Scared Defenders of the Universe at TELUS Spark Science Centre.
Everyday from Mar 23, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A vibrant floor-to-ceiling journey inside a graphic novel that follows four Indigenous superheroes as they seek to bring back the balance of earth between humility and respect for the land, and the excessive destruction of human ego.
Bow Habitat Kids Can Catch Trout Pond.
Everyday from May 15, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Bow Habitat Station’s Kids Can Catch Trout Pond opens in mid-May and is stocked with rainbow trout in the fish hatchery for you to catch and release.
Cirque Du Soleil’s KOOZA.
Everyday from Aug 25, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil that combines two circus traditions — acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor at Stampede Park.
Loose Moose Theatre Presents: Snow White.
Everyday from Sep 13, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Loose Moose Theatre For Kids is a truly magical experience for children four to ten years old, as well as fun and entertaining for parents.
| Location: | Loose Moose Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://loosemoose.com |
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YYC Pizza Fest.
Everyday from Sep 15, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
YYC Pizza Fest is an annual event with charity, community, and pizza crusts in mind. Each year, local participating restaurants craft an original recipe in a competition to be lauded Calgary's best pizza.
Harvest Lights at Calgary Farmyard.
Every Friday, Saturday, Sep 15, 2023 - Oct 30, 2023 at 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
All farm activities are open, and the farm is lit up in fantastic display (except the corn maze of course, which remains dark as an added challenge for visitors to find their way through with their flashlights.) Pumpkins are available for photos and purchase in the evening too.
Fall Days at Calgary Farmyard.
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, Sep 15, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A fall trip to the Farmyard is an annual tradition for many families and friends. In addition to enjoying hours of fun on the farm, pumpkins are on display for photos and for purchase.
WinSport Spooktacular Mini Golf.
Everyday from Sep 21, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Enjoy a safe, spooktacular family-friendly round of mini golf at WinSport! The fun, intermediate 18-hole outdoor mini-golf course will transform into a Halloween extravaganza. The course will be well lit and challenge all ages and abilities while offering a safe Halloween activity. Dress up and get into the Halloween spirit.
Calgary International Film Festival.
Everyday from Sep 21, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The 11-day showcase of over 175 multi-genre feature and short films from Canada and around the world also hosts an Industry Week series that emphasizes unique and exciting ways for filmmakers and fans to interact.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://ciffcalgary.ca |
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Pumpkins After Dark.
Everyday from Sep 22, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and dragons, movie and pop culture icons – this family-friendly event has something for everyone. Make Pumpkins After Dark your new annual tradition at Winsport.
2023 Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival in High River.
Everyday from Sep 27, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival returns to High River for the seventh year in a row. Featuring balloons from around the world, there will be lots to see in the skies over High River.
Calgary Fall Rock N Gem Show.
Everyday from Sep 28, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Canada's largest gem and mineral show is coming to Spruce Meadows in Calgary.
| Location: | Spruce Meadows |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://eventbrite.ca |
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Calgary Fall Home Show.
Everyday from Sep 29, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Calgary Fall Home Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals at BMO Centre.
Field of Screams.
Every Friday, Saturday, Oct 13, 2023 - Oct 28, 2023 at 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
This eerie event is turning Cobb’s Adventure Park into a terrifying, thrilling and spine- tingling terror show. Brought to you by Screamworks Inc., this Halloween inspired outdoor event is sure to bring horrifying fear into the hearts of haunted house attendees.
Storybook Theatre Presents Honk! A Musical Tale of the Ugly Duckling.
Everyday from Oct 13, 2023 - Nov 4, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This delightful and award-winning adaptation of one of the world’s most beloved fables is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us unique. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, the show tells the story of an odd-looking baby bird mistaken for a duck. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry cat. Along the way, our feathered hero meets a whole flock of unique characters, and discovers that being different is extraordinary!
| Location: | Beddington Theatre Arts Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://storybooktheatre.org |
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Bearspaw Fall Harvest Market.
Everyday from Oct 20, 2023 - Oct 22, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Enjoy everything autumn has to offer with dozens of vendors at Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre.
| Location: | Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://bearspawlc.org |
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Ghoul’s Night Out at Heritage Park.
Everyday from Oct 27, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pick out your costumes, gather the family and get ready to experience this wildly popular, safe and fun-filled Halloween event for all ages.
Millarville Christmas Market.
Everyday from Nov 2, 2023 - Nov 5, 2023 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This market was established in 1988 as one of the premier craft and artisan shows in Alberta. You’ll enjoy eight fabulous days of food trucks, music, reindeer viewing, photos with Santa and so many of your favorite seasonal vendors as well as many new vendors at Millarville Racetrack.
Signatures Festival of Crafts.
Everyday from Nov 2, 2023 - Nov 5, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A uniquely Canadian handmade marketplace at BMO Centre that features the works of artists, artisans, makers, and designers from coast-to-coast.
