Hey Wanderers!
This weekend, Calgary is bursting with exciting events and activities for everyone! Experience the Wildlife Festival, where you can get up close with fascinating animals and learn about conservation efforts. Feel the adrenaline at Skijordue, a thrilling winter spectacle where skiers race behind galloping horses while indulging in Swiss-inspired treats. Catch world-class athletes in action at the Freestyle Ski World Cup, showcasing breathtaking aerials and intense mogul runs.
For sports fans, the Calgary Roughnecks are hitting the turf for an electrifying lacrosse showdown you won’t want to miss. And with Valentine’s Day around the corner, the city is filled with romantic dinners and fun date night ideas to make the weekend extra special.
Whether you're cheering on top athletes, experiencing unique winter traditions, or celebrating love, Calgary has everything you need for an unforgettable weekend. Don’t miss out—grab your friends, family, or special someone and dive into the excitement!
Friday, February 14, 2025
Chinook Blast
Where:
Various Venues
When:
January 31, 2025
Cost:
$0+
Details:
From January 31 – February 17, 2025, Chinook Blast will be heating up our city with a celebration of community, culture, and civic pride. Make a plan to check out Calgary’s art, music, theatre, sport, and recreation, and embrace the season with your family. Then be sure to cozy up fireside on outdoor patios or capture moments among the lovely outdoor art installations.
For 2025, Chinook Blast will transform Stephen Avenue (1st SE to 3rd St SW) for light and art displays, performances, family-friendly fun, and delicious food. The Confluence will be the official Winter Sports Hub with outdoor activities and skating.
YYC Hot Chocolate Fest
Where:
Various locations
When:
February 01 - 28, 2025
Cost:
$0+
Details:
Bring some extra sweetness to your winter and spend February searching for Calgary’s best concoction during the annual YYC Hot Chocolate Fest. Participating Calgary eateries are featuring signature hot chocolate drinks, created specifically for this event, and customers can vote online to determine who has the best. Partial proceeds from each drink sold go to Calgary Meals on Wheel.
Calgary Roughnecks Vs. Saskatchewan Rush
Where:
Scotiabank Saddledome (555 Saddledome Rise Southeast, Calgary, AB)
When:
February 14, 2025
Cost:
$37+
Details:
Looking for a night out that’s packed with adrenaline, non-stop action, and unforgettable energy? Then it’s time to experience a Calgary Roughnecks game! Picture this: the crowd is roaring, the music is pumping, and the players are flying across the turf in a fast-paced battle for glory. Whether you’re a die-hard sports fan or just looking for something new to try, Roughnecks games are the ultimate thrill. With affordable tickets, high-energy halftime shows, and a fan base that knows how to bring the hype, it’s more than a game—it’s a party you won’t want to miss. Grab your crew, bring your loudest cheers, and get ready to experience Calgary’s favourite lacrosse team like never before!
Block Heater Festival
Where:
Various venues
When:
February 14 - 15, 2025
Cost:
$46+
Details:
Get ready to celebrate, sing and dance with old and new friends! The Calgary Folk Music Festival's 10th annual Block Heater is coming, powered by ATB. Don't miss the musical magic this coming February as we welcome artists from near and far to our beautiful city. There's a show for everyone: whether you're a diehard folk music fanatic, a psych-rock buff, a neo-soul enthusiast or just looking to get down and have a good time, Block Heater will light up your life this winter.
The Hangar Flight Museum Fly Babies
Where:
The Hangar Flight Museum (4629 McCall Way NE, Calgary, AB)
When:
February 14, 2025
Cost:
$20+
Details:
Fly Babies is back! Join The Hangar Flight Museum for an engaging morning with your little ones. Visitors will experience story time, crafts, aircraft-inspired activities, and more! This program is recommended for ages 2-5. Your ticket also includes admission for the day.
The Wildlife Festival
Where:
Nutrien Event Centre (1800 Stampede Trail SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
February 14 - 17, 2025
Cost:
$16+
Details:
See a Sloth! Pet a Wallaby! The Wildlife Festival is an annual interactive experience that highlights animals and their habitats, with a mission to inspire and educate people of all ages by connecting with animals. Families will love the entertaining stage shows, educational displays, and interactive experiences with the animals that will teach, entertain, and delight all who attend.
Friday February 14th -1:00pm to 6:30pm (General Admission) 7:00pm – 9:00pm (Adults Only)
Saturday February 15th – 11:00 to 6:00
Sunday February 16th – 10:00 to 5:00
Monday February 17th – 10:00 to 5:00
Valentines Day Dinner
Where:
Lougheed House (707-13 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
February 14, 2025
Cost:
$125
Details:
Join us at Lougheed House this Valentine's Day for a romantic 4-course meal with your loved one in the historic Dining Room originally built in 1891.
Valentines Day Cocktail Class
Where:
453 42 Avenue Southeast Calgary, AB
When:
February 14, 2025
Cost:
$38
Details:
Join us to learn how to, and make your own Two Rivers Cocktails with your loved ones using our spirits!
We teach you step by step how to make;
Sunset Paradise (Whiskey/Brandy)
&
French Lovers (Coffee Vodka)***Contains Nuts: Almonds***
Must be legal drinking age to attend.
