What’s on in Calgary
93 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen.
Thursday, October 1
ALMS 2026 Annual Workshop — Oct 1 – Oct 2ALMS 2026 Annual Workshop
9:00 AMCalgary
Heritage Hall SAIT. Join the Alberta Lake Management Society (ALMS) with support from the Bow River Basin Council for…
Obsession — Oct 1 – Oct 9Obsession
12:00 PMContemporary Calgary
Artfully documenting skateboard graphics from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s, Obsession traces Kevin Lowry and…
Photolithography Basics — Oct 1 – Oct 22Photolithography Basics
6:00 PMCalgary$295
A/P Studio. Photolithography is a technique perfect for anyone interested in photography or drawing in printmaking. This…
Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song — Oct 1 – Oct 10Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song
7:30 PMThe Pumphouse Theatre$22-$25
Pumphouse Theatre. In Torch Song – the two-act revival of Harvey Fierstein’s award-winning Torch Song Trilogy – the life…
Friday, October 2
Industry Hackathon — Oct 2 – Oct 4Industry Hackathon
Calgary
Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking. IEEE Southern Alberta Section Young Professionals is excited to present the…
Baby Art Tour & Tummy Time — Fri, Oct 2Baby Art Tour & Tummy Time
12:00 PMEsker Foundation
Esker Foundation. Join us for this gentle 'baby-led' conversational tour of our current exhibitions.Introducing babies…
Introduction to Textiles: Materials, Processes, and Nickle Galleries — Fri, Oct 2Introduction to Textiles: Materials, Processes, and Nickle Galleries
12:00 PMCalgary
Taylor Family Digital Library. Are you textile curious? Want to know the difference between cotton, wool, and silk…
Calgary Cup Day 1 - UCalgary Dinos Basketball — Fri, Oct 2Calgary Cup Day 1 - UCalgary Dinos Basketball
2:00 PMCalgary$9-$48
Jack Simpson Gymnasium. Fuel up at our concession, featuring fan favourites and local snacks. Bring the energy, cheer on…
Dune Rats w/ Peacebreach — Fri, Oct 2Dune Rats w/ Peacebreach
5:00 PMCalgary$35.90
Modern Love. Dune Rats is an Australian garage punk and surf rock trio from Brisbane.
ZooDunnit (18+) — Fri, Oct 2ZooDunnit (18+)
5:00 PMWilder Institute's Calgary Zoo
Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo. We need your help to crack the case! Join us this March for a brand-new live murder…
Fall Sunset Photography Hike Meet-up — Fri, Oct 2Fall Sunset Photography Hike Meet-up
5:00 PMCalgary$26.25
700 77 St SW. Join us for a beautiful 3.7-kilometre sunset photography walk through Paskapoo Slopes (near Winsport). The…
Mosaic Art Exhibition and Sale — Fri, Oct 2Mosaic Art Exhibition and Sale
5:00 PMCalgary
Day 1: Art show and sale, wine and cheese reception, live music, silent auction.Day 2: Art show and sale, stained glass…
UCalgary Dinos Women's Soccer vs. Regina Cougars — Fri, Oct 2UCalgary Dinos Women's Soccer vs. Regina Cougars
6:00 PMCalgary$7-$38
McMahon Stadium. Women - 6 pm - UCalgary Dinos vs Regina Cougars Bring the energy, cheer on your team, and help create a…
LØLØ - God Forbid a Girl Goes on Tour — Fri, Oct 2LØLØ - God Forbid a Girl Goes on Tour
6:00 PMCalgary$32.75
Commonwealth Bar. LØLØ is a Toronto-born singer-songwriter who has rapidly become a prominent force in the modern…
Artist Talk with Johnathan Onyschuk — Fri, Oct 2Artist Talk with Johnathan Onyschuk
6:00 PMEsker Foundation
Esker Foundation. In this artist talk, Johnathan Onyschuk will discuss the ideas and processes behind Old Growth, his…
