A new weekend in Calgary brings a fresh lineup of reasons to get out and explore. From live entertainment to the excitement of the Spruce Meadows May Classic, plus Mother’s Day brunches and local markets (click here for 15 best way to celebrate mom this Mother’s Day!), there’s something for every kind of outing. You can even make it a family adventure with Day Out With Thomas at Heritage Park Historical Village, perfect for making the most of the weekend together.
We’ve rounded up the plans so you don’t have to. Below is your guide to the best events happening in and around Calgary from Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 10, 2026 featuring tons of local markets, the Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk & Wheel, and plenty more ways to make the most of your weekend.
Scroll through, make your picks, and turn it into a weekend worth remembering.
Full List of events
Friday, May 08, 2026
Revv52 Presents Classical Collision
📍 Bella Concert Hall (4825 Mt Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 08 – 09, 2026
💰 $15+
⏰ 7:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Get ready for an electrifying musical experience where the worlds of symphony and stadium collide! In the first half, Revv52 reimagines the timeless works of Mozart, Verdi, Handel, and Orff, transforming these classical masterpieces into bold, powerful arrangements driven by a full rock band. In the second half, the stage ignites with our favorite classic rock anthems, celebrating the legendary artists who turned rock into an art form.
Joined by award-winning Calgary band Jade Elephant, this show fuses precision and passion, elegance and edge, in a concert experience unlike anything you’ve heard before, a true collision of genres that proves great music knows no boundaries. From concert hall to rock arena — experience the classics reimagined.
Calgary Rock & Mineral Show
📍 Vivo For Healthier Generations (11950 Country Village Link NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 08 – 10, 2026
💰 $6+ (12 & under free)
⏰ Fri: 1pm – 9pm / Sat: 10am – 6pm / Sun: 10am – 5pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
The Calgary Rock & Lapidary Club will present the Rock & Mineral Show on May 8 – 10, 2026, featuring up to 50 vendors from around the world, live demonstrations, door prizes, activities, a silent auction and more. For those who love earth sciences and the arts, the show will have something for the whole family, as it showcases the lapidary trade, minerals, fossils, jewellery, beads and treasures for all.
Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded
📍 Scotiabank Saddledome (555 Saddledome Rise Southeast, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 08, 2026
💰 $54+
⏰ 8pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Turn it up for a legendary night of classic rock as Triumph brings the Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded tour to Calgary. With soaring guitar solos, arena-sized anthems, and a high-voltage stage show, it’s going to be a performance you’ll remember.
Inglewood Night Market
📍 10th Avenue & 10th Street SE
📆 May 08, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 5pm – 10pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
The Inglewood Night Market is a must-visit when exploring things to do in Calgary during the warmer months. Set in one of the city’s most historic neighbourhoods, this evening market features local vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, and a kids area with crafts and games creating a welcoming atmosphere for all ages.
Postcards from Italy
📍 Jack Singer Concert Hall (205 8 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 08, 2026
💰 $46+
⏰ 7:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Take a musical journey with the Calgary Phil to beautiful Italy with conductor Cosette Justo Valdés as your guide — from Stravinsky’s take on Pulcinella, a traditional character of the Neapolitan stage, to Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, inspired by impressions of the country’s scenery and architecture. Respighi’s evocation of three celebrated paintings by Italian Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli rounds off the tour.
Calgary Reads Big Book Sale
📍 Calgary Curling Club (720 3rd Street NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 08 – 17, 2026
💰 $5
⏰ Times vary by date
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Shop more than 150,000+ gently used books at the 19th Calgary Reads Big Book Sale!
Learn all about our special BOGO, fill-a-box and free book days + details about parking and more at www.bigbooksale.ca
Whatever you love to read, you’ll find stacks here! Most adult books are $4 and most children’s books are $2. Proceeds fuel the important work of local early literacy organizations so Calgary’s children can enjoy a bright start in school and in life!
Learn more and get your bags ready! Thank you for helping to grow a thriving reading community!
Spruce Meadows May Classic
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Foothills No. 31, AB)
📆 May 06 – 10, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
The May Classic at Spruce Meadows marks the first outdoor tournament of the season, showcasing competitions ranging from 0.80 meters to 1.30 meters in height. This tournament is designed for the amateur rider and promises an exciting start to the year.
Saturday,May 09, 2026
Mother’s Day Specialty Brunch
📍 Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo(210 St George’s Dr NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 09 & 10, 2026
💰 $44+
⏰ Seating times starting at 9am
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Celebrate Mother’s Day surrounded by lush gardens and the wild beauty of the Calgary Zoo , while enjoying a delicious buffet and specialty menu crafted in her honour.
