Calgary 
A list of FREE fun things to do in and around Calgary in January including free activities, places to visit, live music, and more!
For more free activities, see Free Family Activities in Calgary
WinSport's Canada Olympic Park, 88 Canada Olympic Rd. SW, Calgary
January 31, 2020 To February 2, 2020
Free and Ticketed areas
Join us for one of the most exciting events on Canadian soil this winter!Winsport’s Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, we will welcome the world’s ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
January 31, 2020 To February 29, 2020
Free & Ticketed Events
2020 marks the sixteenth edition of the annual Exposure Photography Festival and promises an exciting program, with festival headquarters located at Contemporary Calgary. Look for our outdoor exhibition, ... »
Irish Cultural Center, 6452 35th Avenue Northwest, Calgary
January 31, 2020
Free
Featuring Vintage Express Enjoy “a hundred thousand welcomes” at Celtic nights, which take place on the last Friday of most months at the ICS. Enjoy live music ... »
No Filter, 840 9 Avenue SW, Calgary
January 31, 2020
Free with RSVP
“Takeaway” is a song by American production trio The Chainsmokers and American EDM musician Illenium, featuring Canadian singer Lennon Stella. 18+ HOW MUCH Tickets : Free RSVP – valid till 1030... »
Books Between Friends Bookstore, 3434 34 Ave NE, Calgary
January 31, 2020 To February 2, 2020
403.258.0819
Free
Choose from over 40,000 books and fill your bookshelves with hours and hours of reading fun. Great prices for everything in stock (ie: pocket books $1, hard cover $2 and ... »
Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Rd SE, Calgary
January 31, 2020
Free
Bring your friends, family, and sweet tooth over to Southcentre Mall as we kick off the 9th Annual YYC Hot Chocolate Fest! Be the first to sample ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
January 30, 2020 To February 1, 2020
Free and ticketed
Presented by EMMEDIA, this unique three-day festival celebrates the critical innovation and creativity present in the media arts community. An art form that by its very nature ... »
Hotel Blackfoot, 5940 Blackfoot Trail Southeast, Calgary
January 30, 2020
4032522253
Free
Catch some live jazz, enjoy a cocktail and unwind with colleagues or friends on Thursday evenings at Hotel Blackfoot’s trendy Lobby Lounge. No cover, full menu. ... »
cSPACE King Edward, 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
January 30, 2020
Free
Join our current resident, Cassie Suche, at the CAAF studio to see the drawings she has been working on throughout the month of January. Cassie is interested ... »
Studio Bell, 4 Street Southeast, Calgary
January 29, 2020
Free & Ticketed Events
An important national discussion, head to the National Music Centre to mark Bell Let’s Talk Day and enjoy a full day of events dedicated to education ... »
Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Calgary Airport, 36 Street Northeast, Calgary
January 28, 2020
Free
Looking for a job? New Career? Immediate Hiring? Direct Interview? JOBS CANADA – FAIR Meet face to face with recruiters, HR Managers and Hiring Companies from Calgary and ... »
South Glenmore Park, 24 Street Southwest, Calgary
January 26, 2020
Free
Embrace the winter and come out and play with your family. This play experience is for children to explore, create and imagine. Staff will provide basic materials ... »
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 1st Street Southwest, Calgary
January 25, 2020 To January 26, 2020
Free
Join the Chinese Cultural Centre as we celebrate the Lunar New Year as we transition from the Year of the Pig to the Year of the Rat! ... »
Silver Springs Community Association, 5720 Silver Ridge Drive NW, Calgary
January 25, 2020
Free
CREATE, BUILD and INVENT! Contestants create their LEGO entry at home in one of our 4 categories: Structures, Transportation , Cool Scenes and Family Build (family of your choice ... »
Marlborough Mall, 433 Marlborough Way Northeast, Calgary
January 25, 2020
4039661895
Free
Come out to Marlborough Mall on Saturday, January 25, 2020, for a Chinese New Year Celebration! To celebrate the Year of the Rat, there will be special performances, a ... »
Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 Street Southwest, Calgary
January 23, 2020 To March 15, 2020
Free
Please join us for the opening reception of our latest exhibitions; Planetary and Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon. Planetary & Luke Jerram’s Museum of ... »
Various Locations, Calgary
January 18, 2020 To January 26, 2020
1-403-387-7772
FREE
All Sport One City is the perfect way for adults to try a new sport – or to get back into activities they’ve been away from. Over ... »
Cancelled.
January 18, 2020
780-427-8124
Cancelled.
