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. Community event — neighbourhood gatherings, markets, meetups
Thanksgiving Day Calgary Statutory holiday. Many community associations and congregations hold dinners and food drives; check your local association for details. Community event — neighbourhood gatherings, markets, meetups
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. Community event — neighbourhood gatherings, markets, meetups
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. Community event — neighbourhood gatherings, markets, meetups
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. Community event — neighbourhood gatherings, markets, meetups
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. Community event — neighbourhood gatherings, markets, meetups
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. Community event — neighbourhood gatherings, markets, meetups
Kwanzaa Community venues across Calgary Kwanzaa runs December 26 2026 to January 1 2027. Community celebrations announced by local cultural associations. Community event — neighbourhood gatherings, markets, meetups
