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Weekend Activities and Events in Calgary
A weekly digest of What’s On in and around Calgary this weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
Contents:
- Family Events (In-person and Online)
- Live Music (In-person and Online)
- Live Theatre and Related Events (In-person and Online)
- Sports and Related Events (In-person and Online)
- All Other Events – Food Events, Exhibitions, Markets (In-person and Online)
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I. Family Fun Activities
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. Calgary
December 5, 2020 To December 23, 2020
$5.70 - $11
Experience the magic of Christmas past this December! Once Upon a Christmas returns to Heritage Park for nine days of old-fashioned holiday fun. »
Various Venues, High River
December 4, 2020 To December 19, 2020
Free
The charming and lively streets of High River transform into an enchanting Christmas vision. »
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, 9 Ave S & Mayor Magrath Dr, Lethbridge
December 3, 2020 To January 30, 2021
403 328-3511
$7 to $10
The Winter Lights Festival is back to bring light and joy to Southern Alberta through the darkest months! Join us and experience the illumination of over 150,000+ lights ... »
Nose Creek Park, 1701 Main Street South, Airdrie
December 1, 2020 To December 31, 2020
By Donation
Located in Airdrie’s Nose Creek Park, the Airdrie Festival of Lights is a beautiful, outdoor walk-through lights experience, with about a million dollars worth of displays ... »
![Lions Festival of Lights - Retro "Drive By"](https://www.todocanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/Lions-Festival-of-Lights-250x165.png "Lions Festival of Lights - Retro "Drive By"")
14 St NW & 24 Ave NW, Calgary
November 29, 2020 To January 8, 2021
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 ... »
Lougheed House National & Provincial Historic Site, 707 13 Ave SW, Calgary
November 29, 2020 To December 20, 2020
$85.88
Family portraits outside with Santa on his sleigh. Families are in everyone’s thoughts more than ever in 2020, so this Christmas we are proud to offer a ... »
Granary Road, 226066 112 St W, De Winton
November 28, 2020 To December 20, 2020
403-453-7623
FREE
Granary Road’s Christmas Market is an enchanting celebration of the holidays that starts with our stunning Market with 40 foot vaulted ceilings, exposed trusses and lighting reminiscent ... »
Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary
November 27, 2020 To January 3, 2021
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 ... »
TELUS Spark, 220 St Georges Dr NE, Calgary
November 27, 2020 To January 3, 2021
403-817-6800
$12.95 to $18.95
The Calgary science centre warms up the darkest winter nights with an original and delightful holiday light experience. Walk through a shimmering 36-foot tall ice cave, gather ... »
Calgary Farmers' Market, 510 77th Avenue Southeast, Calgary
November 27, 2020 To December 6, 2020
403-240-9113
Free
How would Santa make his way to the market without his trusty flying guides? Kids of all ages (there's a kid in all of us!) can see ... »
Calgary Farmers' Market, 77 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
November 27, 2020 To December 6, 2020
4032409113
$20
Visit the Calgary Christmas Market to chat with Santa from a safe distance so he can be in tip-top health for his big journey on Christmas Eve! ... »
The Core Shopping Centre, 8 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
November 27, 2020 To December 20, 2020
(403) 441-4940
Free
Join the CORE for an exclusive Santa Experience this holiday season! Santa will be visiting from a distance this year. Santa can’t wait to wave and ... »
Heritage Town Square, Heritage Park, Calgary
November 26, 2020 To December 18, 2020
Free
Shop the quaint shops and artisan vendor booths, grab a bite to eat, and make s'mores by the fire. Enjoy adult beverages at the Selkirk Winter Patio. ... »
Deerfoot City, 64 Avenue Northeast, Calgary
November 21, 2020 To December 24, 2020
4032747024
$20
Enjoy a socially distant photo experience and visit with Santa at his Ski Gondola in The Food Lodge Thursdays – Saturdays from Nov 21 – Dec 24. All photos are by ... »
Okotoks Art Gallery - 53 North Railway Street Okotoks
November 21, 2020 To December 18, 2020
403-938-3204
Free
The Okotoks Art Gallery will become the Gingerbread Station for the holiday season. Drop in to see some fantastic gingerbread creations. Everyone is welcome to participate with ... »
