18 things to do in Calgary this week: September 11 to 17

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Looking for something awesome to do with your last full week of summer? Check out our list and you’ll be sure to find something exciting to do in these precious last days before fall.

Take a float down the Bow River

What: Bid summer adieu with a final float and admire the beautiful views that are beginning to change colour along the banks of the Bow!
Tips: Make sure that you have enough life jackets for your entire group, book your raft ahead of time, park a vehicle at the beginning and the end of your route and check weather advisories before heading out.
Where: Lazy Day Raft Rentals, Sports Rent, The Paddle Station and the Outdoor Centre at the University of Calgary

Get lost in a Corn Maze

What: There is no better way to welcome fall then heading out to one of Calgary’s many corn mazes and enjoying a fun-filled farm adventure. Don’t forget to check out the Kangaroo Petting Zoo new to Cobb’s Adventure Park and Corn Maze!
Where: Cobb’s Adventure Park and Calgary Corn Maze and Fun Farm

Rock the House Run

What: Run either 5K or 10K in support of Southern Alberta’s Ronald McDonald House Charity. It’s named “Calgary’s Favourite Family Run” for a reason!
Where: The race starts and ends at Market Mall – 3625 Shaganappi Trail NW
When: September 17
Cost: $15-$45

30 in 30

What: 30 classes, including Row, HIIT, and Spin, in 30 days – think you can do it? Registration opens up on MINDBODY August 1.
Where: Movement U – #16 4 Street NE
When: September 1-30
Cost: $150

Calgary Farmers’ Market Pop-Up Market

What: Join the Calgary Farmers’ Market in their harvest celebration where you will have the opportunity to shop fresh, local fruits and vegetables, nuts, tea, kombucha and more in their mini market at South Health Campus.
Where: South Health Campus – 4448 Front Street SW
When: September 13
Cost: FREE

Market Collective: 9 Year Anniversary

What: Market Collective is celebrating their 9th anniversary with a by hosting a large market full of new and old makers, artists and vendors from all over Alberta. There will also be various interactive art installations, along with food trucks, live music and more! Come celebrate 9 years of community building and the arts here in Calgary!
Where: The Yellow Warehouse in Inglewood – 1390 17th Avenue SE
When: September 15-17
Cost: $5 for the weekend (Kids under 12 are FREE)

DIY Terrariums

Where: Craft Beer Market – 345 10 Avenue SW
When: September 12
Cost: $60

Alberta Beer Girls at Zero Issue Brewing

What: You know it’s going to be a great event when it starts off with a beer flight! Learn the details on how exactly yeast is used in the brewing process as you make your way through a complete brewery tour with Christina Owczarek. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Calgary Women’s Shelter!
Where: Zero Issue Brewing – 4210 12 Street NE
When: September 16
Cost: $45

Grizzly Beer Festival

What: Calling all craft beer connoisseurs! For only $2 a drink ticket, sample various local brews from breweries across Alberta and BC. Some of the confirmed breweries thus far are Trolley 5 Brewpub, Grizzly Paw Brewing Co., Lonetree Cider, Labatt Brewing Co. and so many more! There is also a free shuttle available to take you to and from the village – now that’s an offer you can’t refuse!
Where: Bear’s Den Smokehouse and Patio – 1 Whitehorn Road, Lake Louise
When: September 16
Cost: No cover – just $2 per drink ticket

Calgary Food Fest 2017

What: Eat for a good cause, sounds simple enough to us! This year’s second annual Food Fest will be supporting The Calgary Food Bank and She Rescue Homes with plans to increase the event’s impact and continue to make the world a better place.
Where: 11400 27 Street SE
When: September 16
Cost: FREE

Summer Yoga and Movie Night on the Rooftop

What: Sweat it out in a rooftop yoga sesh and then curl up as you watch a classic film on the big screen!
Where: Junction 9 Yoga and Pilates – 919 9 Avenue SE
When: September 15
Cost: Drop in fee

Adults Only Night: Hack It

What: Hacking is the art of making something the way you want it and exactly what humans have been doing since the beginning. Why not try this in your own life with your mood? Come find out how at this months Adult Only Night at Telus Spark.
Where: Telus Spark – 220 St. George’s Drive NE
When: September 14
Cost: General Admission to Telus Spark

Metal Festival

What: Calling all metalheads!
Where: Various locations around Calgary
When: September 17
Cost: TBA

Beakerhead

What: Everyone’s favourite interactive art show is back for another year of exciting scientific fun. Explore the city and visit the 14 different sites that are interconnected with a common theme, the ups and downs of the journey of invention. At each stop you can go two different directions. Who knows the where the route you choose will take you!
Where: Various locations around Calgary
When: September 13-17
Cost: Varies per location

East Side Studio Crawl

What: Calling all art lovers, young and old! Come on the 14th annual Art Crawl through 5 different galleries in Inglewood and Ramsey that features over 80 different local artists.
Where:
Burns Visual Arts Society – 828 24 Avenue SE
Jeff De Boer, Sculpter – Bay 3, 1701 11 Street SE
Heritage Weavers and Spinners Guilde – 1139 11 Street SE
Artpoint Gallery and Studio – 1139 11 Street SE
Studio 4 Painteres 1439 10 Avenue SE
When: September 16
Cost: FREE

Daniel O’Donnell: Back Home Again Tour

Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1415 14 Avenue NW
When: September 12
Cost: $30-$115

I Love the ’90s Tour

Where: Winsport Arena at Canada Olympic Park – 88 Canada Olympic Road SW
When: September 13
Cost: $62-$104

Cheer on the Calgary Stampeders

What: Cheer on our Stamps as they make their way to the Grey Cup!
Where: McMahon Stadium – 1817 Crowchild Trail NW
When: September 16 vs BC at 5 pm

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