10 things to do in Calgary this 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:
Royal Canadian International Circus
- What: Head to the big top to see the Royal Canadian International Circus. The show features classic circus entertainment, taking visitors on a spellbinding journey filled with a diverse array of thrilling acts.
- When: May 24 to June 2, 2024.
- Where: CrossIron Mills, 261055 Crossiron Blvd., Rocky View, Alta.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Calgary Marathon
- What: Support friends, family members or even strangers taking part in the 2024 Servus Calgary Marathon – or sign up to participate. Runners will get to take part in a post-race festival.
- When: Sunday, May 26 from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Where: Starting line is at Stampede Trail S.E.
- Cost: Prices for participants vary.
Velocity Auto Show
- What: View a diverse range of cars – from classics to modern sports cars, tuners and rare exotics – at Calgary's second annual Velocity Auto Show.
- When: Saturday, May 25 at 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Where: Platform Calgary,407 Ninth Ave. S.E.
- Cost: $20.
Festival of Quilts
What: Head to Heritage Park to admire hundreds of colourful quilts at the 2024 Festival of Quilts.
When: Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26.
Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.
Cost: Tickets to the historical village are $22.95 for youth (three to 15), $34.95 for general admission (16-64) and $26.95 for seniors.
The Confluence open house
- What: Enjoy history tours, a petting zoo, Indigenous speakers and more at The Confluence's open house.
- When: Saturday, May 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 Ninth Ave. S.E.
- Cost: Free.
Calgary Stampeders take on B.C. Lions
- What: The Calgary Stampeders take on the B.C. Lions in preseason week two.
- When: Saturday, May 25 at 2 p.m.
- Where: McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Tr. N.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Cavalry vs. Winnipeg Valour
- What: Calgary's Cavalry FC takes on the Winnipeg Valour at ATCO Field on Saturday evening.
- When: Sunday, May 26 at 3 p.m.
- Where: ATCO Field, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson
- What: Vertigo Theatre presents the Canadian premiere of Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, a modern takeon Sherlock Holmes set in a post-pandemic 2021.
- When: Until June 9, 2024.
- Where: Vertigo Theatre,115 Ninth Ave. S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
The Music Man
- What: Storybook Theatre presents Meredith Willson's six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man.
- When: Until June 1, 2024.
- Where: Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Dr. N.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Beautiful, the Carole King musical
- What: The inspiring true story of Carole King’s journey from teenage songwriter to a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is told through Stage West's production of Beautiful.
- When: Until June 23, 2024.
- Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
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