Commemorate Remembrance Day at a field filled with thousands of crosses
When: November 1 to 11
As you travel along Memorial Drive this month, take some time to honour the memory of the Southern Albertan and Canadian soldiers that have sacrificed their lives. More than 3,500 white crosses will be set up in fields along the road from November 1 to 11 as part of the Field of Crosses Memorial Project. The public can visit the five-acre memorial and attend sunrise and sunset ceremonies. There will also be a televised Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11.
200 Memorial Dr. N.W., fieldofcrosses.com
Go shopping at a holiday craft market
Get your holiday shopping done while supporting local by checking out one of the fall and holiday markets happening over the next several weeks. More than 20 markets are taking place in and around Calgary in November and December, leaving plenty of opportunities to pick out some locally made art, ceramics, home decor and more.
Read more: Holiday Arts and Crafts Markets In and Around Calgary
Celebrate Calgary’s innovation scene at Innovation Week YYC
When: November 3 to 6
Get inspired about Calgary’s future and its innovation scene during this exciting week spotlighting local startups, the tech community and more. Taking place at Platform Innovation Centre and other venues, this year’s events include the YYC Tech Crawl, talks on subjects like the video game development scene in Calgary, a launch party featuring the top 10 startups of 2025 and more.
Multiple locations, innovationweekyyc.com
Create your own ice cream flavour with Made by Marcus
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When: Multiple dates
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make ice cream from an expert, now is your chance. Made by Marcus ice cream workshops are back, and you can learn how to make your ultimate ice cream flavour with the help of the team behind one of Calgary’s most popular ice cream shops. At the end, you’ll leave with four pints of your custom flavour to enjoy at home.
Suite 105, 1119 10 Ave. S.E., madebymarcus.ca
Get delicious Filipino dishes at a new Inglewood restaurant
Head to Inglewood for a bite with a friend at LASA by CARA, a newly opened Filipino restaurant serving up dishes like ube French toast for brunch and Filipino garlic tapa for dinner. Wash it all down with an ube latte or Calamansi Cucumber refresher.
1117 9 Ave. S.E., @lasabycara.yyc
Cheer on the Calgary Flames at a home game
When: Home games on November 5, 7, 13, 15 and 22
The Calgary Flames are officially back for another season of hockey. The team plays in Calgary five times in November, so snag tickets now if you want to see them on home turf.
Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E., nhl.com
Catch a movie during the 20th anniversary of the Calgary Justice Film Festival
When: November 6 to 8
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the Calgary Justice Film Festival specializes in social justice-focused films and will have more than 25 movie screenings to choose from. Not only are all the screenings free, but many filmmakers and topic experts will be on hand for discussions on the films, too. Attendees can also check out the Peace Market featuring various vendors and organizations on November 8.
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave. S.W., justicefilmfestival.ca
Make your own perfume at Miru
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Marda Loop is now home to a new perfume shop and workshop space. Miru Fragrance makes perfumes that draw from Korean fragrance philosophy and come in scents like Velvet Bloom or Soft Timber. You can also take a perfume workshop where you can create your own custom perfume scent.
1926 34 Ave. S.W., mirufragrance.com
Fill up on noodles during a noodle festival
When: November 6 to 16
A partnership between Hung’s Noodles, Mach Media and Roots Collective, YYC Noodle Festival highlights different noodle dishes from more than 20 local eateries in support of The Leftovers Foundation. Once you’ve tried some of the dishes, you can rate your favourites online to help determine awards like the best overall noodle and most creative noodle.
Multiple locations, yycnoodlefestival.com
Pick up some gifts at the Inglewood Night Market
When: November 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29
The Inglewood Night Market is back for the holiday season with six shopping nights in November. This is a great opportunity to pick up some gifts for loved ones as there will be more than 50 local businesses and makers selling their wares. There will also be live music and drinks.
