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Free and Cheap Things to Do in Calgary in March – 2026

A list of FREE  and Cheap fun things to do in and around Calgary in March, including free family activities, live music, and more!

For more free activities, see Free Family Activities in Calgary

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29 Mar

World Piano Day Showcase

Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Road SE, Calgary

March 29, 2026

Free to attend

Calgary-based arts organization Honens will mark World Piano Day by bringing a Steinway & Sons concert grand piano into Centre Court at Southcentre Mall for an afternoon ...  »

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28 Mar

Earth Hour

Central Library, 800 3rd Street Southeast, Calgary

March 28, 2026

free

The festivities will start at 6pm with fun green activities, a live DJ, and special performances throughout the night, including traditional dancing, Lion Dancers and much more! ...  »

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28 Mar

North Haven Lego® Competition 2026

North Haven Community Hall, 5003 North Haven Dr NW, Calgary

March 28, 2026

$5 per entry/ viewing is free

Calling all LEGO® builders! North Haven is holding our second LEGO® Competition on Saturday, March 28! Pick a category and get building today. Categories: Myths and Fantasy Mechanical ...  »

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27 Mar

Art Party

Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Avenue SE, Calgary

March 27, 2026

403-294-7455

Free

Meet the local artists and creatives who bring inspiration, share stories, and thought-provoking ideas to the walls and public spaces of Werklund Centre at our next free ...  »

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26 Mar

City of Calgary Youth Hiring Fair

The Big Four Building, 1801 Big Four Trail SE, Calgary

March 26, 2026

Free

The City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre (YEC) is proud to announce our 25th Annual Youth Hiring Fair. The event hosts 80+ employers and attracts over 5000+ job seekers ...  »

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22 Mar

The Barn Artisan Market – March Market

Shawnessy Barn, 224 Shawmeadows Rd SW, Calgary

March 22, 2026

403-452-4882

Free

Come join us at the Shawnessy Barn for our monthly curated market, featuring two floors of local vendors. We have unique, hand-crafted, handmade items from artisans, crafters, ...  »

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18 Mar

Calgary Career Fair and Training Expo

BMO Centre - Stampede Park, 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary

March 18, 2026

free

At Career Fair Canada, connect with hiring managers and apply for jobs with companies hiring in Calgary! You can’t miss out on this amazing opportunity, start ...  »

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15 Mar

Bass Masterclass with Carl Mayotte

Studio Bell, 850 4 Street SE, Calgary

March 15, 2026

4035435115

Free

Electric bass virtuoso Carl Mayotte will be giving a free, in-depth masterclass on March 15 at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. Widely regarded as one ...  »

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15 Mar

2026 Earth Science for Society Exhibition

MacEwan Hall, 402 Collegiate Blvd NW, Calgary

March 15, 2026 To March 17, 2026

$0

ESfS is a fun, educational, and dynamic geoscience outreach event in which students, families, youth groups, and the public are given an opportunity to explore the wonders ...  »

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14 Mar

Festival of Animated Objects

cSpace Marda Loop, 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary

March 14, 2026 To March 22, 2026

Varies

The Festival of Animated Objects marries the timeless practice of mask and puppet arts with contemporary spaces, themes and ideas.  »

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13 Mar

Festival D’Hiver – Franco Winterfest Calgary

The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary

March 13, 2026 To March 14, 2026

Free

The Calgary regional ACFA is proud to announce the holding of the fourth edition of the Francophone Winter Festival. The festivities revolve around family values, accompanied by ...  »

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12 Mar

Spruce Meadows Spring Welcome

Spruce Meadows, Spruce Meadows Way Southwest, Calgary

March 12, 2026 To March 15, 2026

Free

The Spring Welcome invites horses and riders to the Spruce Meadows Equi-Plex. Welcome to the Winter Series at Spruce Meadows, one of the most exciting indoor equestrian ...  »

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11 Mar

Free English Free Talking

Calgary Central Library, 3-10A, 800 3 St SE, Calgary

March 11, 2026

4036800897

Free

We are KCESL (Korean Calgary ESL), a Korean community providing English learning opportunities for Koreans in Calgary, Canada. Our focus is to help Koreans progress in English ...  »

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07 Mar

Little Modern Market

Red & White Club, 1833 Crowchild Trail NW,  Calgary

March 7, 2026

Free

Shop over 90 incredible local and small shops at our one-day pop-up market and support the community at the same time! Who is it for? All ages HOW ...  »

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07 Mar

Calgary Comic Book Show

Acadia Recreation Complex,  240 – 90 Ave SE, Calgary

March 7, 2026

Free

Calgary Comic Book Show is back with 30+ different comic book vendors from in, and around the city, bringing their best boxes of comics for you to dig ...  »

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05 Mar

Spruce Meadows Winter Farewell

Spruce Meadows, Spruce Meadows Way Southwest, Calgary

March 5, 2026 To March 8, 2026

Free

The Winter Farewell welcomes horses and riders to the Spruce Meadows Equi-Plex. Welcome to the Winter Series at Spruce Meadows, one of the most exciting indoor equestrian ...  »

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05 Mar

International Women’s Day Celebration

OFFSITE YYC, 221 10 Avenue Southeast #110,  Calgary

March 5, 2026

Free

Tech Thursday is hosting its annual International Women’s Day event on March 5, 2026. We’re excited to bring back our International Women’s Day celebration, focused on ...  »

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02 Mar

A Tasting Menu

cSpace MardaLoop, 1721 29th Ave SW, Calgary

March 2, 2026 To March 30, 2026

5874352059

Free

After years of reflection on how to present myself through my art, I drew inspiration from my relationship with food. Having spent much of my life in ...  »

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01 Mar

New West Symphony & Chorus in concert

Southview Alliance Church, 20200 Walden Blvd SE, Calgary

March 1, 2026

Free

Enjoy an evening of spirited sacred and contemporary choral music supported by a full orchestra. Free admission! Who is it for? All ages HOW MUCH Tickets : 0 Free ...  »

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05 Feb

Exposure Photography Festival

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.  »

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30 Jan

Archival Animals: Photos from the Lougheed Family Album

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 ...  »

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20 Dec

Outdoor Skating

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 ...  »

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20 Mar

Imaginarium Show & Tell Night

707 13 Ave SE

March 20, 2026

Free

Explore Lougheed House re-imagined through this pop-up display of micro-installations created by participants of the Imaginarium workshops with Recess Calgary. Guided by Recess’s Coach T, participants ...  »

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