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On September 17, 2024 by

September 19 to 29

Until September 19; Dalhousie Farmers Market. The Alberta Approved Farmers Market will be setup on the field behind the Dalhousie Community Association offering produce, breads, meat, canned goods and much more. Learn more at dalhousiecalgary.ca.

September 19 to 29; Calgary International Film Festival. Every year, the festival celebrates 40-plus countries and up to 200 films. From comedy to drama, foreign masters to indie darlings, there’s something for everybody. Find your new favorite film with CIFF – in the cinema or at home with streaming. Learn more at ciff2024.eventive.org.

September 20, 4:30 to 6pm; Free Soccer Fridays. Free Soccer Fridays invites kids to a free, unstructured, drop-in soccer opportunity. This is a chance for youth of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the sport. Learn more at calgaryminorsoccer.com.

September 20, 6 to 10pm; Rattle the Bones – Puppets and Live Music. Rattle the Bones is a fun, all-ages music festival in Capitol Hill and you are invited. The Evergreen Puppet Theatre Truck will be pulling up into the park for an al fresco performance that is sure to delight young and old. Puppet performances are scheduled for 6, 7 and 7:45 pm. Learn more at capitolhill.getcommunal.com.

September 20, 6:30 to 8pm; Canadian History Trivia Night. From major historical events and scientific breakthroughs to some of the most influential people in the country’s history, prove your knowledge of the Great White North at Canadian History Trivia Night at The Confluence. Learn more at theconfluence.ca.

September 20 to 21; 7:30pm; A Tribute to Pink Floyd. The Pops season begins with fan favorite Jeans ‘n Classics performing the music of one of the greatest rock groups of all time — Pink Floyd at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

September 20 to 22; Beakerhead 2024. TELUS Spark Science Centre is transforming into the ultimate playground where creativity, innovation, and mind-blowing science fuse together for a jaw-dropping weekend. Learn more at sparkscience.ca/beakerhead.

September 20 to October 6; YYC Pizza Fest. 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. Learn more at yycpizzafest.com.

September 20 to October 31; WinSport: Spooktacular Mini Golf. This fall, all ghouls, goblins, and ghosts can enjoy spooktacular fun with Mini Golf at WinSport. Learn more at winsport.ca.

September 20 to October 31; Pumpkins After Dark 2024. Canada’s largest Halloween Festival includes all new pumpkin displays, live pumpkin carving demonstrations, treats and sweets and photo ops. Learn more at showpass.com.

September 21, 9am to 3pm; Holy Spirit Church Used Book Sale. Stock up on books of every genre at Holy Spirit Church. Proceeds go toward scholarships and support educational programs. Learn more at calgarycwl.ca.

September 21, 9am to 4pm; Camp Chief Hector YMCA Homecoming. YMCA Calgary is thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for the community to reconnect with the magic of summer camp. This nostalgic return to summer camp will allow alumni and families from across the province to enjoy a day of quintessential camp activities for both adults and kids. Learn more at eventbrite.ca

September 21, 10am to 2pm; TTMAC’s Used Kids’ Clothing Sale. Twins Triplets and More Association of Calgary’s used kids’ clothing sale takes place at Genesis Centre. Don’t miss your chance to buy quality used kids and young adult clothing, toys, and gear at a great price. Learn more at ttmac.org.

September 21, 11am to 1pm; Cineplex Family Favourites: Kung Fu Panda. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

September 21 to 22, 10am to 5pm; The National Music Centre Mid-Autumn Festival. This festival, in collaboration with the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, will celebrate the traditions and music of Calgary’s Asian and Chinese communities. Learn more at studiobell.ca.

Until September 22; Broadway Across Canada Presents: Come From Away. The true story of the small town that welcomed the world at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at calgary.broadway.com.

September 22, 11am to 4pm; The Barn Artisan Market. Experience two full floors featuring 35 local vendors, all with unique, hand-crafted, and made-in-Alberta products. Don’t miss the great food trucks and vendors on hand to serve up some great snacks. Learn more at thebarnartisanmarket.ca.

September 22, 12 to 2pm; LEGO Store Make and Take: LEGO Dots Creative Animals. A special build to take home at the LEGO Store in Chinook Centre. Available on a first-come first-serve basis, while supplies last. Learn more at lego.com.

