We’re well into Fall, and as the morning air starts to get chillier and chillier, we’ve been on the hunt for things to do around Calgary that will warm you up and keep you entertained all night long.
With the last weekend of the Calgary International Film Festival and plenty of other exciting attractions going on around town, there’s plenty to do. Whether you’re in the mood for a crystal fair, want to explore some of East Village’s dark history or are looking to catch Canadian legend Bryan Adams live in concert, we’ve got your to-do list covered this Sept. 26 to 28 in Calgary.
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
The town of High River will welcome more than 20 highly skilled balloon pilots from Canada, the U.S., and Europe at this annual host air balloon festival.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 24 to Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025
Where: Macleod Trl. SW and Deibert Close SW, High River, Alta.
Cost: Free
Night Light will illuminate Calgary’s downtown core with jaw-dropping art installations at unique sites in Victoria Park.
When: Thursday, Sept. 25 to Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free
Step into the shadows of one of Calgary’s older neighbourhoods on this chilling walking tour through the East Village.
When: Thursday, Sept. 25 to Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland — 750 9th Ave. SE
Cost: $75
Bryan Adams is a Canadian music legend. His new touring album, Roll With The Punches, will bring him to Calgary for one night only.
When: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome — 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Cost: $125+
Get your Scooby Gang together and prepare for an evening of exploring, sleuthing, and puzzle-solving in Calgary’s spooky Central Library.
When: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Central Library — 800 3rd St. SE
Cost: $40
Celebrate Oktoberfest — Calgary style! This harvest celebration will bring European tradition together with craft beer, wines, spirits and full Lederhosen flair.
When: Friday, Sept. 26 to Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
Location: Big Four Roadhouse — 1801 Big Four Trail SE
Cost: $32
Thirty-five vendors, including some of Canada’s top mediums, psychics, astrologists, clairvoyants, and healers, will come together for this ethereal fair, which will also offer crystals and handmade jewelry.
When: Thursday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025
Location: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza — 1316 33rd St. NE
Cost: $10
Get ready to jam — the final jam, that is! Free Wall YYC is heating things up one last time at The Confluence with hip-hop performances and a drop-in graffiti jam.
When: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland — 750 9th Ave. SE
Cost: Free
The Festival of Animated Objects, the Canadian Academy of Mask and Puppetry, and Canmore Cave Tours will present an “immersive opera experience” in an underground Canmore cave, featuring choral music by Cassandra J. Dueck.
When: Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 129 Bow Meadows Crescent, Canmore, Alta.
Cost: $175
The YYC Music Awards is Calgary’s premier awards gala for the music community, spotlighting artists from our homegrown scene.
When: Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Grey Eagle Event Centre — 3777 Grey Eagle Dr.
Cost: $39
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