Special Events

Check out the Night Light Festival from September 24 – 26, 2026. It’s a 3-night celebration of curated light, art, and live performances that’s free and family-friendly. Night Light Festival: Date: September 24 – 26, 2026 Time: 6 – 11 PM Venue: Victoria Park Website: www.nightlightvicpark.ca

From September 23 – 27, 2026, watch fun take flight at the Heritage Inn International Hot Air Balloon Festival in High River! During the day, you can marvel at hot air balloon flights and visit food trucks and vendors. When night falls on September 25, 2026, enjoy the magic of
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Were your home improvement projects met with DIY disaster? Whether designing a new build or tackling your renovation one room at a time, the Calgary Fall Home Show is the place to get real home advice from trusted local experts. Check it out from September 25 – 27, 2026, at
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On September 12, 2026, gather at the Springbank Old Tyme Fall Fair in Springbank Park for All Seasons, where families can celebrate the area’s agricultural roots and community spirit. They have free entry and lots of fun activities like a kid zone, vendors, food trucks, and more. Springbank Old Tyme
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Are you passionate about arts and culture? Or maybe just curious to discover new cultural experiences, an artist, the arts, or a cultural organization? Alberta Culture Days feature many free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to discover their inner artist, experience their heritage, and celebrate what it means
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It’s time for Railway Days at Heritage Park, presented by CPKC. From September 19 – 20, 2026, your family will enjoy an entire weekend dedicated to the park’s collection of historic rolling stock trains. Railway Days at Heritage Park: Date: September 19 – 20, 2026 Time: 10 AM – 5
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Calgary Opera is bringing you ‘Serious Family Fun,’ a FREE (but you need to register!) family-friendly event where they throw open the doors and invite families to explore. People of all ages are invited to drop in and enjoy music, opera stories, visual arts, dress-up activities, and more! Calgary Opera
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It’s time for the Rattle the Bones Festival in Capitol Hill! Enjoy Alberta Culture Days featuring live music and multicultural performances, with entertainment for the whole family. September 12, 2026 | 3 – 8 PM | Tickets are $5. September 18, 2026 | 6 – 9:30 PM | Come back for a
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The National Music Centre (NMC) has opened a FREE, interactive, musical playground! PlayLab, located on the main floor of Studio Bell, is a place for families to explore and make music. Everyone from young to old can create their own sound – together! There are three zones: Strings, Percussion, Wind
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Head to the Calgary International Pin Club for their annual Festival of Pins. This event is perfect for collectors of all ages, with free admission. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion, and donations of non-perishable food items for the Veterans’ Food Bank will be accepted.
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