10 things to do in Calgary this weekend

Heritage Park is seen in an undated photo. (Facebook/Heritage Park)

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

Here’s a look at just 10 of the many amazing things happening around the city:

Heritage Park historical village opens

• What: Explore Alberta’s rich history by visiting Heritage Park‘s historical village, which opens for the 2025 season this weekend.
• When: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Saturday, May 17, 2025.
• Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.

Calaway Park opens

• What: Calaway Park opens for the 2025 season, featuring 32 family friendly rides, tempting treats and live entertainment.
• When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays, starting Saturday, May 17.
• Where: Calaway Park, 245033 Range Rd. 33

Calgary Farmyard opens

• What: The Calgary Farmyard opens for the spring season this weekend, featuring plenty of baby animals at the petting zoo.
• When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., starting Friday, May 16.
• Where: Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Rd. 224

Otafest

• What: Otafest is an all-ages Japanese anime and pop culture festival featuring anime screenings, an exhibitor hall, community panels, cosplay contests, voice actors, concerts and more.
• When: May 16 to 18, 2024.
• Where: Calgary Telus Convention Centre, 136 Eighth Ave. S.E.

How to Train Your Dragon live

• What: Watch the DreamWorks film How to Train Your Dragon with the Oscar-nominated score performed live.
• When: Friday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. N.W.

Cavalry vs. Pacific

• What: Calgary’s Cavalry FC take on Victoria’s Pacific FC at ATCO Field.
• When: Saturday, May 17 at 3:30 p.m.
• Where: ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.

The Da Vinci Code

• What: Based on Dan Brown’s best-selling novel, Vertigo Theatre brings The Da Vinci Code to life in a fast-paced and gripping play.
• When: Until June 8, 2025.
• Where: Vertigo Theatre, 115 Ninth Ave. S.E.

Footloose

• What: Stage West Calgary presents Footloose, based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford.
• When: Until June 22, 2025
• Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.

Jukebox Heaven: Legends Live Forever

• What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary presents Jukebox Heaven: Legends Live Forever, looking at some of the world’s most beloved artists who have passed away, and the impact they had.
• When: Until May 31, 2025.
• Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.

Rightside Out: Joy is Free

• What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary presents Rightside Out: Joy is Free, as part of Jubilation’s Junior production written for kids and featuring a meal designed with kids in mind.
• When: Saturdays at 11 a.m. until May 31, 2025.
• Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.