The Quonset at Crossroads Market, 1235 26 Ave. S.E., inglewoodnightmarket.myshopify.com
Order a wood-fired sandwich at Uncommon Drip
Calgary’s ever-growing sandwich scene has a new addition. Located in Renfrew, Uncommon Drip is the place to go for wood-fried sandwiches like the Shorty with shaved prime rib or the Spicy Boi with pan-seared chicken thigh. Pair that with one of the shop’s dirty pops or banana cream lattes and you’ve got an ideal lunch.
802 Edmonton Tr. N.E., uncommondrip.com
Try a new virtual reality experience set in the Middle Ages
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When: On now until January 3, 2026
If you enjoyed the Horizon of Khufu and Life Chronicles virtual reality experiences at CF Chinook Centre, then don’t miss The Last Stronghold. The latest virtual reality experience has guests don a VR headset for a 45-minute journey to the 14th century to witness medieval life.
CF Chinook Centre, 6455 Macleod Tr., laststronghold.ca
Play glow-in-the-dark pickleball with some friends
When: November 14 and 15
What would make pickleball even better? Playing a glow-in-the-dark version, of course. YYC Pickleball is holding two 18+, round robin Neon Nights this month, so grab your paddles and get ready for some glow-in-the-dark fun.
Bay 102, 1108 53 Ave. N.E., 403-516-0089, yycpickleball.com
Explore the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo when it’s decked out in tons of colourful lights
When: November 14, 2025 to January 4, 2026
Every winter, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo stays open in the evenings and invites the public to explore its grounds, which are decked out in tons of colourful lights for its annual Zoolights event. It’s a magical experience, complete with themed activities, photo ops and countless light figures.
Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Dr. N.E., 403-232-9300, calgaryzoo.com
Go for a walk on a new forest bathing trail
Did you know there is now a forest bathing trail in Calgary? Head to the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary to walk the one-kilometre trail for yourself while listening to audio recordings created by a forest therapy guide at five stations along the way.
Read more: 3 Things You Should Know About Calgary’s First Forest Bathing Trail
See Vertigo Theatre’s latest mystery production
When: November 15 to December 14
Don’t miss the Canadian premiere of Peril in the Alps, the latest Vertigo Theatre production. The play follows Hercule Poirot as he searches for his friend’s missing sister-in-law while pursuing another missing persons case at the same time.
Playhouse, Vertigo Theatre, Suite 161, 115 9 Ave. S.E., vertigotheatre.com
Shoot some hoops at a new basketball facility
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Calling all basketball players! Shoot 360 Calgary is a new destination for basketball training, team building, events and more. Grab some friends and book one of the FIBA-sized courts for a game, or get a membership for perks like skills classes, data-based training and more.
140, 11358 Barlow Tr. N.E., 866-983-2135, shoot360.com
Check out a new hip hop afternoon brunch experience by The Bro’Kin Yolk team
When: November 15
It’s fair to say the team behind The Bro’Kin Yolk knows a thing or two about what makes brunch great, so the fact that they’re launching a new brunch experience is pretty enticing. The Notorious Brunch is a hip hop afternoon brunch experience complete with a three-course set menu and live DJs. Expect dishes like pork adobo tacos, sous-vide short rib Bennys and ube and coconut crepe cake.
The Bro’Kin Yolk, 5691 Signal Hill Centre S.W., eventbrite.com; @thenotoriousbrunch
Eat popcorn and watch a movie at the CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival
When: November 19 to 23
Documentary films are at the heart of the latest event from Calgary Underground Film Festival, with 30 feature-length and short films to see at Globe Cinema this month. Pick up a full pass to see all the CUFF.Docs films, or opt for a five-film pack or individual tickets.
Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave. S.W. calgaryundergroundfilm.org
Get tickets to Avenue‘s Top 40 Under 40 celebration
When: November 20
Avenue recently revealed its Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2025, and the list is full of inspiring Calgarians making a difference in the city. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate this year’s class at the Top 40 Under 40 celebration, an exciting evening filled with an awards ceremony, activations and interactive activities, tasty bites and more. Tickets are available now.
Mount Royal University, Bella Concert Hall, Mt Royal Gate S.W., showpass.com
