10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (Sept. 11 - 13)

The Chinatown Lantern Festival features a magical lantern displays, local vendors and food trucks. (calgarychinatown.com)

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

Monster Jam

• What: Monster Jam returns to Calgary, bringing world-class drivers and 12,000-pound trucks to the city for a high-energy competition featuring speed, skill and gravity-defying stunts.
• When: Friday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 13
• Where: GMC Stadium, 2200 Stampede Tr. S.E.

The Masters

• What: Head to Spruce Meadows to take in The Masters, an outdoor tournament with world-class show jumping, shopping and family-friendly entertainment.
• When: Until Sunday, Sept. 13.
• Where: ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.

Wild vs. Tides

• What: The Calgary Wild take on the Halifax Tides in Northern Super League action.
• When: 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12.
• Where: McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Tr. N.W.

Shrek

• What: Southcentre Mall is hosting a drive-in screening of Shrek, with all proceeds going to the Kids Help Phone.
• When: Doors open at 7 p.m., movie starts at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12.
• Where: Southcentre Mall’s southeast parking lot, 100 Anderson Rd. S.E.

The Parent Trap

• What: Head to Royal Sunalta Park to watch Lindsay Lohan doing double duty in The Parent Trap in the community’s annual Movie in the Park presentation. The event is free. Bring your blankets and low chairs.
• When: 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11.
• Where: Royal Sunalta Park, 1737 14 Ave. S.W.

Chinatown Lantern Festival

• What: The 2026 Chinatown Lantern Festival features a magical lantern displays, local vendors and food trucks.
• When: From 4 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11.
• Where: Chinatown.

Phil in the Park

• What: The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra presents Phil in the Park, a free community concert offering an electric mix of classical favourites, show tunes and pop.
• When: 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13.
• Where: Prince’s Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Ave S.W.

Halloweekends at Calaway Park

• What: Dress up in a costume and head to Calaway Park for Halloweekends, featuring a family friendly display of Halloween-themed scenes through the south side of the park.
• When: From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays until Oct. 12.
• Where: Calaway Park, 245033 Range Rd. 33.

Rock Around the Clock with Elvis and Friends

• What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents Rock Around the Clock with Elvis and Friends, a throwback to 1950s rock and roll.
• When: Until Oct. 17.
• Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.

Unnecessary Farce

• What: Stage West Calgary presents Unnecessary Farce, a riotous tale of misunderstandings, revelations and unexpected arrivals.
• When: Sept. 4 to Nov. 8.
• Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.