{"id":911897,"date":"2026-09-27T18:40:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T18:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/911897\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T18:40:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T18:40:30","slug":"10-things-to-do-in-and-around-calgary-this-week-sept-28-to-oct-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/911897\/","title":{"rendered":"10 things to do in and around Calgary this week (Sept. 28 to Oct. 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re wondering what\u2019s worth doing in Calgary this week, we\u2019ve got you covered. From live shows and comedy to free events, spooky pop-ups, and a few events marking National Truth and Reconciliation Day, there\u2019s plenty on the calendar.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 10 of the best things to do in and around the city this week.<\/p>\n<p>Lilith Fair is bringing back her Drag Bingo Night, where you can play bingo while being entertained by drag performances throughout the evening. There\u2019ll be prizes up for grabs, so grab a card and see if you can get lucky!<\/p>\n<p>When: Monday, Sept. 28, 2026<br \/>Time: 6 to 11 p.m.<br \/>Where: Dickens \u2014 1000 9th Ave. SW, Calgary, Alta.<br \/>Cost: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/the-return-of-drag-bingo-with-lilith-fair-tickets-2000218430169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">$14.54<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Menopause the Musical is coming to the Jack Singer Concert Hall this Monday for a night of comedy and music. The show follows four women who meet during a lingerie sale and bond over hot flashes, mood swings, and everything else that comes with menopause.<\/p>\n<p>When: Monday, Sept. 28, 2026<br \/>Time: 7:30 p.m.<br \/>Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall \u2014 205 8th Ave. SE, Calgary, Alta.<br \/>Cost: <a href=\"https:\/\/werklundcentre.ca\/whats-on\/menopause-the-musical?_u=dfb34616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Starting at $67.13<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Head over to the Confluence for a day of free programming centred on Indigenous culture, history, and reconciliation. The event will include a Circle Camp, with a tipi lodge representing the Treaty 7 Nations, along with storytelling with Elders, Indigenous games, and craft demonstrations.<\/p>\n<p>When: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026<br \/>Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br \/>Where: The Confluence \u2014 750 9th Ave. SE, Calgary, Alta<br \/>Cost: Free<\/p>\n<p>Pokaiks\u2019 annual Reconciliation Walk returns for its 10th year, bringing locals together to talk, reflect and learn more about reconciliation. It\u2019s a chance to honour Indigenous history and hear from community members.<\/p>\n<p>When: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026<br \/>Time: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.<br \/>Where: Begins at River Hall \u2014 311 8th St. SW, Calgary, Alta.<br \/>Cost: <a href=\"https:\/\/pokaiks.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Free<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Think Heritage Park is only for daytime exploring? Head back after dark for our Ghost Tours, where you\u2019ll walk through the historic grounds and hear eerie stories tied to the park\u2019s buildings and past.<\/p>\n<p>When: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026<br \/>Time: 7 to 9:30 p.m.<br \/>Where: Heritage Park \u2014 1900 Heritage Dr. SW, Calgary, Alta<br \/>Cost: <a href=\"https:\/\/heritagepark.ca\/series\/fall-ghost-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">$24.95 plus GST<\/a><\/p>\n<p>TOPS Pizza is transforming into a Halloween wonderland for the entire month of October, with themed drinks, spooky decorations and a creepy atmosphere to match.<\/p>\n<p>When: Thursday, Oct. 1 to Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026<br \/>Time: 10:30 a.m. to midnight<br \/>Where: TOPS Pizza \u2014 9919 Fairmount Dr. SE, Calgary, Alta.<br \/>Cost: Free to make reservations<\/p>\n<p>Contemporary Calgary is opening its doors for free this Thursday, and you can check out its new Obsession exhibition while you\u2019re there. The collection features more than 250 skateboards from the 1980s through the early 2000s, plus skate videos and hands-on art.<\/p>\n<p>When: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026<br \/>Time: 5 to 9 p.m.<br \/>Where: Contemporary Calgary \u2014 701 11th St. SW, Calgary, Alta.<br \/>Cost: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contemporarycalgary.com\/whats-on\/free-first-thursday-oct-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Free<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Flames are kicking off their 2026-27 season this Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. This will be the team\u2019s final season at the Scotiabank Saddledome before moving into Scotia Place.<\/p>\n<p>When: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026<br \/>Time: 7 p.m.<br \/>Where: Scotiabank Saddledome \u2014 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, Alta.<br \/>Cost: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.ca\/calgary-flames-vs-seattle-kraken-calgary-alberta-10-01-2026\/event\/110064FC82C03262?tt_scene=anchor_view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Starting at $74.24<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Zoodunnit is back at the Calgary Zoo with a new mystery to solve. This year\u2019s 18+ experience centres on a species\u2019 extinction, and you\u2019ll follow clues and attempt to crack the case as you make your way through the zoo after hours.<\/p>\n<p>When: Friday, Oct. 2, 2026<br \/>Time: 5 p.m.<br \/>Where: Calgary Zoo \u2014 210 St. George\u2019s Dr., Calgary, Alta.<br \/>Cost: <a href=\"https:\/\/websales.calgaryzoo.com\/buy\/special-event\/fall-zoo-dunnit-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">$94 plus GST<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in need of a good laugh, head down to MacEwan Hall this Friday for Sal Vulcano\u2019s Everything\u2019s Fine Tour. Best known as one of the stars from Impractical Jokers, Vulcano is bringing his stand-up show to Calgary for a night of comedy.<\/p>\n<p>When: Friday, Oct. 2, 2026<br \/>Time: 7 to 10:30 p.m.<br \/>Where: MacEwan Hall \u2014 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, Alta.<br \/>Cost: <a href=\"https:\/\/machallconcerts.com\/event\/sal-vulcano-everythings-fine-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Starting at $60.37<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have a great week, Calgary!<\/p>\n<p>Recent posts:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/carnival-of-curiosities-17th-avenue-calgary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">A free Halloween carnival with trick-or-treating and live acts is coming to Calgary<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/haunted-golf-mini-winsport-calgary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">This Calgary mini-golf course is transforming into a spooky 18-hole adventure<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=curiocity.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-loaded alignnone size-full wp-image-254369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1790534429_60_Keep-up-with-your-city.-Add-Curiocity-as-a-Preferred-Source-on-Google-e1779889457233.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"851\" height=\"199\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-loaded \" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1790534430_105_371CA840-6683-498C-94E6-3D8289C35E01.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"371CA840-6683-498C-94E6-3D8289C35E01\"  \/>Kaiya Williams<\/p>\n<p>Kaiya is a Calgary-based writer and content creator with a background in marketing and digital storytelling. She has a passion for community-driven stories and covering local experiences that connect people.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/author\/kaiya-williams\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read articles<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re wondering what\u2019s worth doing in Calgary this week, we\u2019ve got you covered. 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