Airdrie Christmas Show.
Everyday from Nov 3, 2023 - Nov 4, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
High quality vendors delivering handmade and unique products at the Town and Country Centre. There is something for everyone at the Airdrie Christmas Show.
The Mom Market.
Everyday from Nov 3, 2023 - Nov 4, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This market supports small businesses of all kinds from makers to service providers to bakers and everything in between. The market showcases a large variety of small businesses for you to explore and shop from at Pop-Up Markets all while supporting the local economies. Join them at Southcentre Mall with 30 vendors spread out across the bottom floor.
Okotoks Christmas Market.
Everyday from Nov 10, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Kick off your Christmas shopping at the annual Okotoks Christmas Market at the Foothills Centennial Centre.
| Location: | Foothills Centennial Centre |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://themarketsquare.ca |
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Calgary’s Premiere Art and Craft Sale.
Everyday from Nov 16, 2023 - Nov 19, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Four days of amazing shopping with some of the best art and craft that Canada has to offer at Telus Convention Centre. Take your time, connect with the artists, and find something for everyone on your list. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer as well as live music on Thursday and Friday night.
Kananaskis Christmas Market.
Everyday from Nov 17, 2023 - Nov 19, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Vendors are bringing their very best and you do not want to miss out. Kick off the Christmas season and get a head start on shopping with some unique handcrafted gifts at Redwood Meadows Community Association.
| Location: | Redwood Meadows Community Association |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://visitbraggcreek.com |
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Acadia Christmas Market.
Everyday from Nov 17, 2023 - Nov 18, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
There’s always a variety of vendor wares to shop from at the Acadia Recreation Complex. Come out and support your community vendors while you shop for those unique gifts.
| Location: | Acadia Recreation Complex |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://acadiacraftexpo.com |
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Kirks Alpaca Farm Christmas Photos.
Everyday from Nov 17, 2023 - Nov 19, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Looking for unique Santa
photos this year? Why not include an alpaca? Cost is
$25 per person and includes access to the farm, the
opportunity to feed the animals, hot chocolate and
one digital high-resolution Santa photo.
Alberta University of the Arts Students’ Association Show + Sale Winter Market.
Everyday from Nov 17, 2023 - Nov 18, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Join at the AUArts campus for a market filled with great art, fun demos, and community spirit. With hundreds of unique artworks created by our talented AUArts students, we are sure you will find extra special gifts for your loved ones at Show + Sale Winter Market. Best of all, your purchase directly supports students studying at our school.
| Location: | AUArts campus |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://showandsale.ca |
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Banff Christmas Market.
Everyday from Nov 17, 2023 - Nov 19, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
With more than 80 artisanal vendors, live music, an outdoor fire lounge, Santa’s House and Reindeer Stables, Christmas treats and warm drinks, there is something for the whole family at Warner Stables.
ZOOLIGHTS.
Everyday from Nov 17, 2023 - Jan 7, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is full of twinkling lights and the classic holiday activities you’ve come to love! This year’s ZOOLIGHTS will feature activities such as ice skating, fire pits, and much more.
Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market.
Everyday from Nov 17, 2023 - Nov 19, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The market boasts an enviable line-up of exquisite gifts and treats for the whole family. With more than 200 independent local businesses, the market prides itself on a unique shopping experience. Begin the festive season by enjoying a day out with family and friends, shop exquisite gift ideas, purchase artisan food, and stroll through the winter wonderland of Spruce Meadows.
| Location: | Spruce Meadows |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://sprucemeadows.com |
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Okotoks Christmas Market.
Everyday from Nov 17, 2023 - Nov 18, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Kick off your Christmas shopping at the annual Okotoks Christmas Market at the Foothills Centennial Centre.
| Location: | Foothills Centennial Centre |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://themarketsquare.ca |
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Calgary Opera - Beauty and the Beast.
Everyday from Nov 24, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023 at 7:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Story
Beauty lives a simple life with her father and two sisters. When Father must leave on a business trip, the sisters demand he returns with expensive gifts for them. Beauty asks instead for a single rose. He fulfills this request and it leads to trouble for the family and the betrothal of Beauty to an unattractive and unsophisticated man.
Beauty and the Beast is a timeless story about valuing kindness and character over superficial traits like physical beauty and social refinement. Vittorio Giannini composed this one-act opera in 1938, basing it on the classic fairy tale. It delighted radio audiences then and now provides a charming entry point for children into the world of opera.
Sung in English with projected English titles.
Chestermere Christmas Market.
Everyday from Nov 24, 2023 - Nov 26, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Get every item checked off of your list at MPP Rec Centre.
Banff Christmas Market.
Everyday from Nov 24, 2023 - Nov 26, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
With more than 80 artisanal vendors, live music, an outdoor fire lounge, Santa’s House and Reindeer Stables, Christmas treats and warm drinks, there is something for the whole family at Warner Stables.
Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market.
Everyday from Nov 24, 2023 - Nov 26, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The market boasts an enviable line-up of exquisite gifts and treats for the whole family. With more than 200 independent local businesses, the market prides itself on a unique shopping experience. Begin the festive season by enjoying a day out with family and friends, shop exquisite gift ideas, purchase artisan food, and stroll through the winter wonderland of Spruce Meadows.
| Location: | Spruce Meadows |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://sprucemeadows.com |
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Theatre Calgary Presents A Christmas Carol.
Everyday from Nov 30, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A timeless tale of redemption, told as only Theatre Calgary can tell it: full of life, spectacle, and backed by a huge cast. Come relive Calgary’s favorite holiday tradition with friends and family.
| Location: | Max Bell Theatre (Arts Commons) |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://www.theatrecalgary.com/ |
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Airdrie Festival of Lights.
Everyday from Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Located in Airdrie’s Nose Creek Park, the Airdrie Festival of Lights is a beautiful, outdoor walk-through lights experience, with about a million dollars’ worth of displays and other special features.
| Location: | Nose Creek Park in Airdrie |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://airdrielights.com |
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Christmas Market at The Saskatoon Farm.
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 10, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The market grows every year and includes more than 200 local makers, bakers, growers and small businesses.
Christmas Lights in Legacy 2023.
Everyday from Dec 1, 2023 - Jan 8, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
What was once a one-off way to dazzle local residents, has now turned into an annual family-friendly event that brings everyone from Calgary and area. Join for a drive through the Legacy Community in the southeast of Calgary, to enjoy a wondrous Christmas lights display of more than one million lights.
| Location: | Legacy Community in the southeast of Calgary |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market.
Everyday from Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The market boasts an enviable line-up of exquisite gifts and treats for the whole family. With more than 200 independent local businesses, the market prides itself on a unique shopping experience. Begin the festive season by enjoying a day out with family and friends, shop exquisite gift ideas, purchase artisan food, and stroll through the winter wonderland of Spruce Meadows.
| Location: | Spruce Meadows |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://sprucemeadows.com |
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Banff Christmas Market.
Everyday from Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
With more than 80 artisanal vendors, live music, an outdoor fire lounge, Santa’s House and Reindeer Stables, Christmas treats and warm drinks, there is something for the whole family at Warner Stables.
GLOW Calgary YYC Presents Christmas Around The World.
Everyday from Dec 7, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
GLOW Calgary brings Santa's Sleigh Adventure to the Nutrien Western Event Centre at Stampede Park. Go on an enchanting journey as attendees help Santa Claus find his beloved reindeer in the mesmerizing maze of magical lights.
| Location: | Nutrien Western Event Centre at Stampede Park |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://glowyyc.ca |
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Candy Cane Kids.
Everyday from Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 10, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Cookie, Stripe,
and Pep are the Quality Control Inspectors for McJingles
Incorporated. Their job? To monitor, measure and analyze
the Christmas spirit worldwide. This year, however,
the cheery trio discover that the Canadian spirit is
dangerously low, and pull out all the stops to raise it.
Using their social media platform Jinglegram, they decide
to broadcast live! They sing, dance, bake, laugh, and
cheer on Canada in this 75-minute extravaganza at BMO
Theatre in the Shane Homes Rocky Ridge YMCA.
Morpheus Theatre: It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.
Everyday from Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 16, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Based on the classic film by Frank Capra. An inspirational, heartwarming story about giving and receiving, about life and all the paths we walk, about true and lasting love and guardian angels. Morpheus Theatre very proudly welcomes you to Bedford Falls with this holiday favourite, presented from the perspective of a radio show cast with a live studio audience, and live foley sound effects.
| Location: | Pumphouse Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://www.morpheustheatre.ca/ |
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Market Collective’s Holiday Series.
Everyday from Dec 15, 2023 - Dec 17, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Enjoy live music, interactive workshops, galleries, more than 150 local vendors and special surprises at the BMO Centre.
Banff for SnowDays.
Everyday from Jan 18, 2024 - Jan 29, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A celebration of all things winter. There will be snow sculptures throughout town, the SnowDays Play Zone and Skijoring on Banff Avenue.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://banff.ca |
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YYC Hot Chocolate Fest.
Everyday from Feb 1, 2024 - Feb 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This sweet festival sees cafes, restaurants and chocolatiers compete for the coveted titles of YYC’s Best Hot Chocolate, Best Spirited Hot Chocolate and Cup The Runneth Over Award. Calgarians can sip a variety of hot cocoas and determine the blend that roasts them all.
Block Heater Festival.
Everyday from Feb 9, 2024 - Feb 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Check out the Block Heater Festival. This musical festival is an extension of the Calgary Folk Festival and features 32 artists and 13 separate events.
