Ultimate Calgary Weekly Events You’ll Love
Hey Wanderers!
There’s no shortage of reasons to get out and explore Calgary this week, from laughing along at a comedy show and cheering on the Calgary Flames to taking part in meaningful events for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Add in live music, seasonal celebrations, arts and culture, and plenty of community events happening throughout the city, and there’s no shortage of ways to get out and make the most of the week.
We’ve rounded up the best things happening this week so you can spend less time searching and more time making plans. Below is your guide to the top events happening in and around Calgary from Monday, September 28 through Friday, October 2. Whether you’re being dazzled by the acrobatics and spectacle of Water Circus Nautilus, exploring the spooky side of Heritage Park on a Fall Ghost Tour, putting your detective skills to the test at ZooDunnit, or checking out the city’s many other fall events and activities, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your week.
Scroll through, pick your thing, and go make it a week worth talking about.
Full List of events
Monday, September 28, 2026
Adam Tiller
📍 Comedy Cave (1020 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 28 – October 03, 2026
💰 $17+
⏰ 7:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Get ready to laugh with Adam Tiller live! Catch the Calgary comedian for a night of hilarious stories, sharp observations, and plenty of laughs.
Olympic Toonie Skate
📍 University of Calgary (288 Collegiate Boulevard NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 28, 2026
💰 $2
⏰ 6pm – 8pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
On select Monday nights, head to the Oval for the Monday Nights Toonie Skates from 6 – 8 PM. On these special evenings, you skate for just $2. Be sure to check the schedule, as Toonie Skates don’t run every Monday night.
Big Thief – Somersault Slide 360 Tour
📍 Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14 Ave. NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 28, 2026
💰 Price varies
⏰ 7pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Over the last decade, Big Thief has proven themselves to be one of the most exciting live bands of their generation. Composed of songwriter Adrianne Lenker, guitarist Buck Meek, and drummer James Krivchenia, their creative output is seemingly limitless, sprawling across five critically-acclaimed albums.
Calgary International Film Festival
📍 Various Venues, Calgary, AB
📆 September 24 – October 04, 2026
💰 Price varies
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Every year, we celebrate 40+ countries and up to 200 films. From comedy to drama, foreign masters to indie darlings, there’s something for everybody. Find your new favourite film with CIFF – in the cinema or at home with streaming!
Water Circus Nautilus
📍 Crossiron Mills (261055 Crossiron Blvd, Rockyview, AB)
📆 September 18 – October 05, 2026
💰 $25+
⏰ Times vary by date
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Cirque Italia is coming to Calgary with Water Circus Nautilus from September 18 – 28, 2026, for a magical, high-energy show under the circus tent! The custom stage holds 35, 000 gallons of water, a unique backdrop for a theatrical circus show and incredible acrobatic feats.
Alberta Culture Days
📍 Across Alberta
📆 September 01 – 30, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Alberta Culture Days is the province’s month-long celebration of arts, heritage, diversity and community spirit, hosted by community organizations. It is an opportunity for all Albertans to discover, experience and celebrate arts and culture by attending or hosting local events and activities across the province.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Little Shop of Horrors
📍 Max Bell Theatre (220 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 29 – October 05, 2026
💰 $30+
⏰ Tues – Fri: 7:30pm / Sat: 2pm & 7:30pm / Sun: 2pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Featuring an unforgettable score inspired by 1960s pop, doo-wop, and Motown, this cult favourite musical is equal parts charm and bite. We’re thrilled to welcome audiences to Skid Row as this cult classic creeps onto the Theatre Calgary stage.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Default: “The Fallout” 25th Anniversary Tour
📍 Event Centre at Grey Eagle Resort & Casino (3775 Grey Eagle Drive, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 30, 2026
💰 $59+
⏰ 6:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Default’s breakout album, “The Fallout,” Wide Mouth Mason joins forces on September 30th for an epic night of rock music.
The Confluence Orange Shirt Day
📍 The Confluence (750 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 30, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 10am – 5pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. You can mark the day at The Confluence with free entry, walking tours, and storytelling. The parkland will fill with tipi lodges representing each of the Treaty 7 Nations and partner organizations, with programming designed for cultural exchange — from storytelling with Elders to Indigenous games and craft demonstrations.
Heritage Park National Day of Truth and Reconcilation
📍 Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 30, 2026
💰 $15
⏰ 4pm – 9pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Join us on September 30th for Dancing in Their Honour: Truth & Reconciliation Pow Wow a gathering held in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Through song, dance, drumming, food, art and community, we come together to honour residential school Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the generations of Indigenous families and communities who continue to be affected by the residential school system.
