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 2025
Monday, September 22 – Watch a movie at the Calgary International Film Festival (runs September 18 to 28).
Tuesday, September 23 – Soak up the last of the warm weather on a walk in Reader Rock Garden.
Wednesday, September 24 – Head to Mission to get a tasty bite for only $10 during the Feast on Fourth festival (runs September 24 to 28).
Thursday, September 25 – Check out dazzling light-art installations at the Night Light festival (runs September 25 to 27).
Friday, September 26 – Say goodbye to summer at River Hall (runs Fridays to Sundays until September 28).
Saturday, September 27 – Go to the Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival in High River (runs from September 24 to 28).
Sunday, September 28 – Witness incredible acrobatics at Cirque du Soleil’s production of ECHO (runs until October 19).
Monday, September 29 – Try a special pizza creation at a local restaurant during YYC Pizza Fest (runs September 26 to October 13).
Tuesday, September 30 – Commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the 2025 Pokaiks Reconciliation Walk & Event.
October 2025
Wednesday, October 1 – Eat pasta for a good cause during Pasta La Feasta (runs October 1 to 31).
Thursday, October 2 – See more than 10,000 carved pumpkins at Pumpkins After Dark (multiple dates from September 19 to October 31).
Friday, October 3 – Dive into a murder-mystery game at a Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s adults-only Wild After Hours event.
Saturday, October 4 – Drive to the mountains to celebrate Banff Pride (runs October 3 to 13).
Sunday, October 5 – Catch a movie or two at the Calgary Arab Film Nights Festival (runs from October 3 to 5).
Monday, October 6 – Relax in the sauna at PRML.
Tuesday, October 7 – See a Vertigo Theatre production about two brothers running a paranormal investigation company (runs September 27 to October 26).
Wednesday, October 8 – Go on a ghost tour at Heritage Park (multiple dates).
Thursday, October 9 – Order an ice cream float from Lukes Drug Mart in Bridgeland.
Friday, October 10 – Watch The Princess Bride while the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra plays the score live (runs on October 10 and 11).
Saturday, October 11 – Cheer on Calgary’s professional women’s soccer team as it plays against the Halifax Tides FC.
Sunday, October 12 – Pick out the perfect pumpkin for Halloween at Butterfield Acres’ Harvest Pumpkin Fest (runs Saturdays and Sundays in October).
Monday, October 13 – Go on a beautiful fall hike in the mountains.
Tuesday, October 14 – Spend your lunch break seeing the production of Beyond the Sea by Lunchbox Theatre (runs from October 14 to November 2).
Wednesday, October 15 – Hear from celebrated authors during Imaginairium by WordFest (runs October 14 to 19).
Thursday, October 16 – Check out a ski movie at a local film festival (runs October 16 to 18).
Friday, October 17 – Sample wine, beer, snacks and more at the Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival (runs October 17 and 18).
Saturday, October 18 – Shop for fibre goods at The Fibre Shindig.
Sunday, October 19 – Take a DIY terrarium workshop at Plant Plant.
Monday, October 20 – Sip on a Halloween-themed cocktail at Ricardo’s Nightmare Before Christmas pop-up experience (runs from October 1 to November 2).
Tuesday, October 21 – Enjoy a meal with some great city views at the newly opened Bow & Bend Rooftop.
Wednesday, October 22 – See an Alberta Theatre Projects play about the Headless Horseman (runs October 22 to November 9).
Thursday, October 23 – Check out Nekoto Books, a new store filled with books, manga, Japanese stationery and more.
Friday, October 24 – Go to Workshop Theatre’s production of Spider’s Web (runs October 17 to 25).
Saturday, October 25 – Spend 12 hours at Globe Cinema for a horror movie marathon.
Sunday, October 26 – Attend a National Geographic special presentation that explores Beverly and Dereck Joubert’s filmmaking and conservation work with African wildlife (runs November 17 and 18).
Monday, October 27 – Go to The Rec Room with some friends to play arcade games.
Tuesday, October 28 – Treat yourself to some Chinese desserts at Sweet Together.
Wednesday, October 29 – Shop for some stylish new clothes at Anián’s first Calgary store.
Thursday, October 30 – Check out one of The Grand’s Halloween Movie Nights (multiple films and dates in October).
Friday, October 31 – Listen to spooky songs become rave anthems with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra for Halloween.
November 2025
Saturday, November 1 – Attend a performance of The Shakespeare Company’s production of Romeo & Juliet (runs from October 17 to November 1).
Sunday, November 2 – Do some holiday gift shopping at the Festival of Crafts (runs from October 30 to November 2).
Monday, November 3 – Get inspired at Calgary Innovation Week (runs November 3 to 6).
Tuesday, November 4 – Order a hot cup of chai at Chai Sutta Bar.
