March 2026
Friday, March 20: Celebrate the art of masks and puppetry during the Festival of Animated Objects (on now until March 22).
Saturday, March 21: Check out the first Wild West Coffee Fest (runs March 21 to 22).
Sunday, March 22: Watch world-class curling at the BKT World Women’s Curling Championship (runs March 14 to 22).
Monday, March 23: Treat yourself to a multi-course, prix-fixe meal during the YYC Food & Drink Experience (from March 14 to 30).
Tuesday, March 24: Climb the stairs to the top of the Calgary Tower for the 802 Challenge (Tuesdays in March).
Wednesday, March 25: Check out an immersive play where guests can sit at a big revolving table with the actors or in riser seats (runs March 19 to March 28).
Thursday, March 26: Cheer on the Calgary Flames as the team takes on the Anaheim Ducks.
Friday, March 27: Attend an adults-only, after-hours event featuring a murder-mystery game at The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo.
Saturday, March 28: Eat at one of Calgary’s best restaurants.
Sunday, March 29: See a new exhibit about Canadian singer Nelly Furtado at the National Music Centre (runs March 25, 2026, to February, 2027).
Monday, March 30: Order a bite from a new digital food hall in the Beltline.
Tuesday, March 31: Attend a lunchtime performance of Lunchbox Theatre’s latest comedy, Thank You for Your Order (runs from March 17 to April 4).
April 2026
Wednesday, April 1: Get spooked on a ghost tour at Heritage Park (multiple dates).
Thursday, April 2: See a movie at a celluloid film festival (runs April 2 to 4).
Friday, April 3: Check out an exciting one-act play festival (runs April 1 to 4).
Saturday, April 4: Enjoy an Easter tea experience at Heritage Park (runs April 3 to 5).
Sunday, April 5: Shop for cool vintage wares at the new YYC Flea market (multiple dates).
Monday, April 6: Take cool photos in a new anamorphic art exhibit featuring 3D art.
Tuesday, April 7: Grab a bite at the new India Paradise restaurant.
Wednesday, April 8: Check out one of the free art exhibitions at Esker Foundation.
Thursday, April 9: Listen to some live music at the King Eddy.
Friday, April 10: Play darts with friends at a new high-tech darts lounge in the Beltline.
Saturday, April 11: Learn how to make French macarons at one of Ollia’s Macaron 101 baking classes.
Sunday, April 12: Support the Cavalry FC at the team’s first home soccer game of the season.
Monday, April 13: Watch a movie (and have a cocktail) at The Plaza Theatre.
Tuesday, April 14: Order some choux pastries at a new bakery in Marda Loop.
Wednesday, April 15: Attend Theatre Calgary’s production of A Doll’s House (runs April 7 to May 3).
Thursday, April 16: Watch a movie at the Calgary Underground Film Festival (runs April 16 to 26).
Friday, April 17: Have a laugh with a new improv company.
Saturday, April 18: Gather some friends to watch Calgary’s professional lacrosse team play against the Colorado Mammoth.
Sunday, April 19: Learn about agriculture at Aggie Days (family days run on April 18 and 19).
Monday, April 20: Hear incredible stories about Antarctic penguins at a National Geographic Live event (runs April 19 to 20).
Tuesday, April 21: Watch a “viciously bold and sexy comedy” about three women navigating life in a royal court (runs April 21 to May 10).
Wednesday, April 22: Order a beer at the new Vaycay Brew Pub in Marda Loop.
Thursday, April 23: See Matters of Rhythm & Harmony, a new dance production by Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (runs April 23 to May 10).
Friday, April 24: Sample delicious bites from local restaurants at Taste of Bragg Creek.
Saturday, April 25: Cheer on Calgary’s professional women’s soccer team at its first home game of the season.
Sunday, April 26: See the stars of The Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, Luke Cage, The Goonies and more at the Calgary Expo (runs April 23 to 26).
Monday, April 27: Relax in a hot tub in the nearby mountains.
Tuesday, April 28: Try to win some prizes at Punk Rock Bingo at Ship & Anchor (runs every Tuesday).
Wednesday, April 29: Hit the batting cages at Absolute Sports.
Thursday, April 30: Watch Notre-Dame de Paris, a ballet production following the story of bell-ringer Quasimodo and dancer Esmeralda (runs April 30 to May 2).
May 2026
Friday, May 1: Try some amazing brews at Calgary International Beerfest (runs on May 1 and 2).
Saturday, May 2: Catch a flick at the FascinAsian Film Festival (runs April 30 to May 3).
Sunday, May 3: Go on a free walking tour during the Jane’s Walk event (runs May 1 to 3).
