Things To Do

8 Things To Do In Calgary This Weekend (November 13-15)

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Well, YYC, we made it! ‘Tis the season for lights, garland, minty cocktails and markets! A winter of fun has officially kicked off and we don’t want you to miss a single bulb, bow or beat! Here are 10 things to do this weekend in Calgary to get you guys started!

SHOP THE INGLEWOOD HOLIDAY NIGHT MARKET

This holiday season, shop local – after dark! This Friday, Calgarians are encouraged to hit the indoor edition of the Inglewood Night Market! Why not check it out and cross a few things off that growing Christmas gift list?

When: Friday, November 13th
Where: 880 9th Street SE, Calgary
Time: 3 pm to 11 pm
Cost: $5

CHILL AT THE TELUS SCIENCE CENTRE

This Friday, chill out at the Telus Spark Science Centre for an 18+ evening of icy experiments and $5 frosty cocktails. While you’re there, enjoy music, mix, mingle and stroll through an incredibly enlightening exhibit on Arctic animals!

When: Friday, November 13th
Where: 220 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm
Cost: $15

WANDER THE MILLARVILLE CHRISTMAS MARKET

It’s officially the season of holiday markets, Calgary! Until the end of this month, browse through everything from organic foods to household products and check a few things off of your Christmas to-do-list in Millarville!

When: Until Sunday, November 15th
Where: 306097 192 Street West, Millarville, AB
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Cost: $5.98

BROWSE THE CALGARY CHRISTMAS MARKET

Whether you need something for under the tree or on top of the table, the Calgary Farmer’s Market will have you completely covered. This weekend, browse dozens of vendors selling everything from yuletide gifts and food to jewelry decor and a ton more; hit their food hall and grab some grub, sit by the fire, or meet and greet with the big man or his hairy green foe, the Grinch!

When: Until Wednesday, December 23rd
Where: 510 77 Ave SE, Calgary
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Cost: FREE

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GET GRINCHY WITH THE GOATS AT GRANARY ROAD 

Baaaaa humbug! From November 14th to November 15th, Calgary’s Granary Road will be getting the public into the spirit of all things green with their adorable Grinchmas Goats. Enjoy a Grinch tree workshop, a frown contest, and of course, storytime with the goats themselves.

When: Saturday, November 14th-15th
Where: 226066 112 St W, Foothills County, AB
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Cost: $10

VIBE TO THE CANADIAN ONLINE JAZZ FESTIVAL 

Toe tap, snap and sway in the comfort of your own home this weekend with the 2020 Canadian Online Jazz Music Festival! What’s better than supporting incredible talent from all over the country, while drinking wine straight from the bottle in your PJs? Almost nothing – that’s what! Check it out!

When: Until Sunday, November 15th
Where: Online here
Time: See times here
Cost: Free

SUPPORT THE LOCAL ARTISTS AT THE ESKER GALLERY

This winter catch this season’s incredible solo exhibits by Liz Magor, Samuel Roy-Bois, and Jon Sasaki at the Esker Foundation! This Inglewood gallery is a great way to spend an hour or two one afternoon, and it’s totally FREE!

When: Until December 19th
Where: 4th Floor, 1011 – 9th Avenue SE, Inglewood, Calgary
Time: Book your time here
Cost: Free

COMPETE IN THE $25,000 CALGARY SCOUT TREASURE HUNT

It’s finally here! This Sunday, November 15th, the very first (hint, hint) Scout Treasure Hunt will kick off in Calgary! 2020 may have kept us apart, but Scout is here to let us adventure together. Get one of two clue kits before the 15th and you’ll have a chance to solve riddles and clues around town leading to a $25,000 prize! Ready, set, Scout

When: Sunday, November 15th
Where: Calgary
Time: Anytime
Cost: $35 Standard Clue Kit; $45 Better Clue Kit

There you have it, Calgary, 8 things to do this weekend. Not a bad way to start off the season off, hey? Enjoy yourselves out there, and be safe!