Free Events in Calgary

East Village's free dog festival moves to RiverWalk Plaza this year, with a dog costume fashion show at 2 PM, an agility course, free nail trims and mini-grooms, and local animal rescues on site.

Curator Mary-Beth Laviolette leads a free group ride along the CTrain Blue Line, stopping at eight public artworks, from murals to a sculptural bike rack. It's the second and last 2026 date. Meet on the Kerby Station eastbound platform and look for the red Public Art vest.

Country-folk singer-songwriter Carter Felker plays a relaxed late-morning set at the King Eddy every Sunday, with a different guest each week. There's no cover, and the venue pairs it with its Sunday brunch.

This beautiful show at the Crescents Height Community Centre will feature hundreds of original pieces by local artists in multiple sizes, formats and styles. Not only can you view these pieces, but you can talk directly with the artists to find out all the details about your potential new art piece!

Fifteen teams came together to write, shoot, and edit a short film (2 – 5 minutes) on an anti-racism theme—in just 48 hours. The challenge was open to everyone, regardless of experience. Whether they were a seasoned filmmaker or picking up a camera or phone for the first time, they...

Oooooo (sing together and you will make a perfect circle) reveals the connection between harmony, mathematics, and the human body. It consists of a CRT TV and two microphones. The title of the work invites pairs of people to sing into the microphones. The signals are directly mapped onto the TV...

For over a decade, Bárbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca have developed a collaborative practice across cinema, visual arts and performance. Their videos and installations are created in dialogue with diverse artists and collectives, combining documentary strategies with narrative layers of...

What is love? Where do our dreams take us? What does it mean simply to be? In 21 Meditations, Calgary artist Carl White turns these enduring questions into a compelling new exhibition of paintings and sculptural works.

Confetti Co. (food truck) parks at BMO Centre, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE, Calgary. Check the day page for live status.

Experience Canada’s musical history at VinylCentric with two exciting new exhibits. Meet Alberta Slim, a talented musician whose legacy reached far beyond the stage. Known for ... »

Culturally Speaking is a free speaker series that explores the diverse cultures, histories and communities of Calgary and Southern Alberta. From Dark Tourism and ghost stories to local legends and contemporary voices, each talk offers fresh insights and connections. Come curious, leave inspired —...

Join the UCRC for an open-ended discussion about addiction and recovery. Open to anyone in recovery, seeking recovery, or exploring their relationship with substances or behaviors, these peer-led meetings welcome all pathways and stages of recovery. Participants share experiences, build community, and celebrate personal growth in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. While not a substitute for professional therapy, the focus is on connection, strength, and hope.

Bookends marks the first major solo exhibition in Canada by New York-based sculptor and AUArts alumna Elaine Cameron-Weir (BFA 2007), bringing together a body of work that reflects both her artistic evolution and a broader cultural diagnosis concerning the entanglement of technology, systems of...

A Space That Remembers reflects my belief that places can inhabit us as much as we inhabit them. “Through painting, I seek to create spaces where observation, memory, emotion, and imagination come together—spaces that invite us to look closely, to reflect, and to consider what a landscape...

Don’t miss Acclaimed Fine Art’s next art exhibition & sale.

Held. Together. is a group exhibition featuring Glenna Cardinal, seth cardinal dodginghorse, Dwayne Martineau, and Amanda McCavour with contributions from Holly Anghel in the Window Gallery.

Discover the exhibition Evolution by the collective Devenir. For a better understanding join us for the Artist Talk on November 6.

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of a community gathering where local talent, passion, and creativity come to life. Discover over 50 farms, food artisans, craft vendors, and food trucks ... »

Fluid Fest 2026 is a celebration of dance, contemporary performance and connection unfolding across the city. Framed by the curatorial invitation: A Messy Gorgeous Love, we invite artists ... »

Check out Free Soccer Friday. This is a chance for youth of all ages and abilities to stay active, make friends, and build confidence through fun, unstructured play.

