9 spectacular things to do in Calgary this week: November 11 to 15
Calgary’s workweek is shorter this week following the Remembrance Day long weekend, but there are still plenty of things to do in our city.
From starting the week observing one of the Remembrance Day ceremonies around the city to finishing it cheering on the Calgary Flames, check out one of the many things to do in Calgary this week.
Attend a Remembrance Day Ceremony
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What: Calgary is hosting a variety of events for citizens to pay their respects on Remembrance Day this Monday. There are many memorial activities, from the Field of Crosses Memorial Project to laying wreaths at the Eternal Flame Monument at the Military Museums.
When: November 11
Where: Various locations; find a list of Remembrance Day ceremonies here
YYC Noodle Festival
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What: Spend your week supporting a good cause while eating some delicious noodles. The highly anticipated 10-day noodle event is back in Calgary and will see restaurants and eateries all over the city serving up creative noodle dishes to raise $15,000 to reduce food waste and support those in need.
When: November 7 to 17
Where: Locations across Calgary
Watch a Calgary Flames match
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What: The Calgary Flames has not one, but two epic matches this week. Go support our players this Monday evening against the LA Kings, or catch them face off against the Nashville Predators this Friday.
When: November 11 at 6:30 pm; November 15 at 7 pm
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
Cost: Tickets start at $36 for the LA Kings; Tickets start at $38 for the Nashville Predators
Telus Spark Science Centre
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What: Head over to the Telus Spark Science Centre for a day full of wonder. You can check out its Digital Immersion Gallery and watch its jaw-dropping shows at the Infinity Dome. This spot is bound to leave you in awe!
When: Sundays to Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm; Saturdays from 9 am to 7 pm
Where: Telus Spark Science Centre – 220 Saint George’s Drive NE
Price: Various tickets are available; tickets can be purchased here
Jubilations Dinner Theatre
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What: You can’t beat a night full of great music and a scrumptious three-course meal. Visit the Jubilations Theatre to go on a whirlwind journey through the ’60s and ’70s with its latest show, All Those Rolling Stones. You’re bound to leave the theatre with a huge grin on your face and a classic tune stuck in your head!
When: Opens on October 26 and runs until January 11, 2025
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre — 1002 37th Street SW
Price: Tickets start at $75.95 and can be purchased here
Crossroads Farmers’ Market
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What: Take a stroll through the Crossroads Farmers’ Market this Friday before the weekend crowds hit. You can grab some delicious produce, meats, bread, or cheese for the ultimate Friday night meal or buy a cute new trinket to spice up your home decor.
When: Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday year-round from 9 am to 5 pm
Where: 1235 26th Avenue SE
Gasoline Alley Museum
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What: The Gasoline Alley Museum is the perfect day trip for vintage car lovers. Visitors can step back into the world of old automobiles with the vast collection of antique vehicles and oil and gas-related artifacts.
When: Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Heritage Park — 1900 Heritage Drive SW
Cost: Tickets start at $14.95 for adults (16+) and $8.95 for children (3-15) and can be purchased here
Take a workshop at Plant
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What: Switch off your work brain with a DIY workshop at Plant, where you can learn how to create your own wreath or how to draw plants. After all, with the weather getting colder, we’d much rather reconnect to nature inside.
Visit a cute bookstore
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What: With winter fast approaching, it’s officially the season of reading books by the fireplace with a hot chocolate. There are plenty of amazing bookshops around Calgary to fill your bags with all the stories your heart desires, from page-turning mysteries to gut-wrenching love stories.