Trek these trails to take in the famous fall larches without the crowds

Kid-friendly game nights, block parties and pop-up playgrounds happening in Calgary this weekend.

Check out a giant metal serpent, a building stuffed with 5,000 white balloons and a six-storey locked room in a library.

Never again be bored while it’s raining.

If you plan it right, you can see some of the best theatre shows in Calgary at discounted prices and maybe even get a free pizza dinner.

This year, Honens has shows on Stephen Avenue, in bars, in concert halls and in parks. And, it has an afternoon show especially for children on the autism spectrum and their families that will have everyone dancing to chamber music.

These are some of the highlights in dance, theatre, visual arts and music this season.

This month, watch a wiener dog race, check out a building filled with 5,000 white balloons at Beakerhead or visit a hot air balloon festival in nearby High River.

From paddling the Bow in Banff to a fall fair in Fernie, here's what's going down in the mountains near Calgary this month.

Put away the sundresses and flip flops. These upcoming events are a good excuse to dig into the fancy corner of your closet.

Brush up on your skills, learn something new and hang out with friends at the same time.

You can do one (or more) race for charity almost every weekend until the end of October.