Alberta Biodiversity Festival.
Everyday from Sep 16, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Developed through a partnership between the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and the Ministry of Alberta Environment and Parks’ and their Inglewood facility Bow Habitat Station, the festival will highlight the rich biodiversity in our province and what can be done for these diverse ecosystems.
| Location: | Calgary Zoo |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://springbankpark.com |
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Broadway Across Canada Presents Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations.
Everyday from Sep 19, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
An electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Watch Broadway Across Canada perform this incredible show at the Southern Jubilee Auditorium.
| Location: | Southern Jubilee Auditorium |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://calgary.broadway.com |
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YYC Pizza Fest.
Everyday from Sep 15, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
YYC Pizza Fest is an annual event with charity, community, and pizza crusts in mind. Each year, local participating restaurants craft an original recipe in a competition to be lauded Calgary's best pizza.
Scared Defenders of the Universe at TELUS Spark Science Centre.
Everyday from Mar 23, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A vibrant floor-to-ceiling journey inside a graphic novel that follows four Indigenous superheroes as they seek to bring back the balance of earth between humility and respect for the land, and the excessive destruction of human ego.
Frank Ferrante In An Evening With Groucho.
Everyday from Sep 13, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Award-winning actor and director Frank Ferrante ignites his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this fast paced 90 minutes of hilarity. The two-act comedy consists of the funniest Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs including “Hooray for Captain Spalding,” and “Lydia, the Tattooed Lady.” The audience literally becomes part of the show as Ferrante ad-libs his way throughout the performance in grand Groucho style at Stage West (727 42 Avenue SE).
Calgary International Film Festival.
Everyday from Sep 21, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The 11-day showcase of over 175 multi-genre feature and short films from Canada and around the world also hosts an Industry Week series that emphasizes unique and exciting ways for filmmakers and fans to interact.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://ciffcalgary.ca |
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O’kosi Presented by Making Treaty 7.
Everyday from Sep 21, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A visually spectacular production filled with music and poetry, humor and hope at Flanagan Theatre. O'kosi depicts the ways in which Indigenous People are healing from the multi-dimensional and multi-generational effects of the Indian Act and the signing of Treaty 7, and how the repercussions of these policies have been passed to parents, sons and daughters.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo: Wild Run.
> Sunday Sep 24, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Get ready for a wild workout with a wilder purpose! This 16km adventure runs or walks through the city’s southeast, with the first leg weaving around the early morning sights and sounds of the zoo. Since 2004, the Wild Run has raised over $135,000 for wildlife conservation.
Granary Road Applefest.
Everyday from Sep 23, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Visit the Adam and Eve's booth to watch a live apple cider press, enjoy a cup of cinnamon hot apple cider, go "bobbing" for apples, discover various apple jams, jellies and syrups, enter our hands-tied-behind-your-back apple pie eating contest and more.
Pumpkins After Dark.
Everyday from Sep 22, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and dragons, movie and pop culture icons – this family-friendly event has something for everyone. Make Pumpkins After Dark your new annual tradition at Winsport.
WinSport Spooktacular Mini Golf.
Everyday from Sep 21, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Enjoy a safe, spooktacular family-friendly round of mini golf at WinSport! The fun, intermediate 18-hole outdoor mini-golf course will transform into a Halloween extravaganza. The course will be well lit and challenge all ages and abilities while offering a safe Halloween activity. Dress up and get into the Halloween spirit.
Art Exhibition | Anda Kubis "Languorous,” .
Everyday from Sep 13, 2023 - Oct 14, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Newzones Gallery is pleased to present “Languorous”; a solo exhibition of work by Canadian contemporary painter Anda Kubis.
Fall Days at Calgary Farmyard.
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, Sep 15, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A fall trip to the Farmyard is an annual tradition for many families and friends. In addition to enjoying hours of fun on the farm, pumpkins are on display for photos and for purchase.
Alberta Culture Days.
Everyday from Sep 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This event 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 means to be Albertan.
Loose Moose Theatre Presents: Snow White.
Everyday from Sep 13, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Loose Moose Theatre For Kids is a truly magical experience for children four to ten years old, as well as fun and entertaining for parents.
| Location: | Loose Moose Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://loosemoose.com |
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Cirque Du Soleil’s KOOZA.