September 22, 3pm; Symphony Sundays for Kids: Babar the Elephant. Follow the adventures of Babar, the little elephant who grows up in the big city and returns to the great forest to become King, narrated to Francis Poulenc’s charming score performed by the Calgary Phil at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

Wednesdays until September 25; Night Market at University District. U/D is partnering with Marketspot to bring Calgarians night markets on the last Wednesday of the month from May to September. The event is free to attend with offerings you don’t want to miss including live music, entertainment and a chance to shop and support over 30 local vendors. Learn more at myuniversitydistrict.ca.

September 25, 7 to 8:30pm; Pet Snakes Starter Class. Thinking of adding a snake to your family? Join the experts at the YYC Nature Centre for an in-depth 90-minute class exploring snake care. Learn more at yycnaturecentre.com.

September 25 to 27; Calgary Canucks Host the Alberta Junior Hockey League Showcase. The Annual Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) Showcase presented by Nutrien will return to the Max Bell Centre. The 18th Annual AJHL Showcase will see each AJHL team compete in two regular season games, attracting fans across Alberta. The three-day event draws coaches and scouts from the National Hockey League, NCAA, Canadian colleges and universities and the Canadian Hockey League. Learn more at calgarycanucks.ca.

September 25 to 29; Heritage Inn International Hot Air Balloon Festival. This is a must-see, awe-inspiring event in High River. Watch these beautiful, and sometimes quirky, balloons rise into the air, propelled by hot air. As they float toward the horizon you realize the prairie sky really does go on forever. Watch as the glowing balloons light the sky during Balloon Glow on September 27 from 5 to 9pm. Learn more at heritageinninternationalballoonfestival.com.

Until September 26; Rosebud Dinner Theatre Presents: For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again. Delight in Michel Tremblay’s ode to his eccentric mother, a woman dreaming of a life larger than the one she has. The enduring love between mother and son inspired a career as one of Canada’s most celebrated writers. Learn more at rosebudtheatre.com.

September 26, 6:30 to 8:30pm; Reading by the Rivers Book Club – The Tiger Flu. Every month, participants read a book by a Canadian author. On the last Thursday of the month, all readers will meet at The Confluence to discuss the book, eat, drink, and socialize with other book lovers. This September, join in reading “The Tiger Flu” by Larissa Lai. In this visionary novel by Larissa Lai—her first in 16 years—a community of parthenogenic women, sent into exile by the male-dominated Salt Water City, goes to war against disease, technology, and powerful men that threaten them with extinction. Learn more at theconfluence.ca.

September 26 to 28; Night Light Victoria Park. Night Light is a three-night celebration of curated light, art, and performance that will transform the Victoria Park community into an incredible display of light and art. Interactive art installations, projection-mapped architecture and live performances will provide endless entertainment while fostering a culture of “seeding” the next generation of local artists in new and exciting art forms, spotlighting Calgary and local artists. Learn more at nightlightvicpark.ca.

September 26 to 29; Kids Fair Consignment Sale. You can consign your items to clear out what you don’t need and make a little extra cash at Marda Loop Community Centre. Then shop online all weekend long, using the easy-to-search website. You’ll see what consignors are selling and Kids Fair will do quality checks on all items and provide hassle-free returns if there are issues or the items are not as described. Learn more at kidsfair.ca.

September 27, 10:30 to 11am; YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre. A story read by a Calgary Police Service uniformed officer that includes a craft (to complete at the centre or at home) which matches the theme of the book. Learn more at youthlinkcalgary.com.

September 27, 12 to 8pm; Calgary Fall Home Show. The Calgary Home Show offers a bustling marketplace for home products and services, inspiring displays, expert connections, and informative presentations from renowned professionals at BMO Centre. Learn more at calgaryfallhomeshow.com.

September 27 to 28, 7:30pm; Beethoven’s Emperor. Treat yourself to an evening of magnificent symphonic classics performed by your Calgary Phil at Jack Singer Concert Hall. The concert opens with Canadian composer Kati Agócs’ dignified A Hero’s Welcome. Then, pianist Jonathan Biss brings out all the brilliance and splendor of Ludwig van Beethoven’s grand Emperor concerto with his renowned finesse and sensitivity. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

Saturdays until September 28; The Market at cSPACE Marda Loop. A vibrant fusion of arts, culture, and culinary delights! Join us for an unforgettable experience celebrating local talent and flavors. Learn more at cspacemardaloop.com.

Until September 28; Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers. Slimm, a seventeen-year-old Black boy in a hoodie suddenly finds himself in the first moments of his afterlife. He calls out for God. God does not respond. What happens next is a sacred journey through the unknown, as Slimm grapples with the truth of the life he lived and the death he didn’t choose at Big Secret Theatre in Arts Commons. Learn more at artscommons.ca.

