8 things to do in Calgary this weekend (Sept 20 – 22)
Ah, the weekend has (kinda) arrived and along with it is plenty of great things to do in Calgary. We’ve got home shows, we’ve got clown shows, we’ve got grand openings…heck, we’ve got it all.
Here are 8 of the very best things to do in Calgary this week.
Beakerhead
Check out all the free beacons set up around the city, or do your best to snag some tickets to the events that aren’t quite sold out yet. Good luck and enjoy yourselves!
When: Until Saturday, September 21
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free and ticketed events
Summer Farewell Party at Elate Lounge
Say goodbye to summer *officially* with drinks, food, live music, and (hopefully) no tears. The party goes back to back nights so if you’re bad at goodbyes you get two shots at doing it right.
When: Friday, September 20 & Saturday, September 21 from 7 pm – 10 pm
Where: Elate Lounge, 927 17 Ave SW
Cost: Make Reservations Here
New Menu, New Games
Check out their new menu items and new games! New food international street food: The Greta Burger, Indonesian Fried Rice, Shawarma Nachos, Funnel Cake Bites. New Games like Halo, Ninja Turtles, Pong, and Tomb Raider.
When: All Weekend Long
Where: GRETA Bar
Cost: Free Entry
Wolf Willow Grand Opening
Wolf Willow is having it’s community grand opening event this weekend and wants the entirety of Calgary to come down for free festivities full of family fun. Alliteration aside, this is the perfect weekend activity and a great way to explore one of Calgary’s newest places to live.
When: Saturday, September 21 from 12 pm – 5 pm
Where: Wolf Willow community in Calgary’s SE
Cost: Free Admission (RSVP Here)
Calgary Clown Fest
Ah, the Art of Clowning. Just in time for spooky season comes this laugh-filled festival. Forget Pennywise, peeps, these clowns are here to show you a good time.
When: Wednesday, September 18 – Saturday, September 21
Where: Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW
Cost: $15-$35
Eric Church
If you don’t shed a single tear every time you hear Springsteen, we don’t know if we can be friends. For the rest of us soft country folk, Eric Church’s concert will be a magical twangy time. Actually, he’s playing back-to-back nights, so you can jam out twice with this legend.
When: Friday, September 20 & Saturday, September 21
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
Cost: $63-$391
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Calgary Fall Home Show
Own a home? Want a home? Enjoy imagining you could possibly one day maybe think about buying a home? No matter where you’re at in life, the Calgary Home Show definitely has some items, speakers, or events you’ll enjoy.
When: Thursday, September 19 – Sunday, September 22
Where: BMO Centre
Cost: Adult $16; Senior $13; Kids under 12 get in free
Tyga – Canada’s Biggest Fashion & Music Festival
Okay, so this Saturday evening event features a massive group of fashion insiders from around the world and wraps up with a live performance by Tyga. Intrigued? Yeah, us too.
When: Saturday, September 21
Where: Big Four Building, 1801 Big Four Tr SE
Cost: $69-$150
There you have it, folks! Those are our picks for the best things to do in Calgary this weekend. Now, what are you waiting for? Get out there and do ’em.
