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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 – September 24 to 26, 2021.
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 – Festivals, Food Events, Exhibitions, Markets, Tours (In-person and Online)
I. Family Fun Activities
Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade Southwest, Calgary
September 25, 2021 To September 26, 2021
Free
Experience the celebration of the summer with the Brazilian Community Association of Alberta (BCAAB)! From live music and folk dancing to capoeria and quadrilha, you won’t ... »
Kamp Kiwanis, Range Road 42, Calgary
September 25, 2021 To September 26, 2021
Free
Apple-themed family fun with archery, arts and crafts, games, market place, live entertainment, online silent auction & more! Net revenue to support the operation of Kamp Kiwanis, ... »
Granary Road Public Market, 226066 112 Street West, Foothills
September 25, 2021 To September 26, 2021
Free
Granary Road is proud to host in partnership with its vendors our annual Chocolate Fest, a true community event. This delightfully, delicious and delectable festival will be ... »
Fort Calgary, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
September 25, 2021
Free
Join us for a free, outdoor tour that shares some different ways of thinking about the Fort Calgary site! You will take part in a guided walk ... »
Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SE, Calgary
September 25, 2021
Free to attend
Calgary-based Colouring It Forward Reconciliation Society is pleased to present the third annual Pokaiks (pookehks) – The Children: Orange Shirt Day Walk. The free event will be held ... »
Bow Habitat Station, 1440 17A Street Southeast, Calgary
September 24, 2021
(403) 297-6561
$6-10
Alberta is home to thousands of species of bugs, living in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems across the province. Learn more about the creepy crawly critters that we ... »
WinSport, 88 Canada Olympic Road Southwest, Calgary
September 23, 2021 To October 31, 2021
$40 for upto 5 players
CALLING ALL GHOULS AND GOBLINS! Come enjoy a safe, Spooktacular family-friendly round of mini golf at WinSport! »
WinSport Canada, Canada Olympic Road Southwest, Calgary
September 23, 2021 To October 31, 2021
$17.95 to $19.95
For the 1st time in Calgary! Experience Canada’s award-winning largest outdoor Halloween event! This Fall join us at Pumpkins After Dark! Featuring over 6,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, witness ... »
Macleod Trail SW & Deibert Close SW High river
September 22, 2021 To September 26, 2021
Free
The Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival returns to High River for the 7th year in a row. Featuring balloons from around the world, there will be lots ... »
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 1st Street Southwest, Calgary
September 18, 2021 To September 26, 2021
Free
The Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre is excited to announce our Mid-Autumn Festival September 18-26th. The event will feature Lantern Making Workshop, Mooncake Making Class, Storytelling and ... »
BMO Centre, Roundup Way SE, Calgary
September 18, 2021 To October 8, 2021
$33.99 to $93.99
Immerse yourself in Van Gogh’s artwork like you’ve never seen it before. Beyond Van Gogh: An Immersive Experience will be in Calgary for a limited ... »
Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Road 224, Calgary
September 17, 2021 To October 31, 2021
403-648-2719
$18.95 to $22.95 + gst
Picking the perfect pumpkin at the Farmyard is an annual tradition for many families and friends. In addition to enjoying hours of fun on the farm, pumpkins ... »
Calgary Farmyard / Calgary Corn Maze, 284022 Township Rd 224, Rocky View County
September 17, 2021 To October 31, 2021
$18.95 to $22.95
