Things to do this weekend in Calgary (Dec 21 – 23)
Hey there, Calgary! The weekend has arrived and the holidays are here! There’s practically no snow on the ground and the sun is shining, so you know it’s Christmas time with a chinook twist. Regardless of the weird weather, Calgary has light displays, holiday celebrations, concerts and more going on right now. With that in mind, here are some of the best things to do in Calgary this weekend.
Night Shift by Lululemon Calgary
What more could you want to do this weekend than crush a casual Winter Solstice 6 km run at midnight? Set your fitness levels to festive and enjoy this fundraising run during the longest night of the entire year.
When: Friday, December 21
Where: Riverdale Park, 1334 Riverdale Ave SW
Time: 11:30 pm to 2:30 am
Cost: Free
Tool Shed Brewery Tour & Tasting
A 90-minute guided tour of the brewery with samples of different brews, tales of the Calgary brewery scene, and overall a cool experience. Plus, it’s a good way to get a hot start to your Saturday. Here we go!
When: Saturday, December 22
Where: Tool Shed Brewing Co. #9 801 30 ST NE
Time: 12:00 pm
Cost: $15+ fees
Skate with Santa
Come out with the fam, bring a date, or just strap on the blades and rip around like you’re once again an obnoxious 10-year old kid. No matter your angle, this Santa Skate is a good time for anyone.
When: Friday, December 21
Where: Olympic Oval, 2500 University Dr NW
Time: 2 PM – 8 PM
Cost: $2 and food donation
Calgary Flames vs. St Louis Blues
Our boys are running hot right now so let’s ask for an early Christmas gift and a weekend win to keep them up at the top of the Western Conference. We want more gifts than that, but hey, it’s a start.
When: Saturday, December 22
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Time: 2 pm
Cost: $45.25+
ReGRETA Industry Night
$5/hour games and $5 everything else sounds like one heck of a way to feel festive. ReGRETA nights have been absolutely poppin’ off lately so expect this Sunday Funday to top-notch.
When: Sunday, December 23
Where: GRETA, 213 10 Ave SW
Time: All night long
Cost: Free Entry
The Dudes Annual Christmas Special
Presented by The Palace Theater & X92.9, these Calgary rockers are ready to get you head-nodding and toe-tapping all the way into the Christmas spirit.
When: Friday, December 21 at
Where: The Palace Theater
Time: 9 PM
Cost: $20
Beatroute’s Annual Holiday Party
Annual holiday party featuring Port Juvee, Allovers, Le Plaisir, Body Lens, Old Apartments, Window Lamp, Teenage Bed, Witch Victic. Foldhed and Smokes Let Go, along with some other bands also named after random, inanimate objects.
When: Saturday, December 22 at
Where: Palomino Smokehouse, 109 7 Avenue SW
Time: 8 PM
Cost: $10 in advance, $14 at the door
Enjoy yourselves out there, Calgary!