Truth in Public Political Discourse: Recognizing Mis/Disinformation — Fri, Oct 2Truth in Public Political Discourse: Recognizing Mis/Disinformation
6:30 PMCalgary
Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall - Central Library. Public conversations increasingly take place in a fast-moving…
- Italy: North to South — Fri, Oct 2
Italy: North to South
6:30 PMCalgary
Market Wines- University District
A Concrete Jungle Book — Oct 2 – Oct 31A Concrete Jungle Book
7:00 PMStoryBook Theatre$28-$38
Book, Music & Lyrics by Joe SlabeDirected by JP ThibodeauChoreographed by Mpoe MogaleMusical Direction by Joe SlabeIn…
SAL VULCANO: EVERYTHING’S FINE TOUR — Fri, Oct 2SAL VULCANO: EVERYTHING’S FINE TOUR
7:00 PMCalgary
MacEwan Hall. Outback Presents is proud to announce that comedian, producer, podcast host, and Impractical Jokers star…
Gin, Jail & Justice — Fri, Oct 2Gin, Jail & Justice
7:00 PMThe Confluence Historic Site & Parkland$55
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland. Between 1875-1914, thousands of prisoners crossed through the Fort Calgary…
Wordfest presents Ben Macintyre — Fri, Oct 2Wordfest presents Ben Macintyre
7:00 PMCalgary$25
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks. America. Russia. Iran. Secret plots. Imperialist ambition. Nuclear destruction. This story…
Alistair Ogden's Here For You | Live Stand Up Comedy in Calgary — Fri, Oct 2Alistair Ogden's Here For You | Live Stand Up Comedy in Calgary
7:00 PMCalgary$22.63-$30.09
Vern's. Enjoy a hilarious night with this rising star in Calgary's best comedy venue. As seen on Just For Laughs…
- Fish Creek Concerts presents Cara Luft, Brianna Lizotte opening the show! — Fri, Oct 2
Fish Creek Concerts presents Cara Luft, Brianna Lizotte opening the show!
7:30 PMCalgary$38.61-$43.93
River Park Church
A Fox on the Fairway — Oct 2 – Oct 10A Fox on the Fairway
7:30 PMThe Pumphouse Theatre$21-$25
The Pumphouse Theatre. A tribute to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s, A Fox On the Fairway takes…
In Every Universe We Are Improvisors — Oct 2 – Oct 30In Every Universe We Are Improvisors
7:30 PMCalgary$11.30-$16.50
The Kinkonauts. In Every Universe We are Improvisors: A multiverse-traversing theatrical exploration of identity.
MechtoberFest — Fri, Oct 2MechtoberFest
7:30 PMCalgary$24.76
Unison at Kerby Centre. GUTEN TAG! Get ready for a fun-filled night with a toonie bar, free beer and games!
Village Brewery Cask Sessions Presents: Stunt Husband and 90's Winona — Fri, Oct 2Village Brewery Cask Sessions Presents: Stunt Husband and 90's Winona
8:00 PMVillage Brewery$15-$20
Village Brewery. Join us for an evening of live music, great beer, and good vibes. Plus, enjoy a one-night-only cask…
Samantha Savage Smith with Guests Cassia Hardy and Ava Wild — Oct 2 – Oct 3Samantha Savage Smith with Guests Cassia Hardy and Ava Wild
9:00 PMCalgary$17.87
The Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club. Samantha Savage Smith: A singer-songwriter from Calgary, Alberta, but few…
oskar med k — Fri, Oct 2oskar med k
9:00 PMThe Palace Theatre$154.70
The Palace Theatre. oskar med k brings his blend of chilled-out melodic house with emotive, club-ready beats to The…
I PLAY ROCKY — Oct 2 – Oct 4I PLAY ROCKY
9:15 PMCalgary$21
Before ROCKY made Sylvester Stallone a star, he was a struggling actor with little more than a dream and a screenplay.
