We’re almost to the weekend Calgary! Even if the weather can’t make up its mind on whether its spring or not, you can still make some fun weekend plans. From dance parties to cultural festivals and museum tours, here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Calgary this weekend.
Downtown DeFrost Pre-Party
Head downtown for a night of music and dancing at Commonwealth Bar and Stage, featuring local DJs. Please note that this is an 18+ event.
When: Friday, March 7, 2025, starting at 10 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 Avenue SW
Cost: $16.91
Icelandic Carnival
Come down for the Icelandic Carnival and celebrate three traditional Icelandic holidays all in one afternoon. There will be performances, crafts, and tasty traditional food.
When: Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Viking Hall Scandinavian Centre, 739 20 Ave NW
Cost: $11.98
Behind-the-Glass Tours
Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.
When: Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Studio Bell, 850 4 Street SE
Cost: $11.50 for general admission
Spruce Meadows Winter Farewell
Come down to Spruce Meadows for their third show-jumping event of the Winter Series. Cheer on competitors in the Winter Farewell tournament, and don’t worry if it’s a little chilly. The event is held indoors within the Spruce Meadows Equi-Plex.
When: Thursday, March 6 – Sunday, March 9, 2025
Where: Spruce Meadows, Spruce Meadows Way SW
Cost: Free to attend
Theory of a Deadman Unplugged
Don’t miss Theory of a Deadman in Calgary, a band famed for their post-grunge rock sound. This concert will be on Friday at the Southern Jubilee and feature special guest Jeff Martin of The Tea Party.
When: Friday, March 7, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Where: Southern Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. NW
Cost: $41+
A Double Dose of Murder
Who doesn’t love a good whodunit? Get your tickets to see A Double Dose of Murder at the Pumphouse Theatre and watch as the mystery unravels. Three couples from around the world arrive at an exclusive island resort. They’ve never met before. But all have a similar secret. Then there is a death and it’s not just a question of who, but how?
When: Now until March 8, 2025
Where: The Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW,
Cost: $28+
Penguin Walk at the Calgary Zoo
Watch them waddle this way! The annual Calgary Zoo penguin walk has returned, and you can be there as these finely dressed birds strut about the zoo for their morning walk. A royal procession of king penguins leaves their usual habitat for a guided stroll through the ground. Note that the Penguin Walk will be cancelled if the temperature warms up to 5° C, drops to or below -25° C or if winds are too strong.
When: Now until mid-March, at 10:30 a.m. daily (weather dependent)
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Drive NE,
Cost: Included in daily admission
King James – Alberta Theatre Projects
Get your weekly dose of arts and culture with the latest production from the Alberta Theatre Projects. Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph’s clever and fast-paced comedy traces the arcs of two friends whose turbulent relationship is best navigated through their shared love of basketball.
When: Now until March 16, 2025
Where: Martha Cohen Theatre, 215 8 Ave SE,
Cost: $29+
PHENOMENA: The exhibit
This mind-bending immersive adventure at Telus Spark Science Centre dives headfirst into the weird, the unexplained, and the downright spooky. From UFO encounters to ghostly apparitions, explore the thin line between science fact and science fiction.
When: Now until March 26, 2025
Where: Telus Spark Science Centre, 220 St. George’s Drive NE
Cost: $23.95 – $32.95
Restore & Revive Exhibit
Learn about the historic Lougheed House and its over 130 years of history. This exhibit covers its meticulous restoration while also commemorating the 20th anniversary of Lougheed House as a museum.
When: From now until Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Where: 707 13 Ave SW, Calgary
Cost: $8.50 for adult museum admission
Have fun out there folks!
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