It’s shaping up to be a chilly, somewhat snowy weekend in Calgary — but don’t let that stop you from getting out and enjoying some great events in our city!
From a matinee Calgary Flames game to admiring tons of Christmas lights, check out these things to do in Calgary this weekend.
What: If you are on the hunt to do something Saturday but want to go out in the evening, the Calgary Flames game would be perfect with a puck drop set for 2 pm against the Minnesota Wild. We love a matinee game!
When: November 23
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
Cost: Prices vary, tickets can be found here
Calgary Zoo ZooLights (@thecalgaryzoo/Instagram)
What: ZooLights, presented by Olympia Trust Company, is back for its 28th year! Calgary’s award-winning, magical holiday tradition will be glowing for seven weeks of festive, family-friendly fun. Enjoy all the magic of ZooLights while supporting wildlife conservation — it’s a win-win!
When: November 15, 2024, to January 5, 2025
Time: 5 to 9 pm
Where: Calgary Zoo — 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Tickets: Price varies by day
What: All aboard the Polar Express! A version of the magical train from the beloved book and movie will be rolling into town this holiday season. Hop on the train at Aspen Crossing and travel to the North Pole, complete with hot cocoa, cookies, and movie characters. As the journey begins, passengers will be entertained by a reading of The Polar Express.
Where: Box 30, Mossleigh, Alberta (one kilometre west of Mossleigh on Highway #24)
When: Fridays to Sundays, November 22 to December 15, and December 16 to 24
Tickets: Available online, varies by day and train
What: Get into the competitive spirit this week by grabbing a ticket to the Calgary Hitmen’s game against the Victoria Royals. Cheer on our players as they speed across the ice at the Scotiabank Saddledome this Friday!
When: November 22 at 7 pm
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
Cost: Tickets start at $18; get them here
What: The Inglewood Night Market is a modern market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods, from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, artisan eats and more.
When: November 22, 23, 29, and 30
Time: 4 to 9 pm
Where: South Bank Building — 880 9th Street SE, Calgary
Tickets: $5
What: Head over to the Telus Spark Science Centre for a day full of wonder. You can check out its Digital Immersion Gallery and watch its jaw-dropping shows at the Infinity Dome. This spot is bound to leave you in awe!
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
What: You can’t beat a night full of great music and a scrumptious three-course meal. Visit the Jubilations Theatre to go on a whirlwind journey through the ’60s and ’70s with its latest show, All Those Rolling Stones. You’re bound to leave the theatre with a huge grin on your face and a classic tune stuck in your head!
When: Running until January 11, 2025
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre — 1002 37th Street SW
Price: Tickets start at $75.95 and can be purchased here
What: Take a stroll through the Crossroads Farmers’ Market this Friday before the weekend crowds hit. You can grab some delicious produce, meats, bread, or cheese for the ultimate Friday night meal or buy a cute new trinket to spice up your home decor.
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 perfect day trip for vintage car lovers. Visitors can step back into the world of old automobiles with the vast collection of antique vehicles and oil and gas-related 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.
Visit a cute bookstore
What: With winter fast approaching, it’s officially the season of reading books by the fireplace with a hot chocolate. There are plenty of amazing bookshops around Calgary to fill your bags with all the stories your heart desires, from page-turning mysteries to gut-wrenching love stories.
What: Switch off your work brain with a DIY workshop at Plant, where you can learn how to create your own wreath or how to draw plants. After all, with the weather getting colder, we’d much rather reconnect to nature inside.