10 great things to do in Calgary this weekend: Feb. 27 to March 1
February is almost over, but Calgary is still full of things to do. From hockey games to festivals, there is something for everyone to check out.
So whether you’re looking for an exciting night out or a chill activity to attend, we’ve got you covered. Here are 10 great things to do in Calgary this weekend.
Cheer on the Calgary Wranglers
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What: The Calgary Wranglers have two home games this weekend. Watch as they take on the Abbotsford Canucks in two exciting games, including their Hot Wheels Game Day on Sunday.
When: Feb. 27 and March 1, 2026
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Cost: Ticket prices vary on date and seat
YYC Hot Chocolate Fest
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What: If you love hot chocolate, you’re going to love this festival. The YYC Hot Chocolate Fest is a community fundraiser event where establishments sell hot chocolate to try and win the title of YYC’s best hot chocolate, the best spirited hot chocolate, most creative hot chocolate, worth the drive or the cup that runneth over award. $1 to $3 of every hot chocolate sold goes towards Calgary’s Meals on Wheels.
When: Feb. 1 to 28, 2026
Where: Various locations across Calgary
Cost: Prices vary on location
Servus Tube Park
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What: The Servus Tube Park is open for the winter season. Grab a tube and hit the slopes right in the city!
When: Dec. 20, 2025, to March 30, 2026
Where: 88 Canada Olympic Rd. SW
Cost: Prices vary
Catch a Hitmen Game
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What: The Calgary Hitmen are taking on the Medicine Hat Tigers at the Saddledome this Friday. Grab your tickets and get ready for some exciting WHL action.
When: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026; 7 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Cost: Ticket prices vary on date and seat
When Instruments Roamed the Earth!
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What: The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is bringing a prehistoric performance to Calgary this weekend. “In prehistoric times, strange creatures walked the planet. These were the ancient ancestors of musical instruments that inspired melodious makers in brass and wood to create the instruments we see in the orchestra today.”
When: Sunday, March 1, 2026; 3 p.m.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall – 205 8th Ave. SE
Cost: Prices vary on seat
Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture 2026
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What: The Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture is back this year. The festival celebrates diversity and inclusivity while showcasing vibrant Afro-Canadian and Caribbean cultural heritage.
When: Feb. 27 to March 1, 2026
Where: Various locations across Calgary
Cost: Prices vary on event
Calgary Roughnecks
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What: If you want to catch some exciting lacrosse action, the Calgary Roughnecks are back in full swing! Join them this Saturday for their annual Superhero Party.
When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026; 7 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Cost: Ticket prices vary on date and seat
Anne of Green Gables the Musical
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What: Storybook Theatre is putting on Anne of Green Gables this month. The show synopsis reads, “She 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.”
When: Feb. 20 to March 15, 2026
Where: Beddington Theatre Arts Centre — 375 Bermuda Dr. NW
Cost: Ticket prices vary on date and seat
Josh Ross
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What: Canadian country music singer Josh Ross is bringing his Later Tonight Tour to the Grey Eagle Events Centre this weekend. Get ready for a night of incredible country tunes.
When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026; 8 p.m.
Where: Grey Eagle Events Centre — 3777 Grey Eagle Dr.
Cost: Ticket prices vary on seat
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Penguin Walk
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What: Head 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’s your last chance to see the penguins in action!
When: Daily until March 15, 2026; 10:30 a.m. (Weather permitting)
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – 210 St. George’s Dr. NE
Cost: Included with general admission