Fall is one of the most exciting times of the year to be in Calgary (even if the weather isn’t always great for all of it). Not only does Calgary’s arts scene light up with new music, theatre, dance and art programming, but holidays like Halloween and Christmas mean there are tons of fun, seasonal events to check out. Use this list of activities to make sure there isn’t a dull moment this fall.
September 2026
Tuesday, September 22 – Go see First Métis Man of Odesa at Theatre Calgary (runs from September 8 to 27).
Wednesday, September 23 – Head to Mission to get a tasty bite for only $10 during the Feast on Fourth festival (runs September 23 to 27).
Thursday, September 24 – Say goodbye to summer at River Hall (runs Thursdays to Sundays until September 27).
Friday, September 25 – Check out dazzling light-art installations at the Night Light festival (runs September 24 to 26).
Saturday, September 26 – Go to an Indigenous-led event at The Confluence called Bison Days (runs September 26 to 30).
Sunday, September 27 – Drive to the Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival in High River (runs September 23 to 27).
Monday, September 28 – Check out an energy leadership summit at the BMO Centre (runs on September 28 and 29).
Tuesday, September 29 – Celebrate Vertigo Theatre’s 50th anniversary at its production of The Lodger (runs September 26 to October 25).
Wednesday, September 30 – Commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the 10th anniversary of the Pokaiks Reconciliation Walk & Event.
October 2026
Thursday, October 1 – Eat pasta for a good cause during Pasta La Feasta (runs October 1 to 31).
Friday, October 2 – Watch a movie at the Calgary International Film Festival (runs September 24 to October 4).
Saturday, October 3 – Go to a Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra show that blends Beethoven and Beyoncé.
Sunday, October 4 – Drive to the mountains to celebrate Banff Pride (runs October 2 to 12).
Monday, October 5 – Have some fun at the new Martin Family Pump Track & Skatepark.
Tuesday, October 6 – Check out Avenue‘s Future of the City event.
Wednesday, October 7 – Spend your lunch break seeing the production of Ribstone at Lunchbox Theatre’s new location (runs from October 7 to 17).
Thursday, October 8 – Go on a ghost tour at Heritage Park (multiple dates).
Friday, October 9 –Attend Telus Spark’s latest adults-only Spark After Dark event about paranormal activities.
Saturday, October 10 – Visit The Martin Family Legacy Garden, a new dementia-inclusive park (opens September 21).
Sunday, October 11 – Pick out the perfect pumpkin for Halloween at Butterfield Acres’ Harvest Pumpkin Fest (runs Saturdays and Sundays in October).
Monday, October 12 – Try a special pizza creation at a local restaurant during YYC Pizza Fest (runs October 2 to 18).
Tuesday, October 13 – Hear from celebrated authors during WordFest’s Imaginairium festival (runs October 13 to 18).
Wednesday, October 14 – Get ready for laughs and gore at Alberta Theatre Projects’ production of Evil Dead The Musical (runs from October 13 to November 14).
Thursday, October 15 – Watch incredible dance performances at Fluid Fest (runs October 15 to November 7).
Friday, October 16 – Learn about podcasting at PodSummit 2026 (runs October 16 to 17).
Saturday, October 17 – Learn more about Calgary’s veterans on the new Veterans Walkway (opens October 17).
Sunday, October 18 – See Calgary Opera’s season opener, the political thriller, Tosca (runs on October 16, 18 and 24).
Monday, October 19 – Soak up the crisp fall weather on a walk in Reader Rock Garden.
Tuesday, October 20 – Dig into some Southern-inspired fare at the new Revelwoods Tavern & Terrace.
Wednesday, October 21 – Grab a bite at a Halloween pop-up experience at Tops Pizza South (runs October 1 to 31).
Thursday, October 22 – Attend the Flourish Festival of Letters & Art (runs October 22 to 25).
Friday, October 23 – See tons of carved pumpkins at Pumpkins After Dark (multiple dates from September 25 to October 31).
Saturday, October 24 – Spend 12 hours at Globe Cinema for a horror movie marathon.
Sunday, October 25 – Treat yourself to an afternoon tea experience at a local restaurant.
Monday, October 26 – Go to The Rec Room with some friends to play arcade games.
Tuesday, October 27 – Explore a free outdoor exhibit at the Lougheed House about Southern Alberta’s Halloween history (runs September 25 to November 5).
Wednesday, October 28 – Play some beer Bingo at Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub.
Thursday, October 29 – Shop for locally made products at the Festival of Crafts (runs from October 29 to November 1).
Friday, October 30 – Order an omakase set to enjoy at home.
Saturday, October 31 – Have a Halloween scare at ScreamFest’s outdoor haunted houses (multiple dates).
November 2026
Sunday, November 1 – Attend a National Geographic Live presentation that explores the world of pirates (runs November 1 and 2).
Monday, November 2 – Get inspired at Calgary Innovation Week (runs November 2 to 5).
Tuesday, November 3 – Check out a new lifestyle shop and listening lounge inside a dental office.
