Things to Do in Calgary in May 2026

National Geographic Live Lee Berger: Cave of Bones The discovery of an early hominid ancestor in 2008 by paleoanthropologist and National Geographic Explorer Lee Berger helped clarify and ...  »

Who loves you more than your furry children? Celebrate them forever with paw print ornaments, and wall hangings impressed in wet clay! This clay paw print is ...  »

University District invites guests to join the spring-inspired Show Suite Open House ‘Wildflower Social.’ The Sales and Discovery Centre will transform into a vibrant floral wonderland inspired ...  »

Celebrate in style under the Calgary skyline at Safe Haven Foundation’s Pearls & Prosecco Rooftop White Party on May 29, from 6–11 p.m. at the Calgary Marriott ...  »

Looking for a fun night out that’ll still have you in your PJ’s by 10 pm? Dance Before Dark is a dance party experience at The ...  »

Come along with AWA Conservation Specialist and avid bird photographer Cameron Hunter to learn the basics of bird watching. You’ll have a chance to view a ...  »

Burlesquercise blends dance and fitness in an inclusive and supportive environment. Join one of the upcoming free sessions for a fun, beginner-friendly burlesque-inspired dance class. No experience ...  »

In 1875, the North-West Mounted Police arrived in what is now Calgary, setting in motion a series of events that would forever change the land and its people. ...  »

Movies “based on a true story” captivate audiences with the intrigue of history and the wonderment of how the film’s events could have transpired in real ...  »

Looking for a unique and fun way to spend an evening with your special someone? Come to Pottery 123 for a relaxing and creative date night! Enjoy complimentary ...  »

Want to learn more about the world of printmaking? If you want to give it a go but have no idea where to start, this workshop is ...  »

Celebrate the storytelling, art and community of the Winter Count, a pictographic calendar depicting remarkable events of each year. Visit The Confluence for a special event exploring ...  »

Greek gods and monsters have captivated the imagination of humanity since the time of Ancient Greece, inspiring countless tellings and retellings of Greek mythology. How well do ...  »

Names feel permanent — until they don’t. What happens when a community — an organization, a government, or anyone else — decides a name no longer fits the story ...  »

Looking for a way to kick-start your crafting journey, need motivation to tackle that work-in-progress or simply want to meet likeminded people? The Confluence Craft Club is ...  »

🌸The sun has set, the textbooks are burned, and the daytime students have long since fled. The school bell didn’t ring to dismiss you…it rang ...  »

Sign up for a cozy, creative afternoon at the café. In this relaxed painting class, you select and design your own planter—no experience needed, just a ...  »

Melissa Grelo is an award-winning TV broadcaster, journalist, and creator and host of Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo, one of Canadas Top 100 Women’s Podcasts. She has ...  »

It’s time to pack your book tote for this spring’s hottest adventure! Canada’s superstar bestseller Carley Fortune is returning to Wordfest with her heart-stopping ...  »

The word “confluence” can refer not only to where two rivers meet, but also to the flowing together of ideas, places, and people. Both the city of ...  »

Take the tour, paint your perspective. Experience The Confluence’s temporary exhibits while you can in this unique guided tour and art program in our White Box ...  »

This 90-minute walking tour, beginning and ending at Lougheed House, will cover about 3 kilometres of distance and more than a century of history, discussing some of the ...  »