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
Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Rd SE, Calgary
January 31, 2019
FREE
It’s back! Kick off the 8th annual YYC Hot Chocolate Fest at Southcentre Mall. Enjoy delicious free hot chocolate samples from our participating vendors and learn ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
January 31, 2019 To February 2, 2019
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 ... »
Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
January 31, 2019
Free RSVP - valid till 1130pm
Soulection’s own Dutch R&B/Soul DJ Jarreau Vandal brings the vibes to the Commonwealth Basement. Born in Maastricht, raised in Amsterdam, Jarreau grew up ... »
Craft Beer Market, 345 10th Avenue Southwest, Calgary
January 30, 2019
No Cover
Out with the old and in with the new! We are giving our Beer Menu an overhaul. 25 beers will be coming off the current menu to make ... »
Alberta College of Art + Design cafeteria, 1407 14 Ave NW, Calgary
January 29, 2019 To January 31, 2019
13063818888
Free
In order to raise money for the annual ACAD Design program trip to New York City, the ACAD Design students are hosting a three-day Pop-Up Thrift Shop ... »
Ship & Anchor Pub, 534 17 Ave SW, Calgary
January 28, 2019
Free
Ship Arcade Is a free monthly event at the @Ship and Anchor featuring all your favorite consoles and arcade cabinets from the 80’s to the modern era. ... »
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 1st Street Southwest, Calgary
January 26, 2019 To February 3, 2019
Free
Join the Chinese Cultural Centre as we celebrate the Lunar New Year as we transition from the Year of the Dog to the Year of the Pig! ... »
Silver Springs Community Association, 5720 Silver Ridge Drive NW, Calgary
January 26, 2019
Free
CREATE, BUILD and INVENT! The public is invited to drop by and check out the LEGO entries from 12 – 2pm at the Silver Springs Community Centre. Registered entrants ... »
Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton, Market Street Southeast, Calgary
January 26, 2019 To February 23, 2019
403-351-5262
Free Carnival Activities
Join us for a free fun-filled family carnival each Saturday from January 26 – February 23 to help celebrate the opening of Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton. Festivities will include ... »
Irish Cultural Center, 6452 35th Avenue Northwest, Calgary
January 25, 2019
Free
Enjoy “a hundred thousand welcomes” at Celtic nights, which take place on the last Friday of most months at the ICS. Enjoy live music with local bands ... »
Lougheed House, 707 13 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
January 24, 2019
Free
Join us for the free exhibit Opening event. »
Various Locations, Calgary
January 21, 2019 To January 26, 2019
1-403-387-7772
$0.00 - 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 ... »
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, 200 198070 Hwy 22, Priddis
January 20, 2019
403.931.2366
Donation
Join us to witness the earth’s shadow as it passes across the face of the full moon. »
Calgary Farmers' Market, 510 77th Avenue Southeast, Calgary
January 19, 2019
4032409113
FREE
Laugh and Play with Frosty at the Calgary Farmers’ Market! In partnership with Strategic Group & Project Warmth*, they’ll be having a celebration with the jolly ... »
Various Venues, Banff
January 16, 2019 To January 27, 2019
FREE
In the heart of the winter months, Banff National Park invites visitors to embrace the cold, vigour, and fun that winter brings. The annual SnowDays celebration is ... »
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 111 Lake Louise Drive, Lake Louise
January 16, 2019 To January 27, 2019
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, 2019 To January 31, 2019
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 ... »
Calgary JCC, 1607, 90 Avenue Southwest, Southwest Calgary, Calgary
January 14, 2019 To January 20, 2019
403-243-8600
free
Between January 14 and 20, the Calgary Jewish Community Centre will be offering 95 free classes during our annual FitWeek event including aquafit, group exercise, and fitness classes for people ... »
Leighton Art Centre, 282027 144 Street West, Millarville
January 12, 2019 To February 23, 2019
403-931-3633
Pay-What-You-Can
Through generous funding received from the Rozsa Foundation, Leighton Art Centre (LAC) is so excited to exhibit the work of 30 artists from Indefinite Arts Centre (IAC) in ... »
WinSport's Canada Olympic Park, 88 Canada Olympic Rd. SW, Calgary
January 11, 2019 To January 13, 2019
Free and Ticketed areas
Join us for one of the most exciting events on Canadian soil this winter! On Friday, January 11th at Winsport’s Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, we ... »
Rozsa Centre, 206 University Ct NW, Calgary
January 11, 2019
Free
Join us for this FREE event and find out which UCalgary students will be selected to perform as soloists with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in the final ... »
Granary Road, 226066 112th Street West, De Winton
January 11, 2019 To January 13, 2019
4034537623
0.00
Come out to Granary Road and enjoy our Ukrainian Festival where we will be celebrating everything Ukraine. With specialty market vendors, traditional cuisine along side our great ... »
Hotel Blackfoot, 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary
January 10, 2019 To January 31, 2019
4032522253
0
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. ... »
New Calgary Central Library, 3 Street Southeast, Calgary
January 9, 2019
Free
Take the stress out of debt by learning all the options available to pay it down efficiently. You’ll learn strategies for paying off your debt quicker, ... »
River Park Church, 3818 14a St SW, Calgary
January 8, 2019
Free
Marda Loop Justice Film Festival Film Series Screening »
Southwood Community Hall, 11 Sackville Drive Southwest, Calgary
January 5, 2019
Free
Southwood’s Winter Festival returns! Join us for: – skating and shinny – sleigh rides – Butterfield Acres petting zoo – face painting – games – crafts and more. KidSport Skate Shack will ... »
Glenbow Museum, 130 9th Avenue Southeast, Calgary
January 3, 2019
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 ... »
The Blues Can, 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
January 2, 2019
No cover
Join in for a night of music from good pals and long time musical mates... in for a night of FUN! »
Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary
December 9, 2018 To January 6, 2019
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 ... »
The Blackboard Gallery, #225, 1721 29th Avenue Southwest, Calgary
December 8, 2018 To January 26, 2019
403-305-5341
FREE
The Blackboard Gallery Presents:Jennifer Park True North: Faith in Nature Fine Art Exhibition and Sale. Imagine nature as religion. Animals and plants as saints and forests ... »
14 St NW & 24 Ave NW, Calgary
December 1, 2018 To January 8, 2019
Free
The Festival of Lights is the largest FREE drive-by Christmas Lights showcase in Calgary. It’s comprised of over 450,000 bulbs on 16,000 strings along 14 th St NW. »
Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SE, Calgary
December 1, 2018 To March 15, 2019
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 ... »
Leighton Art Centre, 282027 144 Street West, Foothills No. 31
December 1, 2018 To January 5, 2019
403-931-3633
Pay-What-You-Can
Back for its fifth year, Youth Works features artwork by local Junior & Senior High School students. 2018 Participating Schools: – Alberta School of Fine Arts – Bishop Carroll High ... »
St. Patrick's Island, Calgary
December 1, 2018 To March 31, 2019
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 ... »
More Free Things to Do
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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