It’s shaping up to be a chilly weekend in Calgary, but don’t let that stop you from getting out and having some fun around the city!
From rocking out at a concert to a neat VR experience, check out these 12 stellar things to do this weekend in Calgary.
What: Get into the competitive spirit this week by grabbing tickets to the Calgary Hitmen game against Medicine Hat on Friday and Regina on Sunday. Cheer on our players as they speed across the ice at the Scotiabank Saddledome. What’s not to love?
When: January 17 at 7 pm and January 19 at 4 pm
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
Cost: Tickets start at $18; get them here
Alan Doyle
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What: Canadian singer Alan Doyle – best known as the lead singer of the former East Coast folk band Great Big Sea – is in our city this weekend and it’s a show you won’t want to miss!
When: January 18 at 8 pm
Where: Grey Eagle Event Centre — 3777 Grey Eagle Drive, Tsuut’ina Nation
Cost: Starts at $81.60; get tickets here
Penguin Walk at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
What: The annual Penguin Walk at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is back and you can catch a group of king penguins ready to join in the daily fun. There’s no guarantee how many penguins will join in for each tour since it’s a free-choice activity; that way, the stars of the show are sure to be just as excited about it as we are
When: 10:30 am daily (weather permitting)
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – 210 St. George’s Drive NE, starting at the Penguin Plunge building
Price: Included in the cost of general admission. Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online here
Beyhive Dinner
What: Listen up, Beyhive. Modern Steak will host a one-off dinner with four courses of Beyonce-themed dishes and cocktail pairings to enjoy. DJ Joe Swell will be hand-playing music exclusively by Beyonce and friends.
When: January 17, 2025
Where: Modern Steak Stephen Avenue – 100 8th Avenue SE, Calgary
Price: $98 per person; reserve your spot here
What: Spend your weekend full of wonder at the Telus Spark Science Centre. Head over to the centre to be mesmerized by its Digital Immersion Gallery and jaw-dropping shows at the Infinity Dome. This place is bound to leave you awestruck!
When: Sundays to Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm; Saturdays from 9 am to 7 pm
Where: Telus Spark Science Centre – 220 Saint George’s Drive NE
Price: Various tickets are available; tickets can be purchased here
Banded Peak Brewery Tour
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at one of Calgary’s most popular craft breweries. You’ll get an exclusive tour of the production facility and a walk-through of the process before tasting six of Banded Peak’s signature beers.
When: Every Saturday starting January 11, 2025
Where: #119 – 519 34th Avenue SE Calgary
Price: $27.96 per person; buy tickets here
What: Explore the amazing stalls at the Crossroads Farmers’ Market this Friday. You can purchase some cute trinkets for your mantlepiece or buy all the ingredients you need for a delicious weekend meal from local vendors.
When: Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday year-round from 9 am to 5 pm
Where: 1235 26th Avenue SE
What: The Gasoline Alley Museum is the ideal weekday trip for vintage car lovers. Step into this museum and be transported back into the world of old automobiles with its vast collection of antique vehicles and artifacts.
When: Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Heritage Park — 1900 Heritage Drive SW
Cost: Tickets start at $14.95 for adults (16+) and $8.95 for children (3-15) and can be purchased here
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What: Horizon of Khufu is a VR experience that takes you on a journey to explore ancient Egypt and the pyramid of Khufu, the largest of the Egyptian pyramids. It’s a neat concept set up in a space of nearly 10,000 square feet, allowing visitors to be transported to Cairo, where they will be able to freely wander through ancient Egypt. It’s so popular it just got extended into March, so you know it’s good!
When: Now until March 2
Where: CF Chinook Centre — 6455 Macleod Trail
Price: Cost varies, tickets can be found here
What: If you’re missing some greenery with all the snowfall around the city, check out one of the DIY workshops at Plant. There are so many fun activities to do, and you can even start decorating for the holiday season by learning how to make your own wreath.
Visit a cute bookstore
What: With the chilly weather outside, we can’t think of a better way to enjoy winter than with a good book. Calgary has so many amazing bookshops to check out, so head over to one of the amazing spots in the city and fill your bags with stories that can last you through the entire winter.
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What: PowerPlay, a spectacular new entertainment venue in Southcentre Mall, is now open and is bursting with sweet things to enjoy. The premium entertainment space offers a multi-sensory experience for all ages, including Canada’s first and only immersive game box, where players can get into the competitive spirit as they battle out their friends in a ton of fun games.
When: Saturdays from 1 to 11 pm, Sundays from 1 to 10 pm
Where: Southcentre Mall — 100 Anderson Road SE
Cost: Prices vary by experience