8 Things To Do In Calgary This Weekend (Sept 27 – 29)
Whew! This week has just flown by, hasn’t it? We must’ve all been excited about the weather this weekend (HA!). Yes, snow is in the forecast. But we must all resist the urge to hibernate. We’re Calgarians. We’re used to this! We believe in you, even if you don’t believe in yourself. Here are 8 things to do in Calgary this weekend to get you started!
BACKTRAXX AT THE PALACE
Travel through 20 years of time on the dancefloor of the Palace. It’ll basically feel like you’re listening to your Spotify throwback playlist, but it’ll be louder, and you’ll probably have more fun with it than you do alone in your apartment with a cheap glass of wine.
When: Friday, September 27
Where: 213 10 Ave SW, Calgary
Time: 9 PM- 2 AM
HERITAGE BALLOON FESTIVAL
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… its a balloon! The Heritage Balloon Festival is a must-see this weekend. You may have seen a 747 take off from the airport but we bet it didn’t inflate right before your eyes! Stay after hours to watch the balloons glow in the dark. It’s worth bundling up for.
When: Friday, September 27 – Sunday, September 29
Where: 1104 11 Ave SE, High River
PARKLUXE FASHION SHOW
What’s almost as good as Paris Fashion Week? … Well, New York fashion week… But what’s almost as good as that?! Calgary fashion weekEND! PARKLUXE is a night of luxury presented by Downtown Calgary. It showcases Canada’s premier designers. Shop with your eyes and feast with your ears on the live music, and mix and mingle with Calgary’s most influential.
When: Saturday, September 28
Where: Brookfield Place – 225 6 Ave SW
Time: 6:30 PM
Cost: $50+
AFTER-HOURS AT THE ZOO
This weekend, you’re a kid again. You’re better dressed then you were when you were five. And you don’t need to be told to eat your vegetables. But you’ll get just excited when you see the animals as you did on your third-grade field trip. Press your nose to the glass and fawn over the gorillas before you head inside for drinks and dinner. The menu looks spectacular and you might even learn a thing or two!
When: Saturday, September 28
Where: 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Time: 6 PM- 10 PM
Cost: $120
REDBULL OUTLIERS
If this doesn’t rev you up we don’t know what will. Watch as professional and amateur bikers compete in a two-day long spectacle sponsored by RedBull. This is Canada’s first-ever Enduro event in the middle of a city, so you won’t want to miss it!
When: Saturday, September 28 & Sunday, September 29
Where: Eau Claire Market, Calgary; Steveville
CALGARY VS. EDMONTON PRE-SEASON GAME
It’s another battle of Alberta! This Saturday settle in with a dome beer and a pocket dog. Watch our provincial teams duke it out for the last time before the season starts October 3rd. We’re placing our bet on the Flames.
When: Saturday, September 28
Where: 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Time: 7 PM
Cost: Get tickets here
SUNDAY DRAG BRUNCH
Sashay your way over to Junction this Sunday for an all-ages drag brunch. Mimosa up because while you sip, they’ll slay. If you’ve never seen a drag show you’re in for it! It’s probably the most unique way to enjoy your eggs.
When: Sunday, September 29
Where: 628 8 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
Time: 11 AM- 2 PM
Cost: $8-$15
OKTOBERFEST
Leapin’ lederhosen! Stomp your heels on the tables, it’s Oktoberfest in Calgary! Fill your stein to the rim with Authentic German Beers. Munch a pretzel or two (unpopular opinion, but we’d recommend the mustard over the cheese.) Hassel-Hoff to live german music. We’re not sure what that sounds like, but we’re sure it’ll get you going.
When: Friday, September 27 – Sunday, September 29
Where: 24041 306 Avenue West Okotoks
Cost: $16 – $30
Netflix, who? Get out there and enjoy yourself. Theres a little something for everyone in these things to do in Calgary this weekend! So what are you waiting for?
