Here is a list of free fun things to do in September, 2023 including concerts, festivals and activities.
The list includes events from nearby towns and villages.
For more activities, see Calgary Events & Festivals in September and this Weekend in Calgary.
Granary Road, 112 Street West, Foothills No. 31
September 30, 2023 To October 1, 2023
Free
Join Granary Road for our Annual Apple Fest. From fresh baked Apple pies, to bobbing got apples, we have something for all. »
Calgary Rugby Union, 9025 Shepard Road Southeast, Calgary
September 30, 2023
Free to $10
Oktoberfest began as a wedding celebration more than 200 years ago when Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on Oct. 12, 1810. Since then this German ... »
Fort Calgary , 750 9 Avenue SE, Calgary
September 30, 2023
Free
Join us to commemorate Indian residential school victims, honour survivors and their families, and commit to acting on reconciliation. Remembering the Children. Everyone is strongly encouraged to ... »
Engineered Air Theatre, 234 9 Ave SE, Calgary
September 30, 2023
403-294-7455
Free Event
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation NFB Film Screenings The National Film Board is Canada’s public producer and distributor, with a vast and growing collection of ... »
Jack Singer Concert Hall Lobby, 225 8 Ave SE, Calgary
September 30, 2023
Free Event
Love arts markets but tired of seeing the same offerings? Well, you’re going to love this one! Join us for a celebration of Indigenous art and ... »
Southview Community Association, 2020 33rd St. SE, Calgary
September 30, 2023
Free
Lantern-Fest is in celebration of all the cultural lantern festivals around the world. Bringing community together to be creative, learn about lantern diversity and further strengthen the ... »
Fort Calgary, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
September 30, 2023
Free
September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Both days are intended to honour the children who never returned home and Survivors ... »
Shaw Millennium Park, 1220 9 Ave SW, Calgary
September 30, 2023
Free to attend
Mark your calendars and get prepared to be a part of our meaningful Orange Shirt Day Event that honors our past and builds bridges for the future. ... »
Edgemont Community Association, 33 Edgevallery Cir NW, Calgary
September 30, 2023
4032391211
Free
The Blanket Exercise is an opportunity to learn about the Indigenous people’s experiences of colonization. The blanket exercise was developed by elders and knowledge keepers to ... »
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 - 1st street SW, Calgary
September 30, 2023 To October 8, 2023
Free
Take a journey with this historical photo exhibit showcasing 100 years of Chinese in Canada. Learn more about the influence that Chinese had on Canada in the seminar ... »
Studio Bell, 850 4 Street SE, Calgary
September 30, 2023
Free
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (NMC), will be open with free admission on September 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. NMC will present ... »
Victoria Park, Calgary
September 28, 2023 To September 30, 2023
4036504757
Free
Night Light is a 3-night celebration of curated light, art, and live performance that will transform multiple venues and public spaces throughout Victoria Park. Featuring projection mapped ... »
Prospect Studio C, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest #235, Calgary
September 28, 2023 To October 26, 2023
Free
Unmoored is a collection of experimental body prints that explore the themes of disconnection, uncertainty, and the ensuing growth borne out of such psychological states. Using contrasting ... »
Loose Moose Theatre, 1235 26 Ave SE, Calgary
September 28, 2023
4032289442
Free
Improvisation from all over the world with special guests from Japan, Holland, China, India, United States and all over Alberta. Come laugh and support a great cause. ... »
Macleod Trail SW & Deibert Close SW High river
September 27, 2023 To October 1, 2023
Free
The Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival returns to High River for the 7th year in a row. Featuring balloons from around the world, there will be lots ... »
Carya Village Commons, 2nd Floor 610 8th Avenue SE, Calgary
September 27, 2023
4034376484
Free
A FREE storytelling workshop for New Tellers Learn tips and techniques to launch you into storytelling. How to choose a story that sings, find your voice and ... »
Scarboro United Church, 134 Scarboro Avenue, SW. Calgary
September 26, 2023 To October 3, 2023
4036074664
FREE
Chinook Winds Chorus invites you to come out and sing with us! We sing four-part a cappella harmony from a variety of genres, in the barbershop style. ... »
Shawnessy Barn, 224 Shawmeadows Rd SW, Calgary
