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September 2026

Sep 24

Various venues across Calgary

Alberta's biggest film festival runs September 24 to October 4 2026 with screenings at venues across the city. Tickets and passes at ciffcalgary.ca.

Oct 12

Calgary

Statutory holiday. Many community associations and congregations hold dinners and food drives; check your local association for details.

Oct 13

Memorial Park Library and venues across Calgary

Canada's liveliest literary festival October 13 to 18 2026 with 40 plus shows and 50 plus authors. Passes at wordfest.com.

Nov 1

Memorial Drive between 3 St NW and Centre St

Over 3500 white crosses honour Southern Alberta's fallen. Sunrise and sunset ceremonies daily November 1 to 11 2026; public welcome.

Nov 11

Central Memorial Park Cenotaph, 1221 2 St SW

Annual ceremony with Calgary Highlanders parade around the Cenotaph. Parade forms mid-morning, ceremony before 11:00. Arrive early.

Nov 11

The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Trail SW

Ceremony begins 10:45 with two minutes of silence at 11:06. Museum opens after the service, admission by donation.

Nov 11

Field of Crosses, 200 Memorial Dr NW

Televised Remembrance Day ceremony at 10:10. Parking very restricted; park south of the river and walk across.

Dec 26

Community venues across Calgary

Kwanzaa runs December 26 2026 to January 1 2027. Community celebrations announced by local cultural associations.