Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – Safari Sunday Brunch
Everyday from Jan 19, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025
A unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of Destination Africa. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelettes, and much more.
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – Safari Sunday Brunch
Everyday from Apr 30, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025
A unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of Destination Africa.
Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents: Top Gunn 2: A Supersonic Spoof
Every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Aug 16, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025
Get ready to blast off again, down the highway to the danger zone. It’s an all new mission set to the greatest hit songs of the ‘80s.
| Location: | Jubilations Dinner Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://jubilations.ca |
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Jubilations Junior Presents: Top Gunn Barbie Ken Takes Flight
Everyday from Aug 30, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025
Most of the time Ken is happy to stand by and watch as Barbie has all the adventures, but what happens if Barbie disappears? Can Ken learn how to fly a plane and save the day?
| Location: | Jubilations Dinner Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://jubilations.ca |
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Cirque du Soleil ECHO
Everyday from Aug 30, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025
Cirque du Soleil brings modern and surprising twists with ECHO, a story of connection, intention, and the bond between humans and the animal kingdom at the Big Top at Stampede Park.
| Location: | Big Top at Stampede Park |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://cirquedusoleil.com/echo |
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Jubilations Junior Presents: Top Gunn Barbie Ken Takes Flight
Every Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025
We all know Barbie can do anything, from being a pilot to a store clerk, teacher to rock star, party planner to… mermaid?! Barbie can do it all, but what about Ken?
| Location: | Jubilations Dinner Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://jubilations.ca |
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Stage West Dinner Theatre Presents: Shear Madness
Everyday from Sep 5, 2025 - Nov 9, 2025
It’s a day like any other at the Shear Madness Salon, when suddenly, the lady upstairs gets knocked off. Join the fun as the audience matches wits with the suspects to catch the killer at this wildly popular comedy that has audiences laughing around the world.
| Location: | Stage West Dinner Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://stagewestcalgary.com |
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YMCA Arts Presents: The F Word (16+).
Everyday from Sep 6, 2025 - Oct 4, 2025
Performers Keshia Cheesman and Bianca Miranda use humor and heart to explore fatphobia, diet culture, and the intersection of fatness and race in a boldly political pop-art piece about self-acceptance at two YMCA locations.
| Location: | YMCA Rocky Ridge and YMCA Seton |
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| Category: | Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://ymcacalgary.org |
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Calaway Park Halloweekends
Every Sunday, Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
Join the Boo Crew at Calaway Park this Fall! Stroll through Hallotown… if you dare! Is it scary? No, it’s friendly! Dress up as your favorite family friendly character and enjoy a day of fall fun.
Fall Days at Calgary Farmyard
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, Sep 12, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Enjoy seasonal activities like wagon rides, a corn maze, and hands-on fun with adorable farm animals. Don’t miss out on Harvest Lights, where entire farm will be open and lit up for Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 to 9:30pm.
Loose Moose Theatre Presents: Ugly Duckling
Everyday from Sep 13, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025
The Loose Moose Theatre For Kids is a truly magical experience for children four to ten years old, as well as fun and entertaining for parents.
| Location: | Loose Moose Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://loosemoose.com |
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Rosebud Theatre Presents: The Green House
Everyday from Sep 19, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
In this bold new play, Susanne unravels a long-buried family mystery filled with foreboding dreams, a sole survivor, and a harrowing escape.
| Location: | Rosebud Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://rosebudttheatre.com |
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Pumpkins After Dark Calgary
Everyday from Sep 19, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and dragons, movie and pop culture icons – this family friendly event has something for everyone. Make Pumpkins After Dark your new annual tradition!
Granary Road Harvest Fair
Everyday from Sep 20, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025
The Granary Road Harvest Fair is a family-friendly event that features the popular Pumpkin Hunt. Each ticket includes admission, a scenic tractor ride, and a pumpkin to take home.
YYC Pizza Fest
Everyday from Sep 26, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
YYC Pizza Fest is an annual event with charity, community, and pizza crusts in mind. Each year, local participating restaurants craft an original recipe in a competition to be lauded Calgary's best pizza.
Vertigo Theatre Presents: The Brothers Paranormal
Everyday from Sep 26, 2025 - Oct 27, 2025
Max and Visarut’s new paranormal investigation business has not had a single case. Just as they are about to give up, their first customer finally arrives! As unexplained phenomenon start occurring, the brothers realize they’re in for more than they expected, and everyone begins to question what is real and what is imagined.
Cobb’s Adventure Park: Pumpkin Palooza
Every Sunday, Saturday, Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
You can celebrate fall and enjoy pumpkin-themed fun with Pumpkin Palooza. Pick a pumpkin to carve and get your amazing fall photos on Saturdays and Sundays in October.
Harvest Pumpkin Fest at Butterfield Acres
Every Sunday, Saturday, Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
Stroll through the farmyard and find your perfect pumpkins at Butterfield Acres this year! Add in some great animal visits, fabulous fall photo-ops, pony rides, a ride through Scarecrow Alley in the back woodlands and you’ve got the must-do fall family fun day that is great for the entire family.
State of Art YYC Fine Art Show
Everyday from Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 4, 2025
Buy original, local artwork at Strathcona Community Association.
