10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (Jan. 30-Feb. 1)

The weather may be cooling down, but things are only beginning to heat up in Calgary’s event scene. From photo exhibitions to craft workshops, there’s lots to add to your agenda in and around Calgary.

Here are the best things to get up to this Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 weekend in the city. Don’t forget to enjoy a hot chocolate or a poutine along the way!

Every February, participating cafés, restaurants, and chocolatiers compete for the coveted titles of YYC’s Best Hot Chocolate, Best Spirited Hot Chocolate, Most Creative Hot Chocolate, Worth the Drive and special Cup That Runneth Over Award. Calgarians can sip a variety of hot chocolates and determine the blend that roasts them all!

When: Sunday, Feb. 1 to Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
Where: Participating locations across Calgary
Tickets: By beverage price

Family photos of beloved animals from the Lougheed House will be on display for the first time ever: introducing David the regal cat, Spats the horse, and Chips, a beloved family dog,

When: Friday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, March 1, 2026
Time: During open hours
Where: Lougheed House — 707 13th Ave. SW, Calgary
Tickets: $8.50

Somewhere near you, a poutine is waiting to be discovered.

When: Sunday, Feb. 1 to Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
Where: Participating locations across Calgary
Tickets: By poutine price

This vintage and secondhand market will feature 30+ vendors selling their best retro wares.

When: Friday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026
Time: Varies by date
Where: Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre — 197 1st St. SW, Calgary
Tickets: Free

Send your creative kids for a fun-filled PD Day full of connection and creativity, with all materials and supplies included.

When: Friday, Jan. 30, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Pinnovate DIY Studios — 137 Mahogany Plaza SE, Calgary
Tickets: $60+

Step into the Upside Down for a night of creativity! Join the Color Cafe for a Stranger Things-themed painting party, where you’ll channel your inner Eleven, crank up the ‘80s tunes, and paint pottery inspired by the show.

When: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Color Cafe — 1414 Kensington Rd. NW, Calgary
Tickets: $15

The story of Hansel and Gretel is one of literature’s most well-known. But you’ve never seen it quite like this before.

When: Saturday, Jan. 31 to Friday, Feb. 6, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. (matinee)
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium — 1415 14th Ave. NW, Calgary
Tickets: $20.55+ (50 per cent off for ages 18 and younger)

The Wedding Fair has been Alberta’s premier bridal event for over 30 years. As the largest wedding expo in Alberta, they offer couples an expertly curated selection of top-tier wedding professionals to suit every style and budget.

When: Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: BMO Centre, Stampede Park — 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE, Calgary
Tickets: $32+

Step into a magical world, bursting with creativity. Whether you’re a fan of the lush countryside in My Neighbour Totoro or the bustling bathhouse of Spirited Away, this workshop invites you to slow down and craft your own piece of Ghibli-inspired art.

When: Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: 3130 16th St. SW, Calgary
Tickets: $46.20

Fifty years after the startling discovery that monarch butterflies spend winters in the forests of Mexico, photographer and National Geographic Explorer Jaime Rojo reveals this winged wonder of the insect world in new ways with never-before-seen visuals, projected on the 48-foot screen of the Jack Singer Concert Hall stage.

When: Sunday, Feb. 1 to Monday, Feb. 2, 2026
Time: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Where: 3130 16th St. SW, Calgary
Tickets: $46.20

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