerts, festivals and FREE Halloween activities.

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Music Day in Canada Brings 60+ Artists to Stages Across the Country on September 26

More than 60 Canadian artists will take part in Music Day in Canada on Saturday, September 26, with 20-plus events connecting local stages across the country. The… Read more »