{"id":507595,"date":"2026-03-01T15:31:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T15:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/507595\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T15:31:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T15:31:11","slug":"10-awesome-things-to-do-in-calgary-this-week-march-2-to-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/507595\/","title":{"rendered":"10 awesome things to do in Calgary this week: March 2 to 6"},"content":{"rendered":"

March is officially here, and Calgary is full of things to do. Whether you\u2019re looking for an exciting night out or a chill activity, the city has it all.<\/p>\n

From hockey games and theatre to fun adventures and live music, here are 10 awesome things to do in Calgary this week.<\/p>\n

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What: The Calgary Flames have two home games this week! Join them at the Saddledome as they take on the Dallas Stars on Tuesday and the Ottawa Senators on Thursday.<\/p>\n

When: March 3 and 5, 2026
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome \u2014 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Cost: Ticket prices vary on date and seat<\/p>\n

What: Storybook Theatre is putting on Anne of Green Gables. The show synopsis reads, \u201cShe arrives in Avonlea as an orphan, determined to prove her worth despite social rejection and adversity. She faces challenges with optimism, defends her identity, and changes the hearts of those around her through sheer determination and bold spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: Feb. 20 to April 12, 2026
Where: Beddington Theatre Arts Centre \u2014 375 Bermuda Dr. NW
Cost: Ticket prices vary on date and seat<\/p>\n

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The Calgary Zoo\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0Head on over to the zoo this month and watch the king penguins take a stroll. Up to 13 penguins participate in the daily walk and waddle their way around the zoo. The event runs until March 15, so it\u2019s your last chance to see the penguins in action!<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Daily until March 15, 2026; 10:30 a.m. (Weather permitting)
Where:\u00a0Wilder Institute\/Calgary Zoo \u2013 210 St. George\u2019s Dr. NE
Cost:\u00a0Included with general admission<\/p>\n

What: Broadway Across Canada is back in Calgary, this time with Les Mis\u00e9rables. \u201cSet against the backdrop of 19th century France,\u00a0Les Mis\u00e9rables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption\u2013a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. \u201d<\/p>\n

When: March 4 to 8, 2026
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium \u2014 1415 14th Ave. NW
Cost: Ticket prices vary on date and seat<\/p>\n

What: One of Canada\u2019s most celebrated playwrights, Jordan Tannahill, is bringing his show to Calgary. \u201cThe past collides with the present in this extravagant and dangerous spectacle. In a world where artists party till dawn, text their lovers, and play squash in between revolutions, one man\u2019s passion for beauty could ignite a political firestorm.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: March 4 to 14, 2026
Where: Big Secret Theatre \u2014 205 8th Ave. SE
Cost: Ticket prices vary on date and seat<\/p>\n

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Official Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What: The Calgary Hitmen are taking on the Prince Albert Raiders this Friday. Grab your tickets and catch an exciting night of WHL hockey.<\/p>\n

When: Friday, March 6, 2026; 7 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome \u2014 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Cost: Ticket prices vary on date and seat<\/p>\n

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Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What: The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is having a disco night with sounds inspired by New York nightclub Studio 54.<\/p>\n

When: March 6 and 7, 2026
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall \u2014 205 8th Ave. SE
Cost: Prices vary on seat<\/p>\n

What: Heritage Park is hosting a murder mystery night this Friday. \u201cWhat begins as a grand soda pop taste-testing competition featuring Red Cola, Blue Cola and the imaginative Dr. Poivre quickly spirals into a night of rivalries, secrets and suspicious behaviour.\u201d Tickets cover a three-course meal.<\/p>\n

When: Friday, March 6, 2026
Where: Wainwright Hotel \u2014 1900 Heritage Dr. SW
Cost: $120 plus GST per seat<\/p>\n

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What: Head on over to The Grand this Friday for a screening of Dirty Dancing.\u00a0\u201cThe story follows Frances \u2018Baby\u2019 Houseman as a sheltered teenager whose world expands through music, movement, and an unexpected connection with dance instructor Johnny Castle.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: Friday, March 6, 2026; Doors at 5:30 p.m.
Where: The Grand \u2013 608 1st St. SW
Cost: $15<\/p>\n

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WinSport\u2019s Canada Olympic Park\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0The Servus Tube Park is open for the winter season. Grab a tube and hit the slopes right in the city!<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Dec. 20, 2025, to March 30, 2026
Where:\u00a088 Canada Olympic Rd. SW
Cost:\u00a0Prices vary<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"March is officially here, and Calgary is full of things to do. Whether you\u2019re looking for an exciting…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":507596,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194293],"tags":[49,2798,48],"class_list":{"0":"post-507595","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-calgary","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-calgary","10":"tag-canada"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/507595","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=507595"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/507595\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/507596"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=507595"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=507595"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=507595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}