A Venetian Masked Ball
Where:
Lina's Market Hall (5103, 901 64th Ave NE Calgary, AB)
When:
February 14, 2025
Cost:
$108
Details:
This Valentine’s Day, join us for a night of elegance, mystery, and romance at Lina’s Market Hall (DFC location). Join us for our Venetian Masked Ball, a black-tie fundraiser supporting Gems for Gems, a charity dedicated to ending the cycle of domestic abuse.
When: Valentine’s Night, February 14th, 7:00 PM
Where: Lina’s Market Hall, DFC location, 64th Ave NE
Dresscode: Suit and tie for gentlemen, gowns for ladies. Masks required!
Your ticket includes:
Red carpet entry with photo ops
A welcome drink and a glass of champagne
Passed charcuterie & traditional Italian finger food
Exclusive access to yearly promotions & events
Silent auction for a great causeAdditional Italian specialties and drinks will be available throughout the night!
Special Highlights:
Best Dressed Award – Show off your finest attire for a chance to win.
A special installation by World of Vici, a renowned local tailor beloved by the Calgary Flames.
Support a Worthy Cause:
Part of the profit will go to Gems for Gems, helping survivors of domestic abuse rebuild their lives through education and economic empowerment.
Join us for an enchanting evening where love, community, and purpose come together.
The Widowmaker: A Valentine’s Day Show with a Dark Twist
Where:
Theatre 1308 (1308 Edmonton Trail Calgary, AB)
When:
February 14, 2025
Cost:
$28
Details:
Come join for a dark twist on the romantic holiday. Featuring three captivating shows, we explore the premise “All the good ones are taken”. The lead characters go to unexpected lengths to find love, contemplate murder, and create mayhem. This unconventional take on Valentine’s Day promises intrigue, suspense, and and plot twists! Don’t miss this delightful celebration of art and comedy!
Matinee Schedule:2:00pm - Art Exhibition & Mocktail Reception3:00pm - Stage Show
Evening Schedule:7:00pm - Art Exhibition & Mocktail Reception8:00pm - Stage Show
*A 'Cocktail Bomb' mocktail is included in the ticket price.
Spark After Dark: Guilty Pleasures
Where:
TELUS Spark Science Centre (220 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary, AB)
When:
February 14, 2025
Cost:
$28+
Details:
Ever wonder why chocolate feels like a hug for your brain? Or why you can’t stop binging your favourite reality show? Dive into the psychology, biology, and chemistry behind the little things we love but hate to admit.
6:00pm - Midnight
You Look Like You Love Me
Where:
Ranchmans (9615 Macleod Trail S, Calgary, AB)
When:
February 14, 2025
Cost:
$12
Details:
You Look Like You Love Me” 👀💗 Valentines Day Party at Ranchmans! ✨🤠
Whether you’re single, taken, or just here for the party, we’ve got something for everyone this Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14 at Ranchman’s!
✨ $7.00 1oz Jack Daniel’s shots
✨ FREE Line Dance Lessons at 6:30PM
✨ FREE Country Swing Dance Lessons at 8PM
✨ Ladies get in FREE before 9PM
✨ Live music from Girl Crush starting at 9PM
FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup
Where:
WinSport's Canada Olympic Park (88 Canada Olympic Rd. SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
February 14 - 16, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
The top freestyle skiers in the world battle in the stunt ditch for the fifth instalment of the Snow Rodeo at WinSport. The skiers are starting the countdown to the 2026 Winter Olympics, so this is a huge event in the four-year Olympic cycle.
ImaginAsian Night Market
Where:
The Pioneer (117 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
February 14 - 16, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Let’s embrace winter with a celebration of light! The ImaginAsian Night Market features the sights, sounds and taste of Calgary’s diverse Asian-Canadian communities.
Calgarians will experience the vibrancy and dynamism of our communities through live performances, art displays, calligraphy writing, unique merchandise, interactive games, lantern making, participation in winter activities and many more.
ImaginaAsian is brought to you by the Asian Heritage Foundation in partnership with many of Calgary’s Asian-Canadian community organizations.
Friday February 14, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday February 15, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday February 16, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Alberta Ballet Welcomes Dance Theatre Of Harlem
Where:
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14 avenue NW, Calgary, AB)
When:
February 13 - 15, 2025
Cost:
$69+
Details:
Alberta Ballet welcomes Dance Theatre of Harlem! With their transformative vision of ballet, this eclectic performance is one you won't want to miss.
Jake Silberman
Where:
The Comedy Cave (1020 8 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB)
When:
February 10 - 15, 2025
Cost:
$15
Details:
Experience the comedic brilliance of Jake Silberman, a New York City-based stand-up comedian renowned for his sharp wit and engaging improvisational style. Over the past three years, Jake has tirelessly toured the nation, headlining esteemed venues such as Helium Comedy Club, The Comedy Club of Kansas City, and House of Comedy. His talent has earned him the admiration of comedy legends, with Katt Williams praising him as a "true comedian." Jake frequently opens for notable acts like Kyle Kinane and Nick Mullen and has shared the stage with greats like Nate Bargatze and the late Norm Macdonald.
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Sunday, February 16, 2025
We can’t wait to see where you wander this week!
Be sure to tag @WanderingInYYC / #WanderingInYYC in your stories and posts—we love following along with your adventures around the city and seeing how you make the most of February 14th - 16th.
Have a blast, and happy wandering!
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