A list of FREE fun things to do in and around Calgary in February including free Family Day activities, places to visit, live music, and more!
For more free activities, see Free Family Activities in Calgary
BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary
February 28, 2026
Free
The Healthcare Job Fair is Canada’s premier multidisciplinary recruitment event for medical, nursing and allied health employment opportunities both at home and abroad. Covering all major ... »
Inglewood Opportunity Hub, 1008 14 St SE, Calgary
February 28, 2026
Free
The Coldest Night of the Year is a family-friendly fundraising walk in support of people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness… Why walk? Because it’s cold out ... »
Calgary Community Association, 7904 43 Ave NW, Calgary
February 28, 2026
Free
CNOY is a winterrific family-friendly (2KM – 5KM) walk to raise money for local charities working to support Canada’s homeless and vulnerable populations. Join CUPS’ CNOY walk ... »
Kincora Fields, 1100 Kincora Dr NW, Calgary
February 22, 2026
Free
The Kincora Winter Festival is one of the Kincora Community Association’s most successful and well-attended events. Hosted at our City of Calgary Adopt-a-Rink, the festival brings ... »
Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre, 244034 Horizon View Rd, Calgary
February 22, 2026
(587) 391-9837
FREE
Please join us at the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre (KOAC) for a special Open Studio with our February Artist-in-Residence, Jayda Karsten This event offers an accessible opportunity ... »
Cardel Rec South / BOB Gyms, 333 Shawville Blvd SE, Calgary
February 21, 2026 To February 22, 2026
free
This event is family friendly. Come watch some amazing Alberta athletes compete. FREE to the public! Competitive rope skipping combines elements of aerobics, synchronized dance, gymnastics and ... »
Spruce Meadows, Spruce Meadows Way Southwest, Calgary
February 20, 2026 To February 22, 2026
Free
The second show jumping event of the Winter Series, the February Classic takes to the indoor comfort of the Spruce Meadows Equi-Plex. Welcome to the Winter Series ... »
Capitol Hill Community Association, 1531 21 Avenue NW, Calgary
February 20, 2026
free
Frosty February is about to HEAT UP on the hill…Capitol Hill that is. The Beach Party Dance and Trivia Night Mashup goes down on Friday, February 20 ... »
Calgary Farmers' Markets: South and West, Calgary
February 20, 2026 To February 22, 2026
Free
This family friendly winter event at both Calgary Farmers’ Market locations will bring together top ice carvers to compete in a weekend-long competition. Drop by Friday for ... »
Various Arenas, Calgary
February 16, 2026
311
Free
Free Public Skating at select City arenas. Bring your own skates & helmets to participate. »
Hanger Flight Museum, 4629 McCall Way NE, Calgary
February 16, 2026
Free
On Family Day this year we are celebrating and giving the opportunity to spend the day together with free admissions at The Hangar Flight Museum! »
Tuscany Residents Association, 212 Tuscany Way Northwest, Calgary
February 16, 2026
Free
This Family Day Winter Party will include food trucks, outdoor games, music, skating and more. HOW MUCH Tickets: Free for all Tuscany Residents and their guests. How ... »
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, 850 4 Street SE Calgary
February 16, 2026
Free
Bring your family together through the power of music! Explore five floors of exhibitions, enjoy all-ages activities, and experience live performances, including headlining sets from new wave ... »
Various Pools, Calgary
February 16, 2026
311
Free
Enjoy free public swims at selected City pools. An opportunity for individuals or families to play in a water environment freely. WHEN & WHERE Monday, February 16, 2026 | 1 – 2:30 p.... »
Olympic Oval, 288 Collegiate Blvd NW, Calgary
February 16, 2026
5064787525
FREE
The Winter Festival will feature a wide range of activities that cater to all ages and skill levels. Highlights include skating on the Olympic Oval, interactive games, ... »
Lougheed House, 707 13 Ave SE, Calgary
February 16, 2026
Free
Free admission alert! For Family Day at Lougheed House this year, we’ll be opening the doors to people of all ages for a fun, free admission ... »
Central Library, 800 3rd Street Southeast, Calgary
February 16, 2026
Free
Join us to celebrate the start of Lunar New Year with music, performances, cultural showcases and demonstrations, a dragon dance and more! HOW MUCH Tickets: Free How ... »
Alberta Waterbodies
February 14, 2026 To February 16, 2026
Free
Family fishing weekends are offered twice a year in Alberta – during the Family Day weekend and during National Fishing Week in the summer. During Alberta’s twice-yearly ... »
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 1st ST SW, Calgary
February 14, 2026 To February 22, 2026
403-262-5071
Free
Join us at The Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre’s Chinese New Year Festival 2026, a sensational celebration of our city’s rich cultural tapestry. Immerse yourself in two ... »
WinSport Event Centre, 151 Canada Olympic Rd S W, Calgary
February 14, 2026 To February 15, 2026
Free
Team Canada FanFest will offer fans the opportunity to share unforgettable Olympic moments, cheer on Team Canada athletes through live broadcasts of the Milano Cortina 2026 competitions, try ... »
Eau Claire Plaza,101 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary
February 13, 2026
Free
The ImaginAsian Showcase features the sights, sounds and cultural sensation of Calgary’s diverse Asian Canadian communities. Calgarians will experience the vibrant, dynamic, and diverse genres of ... »
Ranchman's, 9615 Macleod Trail South, Calgary
February 13, 2026
FREE
Get ready to mingle at Ranchman’s Traffic Light Party! 🚦❤️💛💚🚦 We will be providing glow wristbands for you to indicate if you’re single (green 💚) and ready ... »
The Rooftop YYC, 414 3rd SW Calgary
February 8, 2026
403-262-0080
Free
