10 things to do in Calgary this weekend

An undated photo showing the Millarville Christmas Market. (millarvilleracetrack.com)

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

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

Millarville Christmas Market

• What: Get a head start on your holiday shopping with a visit to the Millarville Christmas Market.
• When: From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 6 to 9 and Nov. 13 to 16, 2025.
• Where: Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society, 306097 192 St W, Millarville, Alta.

Christmas at RockPointe Church

• What: Kick off the holiday season with a visit to Christmas at RockPointe Church, a market featuring 120 vendors, face painting, door prices and food trucks.
• When: Friday, Nov. 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: RockPointe Church – Bearspaw, 255024 Lochend Rd.

YYC Noodle Festival

• What: Sample noodle dishes from different local restaurants during YYC Noodle Festival, a partnership between Hung’s Noodle Factory and Roots Collective in support of the Leftovers Foundation.
• When: Nov. 6 to 16, 2025.
• Where: Various locations throughout Calgary.

JazzYYC Canadian Festival

• What: The JazzYYC Canadian Festival features four days of live music from some of Canada’s greatest jazz musicians at venues like the Ironwood Stage and Grill, Commonwealth Bar & Stage and the Nickle Theatre.
• When: Nov. 4 to 9, 2025.
• Where: Various venues through the city.

Flames vs. Blackhawks

• What: The Calgary Flames take on the Chicago Blackhawks at the Saddledome.
• When: Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Wranglers vs. Barracuda

• What: The Calgary Wranglers take on the San Jose Barracuda in afternoon action at the ‘Dome.
• When: Saturday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Nothing Compares: The Music of Prince

• What: Celebrate the music of Prince by taking in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s performance of Nothing Compares: The Music of Prince.
• When: 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.
• Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall, 225 Eighth Ave. S.E.

Madama Butterfly

• What: Calgary Opera presents Madama Butterfly, Puccini’s timeless masterpiece, at the Jube.
• When: Friday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. N.W.

Shear Madness

• What: Stage West Calgary presents Shear Madness, a comedy and murder mystery centred around a hair salon.
• When: UntilSunday, Nov. 9, 2025.
• Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.

Pirates of the River Saskatchewan

• What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary presents Pirates of the River Saskatchewan, a pirate themed musical romp featuring laughs and adventure.
• When: Until Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.
• Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.