Calgary events for the weekend of May 24-26, 2024

There are plenty of local events and activities in Calgary this weekend.

Here are 10 things happening in the city:

Royal Canadian International Circus

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  What: Head to the big top to see the Royal Canadian International Circus. The show features classic circus acts, taking visitors on a spectacular journey filled with a variety of exciting activities.
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  When: From May 24 to June 2, 2024.
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  Where: CrossIron Mills, 261055 Crossiron Blvd., Rocky View, Alta.
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  Cost: The prices are different.

Calgary Marathon

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  What: Support friends, family members or even strangers running in the 2024 Servus Calgary Marathon or register to run. Runners can participate in the post-race festival.
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  When: Saturday, May 26 from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
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  Where: The starting line is at Stampede Trail SE
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  Cost: Prices vary for participants.

Speed ​​car show

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  What: At the second annual Velocity Auto Show in Calgary, see a variety of cars from classics to modern sports cars, tuners and rare exotics.
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  When: Saturday, May 25 at 4:00 p.m
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  Where: Platform Calgary, 407 Ninth Ave. SE
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  Cost: $20.

Quilt Festival

What: Visit Heritage Park to see hundreds of colorful quilts at the 2024 Quilt Festival.

When: Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26.

Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. SW

Cost: Tickets to the Historic Village are $22.95 for youth (ages three to 15), $34.95 for general admission (16-64) and $26.95 for seniors.

Confluence Open House

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  What: The Confluence Open House features history tours, a petting zoo, local speakers and more. enjoy yourself.
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  When: Saturday, May 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
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  Where: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 Ninth Ave. SE
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  Cost: Free.

The Calgary Stampeders host the BC Lions

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  What: The Calgary Stampeders host the BC Lions in week two of the preseason.
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  When: Saturday, May 25 at 2 p.m
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  Where: McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Tr. NW
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  Cost: The prices are different.

Cavalry v York United

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  What: Calgary Cavalry FC will face the Winnipeg Valor on Saturday night at ATCO Field.
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  When: Sunday, May 26, 3:00 p.m
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  Where: ATCO Field, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
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  Cost: The prices are different.

Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Watson

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  What: Vertigo Theater presents the Canadian premiere Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Watson, modern receptionAbout Sherlock Holmes set in 2021 after the pandemic.
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  When: Until June 9, 2024.
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  Where: Vertigo Theatre, 115 Ninth Ave SE
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  Cost: The prices are different.

Music man

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  What: Storybook Theater presents Meredith Wilson's six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy Music man.
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  When: Until June 1, 2024.
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  Where: Beddington Center for the Performing Arts, 375 Bermuda Dr. NW
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  Cost: The prices are different.

BeautifulCarole King musical

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  What: The inspiring true story of Carole King's journey from teenage songwriter to Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is told through Stage West's production. Beautiful.
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  When: Until June 23, 2024.
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  Where: West Stage, 727 42nd Ave., SE
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  Cost: The prices are different.