Mother’s Day Tea
📍 Lougheed House (707-13 Ave SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 09 & 10, 2026
💰 $74+
⏰ 10am+
🔗 Learn more & register here: Click Here
Treat the motherly figures in your life to fancy afternoon tea in the historic conservatory at Lougheed House . Museum admission is included in your reservation.
Train Excursion
📍 Aspen Crossing (Range Rd 251 Mossleigh, AB)
📆 May 09 & 10, 2026
💰 $65+
⏰ Sat: 5pm / Sun: 11am
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Gather the family for a brunch or supper train excursion at Aspen Crossing , created just for her.
Day Out With Thomas
📍 Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 09 & 10, 2026
💰 $33+
⏰ 9am – 4:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Everyone’s favourite blue engine, is coming to Heritage Park and bringing all his favourite musical instruments!
Day Out With Thomas is a fun-filled family event taking place at Heritage Railways across the world. Each ticket includes a train ride with a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as well as access to a full day of activities for all to enjoy.
Activities include live entertainment, photo ops with Sir Topham Hatt, lawn games and shopping at the pop-up gift shop for exclusive Thomas swag. Then, keep the beat going at the Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun that’ll have the whole family dancing!
4th Annual Mother’s Day Extravaganza
📍 Bowness Community Association (7904 43rd Ave NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 09 & 10, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 10am – 4pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Head to the Taylor Markets Mother’s Day Extravaganza on May 9 – 10, 2026. The first 100 Moms each day can grab a free loot bag. Then shop the vendors and enjoy family activities like face painting, crafting, and miniature horses & baby goats!
Marda Loop Night Market
📍 34th Avenue between 18th & 19th Street SW (near Marda Loop Brewing)
📆 May 09, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 5pm – 10pm
This popular street-style market turns Marda Loop into one of Calgary’s best activities on select summer nights. Guests can shop local, enjoy live music, and take part in one of the most vibrant family activities in Calgary after hours.
Mother’s Day Hanging Flower Baskets – plant together!
📍 Calgary Farmers’ Market South (510 77th Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 09, 2026
💰 $39+
⏰ 1pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Share a special Mother’s Day activity by planting a beautiful flower pot together – it will brighten her patio all summer long!
Looking for a uique Mother’s Day gift? Plant up your hanging flower basket with your favourite flowers and colours. It’s a fun activity to do with your Mom or Grandma – any special person you want to pamper! Children are welcome to join in this activity. While you are planting your flowers, you can learn how to look after them for the season.
The b. class® SPECIAL Mother’s Day Event
📍 Dalhousie Community Association (5432 Dalhart Road NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 09, 2026
💰 $23+
⏰ 1:30pm – 2:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Celebrate Mother’s Day with this judgement free, soulful, empowering, all women’s fitness class! It’s the perfect chance to treat the amazing moms in your life to a unique experience filled with joy and good vibes. Don’t miss out on making special memories together – we can’t wait to see you there!
Saskatoon Farm Mother’s Day Market
📍 The Saskatoon Farm, 80181 338 Ave E, Foothills County
📆 May 09 & 10, 2026
💰 $8+
⏰ 9am – 5pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Our Mother’s Day Market is one of our favourite markets to host. Bringing family and friends together to celebrate all the incredible moms out there brings us so much joy! With the energy of spring in full swing, this market features outdoor vendors, live performances, games, family-friendly activities, and delicious food and drinks!
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Symphony Sunday: Wandering with Wonder
📍 Jack Singer Concert Hall (205 8th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 10, 2026
💰 $40+
⏰ 2pm – 4:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s Symphony Sundays are a much-loved concert series that introduces young listeners to high-quality live performances made especially for them. The concerts are all held at the Jack Singer Concert Hall and start at 3 PM. Come early for the Instrument Discovery Zoo, which begins at 2 PM.
Mother’s Day at The Hangar
📍 The Hangar Flight Museum (4629 McCall Way NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 10, 2026
💰 $8+
⏰ 10am – 4pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Join The Hangar Flight Museum for an aviation-themed Mother’s Day Celebration with a flowerpot painting workshop and a paper airplane bouquet. Each workshop ticket purchased includes one flowerpot and bouquet.
Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk & Wheel
📍 Chinook Centre (6455 Macloed Trail SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 10, 2026
💰 Free to watch
⏰ 9am
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Celebrate Mother’s Day with purpose at the Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk & Wheel—a fun, family-friendly way to get active while supporting a great cause. Whether you run, walk, or roll, it’s the perfect way to spend the day together and make meaningful memories!
That’s your weekend, Wanderers. From exploring local markets and joining the Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk & Wheel to enjoying Mother’s Day brunch and taking in the Spruce Meadows May Classic, Calgary is serving up plenty of ways to get out and enjoy it.
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