December 2024
Saturday, December 21: Catch a performance of Chrismoose Carol with Loose Moose Theatre Company (multiple dates).
Sunday, December 22: Chow down at one of Calgary’s many new sandwich shops.
Monday, December 23: Grab a drink at a Christmas cocktail bar called Miracle on 1st Street (runs until December 24).
Tuesday, December 24: Explore the wonders of Egypt at the Horizon of Khufu virtual reality experience (multiple dates).
Wednesday, December 25: Read a new book by a Calgary author.
Thursday, December 26: Plan your next trip to the mountains with the help of Avenue‘s Best of the Mountains winners and runners-up.
Friday, December 27: Snack on finger sandwiches and drink tea at one of Heritage Park’s holiday tea events (runs December 27 to 29).
Saturday, December 28: Pick out some art for your home at the Deck the Walls! exhibition at Newzones Gallery (runs until January 18).
Sunday, December 29: Enjoy a beer at Eighty-Eight Brewing Company’s Home Alone-inspired holiday taproom experience (runs until December 29).
Monday, December 30: Sip on some Shipnog at Ship & Anchor Pub.
Tuesday, December 31: See an exhibit featuring neon polar bear sculptures at Contemporary Calgary (runs until March 2).
January 2025
Wednesday, January 1: Kick off Dry January with some drinks from Santé, a dry bottle shop in Crossroads Market.
Thursday, January 2: Check out the light displays at the Lions Festival of Lights (runs until January 8).
Friday, January 3: Drink tea and make sand art at T.Sand Studio in the Beltline.
Saturday, January 4: Relax in the sauna at Calgary’s new nordic spa.
Sunday, January 5: Explore the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo while it’s decked out in lights for Zoolights (runs until January 5).
Monday, January 6: Visit the community of Legacy to see more than a million festive lights (runs from December 1 to January 14).
Tuesday, January 7: See the Beetlejuice musical with Broadway Across Canada (runs January 7 to 12).
Wednesday, January 8: Order a smash burger and some banana pudding from Calgary’s first Rosie’s Burgers location.
Thursday, January 9: Play arcade games with friends at The Rec Room.
Friday, January 10: Plan your next home project at the Calgary Renovation Show (runs January 10 to 12).
Saturday, January 11: Start planning your wedding with the help of the experts at Unveiled.
Sunday, January 12: Spend the day exploring the National Music Centre.
Monday, January 13: Listen to a great local podcast.
Tuesday, January 14: Catch one of more than two dozen shows in this year’s High Performance Rodeo (runs from January 14 to February 2).
Wednesday, January 15: Shop for luxury apparel and accessories at the newly opened Joyce’s Closet in Kensington.
Thursday, January 16: Sample whiskies at the MS Calgary Whisky Festival.
Friday, January 17: Celebrate Decidedly Jazz Danceworks’ 40th anniversary at a show that’s all about dance and New Orleans jazz (runs January 16 to 26).
Saturday, January 18: Check out Tavern Collective’s happy hour with some friends in Deerfoot Meadows.
Sunday, January 19: Stay warm and get some exercise at one of Calgary’s indoor swimming pools.
Monday, January 20: Go roller skating with some friends at SkyCastle Roller Rink.
Tuesday, January 21: Hear live music at Bob-Sled, a a new winter music festival (runs January 21 to 26).
Wednesday, January 22: See Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, a musical about some of the best girl groups in the world (runs until February 2).
Thursday, January 23: Check out the daily happy hour deals at Our House, which recently opened in Mount Pleasant.
Friday, January 24: Play arcade games and go bowling at PowerPlay.
Saturday, January 25: Treat yourself to an afternoon tea experience at a local restaurant.
Sunday, January 26: Learn about volcanos with geothermal scientist and explorer Andrés Ruzo at a National Geographic Live event (runs January 26 and 27).
Monday, January 27: Dine on tacos, burgers and more at Pineapple Hall, Calgary’s newest food hall by Concorde Entertainment Group.
Tuesday, January 28: See Tennessee Williams’ classic play A Streetcar Named Desire at Theatre Calgary (runs January 28 to February 23).
Wednesday, January 29: Enjoy a Peruvian fusion dining experience at Sumaq on 17th.
Thursday, January 30: Eat bao tacos and play mini-golf at Taiko Canteen.
Friday, January 31: Hear Nirvana’s music played live with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.
February 2025
Saturday, February 1: See Deadly Murder, a three-person psychological thriller at Vertigo Theatre (runs February 1 to March 2).
Sunday, February 2: Take your family to Chinook Blast for some winter fun (runs from January 31 to February 17).
