What’s Up This Weekend?

September 23 to 25

September 21 to 25; 2022 Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival, the festival returns to High River for the seventh year in a row. Featuring balloons from around the world, there will be lots to see in the skies over High River. Learn more at heritageinninternationalballoonfestival.com.

September 23 to 24; Etsy Calgary Fall Market, shop from local handmade and vintage sellers featuring everything from home goods, jewelry, fashion, art, and even snacks. There will be workshops, food trucks, and more at the Gensis Centre. Learn more at etsycalgary.com.

September 23 to 24; Tribute to The Beatles: Classical Mystery Tour, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra presents a Tribute to The Beatles: Classical Mystery Tour so you can hear the best of The Beatles like you’ve never heard them before. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

September 23, 10am to 3pm; What’s up with Wonderful Water, dive into all things water! Learn about the important role that water plays to support life on Earth and how you can help conserve this precious resource. What’s Up With events are included with the prices of Discovery Centre admission. Learn more at bowhabitat.alberta.ca/events/default.aspx.

September 23 to 25; ACCLAIMED Fine Art Show, enjoy a stroll through original artwork by 12 of Calgary’s professional fine artists. This beautiful show fills the Crescent Heights Community Centre with hundreds of paintings in a variety of styles, sizes and prices. The artists will all be in attendance to chat with you about their work and help you find the perfect piece for your home or office. Learn more at acclaimedfineart.com.

September 23 to 25; Beakerhead, it’s a time and place where engineers show their creative sides, and artists get technical, where science hits the street, and everyone gets ingenious. Everyone is warmly encouraged to take part. Find yourself immersed in engineered art, international ingenuity competitions, public performances, community challenges, backyard-built contraptions, and creations of your own making at various venues. Learn more at beakerhead.com/events.

September 24, 10:30am to 2 pm; Imagine Action, join a young boy as he travels into the world of his imagination in Imagine Action. Shows are always “relaxed” in nature to allow for accessibility to all who wish to attend, and children are invited to sing, dance, and play along. This show is offered free to the community and best suited for kids up to age eight. Be sure to reserve your spot by texting 403-988-9340 or emailing thejudithmendelsohn@gmail.com. Learn more on Facebook at @imagineactionyyc.

September 24; Oktoller Fest, Calgary’s only dog friendly and child friendly Oktoberfest party! Bring your family, your pooch, and most importantly your thirst for our amazing line-up of Screaming Toller beers. There will be food, Oompah music, cold beer, and of course cute dogs at Parkdale Community Association. Learn more at screamingtoller.com.

September 24; Dogs & Babies Workshop, are you a new or expecting parent? Do you have a dog currently in your home? Come to the Raising Fido Dog Training workshop specifically designed to set parents up for success on creating lasting bonds between their dog and babies. Learn more at raisingfidodogtraining.com.

September 24 to 25; Granary Road Apple Fest, visit Granary Road for Apple Fest with all things apple for sale including fruit, pies, crisps, perogies, applewood cheese, cake, cider and lots more. Vendors will be showcasing their apple wares and creating delicious treats. Learn more at granaryroad.com.

September 24 to 25, 11am to 5pm; Calgary Cat Festival and Market, a celebration of all things cats in support of local animal rescues at 151 8 Avenue SW. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

September 22 to 25; Calgary Reptile Expo, at the Absolute Baseball Academy and Fitness Centre and you can explore a variety of vendors and displays, all dedicated to the love of reptiles. Learn more at albertareptiles.ca.

September 25, 10am to 4pm; Calgary Guitar Show, the annual buy-sell event where guitar collectors, buyers, sellers, luthiers, and builders meet to showcase their new and vintage stringed instruments, amplifiers, pedals, accessories and all guitar-related gear with guitar enthusiasts at the Red & White Lounge at McMahon Stadium. Learn more at calgaryguitarshow.com.

September 25, 11am to 4pm; Whole Earth Market at Shawnessy Barn, Whole Earth Market gives local vendors access to showcase their products and services. It also give shoppers a safe and secure way to purchase local. Learn more at wholeearthmarket.ca.

Ongoing

September 1 to 30; Alberta Culture Days, 30 days of discovery, experiences, and celebration with Alberta Culture Days, an opportunity connect with new cultures in a variety of local events and activities. Experience Alberta Culture Days with virtual, in-person, indoor, and outdoor activities. Learn more at alberta.ca.

Until September 25; Potted Potter at Arts Common, playing to sold out houses all over the world, Potted Potter takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real-life game of Quidditch) into 70 hilarious minutes. Learn more at artscommons.ca.

Until September 30, 10am to 8pm; Truth and Reconciliation Art Installation, Southcentre Mall and Colouring It Forward Reconciliation Society are proud to present a special art installation in honor of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. The exhibit will showcase a variety of works from eight local Indigenous artists in Southcentre’s Centre Court. Learn more at southcentremall.com.

Until September 30, #YYCBlockParty – Roller Rink on the Boulevard, Block Party is back for the third summer, bringing the same vibrant energy to Deerfoot City with a new twist – say hello to the Roller Rink on The Boulevard. Dig out your vintage roller skates (or rent some vibrant wheels) and live your best retro ‘70s summer life. Get your tickets at the door. Learn more at deerfootcity.com.

