Another week is coming to an end, and regardless of whether you’re painting the town green for St. Patrick’s Day, there are still loads of things to do in Calgary this weekend! For those who love art and culture, there’s never been a better time to catch a play! For sports lovers, you can bring down the stadium this weekend as you cheer on the Flames!
Here are the best things to do in and around Calgary this weekend.
The Wizard of Oz, The Alberta Ballet
Get your sparkly red heels ready, because there’s a magical adventure coming to Calgary this month. Dorothy and her troop of friends will be in town. It’s everything you know and love about the classic story but in a whole new light.
When: Thursday, March 13 – Saturday, March 15, 2025
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW, Calgary
Cost: $95+
Calgary International Auto and Truck Show
If you’re a car person, this will probably be among your top things to do in Calgary this weekend. The International Auto and Truck Show is one of the largest exhibitions of new cars and trucks in Western Canada, so stop by for a jam-packed weekend of all things cars!
When: Thursday, March 13 – Sunday, March 16, 2025
Where: BMO Centre Stampede Park, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE, Calgary
Cost: $19.95 for adult admission
St. Patrick’s Day Events
Everyone’s favourite green holiday kicks off this Friday around the city with events, green beer, and parties galore. Check out the full list linked above to see what’s happening on Friday, and which restaurants will have specials all week.
When: Friday, March 14 – Monday, March 17, 2025
Where: Various venues in Calgary
Cost: Varies from free to ticketed
YYC Food & Drink Experience
Calgary’s premier culinary festival returns! The YYC Food & Drink Experience takes place across the city with participating restaurants offering special three or five-course meals for a nominal fee. Check out the website to see if any of your favourite spots made the list!
When: Friday, March 14 – Sunday, March 30, 2025
Where: Participating restaurants in Calgary
Cost: Varies
Calgary Flames Game
The Calgary Flames take on the Colorado Avalanche at the Saddledome. Cheer them on and feel the energy in the stadium – it’s unlike anything else!
When: Friday, March 14, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Cost: $71+
Calgary Comic Book Show
No need to hide your inner nerd! One of the top things to do in Calgary this weekend has to be the annual Comic Book Show. This free event is for comic book lovers of all ages – find some amazing titles!
When: Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Millican Ogden Community Association, 2110 69 Ave. SE, Calgary
Cost: Free to attend
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 Sunday, March 16, 2025
Where: Martha Cohen Theatre, 215 8 Ave SE, Calgary
Cost: $29+
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. 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, Calgary
Cost: Included in daily admission
The Big Bang Parody: A Musical
Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary presents The Big Bang Parody: A Musical. Join Sheldon and the gang as they navigate the ups and downs of life, love and the pursuit of cosmic understanding.
When: Now until Saturday, March 22, 2025
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. SW, Calgary
Cost: $75+
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 Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Where: Telus Spark Science Centre, 220 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Cost: $23.95 – $32.95
Festival of Animated Objects
The Festival of Animated Objects is back in Calgary! This dreamy puppet festival will have live performances, workshops, and stunning displays to enjoy, with events happening all over the city.
When: Now until Sunday, March 30, 2025
Where: Venues across Calgary
Cost: Events vary from free to ticketed
A Killing at La Cucina
Vertigo Theatre Presents A Killing at La Cucina – a Lucia Dante mystery. The play tells the tale of a food critic who dies after dinner at a five-star restaurant. This new Canadian play is perfect for anyone who loves a good whodunnit.
When: Saturday, March 15 – Sunday, April 13, 2025
Where: Vertigo Theatre, 115 9 Ave. SE, Calgary
Cost: $69+
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
There you have it! Those are all the things to do this weekend in Calgary. Don’t get into too much trouble!
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