Free First Thursday Night at the Glenbow Museum Free Admission from 5 pm – 9 pm on the first Thursday of every month. Presented by Servus Credit Union. Current Exhibitons: Alex Janvier: Modern Indigenous Master – June 16 – September 9, 2018 One New Work, Gwenessa Lam: What Magic – June 16 – September 9, 2018 Recent Acquisitions 2017 – June 30 – December 9, 2018 The Artist’s Mirror: Self Portraits – March 10, 2018 – January 6, 2019 Power in Pictures: The Outside Circle and the Impact of the Graphic Novel Website: glenbow.org While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Calgary International Film Festival 2018 The Calgary International Film Festival is a 12-day showcase of up to 200 multi-genre feature and short films from Canada and over 40 other countries. The festival hosts gala events, screenings, special presentations, and a Behind the Screen series that emphasizes unique and exciting ways for filmmakers and fans to interact. Calgary Film is now the largest film festival in Alberta and is the sixth largest in Canada. Times and prices vary: please visit website for full details Website: calgaryfilm.com While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Beakerhead 2018 The Calgary-born smash up of art, science and engineering is in its sixth year. Last year, more than 145,000 people participated in Beakerhead and organizers are planning to top that number in 2018. Beakerhead events take place indoors and out. Beakernight is science’s biggest ticketed street party and tickets are now on sale. Highlights of Beakerhead 2018: Light up the Night: Giant electric bolts will light up the night sky thanks to two 10-metre Tesla Coils built by a team of artists and engineers. Dinner with Drones: This exclusive dinner event will be an international first! Lunch Without Light: This special Dark Table dining experience is led by a famous broadcaster and an esteemed neuroscientist. Beakereats and Beakerbar: Dining is a whole new experience when chef and bartender become scientist! Creative Calgary chefs and mixologists experiment with a new theme in 2018: canola. Four to Six on Fourth: Blocks of open-air experimentation including a human-sized hamster wheel, artists, performers, and hands-on or feet-on experiences like walking on liquid. Beacons: This series of free neighbourhood installations is completely wild! There’s everything from a giant dung beetle to a 3.5 metre lotus that lights up with your heart beat. Workshops: Learn the art of animation, understand cryptocurrency, meet famous […]

Calgary Fall Home Show 2018 Hours: Thursday, September 20 – 4 pm – 9 pm Friday, September 21 – 12 pm –  9 pm Saturday, September 22 – 10 am – 9 pm Sunday, September 23 – 10 am – 6 pm Admission: Adults (13+) – $16.00 Adults (13+) Online – $13.00 Seniors (60+) – $13.00 Seniors (60+) Online – $10.00 Seniors (60+) Friday Only – $6.50 *NEW Children 12 & Under – FREE Website: calgaryfallhomeshow.com While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Calgary Corn Maze Flashlight Fridays 2018 The Calgary Corn Maze is fun and challenging at any time, but just think of trying to navigate the paths at night using only your flashlight! Flashlight nights are an extremely popular activity as guests love getting lost in the dark. Bring your flashlights and your sense of direction…you’ll need both. Dates: Fridays & Saturdays starting September 21. Time: Last admission to the maze is 8 pm. The site will remain open until 9 pm. We recommend arriving early around 6 or 6:30 pm while there’s still daylight to take in our other attractions before sundown, and you can also catch our last pig race at 7:15 p.m. Also, we have tons of great pumpkins to chose from in our patch (in the daylight)! Pricing: General Admission: $15.95+gst per adult, $14.95+gst per child and senior. Ages 2 and under are free. Group rate for 20+ people: 11.50+gst per person. Groups must pay in one transaction to receive this discount. Website: calgarycornmaze.com While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Calgary Creativ Festival 2018 Creativ Festival WEST are Western Canada’s #1 Sewing and Crafting events showcasing, Sewing, Scrapbooking, Quilting, Knitting, Needlework, Fibre Arts, Beading and Paper Crafting, with Hands On Classes, Educational Seminars & Free Stage Shows!! Hours: Friday, Sept 21 – 9 am – 6 pm Saturday, Sept 22 – 9 am – 5 pm Admission: 2 Day Adult Pass:  $18 1 Day Adult Pass:  $12 2 Day Senior/Student Pass:  $15 1 Day Senior/Student Pass:  $10 Cash Only At The Door Website: creativestitchesshow.com While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Kiwanis Apple Festival 2018 The Kiwanis Apple Festival is a celebration of our history, a celebration of children, and a celebration of special cuisine, entertainment, education and outdoor exploration of a very special place – Kamp Kiwanis. The weekend festival plans include apple baking and tasting, family activities and games, bouncy castle, face painting, live entertainment, a farmers market, silent auction, and so much more. And best of all admission is FREE! You may want to bring money to purchase items from the Farmers Market, food services or bid on items from the Silent Auction. Hours: 10 am – 4 pm both days Website: kiwanisapplefestival.org While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Brix n Blox Lego Fan Expo 2018 Third annual Brix n Blox Lego Show and Fan Expo! Happening September 22nd, 2018 at the Chinese Cultural Centre (197 First Street, SW) you’ll be able to see all the wonderous creations our Builders come up with as part of the Builders Contest and participate in fun family-friendly activities! Please head on over to our website to register for the Builders Contest! Hours: 11 am – 5 pm Admission: $5 and up Website: brixnblox.ca While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Doors Open YYC 2018 On September 22 and 23, 2018 many of Calgary’s most intriguing and beloved sites participate in Doors Open YYC. During these days, buildings in all quadrants of the city, and even a few beyond the city limits, open their doors – free of charge – to the public and providing special revealing tours and behind-the-scenes experiences. Whether you’re a geek for history, architecture, the environment, art, sports, science or engineering, this is your chance at an insider’s view of Calgary’s vibrant and dynamic cityscape. Join us in celebrating our 7th year of Doors Open YYC with sites in and around the city! Come out from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and check out exciting behind the scenes tours throughout Calgary. Hours: 10 am – 4 pm Website: doorsopenyyc.org While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival 2018 Balloons from around Canada and the world will fly in High River September 26-30, 2018. The highlight of this event for the community is the Night Glow, which sees balloons inflate and “glow” for spectators, with opportunities to meet the pilots, get up close to the balloons, and enjoy the visiting food trucks. Balloon Glow – Friday, September 28th  Balloons inflate and light themselves from within using their burners. The sight of hot air balloons lit up like giant light bulbs is amazing. Pilots will coordinate ‘all burns’ where they fire up their burners illuminating their balloons all at once and also perform ‘count downs’ which are very crowd participatory events.  Join us for this fun family event beginning at 5:00 pm on Friday, September 28 at Spitzee Elementary School in High River, Alberta.  On site there will be a walk-in balloon – you can actually walk inside and see how a hot air balloon inflates.  Come early and visit one of our many Food Vendors and enjoy this free event. The balloons will glow on Friday, September 28th at approximately 8:00 pm for a maximum of one hour.  We kindly request that you leave your Dogs at home as Spitzee School […]

Etsy: Made in Canada – Calgary Fall 2018 Hours: Friday, September 28 – 5 pm – 9 pm Saturday, September 29 – 10 am – 5 pm Admission: FRIDAY tickets to our Sneak Peek event are now on sale. Tickets are $8 through Eventbrite. Kids 12 and under are free. SATURDAY is open to the general public. Admission is $5.00 at the door per person (cash only). Children 12 and under are free. 50% of all proceeds from Saturday’s admission fees will be donated to a charity). Website: facebook.com While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.