13 fabulous things to do in Calgary this long weekend: March 29 to 31
It’s hard to believe Easter is already here, and there are so many ways to celebrate the excitement of the season this weekend in Calgary.
From classic Easter egg hunts to baby animals and more, these are all the things to mark in your calendars this long weekend.
Easter Eggstravaganza
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What: Enjoy Easter games, photo ops, treat stations and more at this Easter celebration at the zoo!
When: March 29 to April 1
Where: Calgary Zoo – 210 St. George’s Drive NE
Price: Various prices depending on the day and time of your visit. To view prices and book, click here
Easter Brunch at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
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What: For a tasty holiday treat, you can also try a fancy brunch at the Calgary Zoo. There are a ton of foods to choose from with the event promising a mix of “gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelettes, and much more.”
When: March 30 and 31 from 9 am to 3:30 pm
Where: Calgary Zoo – 210 St. George’s Drive NE
Price: Ranging from $37.95 to $59.95 and can be purchased online
Barnyard Farm Days
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What: If you can’t get animals but want to get up close and personal with them, you won’t want to miss this springtime baby animal festival at Butterfield Acres!
When: Weekends starting on March 30
Where: Butterfield Acres – 254077 Rocky Ridge Road NW
Price: Ranging from $15.99 to $17.99 and can be purchased online
Check out an exhibit at the Esker Foundation
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What: The Esker Foundation is one of the city’s favourite public art galleries, and for good reason. It’s a vibrant hub for creativity, and this week, you’ll be able to see Juan Ortiz-Apuy’s Tropicana, a visual and sensory treat with a deep and meaningful message.
When: Various shows to check out, view the full list here
Where: Esker Foundation — 1011 9th Avenue SE
Price: FREE
Roller skating at House of Skate
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What: Itās official: Calgary finally has a dedicated roller skating rink! Get ready to lace up and party under the bright lights at House of Skate.
When:Ā Various times; for a full schedule of whatās on, clickĀ here
Where:Ā 42 Highfield, 1100 42nd Avenue SE
Tickets:Ā Prices range from $12 to $18 and can be purchased onlineĀ here
Nightrise at Banff Gondola
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What: Itās hard to find a better view of Banff than from one of the Gondolaās windows. Not only is it beautiful during the day, but thereās nothing like seeing the town twinkle under the night sky. Nightrise is a special event wrapping up this weekend that includes a literal ice bar, visual and auditory storytelling, and so much more. When we checked it out for ourselves, we couldnāt get enough of the immersive experience and the incredible food at Sky Bistro.
When:Ā November 18, 2023, to March 30, 2024
Where:Ā 100 Mountain Avenue, Banff
Price:Ā Tickets start at $58; can be purchased onlineĀ here
Travis Scott in concert
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What: One of North America’s biggest rappers is coming to Calgary at the end of the week!
When: March 29 at 7:30 pm
Where: Esker Foundation — 1011 9th Avenue SE
Price: Between $74.80 and $294.73
Lord of the Rings Marathon
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What: Fort Calgary is showing a whole Lord of the Rings marathon and its vintage-inspired theatre this weekend. Tickets are super reasonably priced and include popcorn plus an optional dinner coupon to the nearby House & Hound pub!
When:Ā Saturdays in November
Where:Ā Fort Calgary ā 750 9th Avenue SE
Price: $30 plus tax and can be purchased online here
Mirror Mirror at Chinook Centre
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What:Ā ThisĀ interactive art exhibitĀ has taken over the old Nordstrom building in Chinook. Mirror Mirror is an experience Moment Factory describes as āa playground of immersive art that transports you to a world blurring the boundaries between reality and imagination.ā Itās a treat for all the senses, being an installation that combines āscenography, light, words, original music, and interactivity to create a surreal and sensory playground of immersive art that reconnects us to our imagination.ā
We checked it out for ourselvesĀ and were blown away! Every single room is a visual treat that is guaranteed to make for a perfect photo backdrop.
When:Ā Running until April 14
Where:Ā North Court Chinook Centre
Price:Ā $22 for adults and $18 for children
What: Take part in an official BUMP Festival mural tour, and check out over 2o works of street art around the city. The event listing promises visitors will “find out how this explosive street art movement is transforming Calgary into an open-air gallery.”
When: March 30 and 31 at 1 pm
Where: High Park Parkade Level 6 — 340 10th Avenue SW
Price: Between $15 to $30 and can be purchased online here
Da Vinci The Exhibition at Telus Spark
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What:Ā Da Vinci fans wonāt want to miss this incredible exhibit that just opened at Telus Spark. The event says guests will have the chance to ādelve into da Vinciās advanced understanding of science, mathematics, and nature through themed galleries showcasing his designs, from helicopters to visionary city plans.ā
When:Ā January 22 to May 5
Where:Ā Telus Spark ā 220 Saint Georgeās Drive Northeast
Price:Ā $26 for adults; can be purchased onlineĀ here
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