8 Things To Do in Calgary this Weekend (Apr 5 – 7)

Happy weekend, pals! We’ve got a nice little list of things to do in Calgary this weekend. Hint: it’s got beer, sports, and more beer. What can we say, it’s patio and playoffs szn! Here are 8 of the best things to do in Calgary this weekend!

NORTHYEAST BREWFEST

Yeah, “yeast” always makes us feel a little weird. It’s not an appetizing word. However, get enough beers in us and we’ll forget all about it.

When: Saturday, April 6
Where: Crossroads Community Association, 1803 14 Ave NE
Time: 11 AM- 4 PM
Cost: $25 (includes four flights of beer), get tickets here

AGGIE DAYS

Meet some baby goats, learn about where your food comes from, and enjoy a heavy dose of childhood nostalgia. There’s a brand new adults-only night with food and demos as well!

When: Thursday, April 4- Sunday, April 7
Where: Agrium Western Event Centre, Stampede Tr SE
Time: 10 AM- 4 PM
Cost: Free

MAKE IT HANDMADE GOODS SHOW

If you tend to hot glue your hands together, you can always just get some of the goods from the experts. Jewelry, clothing, art, home decor, and way more will be for sale. They know their stuff. You can just buy their stuff.

When: Friday, April 5- Sunday, April 7
Where: Deerfoot City, 901 64 Ave NE
Time: Friday 11 AM- 9 PM, Saturday 10 AM- 6 PM, Sunday 11 AM- 5PM
Cost: $5, kids 12 & under free

MILL STREET SPRINGFEST

We promised a lot of beer and we’re going to deliver. Mill Street Brewery is gearing up for their celebration of all things local beer! Enjoy samples of the newest and bestest, snacks, and (hopefully) good weather.

When: Saturday, April 6
Where: Mill Street Calgary Brewpub, 219 17th Ave SW
Time: 12 PM- 3 PM
Cost: $17, register here

CALGARY WOMAN’S SHOW

Ladies, it’s time to get together and go have some fun. The Woman’s Show features over 300 exhibits with tons of fashion, artisans, and entrepreneurs. Also, they’ve got the two most important things: food and wine.

When: Saturday, April 6 & Sunday, April 7
Where: BMO Centre, Roundup Way SE
Time: Saturday 10 AM- 6 PM, Sunday 11 AM- 5 PM
Cost: $9 early bird or $12 weekend of

BATTLE OF ALBERTA

Oilers suck. We don’t. Let’s not let the good people of Edmonton forget that, eh? Plus, it’s the last game of the regular season, so you might as well get some Red Mile practice in before the real thing.

When: Saturday, April 6
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Time: 8 PM
Cost: Find tickets here

19TH ANNUAL FUNNYFEST COMEDY COMPETITION

Who’s going to get the most laughs? It’s pretty cutthroat because the winner of this comp gets to perform at the Calgary Comedy Festival. No biggie (it’s a biggie).

When: Starts Saturday, April 6
Where: Dog and Duck Public House, 5340 2 St SW
Time: 7 PM
Cost: $15, get tickets here

SATURDAY BREW BAR

Take your Timmie’s and THROW IT IN THE TRASH. Okay, maybe doesn’t need to be that intense but Phil & Sebastian would love if you came in for some quality coffee.  They’re featuring the best in coffee right now for their inaugural Saturday Brew Bar! One small step up from double-doubles, one huge leap for mankind.

When: Saturday, April 6
Where: Phil & Sebastian Mission, 2207 4 St SW
Time: 9 AM- 2 PM
Cost: Free to drop in, but you can also book private tastings if you’re fancy

Get out and enjoy some of these awesome things to do in Calgary! We’re thinking it’ll shape up to be a pretty dang good weekend.