Calgary Ribfest, Taste of Italy and more weekend events

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By Rob Priest

Posted Sep 6, 2024 7:26 pm.

Last Updated Sep 7, 2024 10:40 am.

September is here, but Calgary is in store for another weekend of mid-summer weather.

There are plenty of events and activities happening across the city for anyone looking to get out and soak up the sunshine.

Calgary Ribfest

Calgary’s Ribfest will take place at the McMahon Stadium all weekend long, celebrating the western Canada Rib Festival, with award winning ribs, and other food trucks available.

This will be happening on Saturday 11am – 9pm, and Sunday 11am – 7pm, and admission is free.

Click here to wet your appetite.

Calaway Park

Calaway Park is hosting Halloweekends which will kick off on Saturday.

The Boo Crew will be hosting a costume party every Saturday, Sunday and holiday Monday, until Oct. 14.

Experience magical meet and greets in the Enchanted Forest Experience between noon and 3:45pm, and stroll through Hallotown to seek out spooky scenes.

You can also enjoy the Halloweekends Parade: Calaway Park’s Spooktacular Spectacle! This will start at 4pm every Halloweekends day (except for Sep. 14 & 15, Oct. 5 & 14), and gates open at 11am.

Click here to check out the official website.

Alberta Biodiversity fest at Calgary Zoo

The third annual Alberta Biodiversity Festival is happening Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., with admission included in the entry ticket pricing.

Every year, the program provides plenty of learning opportunities and hands-on family-friendly activities.

This year, the zoo has teamed up with the Bow Habitat Station to offer a special water-themed festival.

Laura Glick, manager of conservation education, says it will allow people to learn about species that they might overlook.

“What I find most fascinating about it is we often get really excited about things that … we see in other places. We go on vacation, but we sometimes forget about all the things that are in our backyard. And that could be because we think, ‘Oh, I can go there later,’ or, ‘I don’t get out there that often.’ So it’s a great way to show the diversity in our province,” she said.

The festival is from Sept 6-8 and at the Bow Habitat Station on Sept. 14.

Dive in by clicking here.

Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows will be hosting horse riders, The Masters this weekend.

Experience top tier riding as they compete on the international ring.

General Admission Tickets will start at $25 for adults, and $15 for kids (8-12) and seniors (65+).

Click here to saddle up!

Taste of Italy

Calgary will be hosting the Taste of Italy for the third consecutive year with plenty of restaurants and vendors participating.

This will be happening at the Bridgeland Community Association on Sunday from 11am – 7pm.

Click here to dig in to all the information.

Inglewood Night Market

The Inglewood Night Market will only be around for two more weeks.

Be sure to check out the outdoor modern market which includes antiques, collectibles, handmade crafts and vintage clothing.

Enjoy the nostalgia, and even some live music and a beer garden. Market hours are from 5pm – 10pm.

Click here to for more information.

The Confluence

The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland will be hosting one-hour guided walking tours to explore Colonialism, Militarism and Masculinity, with a free Queer History Tour which will start 11am on Saturday, with the recommended age being 16 and up.

Click here to learn more about our history.