Saturday, October 3
Wild Walk 2026, powered by Booster Juice — Sat, Oct 3Wild Walk 2026, powered by Booster Juice
9:00 AMWilder Institute's Calgary Zoo$40-$60
Join us at the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo on October 3, for Wild Walk 2026, powered by Booster Juice! We’ll be…
Art Show and Sale — Sat, Oct 3Art Show and Sale
10:00 AMCalgary
Rosemont Community Association. Presented by the Alberta Escape Artists Guild, this annual event has a host of…
Battle of the Scheldt: Special Wargaming Event — Sat, Oct 3Battle of the Scheldt: Special Wargaming Event
10:00 AMThe Military Museums$22.59
Step into the role of a commander and experience the Battle of the Scheldt through a special all-day wargaming event at…
- Immigrant Business Expo - Calgary — Sat, Oct 3
Immigrant Business Expo - Calgary
10:00 AMCalgary
Calgary Public Library - Central
Harvest Pumpkin Fest — Oct 3 – Oct 31Harvest Pumpkin Fest
10:00 AMButterfield Acres Petting Farm$16.99-$19.99
Butterfield Acres Petting Farm. Fall farm fun is back at Butterfield Acres, and it’s time to pick your perfect October…
Calgary Cup Day 2: UCalgary Dinos Basketball — Sat, Oct 3Calgary Cup Day 2: UCalgary Dinos Basketball
12:00 PMCalgary$9-$48
Jack Simpson Gymnasium. Fuel up at our concession, featuring fan favourites and local snacks. Bring the energy, cheer on…
UCalgary Dinos Football vs. Regina Rams — Sat, Oct 3UCalgary Dinos Football vs. Regina Rams
1:00 PMCalgary$9-$48
McMahon Stadium. Fuel up at the concession, bring the energy, cheer on your team, and help create a positive, respectful…
October | Drop-in Art Making — Oct 3 – Oct 31October | Drop-in Art Making
1:00 PMContemporary Calgary
Contemporary Calgary. Embrace creativity and exploration in our Saturday Drop-in Art Making program. This program is…
Third Annual Paulaner Oktoberfest at the track! — Sat, Oct 3Third Annual Paulaner Oktoberfest at the track!
1:15 PMCalgary
260 Century Downs Drive, Calgary, AB, Canada, Alberta T4A 0V5. Celebrate autumn in style with high-stakes horse racing…
ARTIST2ARTIST: Connecting with Media — Sat, Oct 3ARTIST2ARTIST: Connecting with Media
1:30 PMCalgary
Alcove Centre for the Arts. Join Tsering Asha Leba, Senior Editor at Avenue Magazine, and Alicia L'Archeveque, Editor of…
Hangings, Homicides & History: A True Crime Tour — Sat, Oct 3Hangings, Homicides & History: A True Crime Tour
2:00 PMThe Confluence Historic Site & Parkland$20
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland. Multiple dates. Get your true crime fix by delving into the startling tales of…
Kill-Devil A.K.A. Rum with Ken Lochhead — Sat, Oct 3Kill-Devil A.K.A. Rum with Ken Lochhead
2:00 PMCalgary$54.31
Calgary Co-op Beddington Wine Spirits Beer. Join Ken Lochhead from Calgary Co-op’s World of Whisky and explore the…
Sculpt & Sip — Sat, Oct 3Sculpt & Sip
2:45 PMCalgary
Reformed Pilates. Ladies, it’s time to sculpt, sip, and socialize!Join us on for Sculpt & Sip — a womxn’s-only reformer…
Harvest Pumpkin Fest 18+ Date Night — Sat, Oct 3Harvest Pumpkin Fest 18+ Date Night
5:00 PMButterfield Acres Petting Farm
Butterfield Acres Petting Farm. Looking for a fall date night that’s anything but ordinary? Swap the city lights for the…
Fall Cake Night — Sat, Oct 3Fall Cake Night
5:00 PMCalgary$40
Nomad Cafe. Create a 4” pumpkin cake and fondant flowers with instructions by @fattycakesyycAll supplies included…
The Shindigs and Zoo! — Sat, Oct 3The Shindigs and Zoo!
5:00 PMCalgary$25.87
Dickens. The Shindigs are a five-piece indie rock band originally from Nanaimo. They blend an eclectic mix of funk…
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Adam Tiller — Sep 28 – Oct 3Adam Tiller
7:30 PMCalgary
Comedy Cave. Adam Tiller is a stand-up comedian and podcast host located in Everett, WA. He performs regularly at Laughs…
Keith Dalgleish: Pictures of You — Sep 29 – Oct 24Keith Dalgleish: Pictures of You
Calgary
Framed on Fifth. This rich and immersive experience showcases the paintings of Keith Dalgleish. Vibrant high-energy…
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