Everyday from Aug 25, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil that combines two circus traditions — acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor at Stampede Park.
Millarville Farmers’ Market.
Every Saturday, Jul 1, 2023 - Oct 7, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The people behind the tables at the Millarville Farmers’ Market are the real deal. They are the growers, farmers, makers, bakers, and artists. Ask them about their farm, their art, their love of what they do.
Bow Habitat Kids Can Catch Trout Pond.
Everyday from May 15, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Bow Habitat Station’s Kids Can Catch Trout Pond opens in mid-May and is stocked with rainbow trout in the fish hatchery for you to catch and release.
Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents Crocodile Rock: The Legend Of Elton John.
Everyday from Sep 7, 2023 - Oct 21, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
He’s one of the all-time great rock legends, with hit after hit all across the world. And now the story of the Rocketman is getting the Jubilations Dinner Theatre twist.
| Location: | Jubilations Dinner Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://jubilations.ca |
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Jubilations Junior Theatre Presents: The Secret Life of Trolls.
Everyday from Sep 2, 2023 - Oct 21, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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.
Gotta Minute Film Festival.
Everyday from Sep 13, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Wait for it! Watch for it! The Gotta Minute Film Festival is coming soon! Gotta Minute is Western Canada’s first Film Festival for Commuters. Selected films will be shown on Pattison Onestop screens in Edmonton and Calgary (such as the Edmonton LRT and the Calgary Ctrain), in select Edmonton Public Library and Calgary Public Library locations, in the lobby of the Metro Cinema and online.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://fava.ca |
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Boo Crew at Calaway Park .
Every Sunday, Saturday, Sep 9, 2023 - Oct 9, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Stroll through Hallotown... if you dare! Is it scary? No, it’s friendly. Dress up as your favorite family-friendly character and enjoy a day of fall fun! It’s a spooktacular good time for the whole family.
Theatre Calgary Presents The Mousetrap.
Everyday from Sep 12, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
On a dark and snowy night, seven strangers find themselves trapped in a remote guesthouse. The next morning, the snowed-in guests are joined by a police sergeant who brings news of a grisly murder in London. To the guests’ horror, he reveals that the killer may be in their midst. Can you put the pieces together and solve the murder before the final curtain?
Loose Moose Theatre Presents: The Three Bears.
Everyday from Sep 10, 2023 - Oct 2, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Loose Moose Theatre For Kids is a truly magical experience for children four to ten years old, as well as fun and entertaining for parents.
| Location: | Loose Moose Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://loosemoose.com |
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WWF’s Race for Wildlife.
Everyday from Sep 22, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023 at 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
This is a family-friendly event where you can go the distance for wildlife at your own pace. Take part from anywhere in Canada. Your route and how you race it is up to you. There is no fee to register. Every dollar you raise and every step you take is a step forward for nature and wildlife. Register today.
Bridal Expo.
> Sunday Sep 24, 2023 at 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Gather your entourage for a VIP wedding planning experience! Bridal Expo hosts Alberta's largest gown sale, fabulous fashion shows, champagne lounge and over 100 of Calgary's best wedding vendors at TELUS Convention Centre.
The Barn Artisan Market Presents The Autumn Market.
> Sunday Sep 24, 2023 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Experience two full floors featuring 35 local vendors, all with unique, hand-crafted, created and made-in-Alberta products at Shawnessy Barn.
Kayak to Klemtu - Films at the Fort.
> Sunday Sep 24, 2023 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us for a film screening of Kayak to Klemtu as part of our Films at the Fort: Indigenous Films series. Each movie features Indigenous actors and themes, and are created by Canadian filmmakers.
KAYAK TO KLEMTU (PG)
After her uncle's death, a girl travels by kayak to speak on his behalf against a proposed pipeline through her homeland waters.
Every ticket includes popcorn and admission to the interpretive centre. Additional snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.
Harvest Lights at Calgary Farmyard.
Every Friday, Saturday, Sep 15, 2023 - Oct 30, 2023 at 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
All farm activities are open, and the farm is lit up in fantastic display (except the corn maze of course, which remains dark as an added challenge for visitors to find their way through with their flashlights.) Pumpkins are available for photos and purchase in the evening too.
