8 Things To Do In Calgary This Weekend (September 11-13)
Happy pre-kend, friends! We knew you’d make it! Of course, the fact that we were Monday-less probably helped. Anywho, unfortunately, we won’t be as lucky next week. It’s not all bad though! This just means we really have to make the most of our time over the next few days. Not sure how? Let us help you guys out! Here are 8 things to do in Calgary this weekend!
TUNE INTO PLAY THE PARKS: CALGARY
Big news! Calgary has launched it’s very own virtual series! Play the Parks: Calgary will showcase 9 amazing multi-genre local musicians as well as our beautiful green spaces – while keeping everyone virus free and above all, entertained!
When: Wednesday, September 9th – October 7th
Where: Online here
Time: 12 pm EST
Cost: Free
CHECK OUT HORIZON MALL’S LEGO GALLERY
This weekend, check out the incredible sky-high structures built during 2020’s BUILDCON. Artwork will be featured in 12 stores throughout the marketplace so Calgarians can “ooh,” “ahh” and take photos! Just watch your elbows! You don’t want to be the person that knocks over the Statue of LEGO Liberty.
When: Entire month of September
Where: 260300 Writing Creek Cresent – Rocky View County, AB
Time: See times here
Cost: Free
CHECK OUT NEIL ZELLER’S ‘PORCHRAIT’ EXHIBIT AT THE GLENBOW
When the world seemed to have stood still, he stood 6 feet back. Thanks to Calgary photographer, Neil Zeller, some families, and their COVID experience will be immortalized beautifully in a new exhibit at YYC’s Glenbow Museum, you can get your tickets now by clicking the link above!
When: Until Saturday, October 31st
Where: 130 9th Avenue SE, Calgary
Time: Book times here
Cost: $19.95+
GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY DURING THE 2020 RIBFEST
We hope you don’t mind the smell of car meat because 2020’s juiciest bonanza will take place in your driver’s seat! This weekend taste and vote on everything from ribs pulled pork, and chicken without undoing your seat belt! Different year, same old sausage fest!
When: Saturday, September 11 – September 13th
Where: McMahon Stadium
Time: 11 am – 8 pm
Tickets: Prices vary
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SPEND THE DAY AT BUTTERFIELD ACRES!
This weekend, grab the littles and take in what’s left of summer at Calgary’s Butterfield Acres! Bottle feed goats, hang out with the sheep, and get up close and personal with their horses! These folks are COVID friendly and it makes for a pretty cute date night, so check it out!
When: Whenever
Where:254077 Rocky Ridge Road
Time: Times here
Cost: $13.49 +
ATTEND A CONCERT UNDER THE STARS
This weekend, enjoy an intimate evening under the stars at the Fairmont Banff Springs. Featuring incredible the musicians from Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and even a Juno award-winning performer, this concert series will an awe-inspiring experience well worth the drive.
When: Friday, September 11th – 12th
Where: Fairmont Banff Springs, 405 Spray Avenue, Banff
Time: 7 pm
Cost: $50/person
VISIT A CALGARY POP-UP MARKET
Fruit and vegetables just taste better when they’re bought outside, don’t they? Kale yeah, they do! This weekend, through until Thanksgiving the local farms in partnership with the city will be hosting pop-up farmers’ markets all over the Calgary encouraging you to buy fresh, Alberta-grown, good-for-you produce!
When: Until Thanksgiving 2020
Where: See locations here
Time: See times here
Price: Prices vary
SAY GOODBYE TO THE BODY WORLDS EXHIBIT
Last call! You’ll never look at our four-legged friends the same way after an exhibit like this. Get under the scales, fur, and skin of some of nature’s most majestic creatures with Body Worlds: Animal Inside Out (don’t worry though guys, we’re a bunch of animal lovers here! Body Worlds exhibitions rely on a body donation program and none of the animals in the exhibitions were harmed.)
When: Until Sunday, September 13th
Where: Spark Science
Time: Book a time here
Cost: $16+
Bam. Just like that, we’ve given you 8 super fun things to do in Calgary this weekend. Remember to have fun, stay safe, and enjoy! Friday will be here again in no time!