Cancelled due to weather. Join us at this free family-oriented event! There is no charge to attend but please pre-register by emailing naturekids@naturealberta.ca Meet in ... »
The Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE, Calgary
January 18, 2020
403 247-5003
By donation
14th Annual Miskanawah Friendship Round Dance. Steeped in tradition, the Round Dance is a social gathering that brings thousands of people together to celebrate friendship, family, diversity, ... »
New Covenant Assembly,1916 30th Avenue Northeast, Calgary
January 18, 2020
FREE
IGNITE CALGARY. IS. BACK. Calling all Young Adults & Singles in Calgary for our first event of 2020! Join us for our Vision Board Party, as we get ... »
Various Venues, Banff
January 15, 2020 To January 26, 2020
FREE
The magical allure of Banff and Lake Louise is yours to discover. Alongside its world-class skiing and astounding wilderness, the essence of mountain culture comes to life ... »
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 111 Lake Louise Drive, Lake Louise
January 15, 2020 To January 26, 2020
Free & Ticketed Days
Set in the spectacular surroundings of Lake Louise, the Ice Magic Festival is a world class event with over 20 years of history. Watch as talented ice artists ... »
Galleria Inglewood, 907 9th Avenue Southeast, Calgary
January 15, 2020 To January 31, 2020
Free
Annual pottery sale at Galleria, the place for Canadian made art, fine handcrafts and pottery. Take 20% off all the functional pottery in the store. A great time ... »
Small Space Gallery, 424 10 St NW, Calgary
January 15, 2020 To January 18, 2020
6043415463
Free
Belgian Moon invites Calgary to celebrate the art of being Calgarian. Belgian Moon has partnered with local artist Curtis Van Charles to create an artwork series celebrating ... »
River Park Church, 3818 14a St SW, Calgary
January 14, 2020
Free
Marda Loop Justice Film Festival Film Series Screening »
The King Eddy, 438 9th Ave SE, Calgary
January 13, 2020
No Cover
Join us for a live and local spotlight at the Eddy presented by Theatre Calgary. Theatre Calgary and The King Eddy bring you Spotlight at The Eddy, ... »
The Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club, 109 7th Avenue Southwest, Calgary
January 12, 2020
Free to attend/C Train Tickets
Take part in the 12th annual ride in Calgary. Happening simultaneously in 50+ cities around the world, the No Pants Subway Ride is a celebration of silliness to ... »
Leighton Art Centre, 144 Street West, Millarville
January 11, 2020 To February 15, 2020
4039313633
Admission by donation
Back for its sixth year, Youth Works features artwork by local high school students. This year’s theme is photo-synthesize; students will make use of photography – as ... »
New Brighton Athletic Park, 130 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
January 11, 2020
Free
Embrace the winter and come out and play with your family. This play experience is for children to explore, create and imagine. Staff will provide basic materials ... »
Lovenote Bride, 1317 9 Ave SE, Calgary
January 10, 2020 To January 12, 2020
403 475 4177
Free
We love any excuse to spoil our brides. Thats why, to celebrate our first birthday, we have a special shopping weekend planned for all brides who book ... »
No Filter, 840 9 Avenue SW, Calgary
January 10, 2020
Free
Double Vision' Tour featuring Champagne Drip & Luzcid. Champagne Drip & and Luzcid are some of the bass music most respected, and they are teaming up for an unforgettable ... »
Central Calgary Public Library, 800 3 St SE, Calgary
January 8, 2020
Free
Are you struggling with your debt? If so, this FREE in-person financial class is for you! What you’ll learn: – Strategies for paying off your debt quicker – ... »
Royal Hotel, 2828 23 St NE, Calgary
January 7, 2020
778-551-0419
$0.00
Learn the 7-vital steps to maximizing Growth, Sales & Profit. This 2-hour event is jam-packed with tools and strategies that you can implement in your business immediately. ... »
Southwood Community Hall, 11 Sackville Drive Southwest, Calgary
January 4, 2020
Free
Southwood’s Winter Festival returns! Join us for: – skating and shinny – sleigh rides – Butterfield Acres petting zoo – face painting – games – crafts and more. HOW MUCH Tickets : Free ... »
Glenbow Museum, 130 9th Avenue Southeast, Calgary
January 2, 2020
Free
It’s time for the January edition of FREE FIRST THURSDAY NIGHTS! Presented by Servus Credit Union Free Admission from 5pm – 9pm on the first Thursday of ... »
Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3777 Grey Eagle Drive S.W., Calgary
January 2, 2020 To January 5, 2020
Free to $70
The Ashton Twins Classic is teaming up with the powerful women of the WPBA (Women’s Professional Billiards Association) to bring the toughest competition together at the ... »
Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary
December 8, 2019 To January 5, 2020
403.974.4200
FREE
Running throughout the Holiday Season, Spruce Meadows invites your entire family – together with your Christmas guests – to enjoy the Christmas Lights @ Spruce Meadows. Each evening Scotiabank, Bennett ... »
St. Patrick's Island, Calgary
December 5, 2019 To March 31, 2020
Free
Try your hand at one of Canada's most beloved winter sports! Playing outside this winter on the synthetic curling sheet on St. Patrick's Island. Play solo or ... »
14 St NW & 24 Ave NW, Calgary
November 30, 2019 To January 8, 2020
Free
The Festival of Lights is the largest FREE drive-by Christmas Lights showcase in Calgary. It’s comprised of over 500,000 bulbs on 16,000 strings along 14 th St NW. Designed ... »
Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SE, Calgary
November 21, 2019 To March 15, 2020
Free
Enjoy ice skating at Olympic Plaza. Bring your own equipment or rent skates and helmets from the Skate Hut. Skating is free of charge Who is it ... »
Join for Nature Calgary Birding Activities
Join Nature Calgary to search various birding activities including bird counts, day trips etc.
Various Dates in January @ Various Venues
Jeans & Jazz
Join for Jeans and Jazz – Enjoy great music with no cover charge.
Saturday nights | 8 PM – 11 PM @ Vin Room Mission (2310-4th St SW) and Vin Room West (8561-8A Ave SW).
Saturday Jam Session
Come check out Kawa’s Saturday afternoon jam session! The jam is open to all ages and levels of experience.
Saturdays | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM @ Kawa Espresso Bar, 1333 8th Street SW, Calgary
Enjoy Winter in Calgary
Go outdoor skating, tobogganing, snowshoeing at the many locations in Calgary. Try spotting winter birds at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.
Winter Season @ Calgary
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