10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (Sept. 25 - 27)

An undated photo showing a light installation at Calgary's Night Light festival. (nightlightvicpark.ca)

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

Calgary International Film Festival

• What: The Calgary International Film Festival returns with dozens of screenings at spots throughout the city.
• When: Thursday, Sept. 24 to Sunday, Oct. 4
• Where: Various locations.

Night Light

• What: Calgary’s Night Light festival features vivid outdoor light installations and interactive art perfect for family photo ops.
• When: From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24 to Saturday, Sept. 26.
• Where: Five locations throughout Victoria Park.

Pumpkins After Dark

• What: Pumpkins After Dark lets visitors walk along a pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays featuring more than 10,000 jack-o-lanterns. It’s a family friendly event that organizers say has plenty of Instagram-worthy photo opportunities.
• When: Friday, Sept. 25 to Saturday, Oct. 31.
• Where: Winsport, 88 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W.

Journey

• What: American rock band Journey performs at the Saddledome as part of the band’s Final Frontier tour.
• When: 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Jimmy Carr

• What: Comedian Jimmy Carr returns to Calgary with his Laughs Funny tour for a show at the ‘Dome.
• When: 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Hitmen vs. Oil Kings

• What: The Calgary Hitmen take on the Edmonton Oil Kings in WHL action.
• When: 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Cavalry vs. Force

• What: Calgary’s Cavalry FC take on Québec’s FC Supra in Canadian Premier League action.
• When: 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25.
• Where: ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.

Wild vs. Rise

• What: The Wild FC play their last home game on Sunday against the Vancouver Rise.
• When: 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27.
• Where: McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Tr. N.W.

Giselle

• What: Alberta Ballet presents Giselle, a classic and ghost-filled ballet first performed in 1841, as the first show of its 60th season.
• When: Thursday, Sept. 24 to Saturday, Sept. 26.
• Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. N.W.

The Lodger

• What: Vertigo Theatre’s starts its 50th anniversary season with world premier. The Lodger is inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s famous silent thriller of the same name. It tells the story of a couple in financial troubles who encounter a mysterious lodger.
• When: Sept. 26 to Oct. 25, 2026.
• Where: Vertigo Theatre, Suite 161, 115 Ninth Ave. S.E.