Wednesday, November 5 – Watch the Calgary Flames take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Saddledome.
Thursday, November 6 – Head up to Banff for the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival’s 50th anniversary (runs from November 1 to 9).
Friday, November 7 – See Calgary Opera’s season opener of Madama Butterfly (runs on November 1, 2 and 7).
Saturday, November 8 – See a social justice or environmental film at the Calgary Justice Film Festival (runs November 6 to 8).
Sunday, November 9 – Snack on some noodle dishes during YYC Noodle Festival (runs November 6 to 16).
Monday, November 10 – Practice your swing at LaunchPad golf.
Tuesday, November 11 – Spend Remembrance Day at the Field of Crosses Memorial Project.
Wednesday, November 12 – Check out a pop-up taqueria that will only be open for 100 nights (runs Wednesdays to Sundays from October 4 to mid-February).
Thursday, November 13 – Check out some independent animation at the Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival (runs from November 13 to 16).
Friday, November 14 – Try drink and food samples at Grape Escape (runs November 14 and 15).
Saturday, November 15 – Pick out some local products at the Inglewood Holiday Night Market (runs November 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29).
Sunday, November 16 – See a new Esker Foundation exhibit featuring ceramics inspired by wasp nests (runs from October 27, 2025 to February 22, 2026).
Monday, November 17 – Pick up some grocery items at the popular Bridgeland Market.
Tuesday, November 18 – Play Punk Rock Bingo with some friends at The Ship & Anchor.
Wednesday, November 19 – Watch a documentary film (or a few) at the 13th Annual CUFF.Docs festival (runs November 19 to 23).
Thursday, November 20 – Join Avenue for the 2025 Top 40 Under 40 celebration.
Friday, November 21 – Start your holiday shopping early at Spruce Meadows’ International Christmas Market (runs from November 14 to 16, 21 to 23, and November 28 to 30).
Saturday, November 22 – Check Out Broadway Across Canada’s production about the music of Michael Jackson (runs November 18 to 23).
Sunday, November 23 – Sign up for a Christmas baking class with Cookbook Co. Cooks.
Monday, November 24 – Spend the day learning about science at Telus Spark.
Tuesday, November 25 – Pick up some beautiful new home decor at the newly opened Faire Living.
Wednesday, November 26 – See a dinner theatre production about a singer who goes into protective custody at a convent (runs November 14, 2025 to February 1, 2026).
Thursday, November 27 – Grab dinner at a new Indian restaurant in the Beltline.
Friday, November 28 – Reunite with Ebenezer Scrooge and the three ghosts at Theatre Calgary’s production of A Christmas Carol (runs November 28 to December 31).
Saturday, November 29 – Make an appointment to do a DIY wax ring carving at Lylas Jewelry.
Sunday, November 30 – Go bowling with some friends.
December 2025
Monday, 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).
Tuesday, December 2 – Enjoy tasty Nigerian fare at the new Roots and Peppers restaurant in Crescent Heights.
Wednesday, December 3 – Play pinball for free at Pinbar (on Mondays and Wednesdays).
Thursday, December 4 – Spend the day exploring one of Calgary’s best neighbourhoods.
Friday, December 5 – Pick up local food products, apparel, home decor and more at Market Collective (runs December 5 to 7 and 12 to 14).
Saturday, December 6 – Dine at a new Italian restaurant in downtown Calgary.
Sunday, December 7 – Toss a teddy bear onto the ice at the Calgary Hitmen’s Teddy Bear Toss game.
Monday, December 8 – Try a beer or seaweed bath experience at Drift Away Wellness Spa.
Tuesday, December 9 – Start your morning with a coffee from Caffe Beano’s new second location in the northwest.
Wednesday, December 10 – Hear the Claire Butler Trio and a children’s choir play A Charlie Brown Christmas‘ soundtrack live (runs on December 10 and 11).
Thursday, December 11 – Find affordable art for your home at the Under $100 Art Show (runs December 4 to 7 and 11 to 14).
Friday, December 12 – Attend Alberta Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker (multiple dates from December 12 to 24).
Saturday, December 13 – Rent equipment from the Outdoor Centre for hiking, skiing, biking and more.
Sunday, December 14 – Satisfy your sweet tooth with desserts from the new Sugar Stream bakery in Marda Loop.
Monday, December 15 – Shop for new skincare products at Evi Beauty in Inglewood.
Tuesday, December 16 – Explore the latest feature exhibitions at the National Music Centre.
Wednesday, December 17 – Check out the latest art exhibitions at Contemporary Calgary.
Thursday, December 18 – Warm up with a bowl of build-your-own hot pot at HiiPOT.
Friday, December 19 – Check out Morpheus Theatre’s pantomime production of Peter Pan (runs December 12 to 20).
Saturday, December 20 – Go for a swim at one of Calgary’s many indoor pools.