Wednesday, November 4 – Catch up with a friend at Henzo’s, a new café in northeast Calgary.
Thursday, November 5 – See a justice-focused film at the Calgary Justice Film Festival (runs November 5 to 7).
Friday, November 6 – Head up to Banff for the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival (runs October 31 to November 8).
Saturday, November 7 – Pick up a cool toy for your cat at the new Whiskers & Whimsy store.
Sunday, November 8 – Watch the Calgary Flames take on the Philadelphia Flyers at the Saddledome.
Monday, November 9 – Snack on some noodle dishes during YYC Noodle Festival (runs November 5 to 15).
Tuesday, November 10 – Check out Broadway Across Canada’s production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (runs November 10 to 15).
Wednesday, November 11 – Spend Remembrance Day at the Field of Crosses Memorial Project.
Thursday, November 12 – Put on your football jersey and head to the 2026 Grey Cup Festival (runs November 11 to 15).
Friday, November 13 – Start your holiday shopping early at Spruce Meadows’ International Christmas Market (runs from November 13 to 15, 20 to 22, 27 to 29, and December 4 to 6).
Saturday, November 14 – See a dinner theatre production about iconic music divas (runs November 13, 2026 to January 31, 2027).
Sunday, November 15 – Sip a glass of wine at Tipsie, a new wine bar in Kensington.
Monday, November 16 – Check out some independent animation at the Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival (runs November 12 to 15).
Tuesday, November 17 – Get some groceries at Italian Centre Shop’s new second location in Calgary.
Wednesday, November 18 – Watch a documentary film (or a few) at the 14th annual CUFF.Docs festival (runs November 18 to 22).
Thursday, November 19 – Join Avenue for the 2026 Top 40 Under 40 celebration.
Friday, November 20 – Try drink and food samples at Grape Escape (runs November 20 and 21).
Saturday, November 21 – Make some jewellery with The Gem Studio.
Sunday, November 22 – Sign up for a Christmas baking class with Cookbook Co. Cooks.
Monday, November 23 – Practice your swing at LaunchPad golf.
Tuesday, November 24 – Play Punk Rock Bingo with some friends at The Ship & Anchor.
Wednesday, November 25 – Order some tacos at Native Tongues’ newest location in Bridgeland.
Thursday, November 26 – Pick out some new furniture at Calgary’s first CouchHaus store.
Friday, November 27 – Go on a self-guided walking tour with the help of Heritage Calgary.
Saturday, November 28 – Enjoy a beer with some friends at the newly opened Skelly Club in the Beltline.
Sunday, November 29 – See a new Esker Foundation exhibit featuring ceramics and textiles by Calgary artist Natalie Gerber (runs November 9, 2026 to February 21, 2027).
Monday, November 30 – Order a sandwich from Calgary’s first Jimmy John’s restaurant in the University District.
December 2026
Tuesday, December 1 – Go for a walk or jog in the snow for Run Calgary’s virtual 12K’s of Christmas run (from December 1 to 12).
Wednesday, December 2 – Order some salt bread and matcha from the new Sora Bake & Tea Room.
Thursday, December 3 – Find affordable art for your home at the Under $100 Art Show (runs December 3 to 6 and 10 to 13).
Friday, December 4 – Pick up local food products, apparel, home decor and more at Market Collective (runs December 4 to 6 and 11 to 13).
Saturday, December 5 – Try festive goat yoga, go on a Christmas tractor ride and more at Granary Road’s Christmas Market (runs November 28 and 29, and December 5, 6, 12 and 13).
Sunday, December 6 – Throw a teddy bear onto the ice at the Calgary Hitmen’s Teddy Bear Toss game.
Monday, December 7 – Spend the day exploring one of Calgary’s best neighbourhoods.
Tuesday, December 8 – Practice your swing at a new indoor golf simulation centre.
Wednesday, December 9 – Check out one of Calgary’s new art vending machines.
Thursday, December 10 – Get a cocktail (and maybe buy some retro furniture) at Mount Pleasant Vintage.
Friday, December 11 – Attend Alberta Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker (multiple dates from December 11 to 24).
Saturday, December 12 – Check out Morpheus Theatre’s production of It’s a Wonderful Life (runs December 11 to 19).
Sunday, December 13 – Go to a jazzy Christmas concert featuring Jill Barber at Studio Bell.
Monday, December 14 – Order some java at Prado Coffee’s first Calgary location.
Tuesday, December 15 – Reunite with Ebenezer Scrooge and the three ghosts at Theatre Calgary’s production of A Christmas Carol (runs November 26 to December 27).
Wednesday, December 16 – Play pinball for free at Pinbar (on Mondays and Wednesdays).
Thursday, December 17 – Fill up on Korean barbecue at the newly opened Mapo Galbee.
Friday, December 18 – Rent equipment from the Outdoor Centre for hiking, skiing, biking and more.
Saturday, December 19 – Check out a Contemporary Calgary exhibition featuring dioramas (runs September 17, 2026 to January 3, 2027).
Sunday, December 20 – Go for a swim at one of Calgary’s many indoor pools.