Calgary This Week
Check out five of the best things to see and do this week in Calgary.
Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo (Credit: Tourism Calgary/Arielle Rylands)
October 15-22, 2026 - Explore Calgary this week with a tribute to veterans, thrilling football, pumpkin-filled adventures and a gripping night at the opera.
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Pay your tribute
Mark your calendar for the opening of Veterans Walkway, featuring five kilometres, 31 medallions and 100 stories honouring the veterans who shaped our city.
Date: October 17
Cost: FREE
Location: Memorial Drive
Participate in pink power
Cheer on the Calgary Stampeders at the Pink Power Game and show your support for breast cancer awareness.
Date: October 17
Cost: From $62.47
Location: McMahon Stadium
Party with pumpkins
Celebrate fall at Cobb’s Pumpkin Palooza with a day of pumpkin-filled fun. It's the perfect photo opp!
Date: Until October 31
Cost: $24
Location: 1500 84 St NE
Take in the thriller
Experience Puccini’s Tosca, a gripping operatic thriller of love, political intrigue and a celebrated singer’s fight against a corrupt police chief in Rome.
Date: October 16 & 18
Cost: From $31.5
Location: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Take in pumpkin spice and spooky season
Wander through a glowing world of pumpkin displays, live performances, and the spookiest vibes.
Date: Until October 31
Cost: From $13.5
Location: Winsport
Looking for more things to do in and around Calgary? Check out our Events Calendar for the best events and happenings around the city.
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