Enjoy all the fun of the Farmyard as the whole farm remains open while becoming colourfully lit with thousands of lights under the evening sky. All attractions ... »
Calaway Park, 245033 Range Rd. 33, Calgary
September 11, 2021 To October 11, 2021
Regular Admission
Join Billy, Roxy and the Boo Crew at Calaway Park this Fall! Take a stroll down Hallo-Street… if you dare! It is a spooktacular good time for ... »
Jubilations Dinner Theatre - Calgary, 1002 37th Street Southwest, Calgary
September 4, 2021 To October 16, 2021
$36.95 to $39.95
A production written for kids, and a meal designed with kids in mind! Join us for a fun-filled morning of laughter, music and food! »
TELUS Spark Science Centre, Calgary
July 29, 2021 To January 30, 2022
$19 - $26
A new digital immersion experience is opening this summer – with a twist. A 6,000-foot gallery has been built at TELUS Spark Science Centre that dials up digital ... »
Studio Bell, 850 - 4 Street SE, Calgary
July 1, 2021 To December 26, 2021
Free
Visit Studio Bell for free on weekends courtesy of ATB until the end of 2021. »
Calgary Zoo, Calgary
May 28, 2021 To October 31, 2021
Regular Admission
The Calgary Zoo will take you back in time to when dinosaurs reigned supreme as its newest exhibit, “Dinosaurs: Awakened” opens on Friday, May 28, 2021 Based on the ... »
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II. Live Music
Shaw Millennium Park, 9 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
September 26, 2021
$85
Relive the Electric Circus vibe with hosts Monika Deol and Rick Campanelli! See live performances for Aqua, Vengaboys, Jenny from Ace of Base, Eiffel 65, 2 Unlimited and Haddaway! ... »
Ironwood Stage & Grill, 1229 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
September 26, 2021
$23.34
Rise-Up Weekends Presents Foothills Brass Quintet and Kate Stevens: Nostalgia and New! A family-friendly concert of old and new favorites! We’ll explore jazz and swing hits ... »
Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 9th Avenue S.E., Calgary
September 25, 2021
$30+gst
Saturday brunch with Prime Time Big Band at Inglewood’s Ironwood Stage and Grill is a Calgary institution for music lovers. Prime Time Big Band boasts the ... »
Polaris Centre for the Performing Arts, 261051 Wagon Wheel View, Rocky View County
September 25, 2021
4036173554
$28 - $30
This spectacular evening will feature the countless highlights of CCOC’s 10 year journey including selections from la Traviata, Werther, Carmen, Samson et Dalila, I Capuleti Ed I ... »
Junction - Food . Stage . Bar, 8 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
September 25, 2021
$27.54
Flamenco Jaleo, based in Calgary, brings an intimate and passionate traditional flamenco music and dance experience. An ensemble of some of Canada’s foremost flamenco artists, Flamenco ... »
Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Ave SE, Calgary
September 24, 2021 To September 25, 2021
403.571.0849
$30 to $85
Your favourite music from Hollywood films that struck a chord! The Orchestra performs instrumental selections from West Side Story, La La Land, The Wizard of Oz, Beauty ... »
Commonwealth Bar, 731 10 Avenue SW, Calgary
September 24, 2021
$21.05
CID was born and raised in Queens, New York. His dedicated passion for music started showing at the age of just 11 years old, when he would regularly ... »
Palomino Smokehouse, 7 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
September 24, 2021
$12
Motorists (featuring members of Feel Alright, Leather Jacuzzi, Tough Age, Simply Saucer, and Chandra) album release with Sunglaciers and Bad Bodies »
Ironwood Stage & Grill, 1229 9 Ave SE, Calgary
August 26, 2021 To September 29, 2021
Free to $40
Join for live concerts at Inglewood Stage and Grill. »
Historic Fire Hall No. 1,144 6 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
August 14, 2021 To September 25, 2021
Free
