Go to a show-jumping tournament at Spruce Meadows
When: ‘Masters’ runs from September 9 to 13; Harvest Classic runs from September 23 to 27
There’s plenty of fun to be had at Spruce Meadows this month. The 2026 show-jumping tournament season continues to showcase some of the top equestrian show jumpers in the world with tournaments like the ‘Masters’ from September 9 to 13, followed by the Harvest Classic from September 23 to 27.
Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W., sprucemeadows.com
See Theatre Calgary’s production of First Métis Man of Odesa
When: September 8 to 27
Theatre Calgary launches its 2026-27 season with a love story. Created and performed by playwright Matthew MacKenzie and actor Mariya Khomutova, First Métis Man of Odesa explores a couple’s love story and journey during a time marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Martha Cohen Theatre, Werklund Centre, theatrecalgary.com
Attend a free outdoor concert with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
When: September 13
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is treating music fans to an outdoor concert this month. Phil in the Park brings the orchestra to Prince’s Island Park for a free afternoon concert filled with pop songs, show tunes and classical music.
Prince’s Island Park, calgaryphil.com
Order a drink (and buy some retro furniture) at Mount Pleasant Vintage
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A restaurant, bar and vintage furniture shop — you get all three at this new addition to Victoria Park. Already a hotspot in Vancouver, Mount Pleasant Vintage has now opened in Calgary with a fun menu of all-day snacks, small and large plates, and creative cocktails ranging from a frozen Vietnamese coffee slushie to the peanut butter batanga. Plus, almost all the vintage furniture and decor in the restaurant is for sale, so if anything catches your eye, just ask.
1207 1 St. S.W., 403-455-9789, mtpleasant.bar/yyc
Explore Chinatown during the Chinatown Lantern Festival
When: September 11
Calgary’s Chinatown area will be aglow with lanterns during the Chinatown Lantern Festival. Running from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., don’t miss this night filled with light, local vendors, live performances and more.
Calgary Chinatown, calgarychinatown.com
Go to a free outdoor movie screening or two in Tomkins Park
When: September 11 to 13
The only thing better than one free outdoor movie is 11 free outdoor movies, and that’s exactly what’s happening on 17th Avenue S.W. this weekend during Cinema on 17th. See movies like Little Shop of Horrors, Frozen, Moulin Rouge, Ghostbusters II, The Princess Bride and more. There will also be a Saturday Morning Cartoon Package on September 12, in partnership with the Calgary Underground Film Festival.
Tomkins Park, 17thave.ca
Watch a musical that combines Shakespeare characters with pop music
When: September 15 to 20
A Shakespeare classic is turned on its head in Broadway Across Canada’s latest production, which sends Juliet (from Romeo & Juliet) on a new life path set to iconic pop music. Catch one of the eight & Juliet shows happening in Calgary this month.
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. N.W., calgary.broadway.com
Fill up on tasty bites at the Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival
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When: September 18 and 19
If you love wine and food, the Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival is the place to be. Use your sampling tickets to try tons of different food items and sips from wine, beer, cider and spirit vendors, all in one space at the event’s new Spruce Meadows location.
Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W., rockymountainwine.com
Make some jewellery with The Gem Studio
This past summer, The Gem Studio opened its first Alberta shop within Calgary’s CF Chinook Centre. This new jewellery destination offers permanent jewellery and the chance to help craft your own pieces with charm workshops and silversmithing workshops.
CF Chinook Centre, 6455 Macleod Tr. S., 403-313-5356, thegemstudio.ca
Check out a new Indigenous music festival
When: September 19
Don’t miss the first edition of Stoodis Fest, a family-friendly Indigenous music festival showcasing Indigenous talent. Attendees can expect food, drum groups, cultural programming and performances covering a wide range of music genres by artists like The North Sound, Wyatt C. Louis and Redfoot. Advance tickets are only $15 for a whole day of music.
