Check out what's happening in downtown Calgary!
Navigate the past and present of Calgary this spring with Mapping History: The Calgary Atlas Project! This new exhibit brings maps from the local historians, authors, and artists behind the Calgary Institute for the Humanities’ Atlas Project to life at Lougheed House. Accompanied by original art pieces, artifacts, tours, workshops, and more, Mapping History: The Calgary Atlas Project is on display from April 2nd until May 17th.
An ordinary family. A perfect marriage. A wife with a secret. Henrik Ibsen’s theatrical giant of a play still shocks and exhilarates audiences to this day. Join us for the Canadian premiere of Amy Herzog’s fresh, compact, and devastatingly contemporary adaptation that took Broadway by storm.
Experience the thrill of NHL action with Calgary Flames Home Games at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Flames take on nine teams on home ice this month. (April 12, 14, 16)
See where food comes from at Aggie Days , a beloved family tradition at the Nutrien Western Event Centre. Interactive displays, hands-on activities and plenty of farm animals make this one of the city's most accessible agricultural events.
A celebration of the dumpling in all its forms – steamed, fried, and boiled. Dumpling Fest Calgary brings local and visiting chefs together with regional dumplings from across Asia and beyond, with plenty of opportunities to taste, learn, and eat too much.
The 23rd Calgary Underground Film Festival takes place from April 16-26, 2026 at Globe Cinema. CUFF is now Western Canada's biggest genre film festival, and a must-attend event for film fans.
Need help with homework? Our free drop-in tutoring program downtown is for junior high and high school students. RSVP your spot or come in when you can. Our tutors walk around and help with English, math, and science, whether you have one small question or a lot to work on. It’s a relaxed, friendly place to get help, learn more, and feel better about school. Walk ins welcome. Email goodneighbouryyc@gmail.com for more information.
Experience the thrill of NHL action with Calgary Flames Home Games at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Flames take on nine teams on home ice this month. (April 12, 14, 16)
Join the Calgary Public Library Foundation on Friday, April 17 for Locked Library: Space Case, an immersive, space-themed puzzle experience at Central Library. Designed for ages 12+, this after-hours event invites participants to explore the library while solving engaging challenges—perfect for both seasoned puzzlers and curious newcomers.
One night only, never to be seen before or again, a new play as Shakespeare would have intended had he lived for another 400 years. Princes and kings, queens and jesters, grave diggers and long lost twins—join this talented cast who have been speaking in iambic pentameter for at least a fortnight as they discover in the moment if they're in a tragedy or a romance. (April, 3, 10, 17, 24)
Kevin Allen’s Beltline Gay History Walk uncovers the rich, often overlooked queer history of Calgary’s Beltline. This guided walk highlights key sites of activism, social spaces, and everyday life that were central to the city’s 2SLGBTQ+ community. Through storytelling and place-based history, participants gain a deeper understanding of how queer people built connection, visibility, and resilience in the heart of Calgary—including the gay history of the Lougheed House itself!
Movies “based on a true story” captivate audiences with the intrigue of history and the wonderment of how the film’s events could have transpired in real life. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “how much of this actually happened,” join The Confluence to dig into the real events behind classic film and modern blockbusters.
The Calgary Roughnecks are Calgary’s high‑energy, hard‑hitting box lacrosse crew known for big goals, bigger vibes, and some of the loudest nights in the Saddledome
High Tea at the zoo is a full day of spring fun, perfect for all ages. Don’t miss out on this elegant affair in Grazers Restaurant on select Sundays from April 12th to May 31st, 2026.
Learn the truth about the impacts of colonialism in Canada on this riverside tour with stops at exhibits, historical sites, public art, and monuments. This tour will share a critical look at settler-colonialism, First Nations and Metis history, the Indian Residential School System, the Indian Act, and how Treaty 7 shaped the history of the place we now call Calgary.
Need help with homework? Our free drop-in tutoring program downtown is for junior high and high school students. RSVP your spot or come in when you can. Our tutors walk around and help with English, math, and science, whether you have one small question or a lot to work on. It’s a relaxed, friendly place to get help, learn more, and feel better about school. Walk ins welcome. Email goodneighbouryyc@gmail.com for more information.
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Please note that only events held in downtown Calgary are eligible for inclusion in this calendar.