Extended to September 30, 10am to 8pm; Museum of Failure, the worldwide touring exhibit, The Museum of Failure (MOX), is in Canada for the first time. MOX will be popping up in Calgary at Southcentre Mall this summer. This immersive walk-through exhibition showcases a collection of over 130 failed innovations from major brands, including Apple, Amazon, Nintendo, and more. Learn more at showpass.com.

Until September 30; Summer on 17th, visit 17th Ave retail and entertainment district this season for Summer on 17th. There will be live music, fitness classes, DJ and drag shows, outdoor movies, and more in Tomkins Park throughout the summer, and all of the events are free. Learn more at 17thave.ca/summer.

Until October 1; Bow Habitat Kids Can Catch Trout Pond, the Bow Habitat Station’s Kids Can Catch Trout Pond is open for the season. This pond is stocked with rainbow trout raised in the fish hatchery for you to catch and release. Visit bowhabitat.alberta.ca for more information.

Saturday and Sunday until October 9, 11am to 5pm; Halloweekends at Calaway Park. Join the Boo Crew at Calaway Park this fall. Stroll through Hallotown… if you dare! Dress up as your favorite family friendly character and enjoy a day of fall fun. Learn more at calawaypark.com.

Until October 2; Calgary International Film Festival, this event showcases over 175 multi-genre feature and short films from Canada and around the world at the largest film festival in Alberta. Learn more at ciffcalgary.ca.

Until October 2; YYC Pizza Fest, a ten-day, annual event with charity, community and pizza crusts in mind. Each year, local participating restaurants craft an exclusive pizza in a competition to be lauded Calgary’s best pizza. From each purchase, a slice of the proceeds goes to Calgary Meals on Wheels. Learn more at yycpizzafest.com.

Until October 2; The Three Bears at Loose Moose Theatre, the classic story of a mama, papa, and baby bear who meet a very curious little girl, presented in the fun and unique Loose Moose style. The Loose Moose Theatre Company makes going to the theatre an experience that is truly magical for children four to ten years old, as well as fun and entertaining for the grown-ups. Learn more at loosemoose.com.

Until October 2; Theatre Calgary Presents Last Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, inspired by the music and story of Billie Holiday. Get a front row seat to one of the final performances of Billie Holiday’s career at a Philadelphia bar in 1959. Learn more at theatrecalgary.com.

Until October 10; Halloweekends at Calaway Park, it’s a spooktacular good time for the whole family. Dress up as your favorite family friendly character and enjoy a day of Fall fun. Learn more at calawaypark.com.

Until October 15; Heartbreak Hotel at Jubilations Theatre, have you ever wondered what it would be like at the Heartbreak Hotel? Well you’re in luck, because Jubilations Dinner Theatre is going to take you there. The legend never dies, and his music lives on, as we have some fun imagining Elvis and his gang all rocking and rolling at the Heartbreak Hotel. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until October 15; A Birthday Toy’s Story at Jubilation’s Junior, a kid-friendly show designed to make adults laugh, too. This is a production written for kids and served with a meal designed with kids in mind. Get your tickets for a stress-free, fun-filled morning of laughter, music, and food. Learn more at jubilations.ca/calgary-junior.

Until October 26; Dinosaurs Awakened at The Calgary Zoo, get ready to marvel at the sights and sounds of these magnificent life-like creatures and see for yourself what Alberta might have looked like when dinosaurs reigned supreme. Entry included in admission to the Zoo. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

Until October 27; National Music Centre’s Jam Club, join the National Music Centre’s free after-school Jam Club program. Youth ages thirteen to nineteen are invited to jam, practice their skills, and explore their creative potential, all while making new friends, every Thursday at Studio Bell for free. Students can drop in at any time between 3pm and 6pm and there is no obligation to attend week to week. Snacks, drinks, and pizza are provided. Learn more at studiobell.ca/after-school-jam-club.

Until October 30; Fall Days at Calgary Farmyard, 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. Learn more at calgaryfarmyard.com.

Until October 31; Harvest Lights at Calgary Farmyard, 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. Learn more at calgaryfarmyard.com.

Until October 31, 7pm to 11pm; Pumpkins After Dark, Canada’s award-winning outdoor Halloween event. Featuring over 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins, this one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season. Learn more at pumpkinsafterdark.com/calgary/.

Until November 13; Stage West Theatre Presents Driving Miss Daisy, the Pulitzer Prize winning drama of an extraordinary and unexpected friendship, starring Joseph Marcell, best known as ‘Geoffrey Butler’ from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Learn more at stagewestcalgary.com.

Until November 20; ‘Wolves: The Art of Dempsey Bob’ at Glenbow, the exhibition features 65 works and is the first-ever retrospective of Demsey Bob’s career from the 1970s to the present. Visitors to the exhibition will discover a selection of masks, sculpture and regalia, complemented by Bob’s work in bronze casting and vestment production. Learn more at glenbow.org/exhibitions/wolves/.

Visit Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park is buffed up and ready to shine under the bright lights as it opens for another season. Discover highlights from the vintage pick-up truck collection, play games, and visit with members of the Rocky Mountain Model Club.

Visit the Glenbow at The Edison, the satellite location of the popular museum at The Edison building in downtown Calgary is now open. Best of all – admission is free for everyone, thanks to the support of the Calgary Downtown Association. A timed ticket is required for entry. To reserve your ticket, visit glenbow.org.