10 things to do in Calgary 10 this weekend
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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:
Aggie Days
- What: Experience life on the farm here in the city. The displays and interactive activities at Aggie Days are designed to help children learn more about Alberta's agricultural and historical legacy.
- When: Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: The Nutrien Western Event Centre, 1800 Stampede Trail S.E.
- Cost: Free admission
The Country Mixtape Tour
- What: Country musicians Tyler Joe Miller, Shawn Austin and Andrew Hyatt perform at Rachmans Calgary as part of The Country Mixtape Tour.
- When: Saturday, April 13 at 8 p.m.
- Where: Ranchmans Calgary, 9615 Macleod Trail S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary
The Goonies
- What: Watch The Goonies as part of Fort Calgary's 'Films at the Fort' series.
- When: Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m.
- Where: Fort Calgary, 750 Ninth Avenue S.E.
- Cost: $12
Space Jam
- What: Watch Space Jam as part of Fort Calgary's 'Films at the Fort' series.
- When: Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m.
- Where: Fort Calgary, 750 Ninth Avenue S.E.
- Cost: $12
Baby Days at Butterfield Acres
- What: Head to Butterfield Acres for the 2024 Barnyard Baby Day Festival, which sees adolescent animals like goats, lambs and chicks welcomed to the farm.
- When: Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14.
- Where: Butterfield Acres, 254077 Rocky Ridge Rd. N.W.
- Cost: Adults: $17.99, Children (able to walk to 17): $15.99
Murder at the Park: Death Checks In
- What: Heritage Park hosts Death Checks In, a ‘Murder at the Park’ dinner theatre experience that includes a three-course meal. Death Checks In is a brand new murder mystery by Pegasus Performances.
- When: April 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27.
- Where: Wainwright Hotel at the Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Park Dr. S.W.
- Cost: $120 plus GST
Teenage Mutant Kung Fu Turtles
- What: Jubilations Junior presents Teenage Mutant Kung Fu Turtles, written for kids and featuring a meal designed with kids in mind.
- When: April 13 – June 1, 2024.
- Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 Street S.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
The Girl on the Train
- What: Watch The Girl on the Train at Vertigo Theatre. The play is based on the psychological thriller novel by Paula Hawkins, turned into a 2016 film starring Emily Blunt.
- When: March 16 – April 14
- Where: Vertigo Theatre, #161 115 9 Ave. S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary
Wranglers vs. Canucks
- What: The Calgary Wranglers take on the Abbotsford Canucks at the Saddledome.
- When: Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary
Flames vs. Coyotes
- What: The Calgary Flames take on the Arizona Coyotes at the Saddledome.
- When: Sunday, April 14 at 6 p.m.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary
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