Happy Thursday, folks! Congrats on making it through another week – this time around, not only are we celebrating a job well done, we’re getting ready to take on a 3 day weekend! Not sure what’s happening over the next few days? Here are 10 things to do in Calgary!
INDULGE IN LE BURGER WEEK
We hope you’ve got a pair of clean stretchy pants, friends, because Canada’s tastiest festival, Le Burger Week, is back with a special plant-based edition! From local bars to cafes Calgary is in for one last week of some wildly tasty creations and we couldn’t be more excited. Bon Appetit, friends!
When: Thursday, September 1st – 14th
CHECK OUT THE ALBERTA DAY KICKOFF PARTY
Get ready to party! In celebration of the first-ever Alberta Day, Calgary will host a huge kick-off that will feature a beer garden, food trucks, a kids’ corner, a marketplace and performances by Wyatt C. Louis, Ben Crane, Natural Twenty and Mocking Shadows. You won’t want to miss it!
When: Friday, September 2nd
Where: 698 Eau Claire Avenue SW, Calgary
Time: 4 pm – 8 pm
CELEBRATE CALGARY PRIDE
Don’t miss it, folks! From humble beginnings to thousands of allies, participants, and leaders, Calgary’s Pride is easily one of the most vibrant occasions of the entire year. From inspirational speakers to parties, and more, there are a ton of incredible events happening in and around Calgary in celebration of the LGBTQIA2S+ community!
When: Until September 5th
Where: Various locations
Cost: FREE+
ATTEND THE ALBERTA DAY WRAP-UP PARTY
We hope you’ve still got energy on Saturday, folks because it’s going to be a big one! Featuring performances by the Tryzub Ukrainian Dance group, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, ZENON+, Amy Hef and many more – guests will be able to hit the beer gardens, the food trucks, walk around a marketplace and can catch a pyrotechnics show at 9:30 pm
When: Saturday, September 3rd
Where: 698 Eau Claire Avenue SW, Calgary
When: starts at 12 pm
WANDER AN ALBERTA GHOST TOWN
No matter the time of year, exploring abandoned (and possibly haunted) ghost towns around Alberta makes for a solid adventure. From mining towns and mountain settlements to a town sitting at the bottom of a lake – this province is filled with historical hamlets from a time gone by. Check out the link above for 15 ghoulish ghost towns in Alberta that you can actually visit this fall!
ENJOY A FREE BRETT KISSEL CONCERT
Get your country on!! This weekend, catch fellow Albertan Brett Kissel as he helps wrap up our first Alberta Day celebration series, in BOTH Calgary and Edmonton! You won’t want to miss it!
When: Saturday, September 3rd
Where: 698 Eau Claire Avenue SW, Calgary
When: 2 pm – 3 pm
ATTEND THE COCHRANE LABOUR DAY PARADE
Floats, performers and more! This Labour Day check head over to Cochrane for their annual Parade, which kicks off at 10 am sharp. Bring your fold-out chairs, your families and a smile and enjoy a colourful morning in the streets!
When: Monday, September 5th
Where: See the route here
Time: Pre-parade 9 am | Main event 10 am
Cost: FREE
CHEER ON THE STAMPS AT THE LABOUR DAY CLASSIC
It’s tradition! This weekend watch as the Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Elks go head to head in an annual battle of Alberta. For more information or to snag your tickets, head over to the link above! It’s going to be a good game!
When: Monday, September 5th
Where: 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary
Time: 2:30 pm
Cost: $42+
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WATCH A FREE MOVIE IN THE PARK
Grab your date (or a friend), your favourite takeout, and a tall can of your favourite bevvie, and head down to Tomkins park for a movie night under the stars!
When: Saturday, September 3rd – 4th
Where: Tomkins Park
Cost: FREE
GET READY FOR THE SPRUCE MEADOWS MASTERS
Aside from unbelievable equestrian competitions, this exclusive event will have something for everyone.
When: Wednesday, September 7th to 11th
Where: 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW Calgary, Alberta
Cost: $15+
Whew! That’s it, friends! 10 things to do this weekend in Calgary! Looks pretty dang good, doesn’t it?