Join us for a Super Bowl Watch Party in a one-of-a-kind setting — plenty of room, great sightlines, amazing screens and full game sound. This is a relaxed, ... »
Various Locations Calgary
February 7, 2026 To February 16, 2026
1-403-387-7772
FREE
All Sport One City is the perfect way for everyone of all ages 18 and up to try a new sport – or to get back into activities you’... »
Bowness Park Lagoon, 8900 48 Ave NW, Calgary
February 7, 2026
By Donation
Join us for a family skate with hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows at Bowness Lagoon. Touch a grizzly bear claw, measure your hand against a bear paw, ... »
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
February 7, 2026
Free
Bundle up! East End Cold Spell is Calgary’s newest winter festival, and its sweeping into the city February 2026. Celebrate Calgary’s winter culture and fun-loving energy ... »
Eau Claire Plaza, 101 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary
February 7, 2026
Free
February 7 brings the heat with –MOVE–, an open-air electronic showcase (presented by PK Sound), headlined by The Librarian and featuring deep bass, standout local and regional DJs, ... »
Studio Bell, 850 4 Street SE, Calgary
February 7, 2026
4035435115
Free Admission
Music. Fashion. Community Market. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Black History Month, the National Music Centre will present a full-day celebration spotlighting the creativity, legacy, ... »
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 1 St SW, Calgary
February 6, 2026 To February 8, 2026
Free
Celebrate the season Indigenous style at the Winter Frost: Indigenous Market! Featuring 40 Indigenous artists and vendors, powwow dance performances, and creative kids’ crafts, this free winter event ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
February 5, 2026 To February 7, 2026
Varies
Block Heater is an annual winter festival presented by the Calgary Folk Fest that highlights incredible Canadian and international artists. Where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
February 5, 2026 To March 5, 2026
Free
Exposure is an annual festival that celebrates photography, hosting thoughtfully curated exhibitions that showcase internationally renowned practitioners alongside emerging and established talent from Alberta. »
Online, Zoom
February 5, 2026 To February 19, 2026
Free
Heritage Skills Development Centre (HSDC) is pleased to invite you to participate in our upcoming 3-week FREE training on creating a better workplace for women, with a ... »
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary
February 4, 2026
Free
Step back in style at the East Village Vintage Night Market — a curated evening of local vendors, retro fashion, and one-of-a-kind finds. Each weekend of the East ... »
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary
February 4, 2026
4034706025
Free
Kicking off the East End Cold Spell winter festival, the East Village Vintage Night Market is a curated evening of local vendors, retro fashion, and one-of-a-kind finds. ... »
Blue Grass Garden Centre, 260130B Writing Creek Cres, Calgary
February 2, 2026
4032260468
Free Admission
Celebrate our 23rd Annual Groundhog Day with Balzac Billy at Blue Grass Garden Centre for a fun filly family event! Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, join our ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
February 1, 2026 To February 28, 2026
Free Admission; Food: Varies
It’s that delicious time of year again! New to YYC Hot Chocolate Fest? Every February, participating cafés, restaurants, and chocolatiers compete for the coveted titles ... »
Various Restaurants, Calgary
February 1, 2026 To February 7, 2026
Free Admission; Food: Varies
It’s cold outside, Canada and there is no better way to warm up than with La Poutine Week. La Poutine Week – a week long food festival ... »
First Church of the Nazarene, 65 Richard Way SW, Calgary
February 1, 2026
Free
JOIN the New West Symphony & Chorus for their first concert of 2026 with a selection of contemporary and traditional sacred music with a full choir & orchestra! ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
January 30, 2026 To February 16, 2026
Free & Ticketed Events
Experience open, outdoor winter fun at Chinook Blast–Calgary’s midwinter round up. Calgary – come outside, bring your small cohort and enjoy the vibrancy of our city ... »
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 1 St SW, Calgary
January 30, 2026 To February 1, 2026
Free
This vintage and secondhand market will feature 30+ vendors selling their best vintage and secondhand goods. The market will also feature food and beverages, a dj and a ... »
Lougheed House, 707 13 Ave SE, Calgary
January 30, 2026 To March 1, 2026
Free
One unique artifact in the historical collections of our sandstone mansion is a family photo album. This album gives us a glimpse into the personal life of ... »
Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Road SE, Calgary
January 26, 2026 To February 14, 2026
Free
Valentine’s Day is more than celebrating romantic love—it’s a celebration of the relationships that shape us. It’s about the mentors, neighbours, friends, and ... »
Various Venues, Banff
January 16, 2026 To February 8, 2026
FREE
Every January, Banff and Lake Louise come alive with the vibrant SnowDays celebration. The streets of downtown Banff transform into a winter wonderland, showcasing larger-than-life snow sculptures, ... »
Various locations, Calgary
December 20, 2025 To March 15, 2026
Free
Lace up your skates and get outside for winter fun! Skate on the ice trails at Bowness Park or North Glenmore Park. Try the ice bikes at ... »
Enjoy Winter in Calgary
Go outdoor skating, tobogganing, snowshoeing at the many locations in Calgary.
Esker Foundation
Esker Foundation provides free public programming to encourage participation and to increase accessibility to contemporary art. Programs are created in response to, and in tandem with the current exhibitions. There is a free program/workshop every week.
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