Top Things To Do in Calgary This Weekend- May 30 - June 01, 2025
- Allison Fitkowski
- May 28
- 9 min read
Updated: May 29
Hey Wanderers!
Get ready for a weekend bursting with laughs, nostalgia, and high-energy fun as Calgary comes alive with unforgettable events for every interest!
Kick things off with belly laughs at FUNNYFEST Calgary Comedy Festival, where top comedians from across the country serve up side-splitting sets sure to leave you grinning. Gaming fans can level up their weekend at the Calgary Video Game Collectors Show, a haven for retro gamers, collectors, and anyone looking to relive classic console magic. Football fever takes over at Calgary Stampeders – Fan Fest, where fans of all ages can meet players, enjoy family-friendly activities, and celebrate the return of the CFL season in true Red & White style. And that's just scratching the surface—there’s a world of entertainment, culture, and excitement happening all across the city!
Whether you're chasing laughs, collecting vintage treasures, or cheering on your home team, Calgary is your ultimate weekend playground. Rally your squad and dive into the action!
Friday, May 30, 2025
Spring at Calgary Farmyard
Where:
Calgary Farmyard (284022 Township Road 224, Rocky View County, AB)
When:
May 16 - June 29, 2025
Cost:
$24+
Details:
Spring is the perfect time to meet our newly born barn babies and explore all the great attractions at the Farmyard. We have the cutest Barnyard Animals in Calgary (YES you can pet, play with and feed almost all of them!) Most of the animals on our farm are born here, and remain here so you can visit them each year!
We have the cutest barnyard animals, plus hours of great attractions to keep you entertained for hours.
FUNNYFEST Calgary Comedy Festival
Where:
Various venues
When:
May 29 - June 08, 2025
Cost:
$15+
Details:
The annual FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival.
FunnyFest Comedy does it all — from high – brow to low – brow and everything in-between!
Catch the big laughs with 6 Stand Up Comedians per show!
Chinatown Scavenger Hunt
Where:
Various locations
When:
May 01 - 31, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Get ready to explore the vibrant heart of Calgary during Asian Heritage Month, as the Chinatown Scavenger Hunt is back for the month of May! It’s free to join the fun and win prizes. Simply download the Goosechase app and use code upi52m (recommended for ages 8+) to embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure through Calgary’s Chinatown, uncovering hidden gems, discovering delicious eats, and celebrating the rich culture.
Royal Canadian International Circus 2025
Where:
CrossIron Mills (261055 Crossiron Blvd, Calgary, AB)
When:
May 23 - June 01, 2025
Cost:
$40+
Details:
The all-new Royal Canadian International Circus 2025 will mesmerize, astound, thrill, and captivate you beyond the extraordinary!
Come under the Big Top and get a glimpse into a traditional circus world. Jam-packed with explosive live entertainment, featuring high-flying acrobatics, death-defying tricks, towering feats of strength, teetering towers of balanced bodies, extreme bending and devilishly precarious aerials!
Farmers and Makers Market
Where:
cSPACE Marda Loop (1721 29 AVE SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
May 24 - October 04, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of a community gathering where local talent, passion, and creativity come to life. Discover over 50 farms, food artisans, craft vendors, and food trucks offering unique products and mouthwatering treats, all set to the backdrop of live music. Meet the makers, hear their stories, and take home a piece of the community while enjoying the simple joys of great food, friendly faces, and a welcoming space. Join us for a day that is more than just a market. It is a celebration of local spirit!
Dave Nystrom
Where:
The Comedy Cave (1020 8 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB)
When:
May 26 - 31, 2025
Cost:
$17
Details:
Dave Nystrom is an acclaimed comedian who has performed stand up all over the world, including the United Kingdom, and HBO's prestigious US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado, He has filmed specials for Comedy Central, HBO, VH1 The Comedy Network and CTV. He's won a Canadian Comedy Award and a Writers Guild Award. Don't miss your chance to see him live in Calgary!
Flamenco at the DJD Dance Centre
Where:
DJD Dance Centre (111 12 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
May 30, 2025
Cost:
$40+
Details:
A collaboration between Claire Marchand, Jane Ogilvie and Rosanna Terracciano
Experience flamenco live and up close in an intimate evening of flamenco dance, guitar, piano, rhythm and song.
Spanish flamenco singer and percussionist Francisco Orozco “Yiyi” joins leading Canadian flamenco dancers and musicians, from across the Prairies to the west coast: Claire Marchand, Jane Ogilvie, Rosanna Terracciano and guitarist Peter Mole; in a dynamic collaboration not to be missed.
Mahler’s Resurrection
Where:
Jack Singer Concert Hall (205 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
May 30 & 31, 2025
Cost:
$29+
Details:
The Calgary Phil’s season comes to a rousing finish with Gustav Mahler’s monumental Second Symphony, conducted by Rune Bergmann in his final concert as Music Director. Soprano Jacquelyn Wagner, mezzo-soprano Marianne Beate Kielland, and the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus join the Orchestra in this profound work, which the composer described as being “battered to the ground and then raised on angel’s wings to the highest heights.”
Totally Twain
Where:
Ranchman's Calgary (9615 McLeod Trail S, Calgary, AB)
When:
May 30, 2025
Cost:
$17+
Details:
Totally Twain is Western Canada’s Shania Twain Tribute. Featuring Vancouver Vocalist, Michelle Reid, backed up with an all star live band. Totally Twain is authentic and provides a classy Shania experience like the Queen of Pop herself!
Delivering all of Shania’s greatest hits from her albums “The Woman In Me”, “Up”, “Come On Over” and “Now” this show will not disappoint. Dazzling costumes, nostalgic moments and audience participation.
This is a feel good show with a toe tapping country flare.
18+
TuneGLOW
Where:
TOPS Pizza South (9919 Fairmount Dr. SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
May 30, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
If you’ve been to our famous Friday night TuneGO – then you know that TuneGLOW is even crazier because it’s GLOW IN THE DARK! The LAST Friday of every month, our hilarious host will play songs throughout the evening and if you’ve got it on your TuneGLOW card (think BINGO), then you check it off! Awesome prizes and GREAT FUN and a perfect way to spend a Friday night with friends! Sometimes after TuneGLOW our host can be talked into a 90’s Glow in the Dark Dance Party! Reservations highly recommended!
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Sunday, June 01, 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 May 30th - June 1st.
Have a blast, and happy wandering!
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