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: Friday, October 20 – Sunday, October 22, 2017.
City of Calgary Special Event Road Closures – Here
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Halloween Events
For all Halloween events, taking place this weekend see,
Events include
- Scream Fest @ Stampede Park
- SHOCKTOBER @ TELUS Spark
- Haunted Hay Ride and Terrifying Stable @ Horsin Around
- Field of Screams @ Cobb’s Corn Maze & Family Fun Park
- Train of Terror @ Aspen Crossing, 45 minutes southeast of Calgary
- AIRScares Haunted House @ 805 Main St SW, Airdrie
- Gore FSX make up Classes @ The Village
- Zombie House A World’s End Experience @ Northland Village, Northland Drive Northwest
and more!
I. Family & Kids Activities
1. Madagascar a musical adventure
Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Details
October 20 to November 11, 2017
StoryBook Theatre, 375 Bermuda Drive, Calgary
$18 to $23
2. Day of the Dead Celebrations
Join us in celebrating the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead at Marlborough Mall. Enjoy four hours of free family fun including Latin dance performances by Havana Cuban Dance Studio, sugar pumpkin decorating, face painting, colour your own sugar skull mask and more! Details
Saturday, October 21st | 12 PM to 4 PM
Marlborough Mall, 433 Marlborough Way N.E.
Free
3. Fred Penner with Orchestra
For over 25 years, renowned Canadian family entertainer Fred Penner has worked steadfastly to bring joy and positive, inspiring messages to children of all ages. A two-time Juno Award-winner and Order of Canada recipient, Penner sings and entertains with the gentle voice and simple folk guitar-playing that endeared him to a generation. Details
Sunday, 22 October, 2017
Instrument Zoo at 2 PM
Concert Starts at 3 PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall – 205 8 Ave SE, Calgary
$35.00 – $40.00
4. Arts & Crafts for Halloween
Halloween is around the corner, come join us in creating your own pumpkin and G-clay craft to decorate your house.
Join us for an all-ages arts and crafts event, incorporate your creativity to design your own unique craft! Details
October 20, 24, 27, 31, 2017
GlobalArt, The Village, 4039 Brentwood Road NW
$25
4. Science Fiction Open House
Nuclear Science is often depicted in science fiction as a menacing threat. It is the juice that wakes the monster or fuels the catastrophe. As part of Nuclear Science Week, Dr. Jason Donev will present a talk at the RAO on the fear of Nuclear Science in contrast the real possibilities of this field of research. The open house will feature access to an array of telescopes operated by University of Calgary astronomers and members of the Royal Astronomical Society. You will have the opportunity to look through the telescopes and astronomers will be on hand to answer questions.Details
Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, 200 198070 Hwy 22, Priddis
$30 per car
5. Harvest Pumpkin Hunts
Off we go on the tractor-pulled hay wagon, rolling through the crunchy fall leaves just hoping to find some… kid-sized pumpkins! Once we find some, we’ll bring them back and decorate them into creative pumpkin-head masterpieces! Details
Weekends in October, 2017
Butterfield Acres Farm, 254077 Rocky Ridge Road, Calgary
Children’s Ticket (Able-to-walk to 17yrs.): $13.99+GST
Adult’s Ticket: $15.49+ GST
6. Flashlight Fridays
The Calgary Corn Maze is fun and challenging at any time, but just think of trying to navigate the paths at night using only your flashlight! Flashlight nights are an extremely popular activity as guests love getting lost in the dark. Bring your flashlights and your sense of direction…you’ll need both. Details
Fridays & Saturdays, Sept 22 to October 28, 2017
Calgary Corn Maze & Fun Farm
$13.50+gst per adult,
$12.50+gst per child and senior.
Ages 2 and under are free.
7. Pumpkin Palooza
Walk through our Pumpkin Patch, take beautiful photos and pick your favourite pumpkins to buy for Halloween carving! Princesses will be here to meet every weekend during Pumpkin Palooza! Details
Weekends & Thanksgiving Monday in October until Oct 29, 2017
Cobb’s Corn Maze & Family Fun Park
Regular Admission
8. Autumn Pumpkin Festival
We are celebrating our 10th Anniversary this year and we promise this will be our best event yet! More pumpkins or all shapes, sizes and varieties, more photo ops, and more fun! Hours of fun at all our great attractions (Petting Zoo, Giant Slides, Rideable Train, Tractor Pulled Rides, Jumping Pillows, Pig Races, Playground attractions, mini golf, corn mazes, bale mazes, and more).
