Exciting Activities to Engage in Calgary Over the Weekend

Get ready, Calgary! This weekend is packed with exciting events that cater to all tastes. Here's a rundown of what's happening around town from September 3rd to 6th.

On Friday, September 5th, catch the live orchestral performance of music from the beloved game Stardew Valley at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, starting at 8 p.m. If you're looking for something earlier in the day, head over to Inglewood where the Night Market is happening from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., located at 10 Avenue and 10 Street S.E., near The Nash restaurant.

For those who love comedy, Farren Timoteo's one-man show "Made in Italy" is a must-see. The comedy, which is being performed at the Martha Cohen Theatre until September 21, 2025, tells the story of a second-generation Italian immigrant in 1970s Jasper, Alberta. Timoteo portrays over 25 characters, blending humor, family, tradition, and music.

If you're in the mood for a murder mystery, Shear Madness, a comedy play centered around a hair salon, is being presented by Stage West Calgary from September 5th to November 9, 2025. Meanwhile, Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary is presenting Top Gunn 2: A Supersonic Spoof, a musical mission set to hit songs from the 80s, until October 18, 2025.

For families, Calaway Park is hosting Halloweekends, a family-friendly Halloween event with Halloween-themed scenes. The event takes place on Saturdays and Sundays until October 14th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is located at 245033 Range Rd. 33.

If you're a fan of acrobatics, don't miss Cirque du Soleil's family-friendly show Echo, which combines poetry, stagecraft, technology, and acrobatics, under the big top in Lot 6 at Stampede Park until October 19, 2025.

Lastly, for animal lovers, an interactive challenge called Diving Deep will be held at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo on September 6th, starting at 4 p.m.

And for those who enjoy equestrian sports, the Masters show jumping tournament will take place at Spruce Meadows from September 3rd to 7th, 2025.

Canadian comedian Russell Peters will also be performing in Calgary on September 6th at 8 p.m. at Grey Eagle Resort and Casino.

With so much happening, there's no excuse to stay home this weekend! Enjoy the shows, Calgary!