Pokaiks Reconciliation Walk and Event
📍 Peace Bridge to Contemporary Calgary
📆 September 30, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 11am – 5:30pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Mark your calendars and be a part of a meaningful Orange Shirt Day Event that honours the past and builds bridges for the future. Pokaiks Reconciliation Walk and Event 2026 is a tribute to survivors of the Residential School System and the Sixties Scoop, held annually on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The walk will begin at 11 AM at Peace Bridge and continue to Contemporary Calgary. The walk is followed by the opening ceremonies, performances, artisans, and activities. The event is free, and all are welcome.
Thursday, October 01, 2026
Pasta La Feasta
📍 Various restaurants, Calgary, AB
📆 October 01 – 31, 2026
💰 Prices vary
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Eating for a good cause? We’re all in! October is National Pasta Month, and from October 1 – 31, 2026, Pasta La Feasta is bringing together a group of Calgary restaurants to offer a signature pasta dish in support of The Alex Community Food Centre. Like we needed an excuse to eat pasta!
Pumpkins After Dark
📍 WinSport Canada (Canada Olympic Road Southwest, Calgary, AB)
📆 October 01 – 31, 2026 (Thursdays – Sundays)
💰 $17+
⏰ 6:30pm – 11pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
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!
Fall Ghost Tours
📍 Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 October 01 – 15, 2026
💰 $25+
⏰ 7pm – 9:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Step into the shadows and explore the eerie side of history with Heritage Park’s spine-chilling Calgary Ghost Tours. As night falls, the Park’s historic streets come alive with tales of haunted buildings, mysterious apparitions and unexplained phenomena. Guided by our knowledgeable storytellers, you’ll uncover the darker side of the past and hear true stories that have been passed down through generations of Park goers.
Calgary Flames vs. Seattle Kraken
📍 Scotiabank Saddledome (555 Saddledome Rise Southeast, Calgary, AB)
📆 October 01, 2026
💰 $73+
⏰ 7pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
If you’re looking for an unforgettable night out, there’s nothing like the electrifying atmosphere of a Calgary Flames game. From the roar of the crowd to the fast-paced action on the ice, every moment is packed with excitement.
The Crypt & The Crow (18+)
📍 Tops Pizza (19919 Fairmount Dr SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 October 01 – 31, 2026
💰 Price of food & drinks
⏰ 11am – 11pm
🔗 Learn more & reserve your spot here: Click Here
Get ready to step into The Crypt & The Crow, Tops Pizza South’s immersive 18+ Halloween pop-up running October 1–31. The space will be transformed into a spooky gothic crypt filled with eerie decor, creepy cocktails, and a Halloween-inspired menu featuring everything from black-bun burgers and squid ink pasta to spooky pizzas and wings. Pair it all with theatrical drinks like smoking skull Old Fashioneds and syringe-served cocktails for a Halloween night out that’s anything but ordinary. Grab your crew and get ready for a seriously spooky night at The Crypt & The Crow!
Friday, October 02, 2026
YYC Pizza Fest
📍 Various restaurants, Calgary, AB
📆 October 02 – 18, 2026
💰 Prices vary
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
YYC Pizza Week is now Pizza Fest, with charity, community and pizza crusts in mind. Each year, local participating restaurants craft an exclusive pizza in a competition to be lauded as Calgary’s best pizza. From each purchase, a slice of the proceeds goes to Calgary Meals on Wheels, directly supporting the nutritional needs of vulnerable Calgarians.
Calgary Farmyard Harvest Lights
📍 Calgary Farmyard (284022 Township Road 224, Rockyview, AB)
📆 October 02 & 03, 2026
💰 $26+
⏰ 5pm – 9:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
The Calgary Farmyard is inviting you back to Harvest Lights! The entire farm will be open and lit up for Friday and Saturday evenings, from September 11 – October 24, 2026 (weather permitting). The lights come on at sundown, and the only area left unlit will be the giant corn maze, so you can bring your flashlight and get a little lost.
ZooDunnit (18+)
📍 Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo (210 St. George’s Dr NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 October 02, 2026
💰 $94+
⏰ Entry times 5:30pm – 8pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
We need your help to crack the case! Join us on Friday, October 2 for a brand-new live murder mystery game. You’ll be sleuthing around the zoo to gather clues, engage with a shady cast of characters, and enjoy food and drinks.
Calgary Wranglers vs. Abbotsford Canucks – Home Opener Weekend
📍 Scotiabank Saddledome (555 Saddledome Rise Southeast, Calgary, AB)
📆 October 02, 2026
💰 $42+
⏰ 7pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Get ready for an action-packed night of hockey as the Calgary Wranglers hit the ice! With fast-paced plays, big hits, and highlight-reel goals, every game delivers nonstop excitement and an electric atmosphere that makes it the perfect outing for fans, friends, and families alike.
That’s your week, Wanderers. From cheering on the Calgary Flames and catching live concerts around the city to digging into delicious slices at YYC Pizza Fest and exploring seasonal events, and more, there are plenty of ways to get out, have some fun, and make the most of your week.
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