Pony rides – Make your child’s day even more memorable as they take the saddle on top of some very friendly ponies. Details
Weekends, September 30 – October 29, 2017
Calgary Corn Maze & Fun Farm
$13.95+gst per person (ages 3+).
Ages 2 and under are free.
9. Spruce Meadows Corn Maze
As part of our Canada 150 Celebrations, Spruce Meadows invites you and your family to our festive fall attraction, a Canadian themed 1.50acre Corn Maze!
This fantastic new attraction has something for all to enjoy. Beginning on September 23rd and open for six consecutive weekends the Canada 150 Corn Maze offers a perfect Saturday or Sunday afternoon affordable family outing. The event also features life sized board games, mini putt,
double slalom straw races, Hobby Horse show jumping and wagon rides. Details
Saturday & Sunday, September 23 to October 29, 2017
Spruce Meadows, Calgary
$5 / per person per weekend in advance or at the gate.
10. Other Activities
At the library
Calgary Public library offers plenty of free activities to choose from for all ages including toddler story times. Plan ahead to attend some of the free activities in the following weekends:
Details and link for registration.
Airdrie Public Library
Okotoks Public Library
2.By Calgary Recreation – Drop in Programs
3. Cineplex
Cineplex Family Favourites: Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99 – Saturdays at 11:00 AM, Cost: $2.99
4. GlobalArt Free Trials Class
By providing a platform in nurturing young minds to be creative and inventive, optimizing their potential and enriching their lives. October 3 to November 3, 2017 @ The Village, Unit 150, 4039 Brentwood Road NW
II. Live Music
1. Weekday Concerts & Tours
- October 17: alt-J @ Big Four Building
- October 17: HUDSON @ Jack Singer Concert Hall
- October 18: An Evening with Hey Ocean! Live @ Festival Hall
- October 18: Chris de Burgh @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
- October 18: Broken Social Scene Presented By Siriusxm @ The Palace Theatre
- October 20: Flogging Molly – Life Is Good Tour @ The Palace Theatre
- October 22: The Mavericks @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
- October 23: The Deep Dark Woods @ Festival Hall
2. Early Music Voices: Cantores
Based in Tours since its creation, award winning Ensemble Diabolus in Musica(directed by Antoine Guerber) works from manuscript sources and specializes in unpublished repertoire. Cantores, presented by 6 solo male voices, uses music from the manuscripts of the Pope’s chapel in Avignon, including many works that have not been sung since the 14th century. Details
Friday, October 20, 2017 | 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Christ Church Elbow Park – 3602 8th Street SW, Calgary
$28.03 to $32.86
3. Music of the Ice: Skating’s Greatest Hits
World Champion and Olympic gold medalist Jamie Salé hosts this unforgettable evening of figure skating’s greatest hits. Join Calgary’s own Tommy Banks as he charms the audience with themes of Frank Sinatra, David Foster and more. Experience a spectacular video journey of famous routines from past and present, with the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, ABBA, Glen Miller, and iconic classical works such as Ravel’s Boléro. Details
Friday, October 20 | 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 21 | 8:00 PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall – 205 8 Ave SE, Calgary
$25.00 – $85.00
4. The Food of Love
The Food of Love: Songs, Dances, and Fancies for Shakespeare. The Baltimore Consort, known for their lively renditions of Renaissance tunes, presents a brand new program featuring their core repertory–music of the Elizabethan era–with songs and consort music from the Shakespeare plays. Details
Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Rozsa Centre – 206 University Court NW, Calgary
$30 to $40
5. Prime Time Big Band
Prime Time Big Band boasts the city’s most celebrated and respected musicians led by Dave Jones. Featuring vocalist Deanne Matley. Details
October 21, 2017 | 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Ironwood Stage and Grill 1229 9th Avenue S.E., Calgary
Adults: $24 + GST; Children: $17 + GST
6. Robi Botos Trio
2016 JUNO-winning pianist Robi Botos graces the stage for a night of high-energy jazz featuring two of Canada’s top musicians; 2-Time GRAMMY Award-winning drummer Larnell Lewis of the famed Snarky Puppy and JUNO-winning bassist Mike Downes. A true dream team Canadian trio, performing new music from Robi’s upcoming album ‘Old Soul’. Details
Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 08:00 PM – 10:00 PM
National Music Centre Performance Hall, 850 – 4th Street SE
$20 to $30 + fees
7. Calgary New Music Festival
New Works Calgary will host three visiting international chamber ensembles and soloists, one of Calgary’s newest new music ensembles, four Canadian soloists and the world premieres of three new Canadian compositions as it celebrates its 34th season of presenting new and innovative music events in Calgary. Details
October 19 to 22, 2017
Various Venues, Calgary
$15 to $25
For events at Nightclubs/19+ Music Events, see under Adult Events/Nightlife
III. Theatre & Performing Arts
1. YYComedy Festival
At the YYComedy Festival, we’re on a mission to connect comedians and audiences in our communities by relentlessly delivering more laughter to their lives.
