8 things to do in Calgary this weekend (November 1-3)
Happy November! Can you believe it? What are you supposed to do with all your free time now that there aren’t any pumpkins to carve or turkey dinners to plan for? Tough call, right? Well, don’t fret, because we’re about to save your weekend from being as dry as the air outside. Here are 8 things to do in Calgary this weekend!
DAY OF THE DEAD PARTY – SUB ROSA
Get your closest ghouls together for one last spook! Celebrate the day of the dead with drink specials, live music, face painting and free entry before 10 pm! It’ll be a scary good time!
When: November 1
Where: Sub Rosa – 200 8 Ave SW, Calgary
THE DUDE SHOW EXPO
Mario Kart, a couple of beers, and the bros. In partnership with the Movember Foundation, the Dude Show is a one of a kind expo is dedicated to all things.. well “dude.”
When: Friday, November 1 (adults-only) and Saturday, November 2 (all ages)
Where: Big Four
Tickets: $13+
ALL KANYE, ALL NIGHT AT KNOXVILLE’S
Yeezus, Ye, provocateur – the guy comes with a lot of names and a ton of identifiers. Apparently, one of them is “artist,” although sometimes we might forget that. This weekend, bop and sway through his entire discography – the bangers, the oldies, the eyebrow raisers and even his new album – are you down to get a little gospel, Calgary?
When: November 1
Where: Knoxville’s Calgary
HELL NIGHT AT HAUNTED CALGARY
There’s just no escaping the spook! A flipped page in the calendar won’t be enough to save you. During this interactive experience, a select number of guests will have access to all Haunted Calgary attractions. Play games, win prizes and run for your life!
When: November 1
Where: New Horizon Mall – Underground Parkade
Price: $35
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WORLD OF WHISKY FESTIVAL
A nightstand of Advil, McDonald’s wrappers and a warm Gatorade? That sounds like the morning after this years’ Whisky Festival! Try over 1,100 different kinds of whisky from countries all over the world. You’ll be a connesuier (and hammered drunk) in no time!
When: November 2
Where: BMO Center
Cost: $125 +
CALGARY WAYFINDING BUOY CRUMB TRAIL CONTEST
Get hunting, Calgary! You’ve only got two more days to find one of the buoys hung around the city and snap a pic to enter The City of Calgary’s wayfinding contest! Post your buoy photo to Instagram or IG story, with the hashtag #CityShapingYYC and geotag Devonian Gardens to get in on the action.
When: Ends November 2
Where: Various locations in Calgary
Cost: Free
BRET THE HITMEN HART NIGHT – CALGARY HITMEN
Catch our boys when they take the ice this Saturday and help in raising awarness for prostate cancer with Bret Hart. The Hitmen will honor the namesake wrestler at 7:00 pm and also host a post game wrestling match, free with your ticket!
When: November 2
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Cost: $9.99 – $24.99
SNAG A DEAL ON #LOVEYYC DAY
What do you enjoy the most about Calgary? Is it Stampede week? Is it our hockey team? It might even be the unpredictable weather! Tourism Calgary wants to get you out and about this Saturday by teaming up with a TON of retailers, bars, spas, and activity centers. Get insane deals on pretty much anything and everything – whether your headed to somewhere you’ve never been before or an old favorite spot.
When: November 2
Where: Full list here
So there you have it! Get out, get down, get going! The weather sucks, but your weekend doesn’t have to.
