Weekend events: 10 things to do in Calgary over the Family Day long weekend

There are plenty of local events and activities to check out in Calgary this weekend.

Family Day at Studio Bell

• What: Spend Family Day at Studio Bell, the home of the National Music Centre, which will be hosting a full slate of activities – including performances by Betaboys, a 1980s synth-pop band. There’s free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
• Where: Studio Bell, 850 Fourth St. S.E.

Chinook Blast

• What: Chinook Blast continues! The event is a celebration of community, culture and civic pride featuring art, music, theatre, sport and recreation.
• When: Until Feb. 16, 2026.
• Where: Eau Claire Plaza, 101 Barclay Parade S.W.

YYC Hot Chocolate Fest

• What: Dozens and dozens of specialty hot chocolates will be sold throughout Calgary in February as part of YYC Hot Chocolate Fest, a charitable competition that sees a portion of sales donated to Calgary Meals on Wheels.
• When: Until Feb. 28, 2026.
• Where: Various locations throughout Calgary.

Hitmen vs. Oil Kings

• What: The Calgary Hitmen take on the Edmonton Oil Kings in WHL action at the ‘Dome.
• When: 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Roughnecks vs. Wings

• What: Celebrate Valentine’s Day by taking your sweetie to watch the Calgary Roughnecks as they take on the Philadelphia Red Wings.
• When: 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Roughnecks vs. Swarm

• What: It’s a pajama party at the ‘Dome as the Calgary Roughnecks take on the Georgia Swarm.
• When: 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Hitmen vs. Silvertips

• What: The Calgary Hitmen take on the Everett Silvertips on Family Day.
• When: 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Romeo and Juliet

• What: Alberta Ballet presents Romeo and Juliet, based on William Shakespeare’s classic tale of two star-crossed lovers.
• When: Thursday, Feb. 12 to Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.
• Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. N.W.

Let it Be Beatles

• What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary presents Let it Be Beatles, a look at the Fab Four and their journey to becoming music superstars.
• When: Until March 21, 2026.
• Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.

Who’s Under Where?

• What: Stage West Calgary presents Who’s Under Where? The farce that tells the tale of Jane and Sybil, who run into trouble at the hotel suite they’ve booked for a private showing of their new lingerie line.
• When: Until April 12, 2026.
• Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.