Monday, February 3: Grab a hot chocolate during the YYC Hot Chocolate Fest (runs from February 1 to 28).
Tuesday, February 4: Order pizza and wine at Una’s newest location in the University District.
Wednesday, February 5: See an opera production about a silent film actor (runs February 1, 5 and 7).
Thursday, February 6: Chow down at a new Indian buffet restaurant.
Friday, February 7: Order some puffs (fluffy treats inspired by traditional Greek doughnuts) at Calgary’s first Mr. Puffs location.
Saturday, February 8: Take your family to see StoryBook Theatre’s production of Kensuke’s Kingdom (runs February 7 to March 8).
Sunday, February 9: Listen to romantic and soulful music with the Calgary Jazz Orchestra.
Monday, February 10: Visit some photo exhibits during the 21st annual Exposure Photography Festival (runs throughout February).
Tuesday, February 11: See a play about a ski ballet athlete set during the 1988 winter Olympics in Calgary (runs January 28 to February 16).
Wednesday, February 12: Try your luck in an escape room with The Locked Room.
Thursday, February 13: Order a coffee and a snack at Qamaria, a new Yemeni coffee shop.
Friday, February 14: Enjoy a romantic fondue experience at Moonlight & Eli for Valentine’s Day.
Saturday, February 15: Watch bands and musical artists perform at the 10th edition of Block Heater, a winter music festival by the Calgary Folk Music Festival (runs February 14 and 15).
Sunday, February 16: See a lacrosse game between the Calgary Roughnecks and the Las Vegas Desert Dogs.
Monday, February 17: Nominate a Calgarian as the Innovator of the Week.
Tuesday, February 18: Go skating on one of Calgary’s outdoor skating rinks.
Wednesday, February 19: Enjoy a cocktail at the new True Wild distillery and restaurant.
Thursday, February 20: Choose from nearly a dozen taco flavours at the new Mama Masa restaurant.
Friday, February 21: Celebrate Afro-Canadian and Caribbean cultures and traditions at the Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture (runs February 21 and 22).
Saturday, February 22: Cheer on the athletes at the Snow Rodeo FIS Snowboard Slopestyle & Halfpipe World Cups at WinSport (runs February 21 and 22).
Sunday, February 23: Catch a movie at Plaza Theatre in Kensington.
Monday, February 24: Go sledding on one of these hills around the city.
Tuesday, February 25: Go to an Alberta Theatre Projects production about LeBron James, basketball and two friends who love the game (runs February 25 to March 16).
Wednesday, February 26: Play some tennis at the Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre.
Thursday, February 27: Get inspired at the Calgary Home + Garden Show (runs from February 27 to March 2).
Friday, February 28: Order an espresso flight at Q.Lab Coffee Roasters.
March 2025
Saturday, March 1: Enjoy a delicious Korean dinner at the new Cheongdam Kitchen & Bar.
Sunday, March 2: Go skiing or snowboarding at WinSport.
Monday, March 3: Stay warm by spending the day at Vivo’s indoor park.
Tuesday, March 4: Learn about aquatic ecosystems, fish and more at the Bow Habitat Station.
Wednesday, March 5: Join your friends at Hexagon Board Game Cafe for a night of games and fun.
Thursday, March 6: Get a thrill trying indoor skydiving at iFly.
Friday, March 7: End the work week with a cocktail at Blue Rock Swim Club, a new underground bar and restaurant in Mission.
Saturday, March 8: Have a laugh at the Snowed In Comedy Tour.
Sunday, March 9: Order a chimney cake from Kurtos on your next visit to Calgary Farmers’ Market’s south location.
Monday, March 10: Sip on a beer at Brewsmith Brewing, a new brewery in Bowness.
Tuesday, March 11: Learn more about airplanes up close at The Hangar Flight Museum.
Wednesday, March 12: Check out a free art exhibition at the Esker Foundation in Inglewood.
Thursday, March 13: Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion at Alberta Ballet’s production of The Wizard of Oz (runs March 13 to 15).
Friday, March 14: Order a sweet or savoury pie from Pie Junkie for Pi Day.
Saturday, March 15: Treat yourself to a special prix-fixe meal during YYC Food & Drink Experience (runs March 14 to 30).
Sunday, March 16: Wear green to run in the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Road Race.
Monday, March 17: Grab a St. Patrick’s Day beer at an Irish pub like James Joyce.
Tuesday, March 18: Learn how to make handmade pasta with Calgary Cookbook Co. Cooks.
Wednesday, March 19: Check out the exhibits and walk the trails at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.
[Note: A previous version of this story included a mention of Big Winter Classic. It has been removed from the story because it is not taking place in 2025. We regret the error. ]