10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (May 29-31)

Head to Pixel Park for Pixelpalooza, a weekend-long celebration n packed with free events including skateboarding, pickleball and a visit with the Calgary Surge. (Facebook/Pixelpalooza)

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

Pixelpalooza

• What: Head to Pixel Park for Pixelpalooza, a weekend-long celebration packed with free events including skateboarding, pickleball and a visit with the Calgary Surge.
• When: Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31.
• Where: Pixel Park, 314, 12 Ave. S.W.

Calaway Park

• What: Calaway Park is open for the 2026 season, featuring dozens of family-friendly rides, tempting treats and live entertainment.
• When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays.
• Where: Calaway Park, 245033 Range Rd. 33

Calgary Farmyard

• What: It’s spring at the Calgary Farmyard! Head to the venue just outside of town to visit the petting zoo, play mini-golf or eat some fair-style treats.
• When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Where: Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Rd. 224

Wild vs. Tides

• What: It’s retro day as the Calgary Wild FC take on the Toronto FC at McMahon Stadium.
• When: 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 31.
• Where: McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Tr. N.W.

FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival

• What: Celebrate the 26th anniversary of the FunnyFest Comedy Festival by taking in a show. There are 70 comedians performing 16 shows at 11 different venues.
• When: Thursday, May 28 to Sunday, June 7.
• Where: Various venues throughout Calgary.

Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell: The Untold Love Story

• What: Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell: The Untold Love Story immerses audiences in the passionate but brief romance the iconic duo shared that shaped their songs and their lives.
• When: 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 30.
• Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

Murder at the Park: Death Checks In

• What: Heritage Park hosts Death Checks In, a Murder at the Park dinner theatre experience that includes a three-course meal.
• When: 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 30.
• Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.

The Verdict

• What: Vertigo Theatre presents The Verdict, based on the best-selling novel by Barry Reed, which became a film starring Paul Newman. The play tells the story of a washed-up lawyer who takes on a malpractice case involving a young pregnant woman now confined to a life in a coma.
• When: Until June 7.
• Where: Vertigo Theatre, 115 Nine Ave. S.E.

Golden Girls: Vegas Vacation

• What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary presents Golden Girls: Vegas Vacation, a tale of a gang of senior women who head to Las Vegas for a bachelorette trip.
• When: Until May 30.
• Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.

New Sound in Town

• What: Stage West Calgary presents New Sound in Town, a musical revue that explores the evolution and cross-pollination of musical genres over the decades.
• When: Until June 21.
• Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.