September 24, 2023
Free
Come experience two full floors featuring 35 local vendors, all with unique, hand-crafted, created and made in Alberta products. We’ve also got some great food trucks and ... »
Various Galleries, Alberta's Foothills
September 22, 2023 To September 23, 2023
403-931-3633
free admission
In the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, dotted along Highway 22 (the Cowboy Trail) and Highway 2A, there is a community of artists, craftspeople and galleries who celebrate ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
September 18, 2023 To September 24, 2023
Cost of the cocktail, free admission
Welcome to Negroni Week, the international charitable initiative presented by Campari and Imbibe Magazine. Participating bars and restaurants across Canada will come together over the classic, Campari-based, ... »
Intact Place, 321 6th Ave S.W., Calgary
September 18, 2023 To September 22, 2023
4033709359
Free
Mark your calendar to join us at Intact Place for a Pop Up Show & Sale, curated by the Riverview Artists. Riverview Artists Collective – Intact Place PopUp ... »
Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Road SE, Calgary
September 18, 2023 To September 30, 2023
Free to attend
As the annual observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, Southcentre Mall and CIF Reconciliation Society are proud to present a new art installation featuring ... »
Fort Calgary, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary
September 17, 2023
Free
Terry once said, “Anything is possible if you try.” He was an innovator, attempting to run across Canada on one leg on a humanitarian mission we had ... »
Retailer Main Street, 4410 University Ave NW, Calgary
September 17, 2023
Free
Join us for the UD Block Party to discover what’s new at University District. It’s time to celebrate! More retailers have joined the U/D ... »
CF Market Mall, 3625 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary
September 17, 2023 To November 5, 2023
Free
Join us for FREE fitness classes at CF Market Mall throughout the Fall! We’re thrilled to bring the CF Fitness Series to CF Market Mall, a ... »
Granary Road - Learning Park, Farmer's Market & Garden Centre, 226066 112 St W, Foothills County
September 16, 2023 To September 17, 2023
Free
Enjoy all the tasty garlic-y treats that our vendors have to offer such as garlic bread, pickled garlic, garlic pizza and more! Learn all about how garlic ... »
Marda Loop Communities Association, 3130 16 Street Southwest, Calgary
September 16, 2023
Free
Join for Marda Loop YYC MADE Outdoor Market. Artisans. Makers. Foodies. Food Trucks. »
4th Street @ Elbow Drive SW, Calgary
September 16, 2023
Free
Calgary’s hippest night market located in the heart of Mission. Visit the lively main street neighborhood of 4th Street for food, fun, local finds, & friends. ... »
Holy Spirit Church, 10827 - 24 Street SW, Calgary
September 16, 2023
No admission
Holy Spirit CWL is holding its annual Used Book Sale. Stock up on gently used books covering all subjects and grenres, including children’s book at Holy ... »
McDougall United Church, 8516 Athabasca Street SE, Calgary
September 16, 2023
Free
Square dancing is just walking to music! Free admission. No partner necessary. Experienced caller will introduce you to the basic steps of today’s square dancing. Bring ... »
Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SW, Calgary
September 16, 2023 To September 17, 2023
free
The Culture Connect Festival is a three-day festival that celebrates Culture Days in Canada. The festival embraces multiculturalism and anti-racism in Canada. The event will feature various ... »
Legacy, 544 Legacy Circle SE, Calgary
September 16, 2023
Free
Come celebrate the launch of our new Laned showhome parade with a special Back to School Block Party! Join us at 544 Legacy Circle SE on September 16 from 12 ... »
Various Venues, Didsbury
September 15, 2023 To September 17, 2023
By Donation
Mountain View County's largest festival of its kind! Art lovers see Didsbury Alberta come alive with all that is arts and culture in our region, including dancers, ... »
Capitol Hill Community Association, 1531 21 Ave NW, Calgary
September 15, 2023
FREE
Come on over to Capitol Hill Community Association for part 2 of the Rattle the Bones Festival. This is a family-friendly, FREE festival that is part of the ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
September 14, 2023 To September 17, 2023
Free
It’s a time and place where engineers show their creative sides, and artists get technical, where science hits the street, and everyone gets ingenious. Everyone is ... »
The Ampersand, 112 4 Ave SW, Calgary
September 13, 2023 To September 15, 2023
5875754225
Free