Online
November 21, 2020 To January 2, 2021
4033904944
$9.95 per video rental - 48 hours from activation
Looking to bring the festive fun home this December? Create your very own grapevine holiday wreath with a DIY kit and instructional webinar by TRCA. »
Calgary Zoo, 1300 Zoo Rd NE, Calgary
November 20, 2020 To January 3, 2021
$14.95 to $19.95
Calgary’s brightest holiday tradition is back for its 25th year and is sure to be the most glow-tastic one yet. We’ll be glowing for seven ... »
Legacy Circle Southeast, Calgary
November 16, 2020 To January 10, 2021
Free
Legacy’s 6th annual Christmas Light Parade is back! With over 1-million lights, Legacy will be one of the brightest places in Calgary for you and your ... »
Banff Gondola, 100, Mountain Avenue, Banff
November 14, 2020 To December 30, 2020
1-866-756-1904
Regular Admission
YOU’LL LOVE CHRISTMAS ON OUR MOUNTAINTOP It’s the season of magic and wonder. And it’s back at the Banff Gondola. It’s the season ... »
Studio Bell, 850 - 4 Street SE, Calgary
November 14, 2020 To December 27, 2020
Free
The National Music Centre will celebrate the gift of giving and the local Calgary community with free weekends, courtesy of ATB, from November 14 to December 31. Visit us ... »
Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Road Southeast, Calgary
November 13, 2020 To December 24, 2020
$23-$99
This holiday season, Santa will be returning to Southcentre Mall to visit with families from a safe distance at the Holly Jolly Tree Farm. This brand new ... »
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II. Live Music
Online
December 5, 2020
Free Virtual event
We’re excited to present a new fall series of free weekly concerts that you can enjoy from home. These performances begin small and gradually build toward ... »
Online
December 5, 2020
$25
The Arden Theatre is pleased to present Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy’s Celtic Family Christmas…at home. The Juno Award-winning fiddle virtuosos will perform an intimate ... »
Online
November 27, 2020 To December 18, 2020
403-969-1505
Free
**Moving to Virtual Format due to COVID-19** 4-Week livestream series on Fridays. November 27th virtual session will feature 4 singers who were originally schedule to perform this week: ... »
Free & Paid Online Music Classes and Resources for Kids
Music Concerts to Watch Online
Watch a few of the online concerts scheduled this weekend.
III. Live Theatre and Related Events
Online
December 4, 2020 To December 20, 2020
$20
With rave reviews and sell-out crowds, not even a global pandemic can stop our seasonal fun! And this year, the party’s at your place, as Forte ... »
Online
November 27, 2020 To January 2, 2021
$32
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to ... »
Online
November 14, 2020 To December 19, 2020
Free
Following the lives, loves, and losses of four sisters living during the American Civil War, Louisa May Alcott's classic novel remains a relatable study of the grand ... »
Online
September 21, 2020 To December 14, 2020
4035699679
Free
The first episode of the OneWorld Spotlight mini-documentary series will be released on Monday 21 September as part of the Alberta Culture Days month-long celebration, and continues through ... »
Online, Calgary
September 8, 2020 To December 8, 2020
Free & Ticketed Events
Wordfest™ connects Calgarians with life-changing ideas, year-round and at the 22nd annual Festival, featuring 90+ writers. Wordfest sparks lively, illuminating and meaningful conversations between Calgary’s readers and ... »
Theatre Performances From Across the World
With Covid-19 pandemic forcing theatres to shut their doors, many performing art centres have taken to being open virtually. Details
IV. Sports
Wherever You Are
December 5, 2020 To December 12, 2020
$10 - $25
Every year, Santa Shuffle brings passionate individuals from across the country to support vulnerable Canadians and the work of The Salvation Army. This year will be no ... »
The Boulevard at Deerfoot City, 901 64 Ave NE, Calgary
November 28, 2020 To February 15, 2021
4032747024
Free
Grab your skates and join us for outdoor skating on The Boulevard at Deerfoot City's new synthetic skating rink! Stay and play; enjoy eats from your favourite ... »
Wherever You Are, Canada
November 25, 2020 To December 31, 2020
519-538-1630
$40-55
GRAB YOUR BUBBLE AND RUN! The HoHoHoliday 5K is the most festive FUN run in Canada! This 5km run/walk combines the magic of the Holidays with ... »
Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SE, Calgary
November 19, 2020 To March 14, 2021
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 ... »
Where ever You are
June 1, 2020 To December 31, 2020
Minimum $5 Donation
Race day is 100% unique to you and your birthday or the friend/family member's birthday that you're supporting. On race day, choose the route of your choice ... »
V. Other Activities & Events
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Devonian Gardens, 7 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
November 26, 2020 To December 30, 2020
$110
Escape the winter chill and take a trip to a tropical garden igloo. Indulge in exotic culinary flavours and aromas that will captivate your senses. Book a ... »
Shelter Cocktail Bar, 1210 1 St SW, Calgary
November 24, 2020 To December 30, 2020
Free
Paying homage to one of the greatest Christmas films ever made, the Nightmare Before Christmas, Shelter is transforming itself into a 'Christmasized' version of itself for the ... »
SHELTER, 1210 1st Street Southwest, Calgary
October 8, 2020 To December 31, 2020
Varies
Shelter Cocktail Bar is pleased to welcome back Chef Chris Picek who will be popping up at Shelter’s kitchen for residency from October 8th to December 31... »
Online
December 5, 2020 To December 6, 2020
Free
Crazy4Crafts is a group of seasoned vendors with 25+ years experience, collectively we provide a marketplace for local Artisans, Craftspeople, and Entrepreneurs. You will find a large ... »
Online
December 5, 2020 To December 12, 2020
4039226419
Free
UNABASHED Magazine is hosting a Virtual Winter Market on December 5, 2020 (starts at noon). This online-market features a variety of talented local artists and makers, and a live-streamed ... »
At your Home
December 4, 2020
$500 for 4 includes food
Experience the magic of Candy Cane Gala! We’re planning a special at-home Candy Cane Gala this year and we invite you to join us on December 4, 2020 ... »
Online
December 3, 2020
FREE
TWILIGHT’S KISS A FILM BY RAY YEUNG 100% on Rotten Tomatoes The story of two closeted married men in their twilight years. One day PAK, 70, a taxi ... »
![IFFO presents "The Female Gaze": The Planters film screening](https://www.todocanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/social_square_pl1-250x165.png "IFFO presents "The Female Gaze": The Planters film screening")
Online
December 3, 2020 To December 5, 2020
$12 +tax
IFFO, the International Film Festival of Ottawa, a Canadian Film Institute festival, presents an online screening of the film The Planters as a part of its year-round ... »
17th Avenue Southwest & 8th Street Southwest, Calgary
December 3, 2020 To December 24, 2020
5873564106
FREE
Stuck on holiday gifts? The 17th ave Wish List is the place to look for all the best giftspiration! Gifts so good you'll want to buy them ... »
Online
November 29, 2020 To December 6, 2020
$10
Please join us in watching the Toronto 48 Hour Film Project’s BEST SHORT FILMS OF 2020. This incredibly enjoyable screening will be available (as a video on demand). ... »
9th Avenue Southeast, Calgary
November 28, 2020 To December 19, 2020
Free
The community of Inglewood is encouraging shoppers to support local for their holiday shopping this year. The neighbourhood will celebrate the holiday season in November and December ... »
The Saskatoon Farm, 338 Avenue East, Foothills County
November 27, 2020 To December 13, 2020
$6.50
Come and explore the amazing local artists, crafters, bakers, and makers of our community that will be here – and cross off some of those names on your ... »
The Core Shopping Centre, 8 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
November 27, 2020 To December 31, 2020
(403) 441-4940
Free admission
Enjoy a trip down memory lane with nostalgic Christmas movies that will bring you back to your childhood. Stop as you shop and catch your favourite movies, ... »
Online
November 27, 2020 To December 3, 2020
$15
Still figuring out what to get for the holidays? Join Green Calgary’s Green Holidays Virtual Craft Workshop and create your very own meaningful (and sustainable!) gifts ... »
Lougheed House National & Provincial Historic Site, 707 13 Ave SW, Calgary
November 26, 2020 To December 20, 2020
$10.00 - $12.00
Take in our festive Christmas decorations created by professional interior and theatrical designers. Our Shop will be open if you’re inspired to take home a unique ... »
Online
