It’s nearly here! Good Friday is only a matter of hours away and you’re not going to want to miss a beat because it’s a busy one! From musicals to Easter-perfect events, here are 10 wonderful things to do this LONG weekend in Calgary. Enjoy!
SEE PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL LIVE
Love musicals? Don’t miss Broadway Across Canada’s Pretty Woman, based on the beloved movie starring Julia Roberts. For more information and tickets check out the link above!
When: Until April 9th, 2023
Where: 1415 14 Ave NW, Calgary, AB
Cost: $82+
HAVE A TEA PARTY AT HERITAGE PARK
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Finger sandwiches pastries and tasty sips. This Friday, families can attend a chic Easter tea party at Calgary’s Heritage Park. Not only will this event taste amazing, but it’ll also be family-friendly and festive!
When: Friday, April 7th, 2023
Where: 1900 Heritage Dr. SW
Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Cost: $43.95
GRAB A DRINK AT THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST POP-UP
Described as an “escape room, a theatre show and an adventure all blended into one,” this event will challenge its guests to solve riddles and play games in an effort to lift an awful curse. The best part? You’ll be encouraged to do it all with a drink in your hand.
When: Until May 21st, 2023
Where: 14th AVE NE, Calgary, Alberta
Cost: $47
PARTICIPATE IN THE ZOO’S EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
This week, check out the Calgary Zoo, where guests can visit with the animals, enjoy photo ops, a game zone, treat stations, surprises and of course, an egg hunt all in celebration of Easter.
When: Friday, April 7th – April 10th, 2023
Where: 210 St. George’s Drive NE
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Cost: $29.95
EXPLORE HERITAGE PARK’S NEWEST EXHIBIT
Meant to “tell the diverse stories of the Chinese community in early Western Canadian history,” Heritage Park’s newest exhibit We Were Here: Stories of Early Chinatown features art, photos and so much more. Check it out and enjoy!
When: Until April 30th, 2023
Where: 1900 Heritage Dr. SW, Calgary
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Cost: $14.95
OR HAVE SOME ADULTS-ONLY FUN AT THE REC ROOM
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Like so many of you, we look forward to Sunday dinner with our family and friends, but let’s face it – when you’re a kid, Easter is way more fun. This Friday, hit the Rec Room for an adults-only Easter Egg hunt with over $500 in prizes, bubbly mimosas and a tasty brunch buffet.
When: Friday, April 7th, 2023
Where: 1180-901 64 Ave NE, Calgary
Time: 10 am
Cost: $40
GO CONSIGNMENT SHOPPING
We strongly believe that your wardrobe should reflect how you feel on the inside, and some of you are old, creative souls. But where in the heck do you go to find something that screams ‘I’m an individual?’ A consignment store of course. For 17 of our favourites, check out the link above.
CHECK OUT SPARK’S ‘WONDERSPACES’
Featuring extraordinary artwork from around the world, Calgarians are encouraged to check out Telus Spark’s new Wonderspaces exhibit. Don’t miss it – this stunning installation is unlike anything that we’ve ever seen.
Where: 220 Saint George’s Drive Northeast
Cost: $29
CATCH THE EASTER BUNNY AT LAKE LOUISE
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Ready to hit the slopes? This weekend hit the Lake Louise Ski resort and try to catch the Easter Bunny who will have a basket full of chocolate eggs that he might just be willing to share with you.
When: Friday April 7th – 9th, 2023
Where: 1 Whitehorn Road, Lake Louise
VISIT GLENBOW MUSEUM’S TEMPORARY GALLERY
Looking for something FREE and fun? This weekend you can check out Howie Tsui: Retainers of Anarchy at the Edison. Featuring a 25-metre hand-drawn animation strip, this exciting exhibit brings together martial arts characters and techniques with the social and political realities of present-day Hong Kong.
When: Until April 16th, 2023
Where: 150 9th Avenue SW, Calgary
Cost: FREE
Whew, there you have it. 10 things to do in Calgary this weekend. What did we say, folks? Pretty great stuff, hey?!