Details
October 16 to 22, 2017
Various Venues, Calgary
$10 & up
2. Sisters: The Belles Soeurs Musical
In 1960s Montreal, Germaine Lauzon, a working-class housewife, has just won the jackpot – one million trading stamps. But who can she trust when her jealous family and neighbours come over for a stamp- sticking party? This joyous windfall of humour, heart, and music is sure to pay off! Details
October 10 to November 4, 2017
Max Bell Theatre in the Arts Commons, Calgary
$35.00 – $115 + charges
3. The Mary Mink Story
This is the story of James Mink, a Canadian man of African descent living in Toronto in the 1840’s who became quite affluent. He offers $10,000 to any white man who would marry his daughter, Mary. The story goes that a man married the daughter and took her to the states and sold her into slavery. But what really happened? Maria’s play aims to tell the real story of Mary Mink.
Details
Tuesday, October 17 to Saturday, October 28, 2017
The Motel at the Arts Commons – 205 8th Avenue SE, Calgary
$35 to $50
4. To The Light
Inspired by the novel “To The Lighthouse” by Virginia Woolf, To the Light tells the dream-like story of Lily Briscoe, a young painter who returns to the seaside home of her dearly departed friend Mrs. Ramsay where she visited her 10 years earlier, before the Great War. Exploring the lifeless house, she relives memories of their friendship and tries to make sense of the chaos of post-war life and her place in it, guided by her absent friend.
Details
October 17 to November 4, 2017
Martha Cohen Theatre – Arts Commons, 220 9 Ave SE, Calgary
$26.00 – $75.00
5. Fluid Fest
The Fluid Festival is dedicated to outstanding performance and celebrating the vast spectrum of what dance can be. Featuring extraordinary local, national and international artists, Fluid Fest ignites the city with performances, workshops, artist talks and happenings to inspire and connect. Be moved. Be Curious. Be Fluid. Details
October 18 – 28, 2017
Various locations in downtown Calgary
$20- $40
6. Thus Spoke
Thus Spoke… is an electrifying piece of existential pop from two of Montreal’s most celebrated artists. Playfully challenging the status quo, brilliant writer, Étienne Lepage and rock star of Canadian contemporary dance, Frédérick Gravel defy convention. Exploding the conventions of both theatre and dance, Thus Spoke… is a magnificently playful antidote to misery and apathy. Details
October 18 to 21, 2017
Theatre Junction GRAND – 608 1st St. SW, Calgary
$20- $40
7. Just For Laughs Canadian Comedy Tour
The JFL Tour will see Sugar Sammy, along with the cynically good natured Alonzo Bodden and the hilarious Gina Brillon, perform. Details
Thursday, October 19, 2017 | 7:30 PM
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium — 1415 14 Ave. NW, Calgary
$39.5 – $45.5
8. Unity (1918)
In the small town of Unity, Saskatchewan, life is pretty simple, even while World War I rages across the Atlantic. That is until a deadly plague called The Spanish Flu strikes, killing old and young in its wake. As fear of the dreaded flu begins to fill the town with paranoia, drastic measures are taken to keep the illness out: the town is quarantined, trains are forbidden to stop, no one can enter, and the borders are sealed. Details
Friday, October 20 to Saturday, October 28, 2017
West Village Theatre – 2007 10 Ave SW- alley entrance, Calgary
$10 to $14
9. Penn & Teller
Canadian Legacy Project will present magicians Penn & Teller in support of our Canadian military veterans. For over 40 years Penn & Teller have defied labels and at times physics and good taste, by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy. With an amazing eight wins as “Las Vegas Magicians of the Year,” their 16-year run at The Rio All- Suite Hotel & Casino makes them the longest running and one of the most-beloved headline acts in Las Vegas history, outselling every other resident magician on The Strip. Details
Friday, October 20, 2017 | 8:00 PM
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium — 1415 14 Ave. NW, Calgary
$60 – $90
10. Theatresports
Teams of improvisors challenge each other to scenes that are then awarded points by a panel judges or the audience. Details
Fridays, September 15 to December 01, 2017 | 8:00 PM
Loose Moose Theatre – 1235 – 26th Avenue SE
$12 to $15
IV. Sports
1. Royal West Show Jumping
Royal West will be the finale for the Western Canadian tournament season. Details
October 19 to October 29, 2017
Agrium Western Event Centre — 2500 Stampede Trail SE, Calgary
$10
2. Calgary Stampeders
vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Stamps will host the Riders in our annual PinkPower game, where we pledge to continue in our fight against women’s cancers. Come down to McMahon early to purchase your PinkPower gear for $20 per item as it typically sells out before kickoff. Proceeds from the merchandise sales will go directly to the Canadian Cancer Society. Details
Friday, October 20, 2017 | Kickoff at 7:00PM
McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW
Calgary
3. Calgary Flames
vs. Carolina Hurricanes – Thursday, October 19, 2017 | 7:00 PM
vs. Minnesota Wild – Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 08:00 PM
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
4. Calgary Hitmen
vs. Prince George Cougars – Sunday, October 22, 2017 | 04:00 PM
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
5. Oktoberfest II
The Oktoberfest is an indoor show jumping tournament held in Spruce Meadows Equi-Plex. Competitions in this Tournament range in height from 0.90m to 1.40m. The Oktoberfest is the perfect tournament to experience competition up-close and in the indoor comfort of the Equi-Plex. Details
October 19 – 22, 2017
Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary
Free
6. Halloween Howl Calgary
The Halloween Howl Fun Run and Walk, supports life-changing diabetes research through family fun and exercise. Additionally, the Halloween Howl helps raise brand awareness for both the Alberta Diabetes Foundation and our valued partners. Details
Saturday, October 21 | Registration opens at 9:00 AM
Eau Claire Market
Calgary
$20 to $40
V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
More To Do
1. The Body Soul & Spirit Expo
The Body Soul & Spirit Expo showcases products, services and resources for growth, and fosters the individual quest for wholeness and self understanding. In representing such a diverse field, the show seeks out extraordinary individuals, businesses and organizations that offer products and services that facilitate this quest. Details
October 20 to 22, 2017
Grey Eagle Event Centre — 3777 Grey Eagle Drive S.W., Calgary
$15 – $20
2. Christmas & Fall Markets
1. Ujamaa Grandmas Bags, Babies and Beyond Handcraft Sale: Handmade items include our famous felted bags; fabric bags; book bags and books for children and adults; children’s clothing and toys; sweaters, hats, scarves, slippers, jewelry, jackets, shawls; household items and pet items. Details
October 20 & 21 @ Marda Loop Community Association 3130 16 St SW, Calgary
2. Bearspaw Fall & Christmas Market: One of the first markets of the season! Over 85 vendors selling handmade items. Cash concession. Details
October 20 – 22, 2017 @ Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre, 253220 Bearspaw Road
3. Calgary Sketch Club Fall Art Exhibit and Sale: Calgary Sketch Club Fall Exhibition and sale of acrylic, ink, mixed media, oil, pencil paintings. Art cards, sculptures and other art will be open for viewing and sale. Details
Saturday October 21, 2017 10:00AM – 4:00PM @ 5432 Dalhart Rd N.W. Calgary
3. The YYComedy Festival Gala
This year, The Funny1060 AM YYComedy Festival Gala will proudly present comedians that Calgary and Canada have fallen in love with including our Gala headliner and Canadian favourite, Shaun Majumder. Details
Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 8:00 PM
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium — 1415 14 Ave. NW, Calgary
$31.5 – $47.5
4. Calgary Woman’s Show
The Calgary Woman’s Show features over 300 exhibitors. Enjoy boutique shopping, fashion shows, non- stop entertainment, celebrity guests, food & beverage sampling, free swag and more! Catch Doug Davidson of The Young & The Restless on the Main Stage Sunday, plus empowering talks and demonstrations all weekend. Details
October 21,2017 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
October 22, 2017 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BMO Centre, Stampede Park
$12 to $14; Under 12: Free
5. Fibre Shindig
The Fibre Shindig began in 2013 as an arts and crafts show and has grown into “Calgary’s Best Fibre Fest” in the years since. Here you can find yarn and fibre dyed with care by local independent dyers, along with unique tools and gifts for the fibre arts enthusia. Details
Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 10 AM – 5 PM
Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Assoc., 1320 5th Ave. NW, Calgary
Adults: $5 Children: Free
6. CollectorFEST Calgary
CollectorFest is back for a one day event specializing in all things pop culture! Toys, Video Games, Movies, Collectibles, this show has something for everyone! There will be a variety of Vendors, Artists, Workshops, and Special Events available for you to check out!! Details
Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre – 197 First Street SW, Calgary
$5
7. Okotober Food Fest
Okotober Food Fest, presented by Cobs Bread, is geared towards our adult community, taking place in Downtown Okotoks. The event will run from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. featuring live music at the Plaza stage, food trucks along Clarke Ave, and a microbrewery tasting at the Landmark Site. There will be 4 microbreweries invited and each will showcase 4 of their products, making it a total of 16 different brews to sample from! Details
Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Downtown Okotoks.
5 oz. souvenir mugs for $5, and sampling tickets are $2 each.
8. ICA Diwali Dhamaka 2017
Indian Cultural Association is organizing Diwali event and welcome all of you to join. The program include bollywood dance, bhangra, solo dance, singing and open floor DJ dance. Authentic Indian dinner buffet. Details
Saturday October 21, 2017 | 6:00 PM -11:00 PM
Hellenic community hall, 1 Tamarac Crescent SW Calgary
$30 to $40
9. Culture Fest
Culturefest 2017 Performances: Bollywood, Bhangra, Fashion Show, Live Singing, Western Dancers, Korean Drumers & Much More to Enjoy. Details
Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Genesis Community Wellness Centre, 7556 Falconridge Boulevard NE, Calgary
Free
10. Calgary Gem & Mineral Show
This one of a kind event is featuring over 60 of the best gem, mineral and jewellery vendors from across Canada and abroad, bringing you unique gems, fine crystals, rare fossils, handmade jewellery, fancy beads and findings, lapidary art and more. Demonstrations, lectures and door prizes every hour! Details
Friday, October 20th 2017 | 1:00 PM -9:00 PM
Saturday, October 21st 2017 | 10:00 AM -6:00 PM
Sunday, October 22nd 2017 | 10:00 AM -5:00 PM
Big Four Building – Stampede Park, Hall A, Calgary
$5 to $7; Under 12: free
11. Off Cut Culture Club
The Nash & Off Cut Bar (Off Cut) is partnering with talented local vendors for its new fall campaign, Off Cut Culture Club. Off Cut will host a pop-up series featuring multi-disciplinary vendors along with an extended happy hour, so visitors can enjoy the restaurant’s delicious, made-from-scratch menu offerings while they shop! Details
Saturdays through November 25, 2017 | 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
The Nash, 925 11 St SE, Calgary
Free
VI. Adult Events
Club/Nightlife Events
Learn to Swing Dance!:
Come out for an evening of great swing and jazz music! No need to know how to do any of the steps!
We’ll teach you the basics in a beginner lesson then the rest of the evening becomes an evening of dance and socializing! Every Friday | 8:30 PM – 11:59 PM @ Mount Pleasant Community Centre, 602 22 Ave NW, Calgary
October 19, 2017
- Walker & Royce @ The Hifi Club
October 20, 2017
- Band Of Rascals @ The Gateway (SAIT)
- Comedy Night with Brad Muise! @ Bonasera North Pizza & Bar
October 21, 2017
- Cattle Decapitation @ Dickens
- Neon Steve @ The Hifi Club
- Trench Finger & The Path Less Traveled @ The Gateway (SAIT)
- Single Mothers, Sellout, The Detractions @ Nite Owl
2. Dinner Events
BBQ Thursdays – The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre – Details
Every Thursday, 11:30am – 2:00pm. | Adults: $15.75; Seniors (65+): $13.75; Children (6-12): $11.00; Children (5 & Under): FREE
2. Stage West Theatre Restaurants
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change: September 8 – November 12, 2017 – Details
3. Jubilations Dinner Theatre
Greased 2: September 1 to October 29 – Details
For free family weekend activities in Calgary see, Free Activities in Calgary
We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there may be oversight errors or events may get postponed/cancelled without notice. Verify all details from concerned Event Websites/officials before travelling.
I am really happy to have found this site. There is something for everyone. I am always looking for new things to do and I saw several events I want to take in this weekend. Thanks.
thank you!
I am new to Calgary.
This helps.
This site rocks!!
This site is date night galore! Thanks a million!
This was very helpful, I’m just visiting for the weekend. Thanks!
All info is super correct. Now I have to decide whether to attend dance championship or skating championship on April 03-5 weekend. Thanks you for the info.
Thank you so much for putting this together! It’s so comprehensible and well-organized!
