The mornings are getting crisp, and the leaves are starting to turn — it must be September! Are you thrilled to send the kids back to school, or are you grieving the end of summer? Either way, hopefully, you enjoy the change of season and all it brings. Embrace the back-to-school energy and find new opportunities for amazing extracurricular activities. Enjoy the beautiful colours of fall and find a day to enjoy the moment, because you know it goes way too fast. And to help you out, we’ve rounded up some great September events in Calgary for your family!
Spruce Meadows Preview to the ‘Masters’ | September 1, 2025
Featured | Kick off September with Labour Day fun at Spruce Meadows! There is no show jumping on this special day, just tons of family entertainment. If you’d like to visit during the show jumping, head to Spruce Meadows from September 5 – 7, 2025, for show jumping and family fun.
Cochrane Lions Club Rodeo Parade | September 1, 2025
The Cochrane Lions Club Rodeo runs over the Labour Day weekend, and you won’t want to miss the classic parade on Monday morning!
Cirque du Soleil ECHO | All Month
Featured | The FUTURE is bright as Cirque du Soleil presents ECHO. The gorgeous set and costumes are a treat to behold. The acrobatics, circus arts, and clowning around will astonish and entertain you. This unforgettable show is a treat for the whole family.
Calaway Park Halloweekends | Weekends in September
Featured | Halloweekends at Calaway Park kicks off on September 6, 2025, and runs every Saturday and Sunday through the month. Get some extra fun out of that Halloween costume and enjoy the new scenes and activities at the park.
RBC Race for the Kids | September 7, 2025
Featured | The RBC Race for the Kids is back, and it’s the perfect way to enjoy one last summer adventure. It’s a fun family run that includes entry to Heritage Park and supports the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation as they fund child mental health programs and services.
Alberta Biodiversity Festival | September 12 – 14 & 20, 2025
Featured | Do you want to be a wildlife conservation champion and enjoy some family fun this fall? That’s easy! You just need to check out the Alberta Biodiversity Festival at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, with a special final event at Bow Habitat Station.
Railway Days at Heritage Park | September 13 – 14, 2025
Featured | All aboard for Railway Days at Heritage Park! Enjoy all the fun you’ve come to expect from Heritage Park, plus a wide variety of unique activities that will fascinate rail enthusiasts. Trains take centre stage for two days of demonstrations, hands-on activities, and exciting exhibits.
Monster Jam | September 13 – 14, 2025
Get excited about high-octane entertainment when Monster Jam roars into Calgary with a spectacular showcase of speed, skill and gravity-defying stunts.
Alberta Culture Days | All Month
Alberta Culture Days takes place all month, with a wide variety of interactive activities throughout the province, many of which are free.
Calgary Fall Home Show | September 26 – 28, 2025
The Calgary Fall Home Show will help you be inspired and excited about your home. (And just in time for the colder weather to keep us housebound!) Find real home advice from trusted experts.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, 2025
September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (also known as Orange Shirt Day). The day honours the children who never returned home from residential schools, along with their families and communities. A few opportunities are popping up around Calgary where you can participate in supportive, educational, and community-building events.
Fall Classes for Kids
This is the time to register for all the great extracurriculars we love! Here at Family Fun Calgary, we want to make it easier for you to find quality extracurricular programs that you AND your kids will love. It’s always a great time to try something new or get back to what you love, so keep reading to find the BEST lessons for kids in Calgary!
Read more about it here.
Farm Fun
I grew up in the country, but have lived in cities my whole adult life. My kids, on the other hand, are born and bred city kids. One time, we went to a corn maze and one of my children (who will remain nameless to protect the ridiculous) exclaimed, “I didn’t realize it was actually corn!” Sweet mercy. Whether your kids are country kids or city kids, we have a list of places your family can get outside and experience fun on the farm.
Read more about it here.
Outdoor Movies
Make the most of a fall evening this year – grab some lawn chairs and snacks (and a toque and blanket!) and enjoy a movie under the stars! We’re posting all the outdoor movies we hear about for the summer and fall of 2025, from free events in the park to ticketed drive-in movies.
Read more about it here.
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes
Fall is fleeting in Calgary, so you have to make the most of the season! Two of the season’s most iconic symbols are a nice big pumpkin and a juicy cob of corn, so here are the best places in Calgary to find your favourite pumpkin or challenge yourself with a journey through a corn maze. Plus, these are great places to plan some amazing photos!
Read more about it here.
School Calendars 2025-26
September means back to school, finding extracurricular activities, and planning for childcare on all those PD days. Maybe you want to plan a trip over the Fall/Remembrance Day Break, figure out your family Christmas, or start dreaming about sunshine over Spring Break. We’re creating a post with links to Calgary & area school calendars, to give you an easy place to start planning your school year.
Read more about it here.
Urban Hikes
From tots to teens, family time is important, and if you can combine it with outdoor activity and a short (or non-existent!) drive, it’s even better. Our family often heads to the mountains for a day of hiking and picnicking, as Calgarians do. But Calgary, being the sprawling city that it is, has several urban hikes to enjoy throughout the year, without ever leaving the city.
Read more about it here.
But Wait … There’s More!
There are lots of other events happening during September; Calgary is a great place for families to enjoy activities together. For a complete listing of all the best events, click on our calendar to find more family fun and stay tuned to all the best local family events through our Facebook and Instagram pages. Plus, we’re now on TikTok and Threads!
Did you know you can submit your family-friendly event to us? Fill out the submission form with your event details, and we’ll do our best to add your event to our events calendar. You can also sign up for the monthly Family Fun Calgary e-newsletter. We give you a peek at all of the great, upcoming, family-friendly activities scheduled in Calgary.
Enjoy the month, Calgary!