This fall, Calgary’s original main street comes alive with spirits, scares, and spine-tingling fun. Haunted Historic Inglewood is a month-long celebration of Halloween featuring eerie pop-ups, ... »

He Was Taken Up Into the Sky speaks of the potential for perceiving divinity within the human form, and the ways in which people – even when flawed – can be powerful, impactful, and immensely beautiful beings. Most of the portraits are a part of a large body of work depicting individuals as...

Mounties and ministers, cowboys and cooks, prohibitionists and politicians. Join volunteer tour guides on a walk through time to learn about the people, personalities and events that ... »

‘I Was Born Where You Are’ is a collection of work that explores the ‘peri-human’ through orientalism/ornamentalism and its relationship to colonial history through oil painting, sculpture, and weaving. Paintings of select objects are coded under the western gaze to evoke a peri-human...

This rich and immersive experience showcases the paintings of Keith Dalgleish. Vibrant high-energy florals are captured with dynamic, mosaic-like brushwork. Keith has strived to redefine traditional still-life painting in a bold manner, with movement- so not “still”.

Mini-Donuts Canada (food truck) parks at Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB. Check the day page for live status.

ML Snack House (food truck) parks at Canadian Tire, 9940 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB. Check the day page for live status.

Embrace creativity and exploration in our Saturday Drop-in Art Making program. Materials and light instruction are provided, along with rotating themes and activities and encourages people of all ages to connect with modern and contemporary art through enjoyable and interactive creative experiences.

Join Contemporary Calgary at our drop-in Open Studio Session for 55+ on Wednesdays in October. During this informal art-making drop-in session, participants are invited to bring their own projects along with any art and craft materials they are currently using. This time can be used not only for...

🤖 AI is changing the way we test software. Are you ready for what’s next? The world of Quality Assurance is evolving, and there’s never been a more exciting time to explore how AI can help us build better, more reliable software. Tech Connect Alberta, in partnership with BrowserStack, is excited to welcome Aakash Patel, a Calgary-based technology entrepreneur, QA leader, and educator with 12+ years of experience. He is the founder of Qualaces, a software testing and QA company, and Jobque.ai, an AI-powered job search platform. 🎯 QA 2.0: Quality Engineering in the AI Era Discover how AI is transforming QA, explore practical ways to integrate AI into your testing workflows, and learn how intelligent automation can improve test efficiency while maintaining software quality. 💡 Whether you're a QA engineer, test automation professional, SDET, or engineering leader, join us to gain practical insights, exchange ideas, and connect with Calgary’s tech community. 📅 Date: October 16, 2026 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM MDT 📍 Location: Platform Calgary (East Annex) 🎟️ Free registration (limited spots) #TechConnectAlberta #BrowserStack #QualityEngineering #SoftwareTesting #AIinTesting #TestAutomation #CalgaryTech

The Alberta Society of Artists is pleased to present the solo exhibition Rupture(d): Constructing a Point of View in the Expanded Narrative, featuring the 360° photographic works of Alberta artist Don Sucha.

A ceramics exhibition showcasing new, experimental work created by Natalie Gerber during her Medalta residency in Medicine Hat. Our Spotlight exhibit highlights work by new Alberta Craft members and members producing experimental work.

The Crypt & The Crow — Halloween Pop-Up at Tops Pizza South Calgary’s most immersive Halloween experience has arrived!! This October, Tops Pizza South transforms into The ... »

The Huddle x Grey Cup is coming to CF Market Mall! From October 5–18, visitors can test their football skills with interactive challenges including a throwing accuracy challenge, ... »

Halloween in southern Alberta has a history of traditions and celebrations that can be traced back before Lougheed House was even built! *Tricks, Treats, & Traditions: A History of Halloween in Southern Alberta *is the newest of our free, outdoor pop-up exhibits on display from September 25...

Take a break and unleash your creativity! Paint your own mini canvas, relax with fellow peers, and create a small masterpiece to take home. No experience needed. All supplies provided while supplies last.

Join Kaia MacLeod for an intimate tour of Library and Cultural Resources collection of Treaty 7 art works.