This Great.
Thanks! It was very helpful to see admission prices too.
Awesome site! Great way to discover our city!
I love your website, It helps me with my monthly newsletters and for planning activities for me and my husband.
Thanks!
There is also the OpenDoorYYC this weekend.. or maybe its YYCopendoor ?
Lots of free stuff to do
Hi
Doors Open is on Sept 26 – 27.
Thank you for this 🙂
Great site! I use it often 🙂 always accurate and everything in one place!
Thanks
Awesome site for out-of-towners looking for things to do when visiting. Thanks!
This is a great site! Thanks so much for doing this!
Very helpful for a newcomers like us.
Check out Catch Oyster bar Wanderlust,Friday night 3 course romantic dinners in February great food and fun !
Hi, I’m not sure if you can post but there’s going to be a Saint Patrick’s Day Singles Party on March 17th at 7pm at the Carriage House Inn’s Peanut Bar. Thanks very much.
a lot of work/effort – thank you so much!
Theatre lovers will also enjoy the sneak peek of Theatre Encounter’s March 2016 production of Eugene Ionesco’s
Amazing site! Great work
Thanks for the info. I look up this website for things to do every weekend.
How will i ever choose between the puppet convention or the outdoor quilt festival….?!?
Jurassic park let down
This site just shows how Effin boring this city is yikes
I didn’t get past # 2 on your list…you see Okotoks is NOT Calgary…get a map.
Sikome is no longer free
http://www.albertaparks.ca/fish-creek/information-facilities/special-facilities/sikome-aquatic-facility.aspx
Thank you!
Very good site
I’ve lived here 25 years, and now having this site is great when looking for something to do on the weekends! Keep it up
This is a fantastic site. Thanks for keeping it up to date. Looking forward to all these upcoming events.
This site has great ideas for all age groups. And to Mikal- you’re the problem and a sad person. Someone went trough a lot of work outing this together.
false advertising and since when is anything free in this city anymore.? everyone has to get into your pocket book,.. On this page the Latino Festival is free and on their page it 10 to $30 dollars, so what is free??? it cant be free as long as this thieving city has to get their commission.
Sorry, our mistake. We do not accept payment for featuring on this page. Our website is free!!!
Thank you. This is the best one of these sites I’ve come across. My husband told me yesterday he checked an events page and that there was “nothing going on” this weekend. Glad to see that isn’t the case.
wish you would broadcast some of the olympics live in a beer garden somewhere and inject some sprit or life in this city.
Sam is right. It is to expencice to make any move in Calgary. Any event cost $$$$$$ to much. They said family friendly city? I have 3 children and I can’t afford :heritage park,zoo,science/telus center, even Sicome lakes take $10 to get in Where are they going ? Compare to Montreal where all festivals are FREE and everyday and everywhere, Our city is miserable .I am not speaking about our job losses ,we can’t afford going out ,never!
Then Laura, please move to Montreal. Nobody forced you to be in our amazing city. I am sure the Montrealers would love having you there.
The Calgary Library has lots of free events/programming and also free library card. Also, keep your eye on posters on street corners or community boards. There is seemingly always something free. Just have to keep your eyes open! Also, community newsletters and websites. Often very cheap stuff. Don’t forget the beautiful river. I have spent many, many hours enjoying picnics along the river with my kids. Even a thermos full of hot chocolate does the trick. For the zoo, Spark, Theatre, city recreation centers: double check with the city for free entry for qualified low income homes. YMCA currently has free memberships for Gr. 6 students. Glenbow is free one evening a month. Calgary is really good for ensuring opportunities for access. Good luck!
Great site. We’ve been using it diligently every week since the spring. Keep up the good work.
And just to note….with the help of this site, we’ve been able to go out every weekend and experience the different events/festivals and I’d say about 4 out of the 5 times its free. Of course, if you don’t pack a lunch….you’ll be paying for the food trucks or the cultural offerings.
Great site! – Thanks for giving people an incite to all the happenings around this wonderful city of ours. Now comes decision time – what to choose!
this site is terrible and needs to be burned down
Excellent list – there’s so many great things to do in Calgary!
Thank you Sam and Laura, I thought I was the only one in this city struggling this matter.
Come to South Trail KIA Saturday before the Stampeders game! I will be working 9am – 6pm, come test drive a New KIA then cruise down to the game starting at 7pm!
I’m coming from Edmonton to attend the Beakerhead events. I’ve only been to Calgary a few times and enjoyed it each time. Looking forward to visiting your beautiful city!
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!