8 Things To Do In Calgary This Week (September 28 – October 2)
Happy Sunday, party people! We hope you didn’t get too crazy over the weekend because you have a couple of busy days ahead of you! This time around we’ve got a few last calls and a couple of fun fall-friendly activities in honour of October! Stretch that wrist and pencil us in, here are 8 things to do this week in Calgary!
CHECK OUT HORIZON MALL’S LEGO GALLERY
Last call! This week, check out the incredible sky-high structures built during 2020’s BUILDCON. Artwork will be featured in 12 stores throughout the marketplace so Calgarians can “ooh,” “ahh” and take photos! Just watch your elbows! You don’t want to be the person that knocks over the Statue of LEGO Liberty.
When: Entire month of September
Where: 260300 Writing Creek Cresent – Rocky View County, AB
Time: See times here
Cost: Free
HIKE THROUGH ALBERTA’S LARCH TREES
Call us biased, but we live in one of Canada’s most beautiful provinces. In the fall the mountains are practically covered with golden larch trees, wildflowers, and wildlife and we (usually) have some of the freshest air a pair of lungs could ask for. This week, hit the ol’ dusty trail and enjoy the autumn leaves and the Alberta Rockies.
When: Anytime
Where: See locations here
Time: Anytime
Cost: Free
MAKE A NEW BEST FRIEND
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that companionship is even more important than we thought. All over Canada, there are shelters overwhelmed with lost, abandoned, and surrendered pets, this is why the PetSmart is holding National Adoption Days, the countries first-ever pet-centric virtual event!
When: Until Wednesday, September 30th
Where: Online here
Time: Whenever
Cost: Free
HIT UP FIVER FRIDAY AT SPARK
There’s nothing wrong with shaking things up now and then – especially when it’ll only cost you $5! End the week right and bright, with super cheap admission, food specials, and of course, drink specials by heading to Spark anytime between 5 pm and 9 pm.
When: Friday, October 2nd
Where: 220 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm
Cost: $5
CATCH A FLICK DURING THE 2020 CIFF
Alberta’s film scene doesn’t get enough credit! We have some incredible writers, directors, and actors, so it just makes sense to celebrate them. This weekend, Calgarians can check out films by talented prairie-cats and international artists.
When: Until Sunday, October 4th
Where: See locations and online link here
Time: Times vary
Cost: $27+
TUNE INTO PLAY THE PARKS: CALGARY
Big news! Calgary has launched it’s very own virtual series! Play the Parks: Calgary will showcase 9 amazing multi-genre local musicians as well as our beautiful green spaces – while keeping everyone virus free and above all, entertained! Tune in every day at 12 pm until October 7th to check it out!
When: Until Wednesday, October 7th
Where: Online here
Time: 12 pm EST
Cost: Free
FALL DAYS AT THE CALGARY FARMYARD
Corn mazes, kettle corn, corn dogs, pumpkins?! The Calgary farmyard is fall. Pick the perfect Jack o’ lantern, play some outdoor carnival games. Visit with farm animals, hit the pedal carts, or grab something tasty and make some mems along the way. These folks practically live for this season.
When: Until Saturday, October 31st
When: 284022 Township Rd 224, Rocky View No. 44, AB
Time: 10 am – 9 pm
Cost: $17.95
STROLL THROUGH THE GLENBOW’S NEIL ZELLER EXHIBIT
Thanks to Calgary photographer, Neil Zeller, some families, and their COVID experience will be immortalized beautifully in a new exhibit at YYC’s Glenbow Museum! Mask up and re-live the crazier times of the pandemic – man we’ve come so far!
When: Until Saturday, October 31st
Where: 130 9th Avenue SE, Calgary
Time: Book times here
Cost: $19.95+
Whew. There you have it, 8 things to do in Calgary this week! To be honest, we’re still not sure how it’s October already, but we made it and that’s pretty cool. Have a good one out there and remember to be safe and stay smart!