The Historic Fire Hall courtyard, developed in cooperation with Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CLMC), will be open for performances through September. It will also feature an art ... »
Free & Paid Online Music Classes and Resources for Kids
III. Live Theatre and Related Events
Calgary, Alberta
September 24, 2021 To September 26, 2021
Free
Watch a digital staged-reading plays, developed as part of Chromatic Theatre's IBPOC Playwrights Unit. »
The Grand, 608 1 Street Southwest, Calgary
September 24, 2021 To September 25, 2021
Free
Ethnik Festivals Association is presenting a 2 days event with akin enactments. It’s called “A Cultural Trilogy”, The Musical, The Dance and The Play. This is a ... »
Stage West Theatre Restaurant, 727 42 Ave SE, Calgary
September 21, 2021 To November 7, 2021
4032436642
$75 - 129.95
There was a time when you thought about Canadian Superstars you would instantly think Wayne Gretzky, Donavon Bailey or Georges St. Pierre, but now the most influential ... »
West Village Theatre, 2007 10 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
September 16, 2021 To September 25, 2021
$16.93 – $22.23
A new one act-act play about theatrical joy, ritual, and the limitations of our own imaginations. »
Online, Calgary
September 7, 2021 To November 30, 2021
Free & Ticketed Events
Wordfest™ connects Calgarians with life-changing ideas, year-round and at the 26th annual Festival, featuring 80+ writers. »
Stage West Theatre Restaurants, 727 42 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
August 27, 2021 To November 14, 2021
$85 to $129.50
Ned Newley doesn't even want to be governor. He's terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems ... »
Jubilations Dinner Theatre - Calgary, 1002 37th Street Southwest, Calgary
August 21, 2021 To October 16, 2021
$37.75 to $75.95 + charges
On August 1, 1981, popular music changed forever. No, this wasn’t because of a brand-new singer, or a new band, or even a new style of music….this ... »
Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Drive Northwest, Calgary
August 20, 2021 To September 30, 2021
403-216-0808
$27 - $35
This moving and unconventional song cycle bursts with originality as it examines the interconnectedness of us all through life’s shared experiences – from the hilarious to the ... »
IV. Sports
Wherever You Are
September 26, 2021
Donation upon registration
This year, participants will chart their own path and walk in their own neighbourhood. On September 26, 2021 we will come together virtually and step up with strength, hope ... »
Confluence Plaza, St.Patrick's Island, 1300 12 Street Northeast, Calgary
September 26, 2021
Free
Run for Calgary is back this year! Join us this Sunday, September 26th at St. Patrick’s Island for another Run/Walk to show your support! All ... »
McHugh House, 17 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
September 25, 2021
Free
Mad Max Ride YYC is a family friendly bike ride rolling on the streets from the McHugh House on 17th Avenue to a Block Party at containR ... »
Wherever You Are
September 24, 2021 To September 26, 2021
$25 to $40
The ULTRA Night Run is a one-of-a-kind virtual 5k or 10k race that people across Canada are signing up for! If you like being active and going ... »
Wherever You Are, Calgary
September 19, 2021 To September 26, 2021
4032453900 ext. 226
$15.00 - $50.00
Anyone who has lived experience with suicide or who is passionate about suicide prevention is welcome to join us for a journey from darkness into light: remember ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
September 1, 2021 To September 30, 2021
403-387-7772
Free
All Sport One City is the perfect way for kids to try a new sport – or to get back into activities they’ve been away from. Over 10 ... »
V. Other Activities & Events
- Book Outdoor Fire Pits at Calgary Parks For Spring-Summer 2021: Available from May 14 to October 11, 2021.