Monday, May 4: Take a friend to the new Be’O café for matcha and doughnuts.
Tuesday, May 5: Pick out a bottle of wine at a new boutique wine shop in Marda Loop.
Wednesday, May 6: Go see Stacking Crates to Reach a Banana, a new exhibition at Contemporary Calgary (on now until August 16).
Thursday, May 7: Witness impressive equestrian talent at Spruce Meadows’ May Classic event (runs May 7 to 10).
Friday, May 8: Spend a night shopping and exploring Inglewood during the Inglewood Night Market (multiple dates).
Saturday, May 9: Pick out some used books to support childhood literacy at the Calgary Reads Big Book Sale (runs May 8 to 17).
Sunday, May 10: Work up a sweat at this year’s Mother’s Day Run, Walk and Wheel event.
Monday, May 11: Spend the day playing board games at D6 Tabletop Café.
Tuesday, May 12: Order the show-stopping Mega Fortune Cookie at the newly opened Wok & Co.
Wednesday, May 13: Catch a movie at the Fairy Tales Queer Art & Film Festival (runs May 13 to 17).
Thursday, May 14: Find some new pieces for your wardrobe at Vinni the Label’s new storefront.
Friday, May 15: Check out Otafest, a Japanese anime and pop culture festival (runs May 15 to 17).
Saturday, May 16: Learn how to make gin at Burwood Distillery (multiple dates).
Sunday, May 17: Race around an indoor track on a go-kart at Speeders.
Monday, May 18: Order delicious Northern Vietnamese fare for lunch at the newly opened Haiway Street.
Tuesday, May 19: See a Broadway Across Canada musical about a young woman who discovers she has three possible fathers (runs May 19 to 24).
Wednesday, May 20: Enjoy delicious Turkish cuisine at the new Bereket Kebab House.
Thursday, May 21: Go exploring in the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.
Friday, May 22: See a movie at the Calgary Black Film Festival (runs May 22 to 26).
Saturday, May 23: Check out a concert along International Avenue during the East Town Get Down music festival.
Sunday, May 24: Run or walk in one of the races during the Calgary Marathon weekend (runs May 23 to 24).
Monday, May 25: Indulge in a tasty dessert at Chocoberry’s first Canadian location that recently opened in Kensington.
Tuesday, May 26: Go rock climbing at the Calgary Climbing Centre.
Wednesday, May 27: Learn about pairing sparkling wine and cheese with Willow Park Wines & Spirits.
Thursday, May 28: Cheer on Calgary’s professional basketball team, Calgary Surge, as it takes on the Scarborough Shooting Stars.
Friday, May 29: Go to the Okotoks Dawgs’ first home baseball game of the season.
Saturday, May 30: Hear the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra perform Broadway hits from shows like Hamilton and Company (runs May 29 and 30).
Sunday, May 31: Pick up local produce, fresh meats, fun treats and more at one of the two Calgary Farmers’ Market locations.
June 2026
Monday, June 1: Drop in at The Sentry Box for one of the shop’s weekly Monday board game nights.
Tuesday, June 2: Sip on a coffee amongst the fish at the new Coral Cafe.
Wednesday, June 3: Celebrate emerging artists at the Ignite! festival (runs June 3 to 6).
Thursday, June 4: Watch a courtroom drama about a lawyer struggling to redeem himself and seek justice (runs May 9 to June 7).
Friday, June 5: Watch the Calgary Stampeders play their first home game of the regular season.
Saturday, June 6: Learn more about Ukrainian culture at the Calgary Ukrainian Festival (runs on June 6 and 7).
Sunday, June 7: Spend the day shopping and eating at Lilac Festival.
Monday, June 8: Experience the thrill of indoor skydiving at iFly.
Tuesday, June 9: Learn how to make great ribs, wings and more at a local cooking class.
Wednesday, June 10: Shop for stylish apparel at Calgary’s new Pipps store.
Thursday, June 11: Pick out some new furniture at Calgary’s first Cozey storefront.
Friday, June 12: Take your friends for drinks at a new speakeasy.
Saturday, June 13: Explore your creative side with a visit to a new arts and crafts thrift store.
Sunday, June 14: Learn how to make pavlova at a Biscettes baking class.
Monday, June 15: Go swimming or skating at the largest YMCA in the world.
Tuesday, June 16: Enjoy a staycation at a new downtown Calgary hotel.
Wednesday, June 17: Dig into a sweet treat at the new Explode Dessert Cafe.
Thursday, June 18: Go to a Sled Island concert (runs June 17 to 21).
Friday, June 19: Book a pedal pub experience with some friends.
Saturday, June 20: Check out Wow Plate, a new Korean restaurant in northwest Calgary.