Fall Exhibitions at Esker
Pre-book your tickets and experience the new Fall Exhibitions at Esker with three solo exhibitions by Liz Magor, Samuel Roy-Bois and Jon Sasaki.
Where: Esker Foundation
When: September 26 - December 19
Rockin' the Jukebox
Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents Rockin' the Jukebox in Calgary. Local teens in the sleepy town of Lakewood or bored until they discover a jukebox in the old diner on Route 9 and sparks start to fly.
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre
When: October 17 - January 9, 2021
Arctic Voices
Discover the magic of Arctic Voices at TELUS Spark Science Centre with interactive exhibits, wildlife biofacts, and stories from the scientists and people that live there.
Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre
When: October 31 - January 24, 2021
MARKT. by Spruce Meadows
The International Christmas Market has has been reimagined with MARKT. by Spruce Meadows. Shop unique vendors online and support local businesses.
Where: Online
When: Launches November 1
Untold Stories: They Never Talked About It
Join The Military Museums during Veterans Week for the exhibition Untold Stories: They Never Talked About It, commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
Where: The Military Museums
When: November 1-10
Stingray Classical Music Live from the King Eddy
Join the National Music Centre for Stingray Classical Music Live from the King Eddy each Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Admission is free for a socially-distanced audience or livestream from home on the National Music Centre's Facebook page.
Where: King Eddy
When: November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Harvest High Tea
Make a reservation for the Harvest High Tea in the Sunset Room at D’Arcy Ranch and Golf Club.
Where: D’Arcy Ranch and Golf Club
When: November 1
Field of Crosses
Over 3500 crosses line the Field of Crosses on Memorial Drive. Each cross memorializes an individual soldier from Southern Alberta. The 2020 Field of Crosses Ceremony will be broadcast live on Global Calgary.
Where: Memorial Drive
When: November 1-11
Millarville Christmas Market
The Millarville Christmas Market is a holiday classic with eight days of food trucks, music, reindeer viewing, and seasonal vendors ready for holiday shopping. Pre-purchase tickets to participate in this classic holiday event.
Where: Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society (Millarville)
When: November 5-8 and 12-15
Friday Night at the King Eddy
Get your live music fix with Friday Night at the King Eddy. Alt-rock outfit ROOKS and hip hop artist Lyrique take the stage this November. Admission is free for a limited, physically distanced audience or you can watch the livestream from home.
Where: King Eddy
When: November 6, 13, 20
Visit TELUS Spark Science Centre
All galleries are open at TELUS Spark Science Centre for the perfect November adventure in Calgary. Purchase timed tickets in advance and get creative with science, technology, and engineering.
Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre
When: Open Wednesday to Sunday
A Christmas Carol
Where: Rosebud Theatre
When: November 6 – December 23
Inglewood Night Market
The
Inglewood Night Market returns with locally sourced and handmade vendors popping up every Friday in November from 3:00 to 11:00 p.m. in a new indoor vendor. Capacity is limited and you can purchase admission in advance for $5.00.
Where: 9th Avenue SE – South Bank Building
When: November 6, 13, 20, 27
Calgary European Film Festival
The 9th edition of the Calgary European Film Festival goes online for viewings 20+ films from across the European countries you can watch at home. All productions include English subtitles.
Where: Online
When: November 7-15
Canadian Online Jazz Festival
Jazz Festivals across Canada come together to present the top jazz talent with the
Canadian Online Jazz Festival to bring together fans of jazz in a whole new way.
Where: Online
When: November 8-15
Remembrance Day at The Hangar Flight Museum
Where: Online and The Hangar Flight Museum
When: November 11
Remembrance Day Service at The Military Museums
Where: Online
When: November 11
Remembrance Day Event + Christmas Market
Where: Vision Sports Center
When: November 11
Fondue & Full Moon Hikes
Enjoy an outdoor dinner followed by a full moon hike with Fondue & Full Moon Hikes. Nat's Adventure Travels creates custom outdoor experiences with an expert guide.
