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Things to do in Calgary

Calgary’s Bow River parks offer several distinct ways to spend a few hours. Prince’s Island sits beside downtown, while St. Patrick’s Island provides another river setting farther east. Choose one as an anchor and look through the current listings for a nearby event.

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary suits a quieter nature outing. It has different rules from a general recreation path, so plan it as a walking visit and check the City’s access information. Listings in this guide stay within Calgary rather than drawing in Airdrie, Chestermere, or other surrounding communities.

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What to do in Calgary right now

Public listings are refreshed from Xperium’s current discovery catalogue. Past, hidden, canceled, and private listings stay out of this guide.

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Event Mar 7 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Competition

Calgary Hitmen vs. Vancouver Giants

Age guidance: No age restriction is published on the reviewed schedule.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Event Mar 10 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
Competition

Calgary Hitmen vs. Prince Albert Raiders

Age guidance: No age restriction is published on the reviewed schedule.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Event Mar 20 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Competition

Calgary Hitmen vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes

Age guidance: No age restriction is published on the reviewed schedule.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Event Mar 26 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Competition

Calgary Hitmen vs. Edmonton Oil Kings

Age guidance: No age restriction is published on the reviewed schedule.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Family friendly

Calgary Central Library

800 3 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2E7

For kids
Sports & courts

Scotiabank Saddledome

555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1

Winter activities
Hikes & walks

Prince's Island Park

4 St. and 1 Ave. S.W., Calgary, AB

Picnic & public BBQ
Gardens & botanical gardens

Devonian Gardens

400, 317 7 Ave. S.W., Calgary, AB

Playgrounds
Nature & wildlife

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Nature Centre

2425 9 Ave. S.E., Calgary, AB

Hikes & walks
Hikes & walks

St. Patrick's Island Park

1300 Zoo Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB

Bike tracks & paths
Hikes & walks

Bowness Park

8900 48 Ave. N.W., Calgary, AB

Picnic & public BBQ
Hikes & walks

Edworthy Park

5050 Spruce Dr. S.W., Calgary, AB

Picnic & public BBQ
Playgrounds

Eau Claire Plaza

139 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary, AB

Picnic & public BBQ
Playgrounds

Riley Park

800 12 St. N.W., Calgary, AB

Beaches & swimming
Museums & galleries

Heritage Park Historical Village

1900 Heritage Dr. S.W., Calgary, AB T2V 2X3

Family friendly
Museums & galleries

Studio Bell, Home of the National Music Centre

850 4 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1R1

Family friendly
Nature & wildlife

Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

210 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7V6

Gardens & botanical gardens
Scenic lookouts

Calgary Tower

101 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1J9

Family friendly

Plan your time

A local starting point for Calgary

Pause at Prince’s Island

Use the park as a downtown river stop, with time for its paths and green space. Check current park notices when planning around an event.

Try St. Patrick’s Island

Explore a different section of the Bow River from this island park. Choose the route and meeting point before combining it with a city event.

Walk the bird sanctuary

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is a place for a quiet walk and wildlife watching. Bicycles and dogs are not permitted, apart from assistance dogs.

Planning things to do in Calgary

What can I find in this city guide?

Xperium combines bookable Experiences, upcoming public Events, active Meet Ups, and publicly accessible Spots in one Calgary discovery page.

How current are the listings?

The guide is built from live public Xperium data. Discovery rules automatically remove private, hidden, and no-longer-current options.

Can I add something happening in Calgary?

Yes. Local hosts and organizers can create an account and publish eligible Experiences, Events, and Meet Ups for people to discover.