September 28, 9am to 12:30pm; Run for Life 2024. This is a pop-up gathering spot at East Village Riverwalk to connect with other Run for Life participants for walking, running, commemoration and conversation. Learn more at suicideinfo.ca.

September 28, 10am to 3pm; Calgary Doll Club Antique, Collectible & Toy Sale. The sale will feature antique and collectible dolls and toys, as well as modern collectibles, play dolls and bears at Acadia Recreation Complex.

September 28, 11am; Cineplex Family Favourites: Coraline 3D. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

September 28, 1 to 3pm; Calgary Opera Serious Family Fun. Calgary Opera opens their doors for people of all ages to drop in and enjoy music, opera stories, visual arts, dress up, and more at the Mamdani Opera Centre. Learn more at calgaryopera.com.

September 28 to October 3; Vertigo Theatre Presents: The Woman in Black. Arthur Kipps was a young solicitor, when he was sent to a remote town in England to oversee the funeral of an elderly recluse. While there, he learns about a woman in black, a phantom, who haunts the residents of the town. Years later, Kipps hires a young actor to help recount the events of that time, never expecting the haunting to move into the theatre and curse them both. Can they expel the spirit once and for all? Learn more at vertigotheatre.com.

September 28 to October 6; Granary Road’s Harvest Fair. Experience the ultimate fall celebration at Granary Road’s Harvest Fair. Join for two weekends of non-stop fun as they combine their beloved festivals—Pumpkin Fest, Garlic Fest, Apple Fest, and Pickle Palooza—into one grand event. Enjoy pony rides, face painting, scavenger hunts, eating contests, and exciting games. Explore the Active Learning Park and challenge yourself at the mini golf course. Learn more at granaryroad.com.

September 28 to October 19; Vertigo Theatre Presents: Twelfth Night. Directed by Richard Beaune, Twelfth Night is a sophisticated comedy of extravagant behaviour and ridiculous self-indulgence. When two siblings are separated in a shipwreck (sound familiar?), disguises and mistaken identities lead to unexpected romantic adventures and clownish pranks. Learn more at tickets.vertigotheatre.com.

Until September 29, 10am to 3pm; St. Patrick’s Island Sunday Funday. Every Sunday you can head to The Rise for games like ladder ball, parachutes, giant Jenga, badminton, Connect 4, and more. Learn more at evexperience.com.

Until September 29; India Film Festival of Alberta. This year’s India Film Festival of Alberta celebrates the Edmonton Movie Club’s decade-long commitment to cultural diversity through film at Globe Cinema. Learn more at indiafilmfestival.ca.

September 29, 11am to 4pm; Animal Programming at YYC Nature & Education Centre.
The YYC Nature and Education Centre connects people and animals. They pride themselves on their commitment to education and family enjoyment. September 29 offers three programs including: Slithering with Snakes, Endangered Species and Mammal Meet & Greet. Learn more at yycnaturecentre.com.

September 29, 2 to 4pm and 6:30 to 8:30pm; The Confluence Movie Screening: Beetlejuice & Casablanca. The Burnswest Theatre at The Confluence is a cozy indie theatre perfect for a fun day out with the family or date night with a special someone. With film screenings of cult classics, family favorites and hidden gems happening every month, check back regularly to see what’s playing. Learn more at theconfluence.ca.

National Truth & Reconciliation Day Events

September 28, 1 to 6pm; All My Relations Healing Powwow. The second annual powwow will be a place for all nations and community members to gather, celebrate, participate, and learn about Indigenous culture and traditions at BMO Centre. Learn more at visitcalgary.com.

September 29, 9:30am to 5pm; Heritage Park — National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Guests can partake in immersive activities, learn first-hand from residential school survivors, and take steps towards reconciliation. This day fosters an atmosphere of unity, encouraging us to join hands as a community to strengthen connections and engage in a day of empathy and learning. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

September 30, 9 to 10:30am; National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at The Confluence. The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland will be offering free admission to the cultural centre and other programming throughout the day. Mark Orange Shirt Day with a presentation at The Confluence. Learn more at theconfluence.ca.

September 30, 10am to 4pm; Pokaiks – The Children Commemorative Walk & Gathering 2024. A tribute to survivors of the Residential School System and Sixties Scoop, held annually on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Contemporary Calgary. Learn more at cifrs.ca.

September 30, 12 to 5pm; National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Calgary Public Libraries. Select library locations will have special Indigenous programming to honor National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca.

