8 Socially-Distant Things To Do In Calgary This Weekend (Dec 31- Jan 3)
Happy New Year’s Eve, YYC! This weekend, show 2021 who’s boss by keeping yourself busy, hopeful and in that celebratory mood. From last-chance light displays, one-of-a-kind outdoor activities and COVID-safe home-style entertainment, there are a ton of things to do in Calgary over this LONG weekend. Check it out and enjoy!
ESCAPE QUARANTINE FOR CHARITY
This weekend, venture ‘Through The Wormhole‘ in support of Canada’s Children’s Foundation and feel free, while doing some good! Escape From Quarantine is a virtual experience developed in hopes of raising money for charities like the Food Bank and the CHEO Foundation and it’s super easy to play! Just click the link above!
When: Anytime
Where: Online here
Time: Anytime
Cost: By Donation
KICK OFF 2021 WITH A LIVE CONCERT
This Saturday, check out Hotels Live – an ingenious way to GTFO and enjoy a concert, without getting sick! With AHS’s approval, hotels live have been able to use the patio suites overlooking pool or courtyard areas as a private box of sorts for concerts and shows below.
When: Saturday, January 2nd
Where: Delta Calgary South – 227 Southland Drive SE, Calgary
Time: 7 pm
Cost: $50+
EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN WITH TELUS SPARK
It’s another COVID weekend, so why not take a SCROLL, through the new Arctic voices exhibit at Telus Spark in Calgary! From live experiments, programs, and guided talks with scientists and experts, the science centre now has a ton of virtual activities that everyone will enjoy until they’re ready and able to reopen their doors again!
When: Anytime
Where: Online here
Time: Anytime
Cost: Free
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WANDER THE CALGARY ZOOLIGHTS
Christmas may be over, but that doesn’t mean the lights at the Calgary Zoo get any dimmer. Until this Sunday, Calgarians looking for something to brighten their night can take a few photos, grab a hot cocoa, a snack, take a seat by the fire and ogle millions of enchanting LED’s strung through the trees at this magical winter event.
When: Until Sunday, January 3rd
Where:210 St. George’s Drive NE
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm
Cost: $19.95
GO SLEDDING
There’s no time like the present to grab your snow racers and spiral sleighs then head for the hills! We can’t imagine that we’re the only ones who are more than ready to slide into 2021, so it’s just a matter of where. Check out the link above for 10 of the best places to go tobogganing in Calgary this winter!
When: Whenever
Where: See locations above
Time: Anytime
Cost: Free
RENT AN ICE BIKE AT BOWNESS PARK
In addition to the new Bowness skating trail, the city of Calgary has also launched ice bikes! This weekend, head to the SE park and rent your own winter no-wheeler at the Skate Shop, located next to the Seasons of Bowness Park restaurant.
When: Anytime
Where: 8900 48 Ave NW, Calgary,
Time: See hours of operation here
Cost: $12/.5 hour or $20/hour
CHECK OUT THE SPRUCE MEADOWS LIGHTS
Want to milk the last of that city Christmas spirit? Crank the Michael Buble and take a relaxing drive through the grounds at Spruce Meadows for one last COVID-safe holiday hurrah. Enjoy thousands of lights, and nice hot cocoa all from the cozy comfort of your own vehicle.
When: Until Sunday, January 3rd
Where: Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary
Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cost: Free
GO SKATING AT DEERFOOT CITY
This New Year’s long weekend, enjoy one of a kind date at Calgary’s Deerfoot Meadows, where they’ve set up a magical 100-foot synthetic ice skating rink! This week, book a private time, grab a hot cocoa and glide your way into the holidays under their dazzling bright lights.
When: Every day
Where: 901 64 Avenue NE, Calgary
Time: Book time slot here
Cost: Free
There you have it, friends 8 things to do this weekend. Feeling energized yet?! 2021 is going to be your year, COVID or not, we can feel it. We’ve got this, Calgary! Stay safe and have fun!