Eau Claire Market, Barclay Parade Southwest, Calgary
September 26, 2021 To October 3, 2021
$13.50
Last of the Right Whales is the story of a passionate group of people – a wildlife photographer, a marine biologist, a whale rescuer and a crab fisher – ... »
Good Neighbour Community Market, 5 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
September 25, 2021
Free
On September 25, Good Neighbour is hosting a late night shopping event for those of you who haven’t been able to make it! Bring a donation for ... »
Kilt & Caber Ale House, 53 High St SE, Calgary
September 25, 2021 To October 2, 2021
$21
The funds raised from this event help ensure that we are able to continue to save dogs and cats from an uncertain future. 100% of funds raised go ... »
The Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE, Calgary
September 24, 2021 To September 25, 2021
$5
We are excited to bring our market back for in-person shopping this Fall! Our largest market of the year celebrates the crafters, collectors, and artisans in Calgary &... »
Various Venues, Calgary
September 23, 2021 To October 3, 2021
403-283-1490
$13.50 & up
Every year, we celebrate 40+ countries and up to 200 films. From comedy to drama, foreign masters to indie darlings, there's something for everybody. Find your new favourite film ... »
The Dandy Brewing Company And Tasting Room, 2003 11 Street Southeast, Calgary
September 23, 2021 To September 25, 2021
Three days of celebrating all things Dandy Food, music, art, and most importantly beers. We are cautiously optimistic that this year will be a great follow up ... »
Various Restaurants, Calgary
September 17, 2021 To September 26, 2021
4032432834
Varies
YYC Pizza Week is a 10-day, annual event with charity, community and pizza crusts in mind. Each year, local participating restaurants craft an exclusive pizza in a ... »
Leighton Art Centre, 282027 144 Street West, Millarville
September 11, 2021 To October 24, 2021
403-931-3633
Admission by donation
In the Open Air honours the practice of creating art outdoors, in the moment. ‘En plein air’ is a French expression that translates to “in the open ... »
Villages Calgary, 220 Crowchild Trail Northwest, Calgary
September 10, 2021 To October 3, 2021
4032700631
Free
Come and see over 200 handknotted rugs from Pakistan! Each rug is beautifully made by fairly paid adults in over 100 villages throughout the country. Bunyaad, a fair trade ... »
Online, Calgary
September 3, 2021 To September 30, 2021
Best offer
Come One, Come All To The Zoo’s First Ever Online Auction A bid for any of our incredible auction items is a bid for animal health ... »
Across Alberta, CA
September 1, 2021 To September 30, 2021
Free
Alberta Culture Days will feature hundreds of free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to discover their inner artist, experience their heritage, and celebrate what it ... »
Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Road Southeast, Calgary
September 1, 2021 To September 30, 2021
Free
In partnership with Colouring It Forward Reconciliation Society, Southcentre Mall is inviting Calgarians to experience a month-long art exhibit that will culminate in a commemorative event in ... »
Online, Calgary
September 1, 2021 To September 30, 2021
$10 and up.
A Win-Win For You And For Wildlife Conservation Get your ticket(s) now to the zoo’s first ever online raffle! Proceeds from the 50/50 Raffle will directly ... »
Heritage Park Historic Village, Heritage Drive Southwest, Calgary
July 29, 2021 To October 14, 2021
403-268-8500
$22.95
Visit Heritage Park for a guided ghost tour through the streets of the Historical Village. Behind the Park’s old-fashioned charm lie stories of otherworldly encounters, spine-tingling ... »
901 64 Ave NE, Calgary
July 2, 2021 To September 30, 2021
Free
Block Party provides a vibrant, accessible, and safe community space where Calgarians can engage with outdoor public art and one another while socially distancing. The installation is ... »
Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society, 192 Street, Millarville
June 19, 2021 To October 9, 2021
By Donation
39th Season – 39 years of knowing your farmer, baker, and candlestick maker! The people behind the tables at the Millarville Farmers’ Market are the real deal. They are ... »
Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Road Southeast, Calgary
June 1, 2021 To September 30, 2021
Free
Enjoy your next meal at Southcentre Mall’s new interactive outdoor space: Eat & Seek! Eat & Seek is an inventive outdoor dining experience featuring artwork from ... »
Kits delivered to your home.
January 12, 2021 To November 30, 2021
4032789065
$30-$85
Canada's first DIY studio proudly brings connection and creativity to your homes. Choose from a variety of do-it-yourself art kits, art class boxes, virtual art classes or ... »
Banff Canoe Club, Wolf Street, Banff
June 5, 2021 To September 30, 2021
$30.45 to $61.95
Discover life on the Bow River in our 12 seat Canoe. Join us on an early evening or morning Big Canoe tour and learn fun facts about animal ... »
Good Earth Coffeehouse, 333 Banff Ave, Banff
September 1, 2021 To October 31, 2021
$34.47 includes taxes
Spend a spooktacular evening unearthing ghastly ghosts, ghouls and mysterious events lurking in the shadows of Banff’s historic streets. Take a walk on the other side ... »
Warner Stables - Banff Trail Riders, 100 Sundance Rd, Banff
August 1, 2021 To October 3, 2021
$138.93
Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest and most celebrated national park - and one worth getting out of the car and onto a trail for. Go ... »
Kananaskis Village Ctr, 1 Mt Sparrowhawk Crescent, Kananaskis
June 25, 2021 To September 30, 2021
$45.00 to $89.00
Join one of our certified guides in the Kananaskis Village, then depart for Kananaskis' own Ghost town. Kovach was a tiny town where the workers and their ... »
Boundary Ranch, Alberta 40, Kananaskis
June 22, 2021 To September 30, 2021
$68.16
Prepare for a real rustic Alberta mountain adventure at Boundary Ranch! Discover the breathtaking scenery of the Kananaskis Valley on horseback along the 1-hour Buffalo Loop. Journey ... »
Canmore Cave Tours, 129 Bow Meadows Crescent, Unit 202, Canmore
June 1, 2021 To March 31, 2022
$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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Live Concerts Are Back!