November 15, 2020 To December 5, 2020
4032888300
prices vary depending on item
From November 15 through December, the Bowness Community Association will be hosting an online auction with incredible items generously donated by local businesses all over Calgary. There is ... »
Calgary Farmers' Market, 510 77th Ave SE, Calgary
November 12, 2020 To December 23, 2020
403-240-9113
free
Find Everything for On the Table and Under the Tree. Your favourite farmers’ market is transforming into a Christmas market where you can enjoy a festive and ... »
Leighton Art Centre, 282027 144 St W, Millarville
November 5, 2020 To December 23, 2020
403-931-3633
Free, or $10 for reserved early bird shopping
Enjoy a whole lot of Christmas cheer in Alberta’s beautiful Foothills region! Fine craft and artworks by local artists will be featured in the galleries of ... »
Countryside Landscapes and Garden Centre, De Winton
November 3, 2020 To December 24, 2020
4039381835
FREE
Holiday Shopping Made Easy! Countryside Garden Centre will be hosting our first ever Mini Artisan Holiday Market with over 15 local vendors. We have an great selection of ... »
Online
October 1, 2020 To January 1, 2021
403 264 0083
free
Art is a conversation…so lets talk about what the artists at the Burns Visual Arts Society have been up to during this pandemic. This year the 17... »
Sunshine Village, Banff
November 21, 2020 To April 11, 2021
$114.45
Put your snowshoes on and walk with into a white powder paradise where there are no trails and it's simply miles and miles of powdery wilderness in ... »
Johnston Canyon, Bow Valley Parkway, Banff
November 15, 2020 To March 31, 2021
$54.60 to $86.10
Experience the winter wonderland of Banff’s Johnston Canyon on this ice walk tour. Join a professional guide on a hike along the canyon’s steel walkways, ... »
Rotary Friendship Park, 709 A 9 St, Canmore
August 28, 2020 To August 28, 2021
$36.88
Join our local guides for an immersive historical walking tour of Canmore. Learn about the hardy pioneers, wild cowboys, and loyal miners who came together to create ... »
Canmore Cave Tours, 129 Bow Meadows Crescent, Unit 202, Canmore
June 6, 2020 To June 1, 2021
$115 & Up
The 4.5-hour Explorer Tour is jam-packed full of fun and excitement. Your guide will introduce you to the amazing world of caves, spending approximately 2 to 2.5 hours underground ... »
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This is a great site! Thanks for keeping it current! I plan a lot of my weekend activities based on what’s mentioned here 🙂 Keep up the good work!
The Annual Field of Dreams have been changed to August 11th, 2018 at Foothills Stadium.
Another thing to do is checking out this new business called Escape 60. It’s going to be holding events for stampede/parties. Good option for tourists https:// www. escape60.ca/ I went there last weekend, it was amazing! This site is great for information and is very current. Keep it up!
Typically, I really like this site, as your team seems to always recommend a number of great things to do. Unfortunately, this weekend, you’ve chosen to also include Jordan Peterson, a well-know and flagrant men’s rights activist, who is openly anti-women. I know that you can’t research into everyone and everything that you post up here, but, this is one person who isn’t worthy of this list.
great site thank you
Hey Douglas this is a…things to do site not a public opinion site.
Douglas – Life must really be difficult for you, especially when you’re flagrantly entitled. God forbid there be any opinion that differs from yours. Grow up.
Always a pleasure to be able to scroll through all the wonderful options that you have so thoughtfully laid out for all of us. Thank you so much for helping me plan my next adventure in our fabulous city.
Douglas
Thank you for sharing about that god awful event. I will steer clear! Appreciate it 🙂
Thank you so much for setting up and maintaining this site! Every week I find and experience activities that I would not have know about otherwise, love it!
Do your own research douglas. Jordan Peterson is everything except what you said. grow up.
Love this site!
Any chance it will be made into an app where we can save various events? 🙂
Thank you for the suggestion. We will look into it.
what the heck, today is June 28, I would like to see “THIS WEEKEND” and all I see is july 5 and onward
Douglas – Jordan Peterson is not anti-female. How did you even come to such a conclusion? Did he hurt your feels??
Jeeze, DOUGLAS.