Looking to practice your Vietnamese conversation skills in a friendly and informal setting? The USpeak Vietnamese Conversation Table is the perfect place to practice, connect, and grow. Open to all degree-seeking students (international, domestic and exchange), this drop-in session offers a welcoming space to engage in casual conversations, build confidence, and meet new students!

Behind Every Title Is a Story No Résumé Tells Behind every CEO, founder, partner, and business owner is a person navigating the decisions, risks, sacrifices, and realities that come with leadership. Behind Every Title is an intimate conversation series where leaders step beyond their titles and into the conversations that often go unspoken—the moments that tested us, the failures that shaped us, and the lessons learned along the way. No pitches. No polished résumés. Just honest conversation and connection with people who understand what it means to lead. Because sometimes the most powerful part of a leader’s story isn’t what they achieved. It’s who they became getting there. MEET PAULINE CHAN For our October conversation, we’re sitting down with Pauline Chan, Head of Lawyer Experience and Lawyer-in-Residence at Goodlawyer. With more than 15 years of experience as a corporate and commercial lawyer, Pauline currently leads a community of more than 500 lawyers. She’s passionate about building a more inclusive legal profession and expanding access to legal services, particularly for founders from marginalized groups. But there’s more to Pauline than her career in law. She’s also built and run her own barre fitness studio and is currently working on a fortune cookie business venture. She knows what it means to step outside a familiar path, take a risk, and build something of your own. On October 20, we’ll go beyond her title and explore the experiences, risks, and lessons that have shaped Pauline along the way. _______________________ Behind the Title with Tiffany Petite Join us for an evening of honest conversation, meaningful connection, and the stories behind the titles. 3:30 PM — Doors Open & Connection4:00–5:00 PM — Featured Conversation5:00–6:00 PM — Connection & Refreshments Please note: The featured conversation will be professionally recorded; guests may be visible in the background. Presented by: Virtuous Circle Counselling Marketing Partner: Digital Monk Marketing

Join CMSS for a special lecture with Dr. Patrick Lennox on October 20, 2pm, “The Morning After: Alberta Separatism, Foreign Interference and Canada’s Survival in a Revolutionary Age.”

Gather in a warm, welcoming space

“Naru, a fierce and highly skilled warrior sets out to protect her people from a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal.” Join us for a screening of the riveting film Prey (2022) and a post-movie conversation led by Kaia MacLeod. Oct 20 at 1pm-3pm Gallery Hall (Taylor Family Digital Library) Hosted by UCalgary Library’s Indigenous Working Group

This 12-Step student peer support meeting’s intention is to enhance the quality of life for its members by encouraging honest self-reflection, learning through listening and sharing, and entrusting themselves to a Higher Power—understood in a way that is personal to each individual. Whether referred to as God, love, intuition, or something else, the concept of a Higher Power is left to each person’s own interpretation.

Looking to practice your Korean conversation skills in a friendly and informal setting? The USpeak Korean Conversation Table is the perfect place to practice, connect, and grow. Open to all degree-seeking students (international, domestic and exchange), this drop-in session offers a welcoming space to engage in casual conversations, build confidence, and meet new students!

Please join Sam Wiebe and Kelly Senecal for an evening of readings and conversation. Sam Wiebe will be launching his newest title, Shot in Vancouver, set to release this October from Arsenal Pulp Press.

Explore the UCalgary Rural Community Route

Clock Out! Your Creative Escape is a fun, casual monthly drop-in series open to anyone looking to pause, create, and recharge. Happening every third Wednesday, each session offers a low-pressure creative break designed to fit within the hour. Join us this month to learn how to make your own beaded...

CrossCraft is the result of a research-creation project that explores different textile techniques as systems of repetition, structure and pattern-making inspiring new, contemporary designs. The exhibition foregrounds making as a way to investigate, ask and answer questions. This is a collaborative project involving researchers and makers from four academic institutions in Ontario and Alberta. The team includes faculty members, researchers, and a graduate student, each with their own craft practice.