MacEwan Hall, University of Calgary, stoodismusicfest.ca
Celebrate Wild Rose Brewery’s 30th anniversary
When: September 19
One of Calgary’s most beloved breweries is celebrating its pearl anniversary. Take part in the festivities by attending the Hangar Hootenanny on September 19, featuring live music from The Dust Collectors, Carter Felker and more, plus games, tasty eats and giveaways. Bring a food or cash donation for the Veterans Food Bank for entry.
4580 Quesnay Wood Dr. S.W., wildrosebrewery.com
Have some fun at the new Martin Family Pump Track & Skatepark
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Calgarians love their pump tracks and skate parks, and now, they can experience both in one place. The city’s first combined skatepark and pump track is now open in George Moss Park, and the concrete surface is ready to be your new outdoor destination this fall.
7224 22 St. S.E., parksfoundation.ca
Try tasty dishes for $10 at Feast on Fourth
When: September 23 to 27
If you love a good dining deal (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t), then this is the event for you. Feast on Fourth highlights $10 dishes from select restaurants located along 4th Street S.W. Snack on lobster corn fritters from Blowers & Grafton, veg Hakka noodles from Radjoot Restaurant, a tasting flight from Abbey’s Creations and more. This edition of the festival also features special deals with many retail businesses in the area.
Multiple locations, 4streetcalgary.com
Practice your swing at a new indoor golf simulation centre
As the weather starts to cool, you may want to take your golfing indoors. My Clubhouse Golf is the latest place to do that. The indoor golf simulation centre has five simulator bays, plenty of table and bar seating, and food and drink offerings to help create a memorable night of fun.
1055, 2600 Portland St. S.E., 5587-997-3977, myclubhouse.ca
Check out the Night Light festival in Victoria Park
When: September 24 to 26
The last weekend of September may also be the brightest as Victoria Park is lit up with light-art installations, projection-mapped architecture and more during the Night Light Festival. From September 24 to 26, the free event highlights artists through installations and live performances that are sure to dazzle the whole family.
Multiple locations, nightlightvicpark.ca
Watch some movies and eat popcorn during CIFF
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When: September 24 to October 4
One of Calgary’s most anticipated film festivals, CIFF is back with lots of exciting movies and events this month. Whether you’re interested in Alberta-made productions, animation, action films or horror, there’s something for everyone in the movie lineup.
Multiple locations, ciffcalgary.ca
Order some salt bread and matcha at the newly opened Sora
Sora Bake & Tea Room is Calgary’s new spot for delicious drinks and salt bread. Sip on matcha, genmaicha, hojicha and coffee while munching on salt bread flavours like chive, Earl Grey, black sesame, strawberry and more.
Lower level of Tokyo Street Market Macleod, 5828 Macleod Tr. S.W., @sora.bakery.cafe
Check out tons of jack-o’-lanterns at Pumpkins After Dark
When: September 25 to October 31
These are not your average jack-o’-lanterns. At Pumpkins After Dark, you’ll see thousands of pumpkins with incredible carvings. Walk through the experience to see all the displays, enjoy some treats and check out live pumpkin carving demonstrations.
88 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W., calgary.pumpkinsafterdark.com
Celebrate Vertigo Theatre’s 50th anniversary season at the world premiere of The Lodger
When: September 26 to October 25
Vertigo Theatre kicks off its 50th anniversary season with The Lodger, a play that draws on the 1927 Alfred Hitchcock film and 1913 novel by Marie Belloc Lowndes. Don’t miss the world premiere of this show about a lodger who moves into the home of a couple around the same time that a series of murders takes place in town.
Playhouse, Vertigo Theatre, Suite 161, 115 9 Ave. S.E., vertigotheatre.com
Commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
When: September 30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation takes place on September 30th, and several organizations are holding events to honour, share and commemorate Indigenous people and stories. A few of those events include the 10th anniversary of the Pokaiks Reconciliation Walk & Event, free programming throughout the day at The Confluence, and an Indigenous makers market, powwow showcase and the Elder Story Project at Werklund Centre.
pokaiks.org; theconfluence.ca; werklundcentre.ca