Happy Thursday, friends! Friday is almost here, which means it’s about time you make some plans for the next few days ahead. Now, we certainly wouldn’t want you to miss out on anything, so for your sake, we’ve actually put together a nifty list of things to do in Calgary this weekend. Check it out and enjoy!
ESCAPE THE LOCKED ZOO!
This Friday hit the Calgary Zoo for their adult-only escape room, The Locked Zoo: Penguin Pursuit. During this laid-back activity, guests will be able to walk around and enjoy everything that the zoo has to offer, while also cracking codes, solving riddles, and putting together puzzles with a drink in their hand. Click the link above for tickets!
When: Friday, March 26th
Where: 210 St. George’s Drive NE
Time: 5:30 pm
Cost: $45+
WANDER ONE OF CALGARY’S DOG PARKS
Puppies and fresh air? This weekend, whether you’re looking to bond with your furry pal, get some exercise, or just to pup watch, why not check out one of Calgary’s dog parks! Click the link above for our favourites.
TAKE PART IN BRIDGELAND’S WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT
It’s down to the wire, friends! You’ve only got a few more days left to support local, explore the city, and breathe in some fresh air during the Bridgeland Arctic Adventure! This week check out their ‘adventure circuit’ which includes harder than you think tasks, like group photos in front of hidden city gems, videos proof of you participating in singalongs and fitness challenges, and a ton more.
When: Until Wednesday, March 31st
Where: Community of Bridgeland – See directions here
Time: Whenever
Cost: FREE
GO ‘GOLFING’
No green, no problem! This weekend tee off at Hotel Arts, where you won’t find acres of grass, but you will find a high def screen! Here you can play a few rounds of virtual golf poolside, enjoy a drink or two, and even take lessons from a pro. This really is as good as it gets, Calgary! Check it out.
Where: 119 12 Ave SW, Calgary
Cost: $50+
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ENJOY DINNER AND A MOVIE AT HOTEL ARTS
Miss going to the movie theatre to catch a flick? Well, the folks at Calgary’s Hotel Arts want you to grab some popcorn and enjoy with their dinner and movie staycation package. For less than $300 enjoy a night of luxury and fun in one of their suites.
When: See dates above
Where: 119 12 Ave SW, Calgary
Time: Whenever
Cost: $275+
GRAB A CONE AND TAKE A WALK
Elevate your weekend walk through Fish Creek by stopping into one of Calgary’s many hidden gems, Annie’s Cafe! This underrated ice cream and coffee shop is located in the heart of one of YYC’s best parks and is guaranteed to make your day that much better. Get your steps in and eat your weight in Neopolitan!
When: Saturday and Sunday
Where: 15985 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary (west of the Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant)
Time: 9 am to 6 pm
CHASE SOME WATERFALLS
Head to the mountains! This weekend we’d recommend seeing as many of them as you can, but not just because it’ll give you something to do! The spring season is actually the best time to go waterfalls watching due to the water pressure being so high from all of the ice melting and trust us, you won’t want to miss out on all of the action.
BUY ONE GET ONE AT STARBUCKS
This weekend, pop into Starbucks Canada and get two drinks for the price of one! Until Monday, March 29th hit one of the many Starbucks Canada locations in Calgary and present your unique coupon code (which you can find at the link above) to the barista then make someone day by surprising them with something delish!
When: Until Monday March 29th
Where: Find your nearest location here
HIT THE PATIO WITH YOUR FURRY FRIEND
This weekend, we want you and your pup to hit the town! Calgary is spoiled for choice when it comes to pet-free patios, so really, it’s just a matter of where and when! Check the link above for some of our favourite dog-friendly restaurants in YYC.
GRAB A BAGEL AND BEER
Load up on the carbs and leave happy! This weekend, hit the taproom at Eighty-Eight Brewing Co., for the Donna Mac x Eighty-Eight Bagel and beer pop-up! There really is no better way to wake up on a Sunday.
When: Starts Sunday, March 28th
Where: 1002 9 St SW, Calgary, AB
Time: 11 am until they’re sold out
There you have it, party people, 10 socially distant things to do in Calgary this weekend. Please be kind, be safe and have fun out there!
