It is a long weekend in the city and there are some great things to do in Calgary for you to enjoy some spring weather and fun with the family.
We also get to enjoy a great concert or take in a classic night of theatre.
Here are 13 things to do this weekend in Calgary.
Head to the Zoo for a wild Egg-stravaganza
Gabe Pierce
What: Get your bunny ears and Easter egg baskets ready! Itās time to hop your little bunnies down to the zoo for the 2023 Easter Eggstravaganza. The zoo is spreading the fun over four exciting days with games, delicious treats, and animal enrichment surprises all included in your day admission ticket.
When: April 7 to April 10
Where:Ā Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
Take in a classic with Pretty Woman
Pretty Woman/Broadway Across Canada
Two-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell bringsĀ Pretty WomanĀ from the big screen to the Calgary Stage April 4-9 with an original score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance.
When: April 4 to 9
Where:Ā Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Cost: Starting at $82.49
Cheer on the Roughnecks at the dome
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What:Ā The Roughnecks season is winding down so there are only a couple of chances to check out the best party in town. Head down to the dome to check out the Roughnecks against Panther City.
When: April 8
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
Cost: Starting at $33.84
Enjoy a great show with Reuben and The Dark
Summer Sounds with Reuben and The Dark/Vancouver Civic Theatres
The Calgary folk group comes back home for what is sure to be a fantastic show when they bring their Yes Oui Stil Tour to town on April 8 at the Bella Concert Hall on the campus of Mount Royal University.
When: April 8
Where:Ā Bella Concert Hall ā 18 Mount Royal Circle SW
Time: 8 pm
Tickets: Start at $34.50
Get reminded about Nickelback at the National Music Centre
Richard Beland
What: A new Nickelback exhibit is coming to Calgary this month to remind fans of the band’s many accomplishments. This yearās exhibition will feature a number of instruments used by the band, some personal items, concert footage, and behind-the-scenes photos, all of which help capture the bandās rise and experiences as an internationally celebrated rock band.
When: From now until February 2024
Where:Ā Studio Bell at the National Music Centre ā 850 4th Street SE
Tickets: Studio Bell admission: $21.50 for adults, $16.50 for students/seniors (65+), $13.50 for children (3 to 12 years of age), and free for children under 3 years of age.
Enjoy a tale as old as time with a Beauty and the Beast experience
Courtesy of Beauty And The Beast Cocktail Experience
What: The Beauty and The Beast Immersive Cocktail Experience, a fairytale journey that you definitely donāt want to miss, is in Calgary. This wonderful adventure, from the same team behind theĀ Alice in Wonderland experience, is coming to Sunny Cider Bar for a limited time starting on March 24. Based on the Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont fairytale, guests of this interactive experience will be surrounded by people who have become household objects, like talking clocks.
When:Ā From now until December 31
Where: Sunny Cider Bar ā 14th Avenue NE
Price:Ā $47 per person; buyĀ here
Learn about the history of Chinatown in Calgary
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What: An exhibit at Heritage Park will examine the long history of Calgaryās Chinatown. We Were Here is an exploration of the three iterations of Chinatown in Calgary and the stories of the people who lived there, through creative writing, illustrations, audio, and historical photographs. The exhibit features five stories written by members of Calgaryās Chinese community, which are fictionalized accounts of events that occurred in early Chinatown. Itās an exhibit of art and imagination that celebrates Chinese culture in the Prairies.
When: From now until April 30
Time:Ā Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Heritage Park
Tickets:Ā Included in your Gasolina Alley Admission ($14.95)
Step into a fairy tale with The Alice: An Immersive Cocktail Experience
Courtesy of The Alice: An Immersive Cocktail Experience
What: The Alice: An Immersive Cocktail Experience, a topsy-turvy cocktail adventure that you definitely don’t want to miss, is returning to Calgary this month by popular demand. Allow things to get as “curious and curiouser” as you’d like by creating your own Alice in Wonderland-inspired cocktails. Just like in the famous book and movie, guests of this interactive experience will be able to immerse themselves into this fantasy world by discovering secrets in backward mirrors, playing croquet, and playing in a human-sized chess match!
When: From now until May 14
Where: Sunny Cider Bar ā 14th Avenue NE
Price:Ā $47 per person; buy here
Experience Wonderspaces in Calgary at Telus Spark
Telus Spark
What: A mesmerizing new experience is coming to Calgary with Wonderspaces making its international debut at Telus Spark. This long-term experience coming to the Telus Spark Science Centre will feature nine unique, interactive art installations.
When:Ā March to October
Where:Ā Telus Spark ā 220 Saint Georgeās Drive Northeast
Tickets:Ā Included inĀ general admissionĀ or aĀ Spark Membership
Test your skills at Potion Putt
Courtesy of Potion Putt/Explore Hidden
What: This boozy experience offers the chance to have some golf fun even in the winter months. This is from the same team that has brought similar pop-up adventures to Calgary, like theĀ Alice Cocktail ExperienceĀ and theĀ Peter PanĀ Neverland experience. This ācrazy golf courseā is inspired by a certain famous wizard who canāt be named for copyright reasons. There will be nine holes to play as you come across bubbling cauldrons filled with tasty potions that may even help you cast a few spells to help you complete some of the mystical tee-off challenges.
When: Until May 31
Where:Ā Springbank Links Golf Club ā 125 Hackamore Trail, Calgary
Price: $15 per person; buy here
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