Summer Concert Series at the Grey Eagle Drive In
June 10, 2021. Calgary, Alberta: Grey Eagle Drive In is thrilled to announce their new concert set up and plans for this summer. Starting June 16, they will be begin presenting LIVE concert events with guests being allowed to sit outside of their cars. “The original plan for the Grey Eagle Drive In was always to bring back live concert events and we are super excited to be able announce our live concert line up. Our venue set up has an open parking space in between each car, so this space becomes our guests spots to set up their own lounge party. Then starting August 13 guests will be able to come into an open site and set up their own lawn chair in a general admission format, no vehicles” stated Courtney Smith, Venue Manager, Grey Eagle Drive In.
The Grey Eagle Drive In has been in operation since May 7 and will be running concerts, live events, movies, dance recitals, graduations, and private corporate events until September 7th. Upcoming live concerts include:
June 16 – Deuling Pianos. Drive In Show
June 18 – Hotel California- The Original Tribute to the Eagles Drive In Show
June 20 – Snotty Nose Rez Kids Drive In Show
June 25 – Bad Moon Riders: A Salute to the Music of CCR Drive In Show
July 9 – Men Without Hats Drive In Show
July 17 – Wannabe: A Spice Girls Tribute Drive In Show
July 24 – BCDC: High Voltage Rock ‘N Roll (ACDC Tribute) Drive In Show
August 13 – Platinum Blonde General Admission Standing Show
August 20 – Streetheart and Headpins General Admission Standing Show
“Starting June 16, we are presenting a unique format for our guests. Guests can take in the shows under the sun and stars in their own lawn chair beside their vehicles, but if it rains, the show goes on under our covered stage and our guests can retreat to their cars until the rain passes,” stated Courtney Smith. This new set up will continue to follow COVID protocols put forward by AHS and the Tsuut’ina Nation, which means guests need to wear face masks and are not permitted to wonder the site, unless using the washroom.
Come August 13; The Grey Eagle Drive In will be hosting outdoor general admission style events, no vehicles! “Lives shows are back at the Grey Eagle and we could not be happier. Guests will be able to come to the site, set up their own festival space and take in these amazing shows. The first being Platinum Blonde on August 13, followed by a double header with Streetheart and the Headpins on August 20,” noted Sheldon Lachambre, Director of Entertainment at The Grey Eagle Resort & Casino.
*This concert series is dependent on hitting Alberta’s Stage 3 reopening plans
Located on the beautiful Tsuut’ina Nation at the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, the Grey Eagle Drive In site features 206 car capacity venue for Drive IN concerts and a 1,000-person capacity for festival events. The Grey Eagle Drive In features a state-of-the-art stage for bands to perform live and Industry leading sound, lighting, and video.
According to the Alberta Live Events Coalition more than $350 million dollars has been lost in Alberta within the live event industry due to COVID. https://albertaliveeventscoalition.ca “It is great to be able to get back to producing live events. It has been a challenging time for our industry, with many companies shutting down and thousands of layoffs. Getting bands back on stage is a positive step in helping our industry begin to recover,” stated David Howard, President of The Event Group.
Further information and ticketing can be found at http://www.greyeagledrivein.com