LobbyFest is an Urban Futures Festival that transforms Calgary’s downtown tower lobbies into pop-up future labs, conversation salons, and community spaces. Explore the future of Calgary’... »
Various Venues, Calgary
September 11, 2023 To September 24, 2023
Free
Wait for it! Watch for it! The Gotta Minute Film Festival is coming soon! Gotta Minute is Western Canada’s first Film Festival for Commuters, proudly brought ... »
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 1st Street Southwest, Calgary
September 10, 2023 To September 24, 2023
Free
For our Alberta Culture Days 2023 Celebration, we will be hosting a Multicultural Fall Festival with the theme of a major Chinese holiday, the Mid-Autumn Festival. We’re ... »
Confederation Park,2807 10 Street NW, Calgary
September 10, 2023
Free
The Calgary Walk to Remember is an annual walk in honour of babies gone too soon, lost to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, neonatal death and SIDS. Why ... »
Beth Tzedec Congregation, 1325 Glenmore Trail SW, Calgary
September 10, 2023
403-870-1913
Free
Shop collectibles, antiques, preloved children’s toys and clothing, homewares, and everything in between! Plan to come early to have first pick of the best items and ... »
Century Gardens, 826 8 Avenue SW, Calgary
September 10, 2023
Free
Join The City of Calgary and partners to celebrate the opening of the Century Gardens basketball tri-courts with games, Food Trucks, and a slam-dunkin' good time! »
Chapelhow Legion Branch, 606 38th Avenue NW, Calgary
September 9, 2023
$2
The AMMS has a rich history of military modelling here in Alberta. The AMMS actually started in Bragg Creek, AB as the Alberta AFV Modellers show in 2002. ... »
Springbank Park for all Seasons, 32224A Springbank Rd, Calgary
September 9, 2023
Free
Join us for the nnual Springbank Park For All Seasons Agriculture Society Old Tyme Fall Fair. The Fall Fair is a great day where Springbank families have ... »
Central Memorial Park, 1221 2nd Street Southwest, Calgary
September 9, 2023
Free
Join us for a free musical extravaganza in the beautiful Central Memorial Park. Enjoy an afternoon in the park with pianists Illia Ovcharenko and Jon Kimura Parker, ... »
Ramsay & Inglewood, 828 24th Ave SE Calgary
September 9, 2023
Free
The Eastside Studio Crawl is a festival of creativity that connects our community together – we are so excited to get back in touch! Follow the red balloons ... »
cSPACE, 1721 29th Avenue SW, Calgary
September 9, 2023
Free
As part of the Latin American Arts and Culture Festival and to celebrate Alberta Culture Days, we are hosting an appreciation day for artists and community organizations ... »
Downtown Airdrie, 400 Main St S, Airdrie
September 9, 2023
Free
Come explore who and what is ‘local’ in Airdrie. Attendees will discover new businesses, hidden gems, and amazing talent locally grown in their own backyard. Take part ... »
Country Hills Village Shopping Centre, 5149 Country Hills Blvd NW #102, Calgary
September 9, 2023
Free
What: Country Hills Village Shopping Centre is wrapping up the season with an end-of-summer celebration that showcases the Best of CHV. Join us for a fun family-friendly ... »
Newzones Gallery, 730 11 Ave SW, Calgary
September 9, 2023 To October 14, 2023
4032661972
Free
Newzones Gallery is pleased to present “Languorous”; a solo exhibition of work by Canadian contemporary painter Anda Kubis. The exhibition will be opening Saturday, September 9th, from 2... »
Coffee Cats, 2765 17 AVE. SW Calgary
September 9, 2023
2508846244
FREE
TImeless headwear – Fall 2023 collection of hats – Maria Curcic Millinery. Style it up this Fall season with a unique hat, cap or fascinator. Maria Curcic, the designer behind ... »
Capitol Hill Community Association, 1531 21 Avenue NW, Calgary
September 9, 2023
FREE
Rattle the Bones at Dino Park is a free, city-wide cultural and musical extravaganza proudly supported by the City of Calgary and the Government of Alberta. This ... »
Leighton Art Centre, 282027 144 St W, Millarville, Foothills County
September 8, 2023 To September 10, 2023
Free & Ticketed Events
Welcome to Paint The Foothills, Leighton Art Centre’s signature fall event where artists and community come together in a celebration of art and nature. We can’... »
2nd Ave SW & Daqing Square, Calgary
September 8, 2023
Free
Hosted by the Calgary Chinatown Business Improvement Area, this one-day event will feature exquisite light and lantern displays alongside amazing local vendors and food trucks! So grab ... »
Tomkins Park, 17 Ave. & 8 St. S.W, Calgary
September 8, 2023 To September 10, 2023
Free
Summer may be winding down, but the fun doesn’t stop on 17th Ave where you can tune into free outdoor movies in Tomkins Park. Bring your ... »
Free House Dance Plus, 2020 12Ave NW, Calgary
September 8, 2023