Where: Various locations
When: Available now
Gift of Giving: Free Admission to Studio Bell
Celebrate the Gift of Giving with Free Admission to Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. Make a pay-what-you-can donation online or in-person and bring a non-perishable food item for the Calgary Food Bank. Free timed-tickets must be reserved in advance.
Where: Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
When: November 14 - December 31
The Grinchmas Goats of Granary Road
Join The Grinchmas Goats of Granary Road and take a Bah-Humbug Wagon Ride, enjoy the Grinch Tree Workshop, Grinchy Candy Apple Making, Grinch Goat Yoga, and get your Grinchmas Goat Selfies.
Where: Granary Road
When: November 14-15
All Access Week
Say farewell (for now) to classic exhibitions with All Access Week at Glenbow before renovations begin. Admission is FREE when you reserve timed ticketing in advance.
Where: Glenbow
When: November 14-22
Alberta Food Finder
Discover the taste of Calgary with the
Alberta Food Finder app experience. Download the mobile quest, discover clues, solve puzzles, and compete in fun challenges in the neighbourhood of Kensington, tasting great flavours along the way.
Where: Online
When: Available now
Inglewood Light Up The Night Kick-off
Start the holiday season with
Inglewood Light Up The Night Kick-off, a late night shopping event from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. See Santa on his Peddle Pub Sleigh, enjoy Rosso Coffee Roasters hot chocolate, and get a sneak-peak of the outdoor winter exhibition.
Where: Inglewood
When: November 19
20th Annual FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Competition
Where: Various
When: November 19-29
Black Owned Market: Virtual Holiday Market
Where: Online
When: November 20-22
Taste of 17th
Take part in the very first
Taste of 17th and savour local flavours with 20+ restaurants on 17th Ave SW. Enjoy special three course meals, deals on classics, and brand new exclusive menu items.
Where: Various restaurants
When: November 20-29
Fall 2020 Virtual Concerts
Performances from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra are going online with the Fall 2020 Virtual Concerts lineup. Enjoy Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky this month. Tickets are FREE when you request an access code in advance.
Where: Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
When: November 21 & 28
Chocolate Fest at Granary Road
Celebrate all things chocolate with Chocolate Fest at Granary Road. Walk the red carpet for a free photo op, live truffle making demonstrations, pop shops, and s'more station. Admission is free.
Where: Granary Road
When: November 21-22
Miracle on 1st Street Pop-up Bar
Where: Proof Cocktail Bar
When: Starting November 24
CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival
The 8th annual
CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival features 20+ feature and short films for the biggest festival yet. Take in a screening at the Globe Cinema or stream online.
Where: Globe Cinema
When: November 25 - December 1
Market Nights at Heritage Park
Go for a night-on-the-town with
Market Nights at Heritage Park. Shop in the town square with artisan vendors, grab a bite to eat, enjoy a s'more by the fire, get a pet photo with Santa, and explore Gasoline Alley Museum. Free admission and free parking.
Where: Heritage Town Square
When: November 26 - December 18
Noel Christmas Light Park & Market
The
Noel Christmas Light Park & Market is coming back to town. Calgary's only indoor light park and market includes family friendly interactive light installations, artisan gifts, and craft beer and spirits.
Where: BMO Centre
When: November 26 - January 3, 2021
Foodies in the Park: Frozen Jungle Dome Dining
Dine in luxury with Foodies in the Park: Frozen Jungle Dome Dining. Take a four-course culinary adventure in an exclusive garden dome, escape the winter chill, and take a trip to a tropical garden igloo in the Artisan Gardens of Fish Creek Provincial Park.
Where: Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant
When: November 26 - December 30
Sparkle Sparkle
Watch TELUS Spark Science Centre transform with over 270,000 LED lights with Sparkle Sparkle. Walk through a 36-foot tall ice cave, gather around a towering bonfire of lights, and watch shooting stars on the dome theatre.
Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre
When: November 27 - January 3, 2021
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