10 things to do in Calgary over the Labour Day long weekend
There are plenty of local events and activities you can check out in Calgary this weekend.
Here's a look at just 10 things happening around the city:
Calgary Pride Festival
- What: Celebrate and uplift Calgary's 2SLGBTQ+ community at Calgary's annual Pride Festival.
- When: Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, 2024.
- Where: The festival takes place at Prince’s Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Ave S.W.
- Cost: Free to attend.
Pride Parade
- What: Mark your calendars! The 2024 Calgary Pride Parade runs along Ninth Avenue, starting at The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland.
- When: Sunday, Sept. 1 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Where: Ninth Avenue S.E., starting at Sixth Street S.E. and ending at Fifth Street S.W.
- Cost: Free to attend.
Labour Day Classic: Stampeders vs Elks
- What: The Calgary Stampeders take on the Edmonton Elks at the annual Labour Day Classic.
- When: Monday, Sept. 2 at 4 p.m.
- Where: McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail N.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Cavalry vs. Valour
- What: Calgary's Cavalry FC take on the Vancouver Valour at ATCO Field.
- When: Friday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
- Where: ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Fiesta Filipino
- What: Alberta's largest Filipino festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Fiesta Filipino celebrates Filipino heritage through music, food and culture.
- When: Friday, Aug. 30 to Sunday, Sept. 1.
- Where: Olympic Plaza, 228 Eighth Ave. S.E.
- Cost: Free to attend.
Marley and Me
- What: Watch the 2008 movie Marley and Me at The Confluence.
- When: 2 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.
- Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland, 750 Ninth Ave S.E.
- Cost: $12.
Market Nights
- What: Head to Heritage Park to shop items from local vendors and grab a bite to eat at Market Nights. Pets are welcome.
- When: Every Saturday (until Sept. 14, 2024) from 3 to 9 p.m.
- Where: Heritage Plaza at Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Park S.W.
- Cost: Free to attend.
Wally Wonka and the Vanilla Factory
- What: Jubilations Junior presents Wally Wonka and the Vanilla Factory, written for kids and featuring a meal designed with kids in mind.
- When: Aug. 31 to Oct. 19, 2024.
- Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.
- Cost: From $41.95.
More Greased
- What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents More Greased. The plot focuses on Sandy and Danny, who have since graduated.
- When: Until Oct. 19, 2024.
- Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 Street S.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline
- What: Stage West presents A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, by Dean Regan. The production follows the country musicians' rise to stardom.
- When: Until Sept. 1, 2024.
- Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
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