The chill has officially set in here in Calgary, but programming around the city is just starting to heat up. From fall-themed activities to weekend brunch, park pop-ups, and art tours through the most beautiful place in the province, there is a lot to see and plenty to do.
Here’s what you should get up to in and around Calgary this Sept. 19 to 21 weekend, as hand-picked by us. Leave some room in your calendar for these!
The 26th year of CIFF will offer over 200 feature films and shorts from Canada and beyond, with organizers describing it as “one of the strongest lineups in festival history.”
When: Thursday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025
Where: Multiple locations
Cost: Varies
Calgarians consider Browns one of the best brunch spots in the city. With weekend specials, there’s a whole lot to love! Choose from favourites like French toast, eggs Benedict, and classic bacon and eggs. Browns’ weekend brunch pairs best with flavourful drinks, good vibes and better company.
When: Weekends and holidays
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Browns Socialhouse Britannia — 5139 Elbow Dr. SW; Browns Socialhouse Mount Royal Village — 140-880 16th Ave. SW
It’s scary season, and are you ready to be seriously haunted by the tales told at Heritage Park? The spine-chilling Calgary Ghost Tours are back this fall, bringing the park’s historic streets alive with stories of haunted buildings, mysterious apparitions, and unexplained phenomena.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 17 to Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park — 1900 Heritage Dr. SW
Cost: $25
Blue-collar punk from Winnipeg meets tear-’em-down vocals and a hyperspeed rhythm section. Formed in 2002, Comeback Kid have more than two decades of touring under their belt, and it’ll be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their breakout 2005 album, Wake The Dead, on this must-see tour.
When: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: The Palace Theatre — 219 8th Ave. SW
Cost: $45+
Wrap up the summer in style with this family-friendly park pop-up, complete with live music and puppet shows.
When: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Capitol Hill Community Association — 1531 21st Ave. NW
Cost: Free
Now THIS is Halloween! With thousands of light-up pumpkin displays in a walk-through format at Winsport, Pumpkins After Dark is fun for the whole family.
When: Friday, Sept. 19
Where: Winsport Tent 88 — Canada Olympic Rd. SW
Cost: $22
Everyone is invited to attend the annual Franco Festival and discover more about our shared Francophone heritage. Allons-y!
When: Friday, Sept. 19 to Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
Where: Prince’s Island Park — 698 Eau Claire Ave. SW
Cost: Free
Take a tour of the galleries and private studios located in the stunning southern Alberta foothills.
When: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, to Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; hours vary by venue
Where: Various participating locations
Cost: Free
The grand opening of West District’s Radio Park will unveil Calgary’s newest green space to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a speech by Mayor Jyoti Gondek, and a full day of programming.
When: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Radio Park – 775 78th St. SW
Cost: Free
Bow Habitat Station and the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo are teaming up for a wild celebration of Alberta’s unique biodiversity.
When: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Bow Habitat Station – 1440 17a St. SE
Cost: $5
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Em Medland-Marchen
Em is a Staff Writer for Curiocity Calgary. They are passionate about live music, rose gardens, iced coffee, their dogs Bandit and Stanley, and walks along the Bow River.
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