September 30, 1 and 3pm; National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at The Military Museums. Head to The Military Museums in the afternoon to join a special tour at 1 or 3pm. These tours highlight Indigenous peoples within the history of Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces. Learn more at themilitarymuseums.ca.

September 30, 6:30pm; Elders Story Project. The 2024 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation marks the second annual event for the Elders Story Project (ESP) at Jack Singer Concert Hall. During this powerful event, Elders will share their personal stories about their residential school experiences and their healing journeys, while demonstrating the resilience and strength of Indigenous peoples and the power of their traditional practices. Learn more at artscommons.ca.

September 30, 7:30pm; NMC Presents: Elisapie. Join National Music Centre for a special concert on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation featuring Inuk artist and activist Elisapie, known for bringing awareness to the culture, language, and realities of the Northern Arctic Inuit through her music. Learn more at studiobell.ca.

Ongoing

Thursdays, 4 to 4:30pm; Storytime at Mastermind Toys. Mastermind Toys often has special events at their Calgary stores, including storytime. Check with your store to confirm details. Learn more at mastermindtoys.com.

Weekends; Asylum for Art Brunch. Asylum for Art hosts weekend brunch and live music at the WaffleHaus Saloon. Admission is by donation, and you can reserve a spot. Learn more at asylumforart.ca.

Until September 30; Alberta Culture Days. An opportunity to discover, experience and celebrate arts and culture through local events and activities, in person and online across the province. Learn more at culturedays.ca.

Thursdays until October 3; Bridgeland-Riverside Farmers Market. A weekly local farmers market featuring over 30 vendors, food trucks, live music, kids play area and more at Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association. Each week a local band will play from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Learn more at brcacalgary.org.

Until October 6; Loose Moose Theatre: Emperor’s New Clothes. 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. Learn more at loosemoose.com.

Until October 12; Millarville Farmers’ Market. 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 at Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society. Learn more at millarvilleracetrack.com.

Until October 14; Halloweekends at Calaway Park. Join the Boo Crew at Calaway Park this fall! Stroll through Hallotown… if you dare! Is it scary? No, it’s friendly! 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 19; Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents: More Greased. Sandy and Danny may have graduated, but there is still plenty of grease to go ‘round. Go back to the bygone days of sock hops and bobby socks, soda jerks and super nerds… and most of all… greasers. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until October 19; Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents: Wally Wonka and the Vanilla Factory. Wally Wonka, the lesser-known brother of Willy Wonka, is running his own factory and it’s… not going well. With one last ditch effort to keep his factory afloat, he invites select guests to come see a new Vanilla creation at his factory but… do all of his guests have good intentions? Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until October 26; Harvest Lights at Calgary Farmyard. Evenings provide a relaxed and casual opportunity to enjoy the farm fully illuminated. Plus, there are tons of pumpkins for photos and purchase. Learn more at calgaryfarmyard.com.

Until October 27; Pumpkin-Lovin’ 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.

Tuesdays until October 29, 4 to 8pm; The Inglewood Pollinator Park Market. Enjoy the beautiful night with friends and family to fuel your market needs at 9 Street and 9 Avenue SE. Learn more at the downtownmarkets.ca.

Until November 10; Stagewest Dinner Theatre Presents: Death Trap. Sidney Bruhl is a successful writer of Broadway mystery plays. Unfortunately, Bruhl is now struggling to live up to his own reputation, suffering through a series of consecutive flops. Learn more atstagewestcalgary.com.

Monday and Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 am. The Beach YYC Drop-In Children’s Playtime. On Monday and Wednesday mornings take part in children’s play time at the beach. Bring your child to spend a few hours digging and playing in the sand. They supply all the beach toys including shovels, buckets and more. Learn more at thebeachyyc.ca.

Monday to Thursday, 9am; Parent Tot Drop-In at Cavalry FC Regional Field House. Cavalry offers a variety of drop-in programs for parents to participate in with their children ages 18 months to three years old. Learn more at cavsfcregionalfieldhouse.com.

Drop-In Programs at City of Calgary Recreation Centres. Don’t miss out on Active Play where you can bring your kiddo’s energy to an indoor play space. Roll, jump, throw, and balance while being creative with various active play equipment. Kinder Room Drop-in allows you to play with your child on an incredible indoor play structure. Race through tunnels, over a suspension bridge and slide down slides. Learn more at liveandplay.calgary.ca.

Storytime at Calgary Public Library. Drop into various Calgary Public Library locations to enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays for the whole family at Family Storytime. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca.