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.
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.
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.
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.
One of Calgary's signature food events, Feast on 4th transforms 4th Street SW into a bustling culinary corridor. Local restaurants, food vendors, and artisan producers come together for a multi-day celebration of the city's food and drink scene.
Fuel your creativity with movies on the big screen at Classics and Crafts! Bring your current craft project and join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane with beloved classic films in the Burnswest Theatre.
Four days of unlimited fandom. Every spring, hundreds of thousands of fans descend upon Stampede Park for the Calgary Comic Expo. This year’s event features the hobbits from Lord of the Rings, including Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd. Plus, many more big name celebs you wont want to miss!
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.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Discover the music of Pink Floyd under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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Please note that only events held in downtown Calgary are eligible for inclusion in this calendar.