403-282-0555
Free
“Get in the Groove”! We can’t wait to dance with you! All classes for this event are 30 minutes and FREE! These trial classes provide young dancers ... »
Various venues, Calgary / High River
September 7, 2023 To September 10, 2023
403 299 0130
Free to $55
Plan to soak up the last of your summer with another four-day celebration of piano at the 2023 Honens Festival! We’re thrilled to welcome the Ladom Ensemble ... »
Free House Dance Plus, 2020 12ave NW, Calgary
September 6, 2023
403-282-0555
Free
Come try a dance class (or classes) for FREE! Want to try something new? Not sure what to register for? This event is for you! Pre-registration and ... »
CDLC #321, 3132-26 St NE Calgary
September 4, 2023
4032622390
0
Please join Calgary and District Labour Council with your donation and help us fill the van for the Food Banks! Who is it for? all-ages FREE WHEN &... »
Railway St, Grande Ave, Bow St Common, and Center Ave, Cochrane
September 4, 2023
403-801-3011
Parade is free,
Cochrane’s long-standing tradition kicks off the final day of the Cochrane Lions Rodeo Weekend with a Parade. Bring a lawn chair and be ready to be ... »
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
September 2, 2023
Free
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 ... »
Calgary Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SW, Calgary
September 2, 2023
Free
Fiesta Filipino bring PPop to Calgary! Catch the Aces of Philippine Pop (PPop) BGYO at the Fiesta Filipino stage for a full evening concert. Throughout the day ... »
Hawthorne Residence, 4936-21 Ave., NW, Calgary
September 2, 2023
403-669-8175
Free
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 ... »
Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SE, Calgary
September 1, 2023 To September 3, 2023
Free
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 ... »
Across Alberta, CA
September 1, 2023 To September 30, 2023
Free
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 ... »
Sparrow Artspace, 36 4 St NE, Calgary
September 1, 2023 To September 30, 2023
Free to attend
The Honouring the Children art exhibit and residency will take place this month and act as a community hub, encouraging guests to learn more about Indigenous culture ... »
Prospect Studio C, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest #235, Calgary
August 31, 2023 To September 22, 2023
Free
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 ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
August 25, 2023 To September 4, 2023
Free & Ticketed Events
The Calgary Pride Festival and Parade take place each Labour Day long weekend, with thousands gathering in celebration of gender and sexual diversity. »
cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary
August 8, 2023 To September 1, 2023
403.850.4602
Free
Who Made You The Judge – Art Exhibition Come see the “Who Made You The Judge” art exhibition and challenge your perceptions of judgement within our society. Join ... »
King Eddy, 438 9 Avenue SE, Calgary
August 6, 2023 To September 3, 2023
Free
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 ... »
Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SW, Calgary
July 27, 2023 To September 21, 2023
403-294-7455
Free Event
Join Arts Commons Presents for ArtsXpeditions, popping up Thursdays at noon all summer long with live music to energize your day. Expect a wide range of genres ... »
Sunnyside ContainR Park, 1020 2 Ave NW, Calgary
July 5, 2023 To September 13, 2023
4036896867
$15 single - pay what you can
Discover the magic of a musical summer’s night in Sunnyside at Sunnyside Summer Nights. Every Wednesday this summer, starting July 6 to Sept 13, we feature 4 musically diverse, ... »
901 64 Ave NE, Calgary
June 24, 2023 To September 10, 2023
Free
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 ... »
Heritage Park Historical Village, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
June 24, 2023 To September 2, 2023
4032688500
Free
Thousands of people come to shop at Heritage Park every year – and now we’re bringing the market to you! Starting June 24, the Heritage Plaza and promenade ... »
Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association, 917 Centre Ave NE, Calgary
June 22, 2023 To October 5, 2023
+1 (403) 263-5755
Free
A weekly local farmers market featuring over 30 vendors, food trucks, live music, kids play area and much much more. Each week a local band will play from 5:30 – 7:30... »
Tomkins Park, 17th Ave SW and 8th Street SW, Calgary
June 21, 2023 To September 23, 2023
5873564106
FREE
Back by popular demand, Summer On 17th is returning for its sophomore season along with all of your favourite events! From movies in the park to live ... »
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