StoryBook Theatre Presents: School of Rock
Everyday from Oct 3, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
Based on the hit movie, Dewey Finn, an out-of-work musician, pretends to be a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. Despite his shortcomings, Finn inspires a group of conforming students to embrace their talent and individuality.
| Location: | Beddington Theatre Arts Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://storybooktheatre.org |
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Beaulieu Harvest & Artisan Market
> Saturday Oct 4, 2025
The house will be full of artisans, vendors and folks selling autumn-themed items. Browse the market, take part in a workshop and explore the museum with free admission for all.
| Location: | Lougheed House |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://lougheedhouse.com |
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Butterfield Acres Harvest Pumpkin Fest (18+ Date Night)
Every Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 - Oct 11, 2025
Grab your bae or BFF and enjoy Butterfield Acres date night, complete with farm animals, photo ops, wagon rides and fire pits.
Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra Presents Strauss Wars: The Waltz Strikes Back
Everyday from Oct 4, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025
Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra Presents Strauss Wars: The Waltz Strikes Back.
Spooky Saturdays at YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre
Every Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
This family-friendly event is designed for kids under 10 with a rotating line up of playful and spooky Halloween-themed activities and crafts each week.
| Location: | YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://youthlinkcalgary.com |
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Wild Walk at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
> Saturday Oct 4, 2025 at 9:00 am - 12:00 am
On October 4th, 2025, join the Wild Walk, powered by Booster Juice, at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and enjoy the beauty of a Calgary fall morning on a 4 kilometre route with special enrichment moments, photo opportunities, and Wilder Bunch entertainment. Celebrate afterward on Asia Lawn from 10:00 a.m. to noon with an after-party including a buffet-style breakfast, music, lawn games, and more! Your ticket includes full-day zoo access, so the adventure continues long after the walk ends.
First Canadian Collectors Club Show and Sale
> Saturday Oct 4, 2025 at 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
You’ll find 12,000 square feet filled with wonderful treasures, from antiques and collectibles to mid-century modern gems, rustic decor, glass bottles, memorabilia, and so much more at Thorncliffe Greenview Community Centre.
Fall Artisan Fair
> Saturday Oct 4, 2025 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This free community event features free face painting and crafts for the kids, live music and a concession. Meet local artisans and pick up some homemade goodies at the bake table.
| Location: | McDougall Church |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://mcdunited.com |
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TOLOKA EXPO 2025
> Saturday Oct 4, 2025 at 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
The first English-language expo of its kind in Calgary, spotlighting
more than 50 local businesses founded by Ukrainians.
| Location: | 1133 7th Avenue SW |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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| Link: | http://eventbrite.ca |
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RONA Kiddos Workshops: Halloween Lantern
> Saturday Oct 4, 2025 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Your children are invited to build and paint a bat-shaped lantern at participating RONA stores. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a fun family activity, spark your little ones’ creativity, and benefit from the advice of our on-site experts.
Ride for Refuge - Support Safe Haven Foundation
> Saturday Oct 4, 2025 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly, in-person fundraising ride/walk held in support of charities that help people seeking hope, safety, and freedom.
IndigoKids Weekend Events: Paint by Sticker Art.
> Saturday Oct 4, 2025 at 11:00 am - 1:45 pm
Enjoy scree-free fun as you make vibrant mosaic art–one sticker at a time.
| Location: | Participating Indigo stores |
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| Category: | Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http:// indigo.ca |
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Bouncy World Extravaganza: Show Home Grand Opening
> Saturday Oct 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Explore the Wolf Willow showhomes by the Bow River and Fish Park at this exciting event. This isn’t just going to be a tour of showhomes, it’s a full day of fun for the whole family that includes bouncy castles (for the kids and adults), face painting, free lattes, ice cream, and tasty bites from a local food truck.
| Location: | 37 Wolf Hollow Common SE |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://liveatwolfwillow.ca |
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The Happiness Path Hangouts for Teen Girls
> Saturday Oct 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
THP Hangouts are a monthly meetup for teen girls, come as you are to connect, create, move and have fun. No pressure, no supplies, just you!
Heartland Cochrane Dog Park and Playground Opening
> Saturday Oct 4, 2025 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Heartland in Cochrane opens a spacious new dog park and playground. Activities include: agility course, pet & family portraits, hot drinks and treats station, dog pamper station, glitter tattoos, balloon artist and much more.
Light Art Projection
Everyday from Oct 4, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026 at 6:30 pm - 12:00 am
Each evening at dusk, the artistic responses of four Indigenous youth, who learned how to use projection mapping to project their artistic responses onto 3D objects such as trees, grass and tipis, will be displayed on the northwest corner of the Barracks building. This event is being offered as part of an event series The Confluence is hosting to commemorate 150 years since the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) first arrived at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers and established Fort Calgary in 1875.
| Location: | The Confluence Historic Site & Parklands750 9 Ave SE, Calgary AB |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://www.theconfluence.ca/150 |
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Revv52 Royal Gala
> Saturday Oct 4, 2025 at 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Join Revv52 for an unforgettable evening of music, elegance, and
celebration at The Royal Gala. The event features musical royalty that will leave you thoroughly entertained.
