Community calendar

Calgary International Film Festival

Various venues across Calgary

Alberta's biggest film festival runs September 24 to October 4 2026 with screenings at venues across the city. Tickets and passes at ciffcalgary.ca.

Sukkot

Synagogues across Calgary

Feast of Tabernacles begins at sundown September 25 and runs to October 2 2026. Community sukkah events at local congregations.

Ward community engagement session

Ward offices across Calgary

VERIFY DATE: councillors hold ward engagement and budget consultation sessions through the fall, with added referendum town halls expected before October 19. Co…

Simchat Torah

Synagogues across Calgary

Celebration of the Torah, October 3 to 4 2026. Dancing with the Torah scrolls at local congregations; visitors welcome.

Feast of St Francis of Assisi

Churches across Calgary

Many parishes hold blessing-of-the-animals services on or around October 4. Check your parish for times.

Sharad Navratri begins

Hindu temples across Calgary

Nine nights honouring the Divine Mother begin October 11 2026 (lunar calendar — confirm with the temple). Garba and prayers at Calgary mandirs and community hal…

Thanksgiving Day

Calgary

Statutory holiday. Many community associations and congregations hold dinners and food drives; check your local association for details.

Wordfest Imaginairium

Memorial Park Library and venues across Calgary

Canada's liveliest literary festival October 13 to 18 2026 with 40 plus shows and 50 plus authors. Passes at wordfest.com.

Alberta referendum — advance voting

Advance polling stations across Calgary

VERIFY DATES: advance voting for the October 19 referendum runs in the days before voting day at locations across the city. Confirm dates and locations at elect…

Alberta referendum voting day

Polling stations across Calgary

Albertans vote on ten referendum questions including whether Alberta should remain a province of Canada or begin the legal process toward a binding separation r…

Dussehra

Hindu temples across Calgary

Victory of good over evil, concluding Navratri (lunar calendar — confirm with the temple). Celebrations at Calgary mandirs.

Reformation Day

Protestant churches across Calgary

Commemorates the start of the Reformation in 1517. Special services at Lutheran and other Protestant congregations.

All Saints' Day

Churches across Calgary

Christian feast honouring all saints. Masses and services at Catholic, Anglican and other churches.

Field of Crosses opening

Memorial Drive between 3 St NW and Centre St

Over 3500 white crosses honour Southern Alberta's fallen. Sunrise and sunset ceremonies daily November 1 to 11 2026; public welcome.

All Souls' Day

Churches and cemeteries across Calgary

Day of prayer for the departed. Masses at Catholic parishes; some hold cemetery services.

Diwali

Hindu temples and community halls across Calgary

Festival of Lights (lunar calendar — confirm with the temple). Calgary mandirs and community associations hold prayers and celebrations; check local temple sche…

Bandi Chhor Divas

Gurdwaras across Calgary

Sikh day of liberation, coinciding with Diwali in 2026. Prayers, kirtan, langar and fireworks at Calgary gurdwaras; all are welcome.

Remembrance Day ceremony at Central Memorial Park

Central Memorial Park Cenotaph, 1221 2 St SW

Annual ceremony with Calgary Highlanders parade around the Cenotaph. Parade forms mid-morning, ceremony before 11:00. Arrive early.

Remembrance Day at The Military Museums

The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Trail SW

Ceremony begins 10:45 with two minutes of silence at 11:06. Museum opens after the service, admission by donation.

Remembrance Day at the Field of Crosses

Field of Crosses, 200 Memorial Dr NW

Televised Remembrance Day ceremony at 10:10. Parking very restricted; park south of the river and walk across.

Christ the King Sunday

Churches across Calgary

Final Sunday of the Christian liturgical year. Services at Catholic, Anglican and other churches.

Guru Nanak Gurpurab

Gurdwaras across Calgary

Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. Calgary gurdwaras hold prayers, kirtan and langar; all are welcome.

First Sunday of Advent

Churches across Calgary

The Christian season of preparation for Christmas begins. Advent services at churches across the city; subsequent Sundays December 6, 13 and 20.

Hanukkah

Synagogues and public menorah lightings across Calgary

Jewish Festival of Lights begins at sundown December 4 and ends nightfall December 12 2026. Public menorah lightings announced by local congregations.

St Nicholas Day

Churches across Calgary

Feast of St Nicholas. Celebrations at many European-heritage and Orthodox parishes.

Immaculate Conception

Catholic parishes across Calgary

Catholic feast day and holy day of obligation. Masses at Catholic parishes.

Bodhi Day

Buddhist temples and centres across Calgary

Commemorates the Buddha's enlightenment. Calgary Buddhist centres hold meditation and services.

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Catholic parishes across Calgary

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, widely celebrated by Calgary's Latin American community. Masses, music and processions at Catholic parishes.

Christmas Eve

Churches across Calgary

Christmas Eve services at churches across the city, many with candlelight and family services. Check your parish or congregation.

Christmas Day

Churches across Calgary

Christmas Day services at churches across the city. Check your parish or congregation.

Kwanzaa

Community venues across Calgary

Kwanzaa runs December 26 2026 to January 1 2027. Community celebrations announced by local cultural associations.