Hey Wanderers!
March is here, bringing an exciting lineup of events to lift your spirits and make the most of the month. Whether you're ready to rock out to top live music tours, indulge in Calgary’s culinary delights at the YYC Food and Drink Experience, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style, or explore vibrant festivals, there’s something for everyone this month in Calgary.
We’ve curated a list of 45 must-do events happening across the city to ensure your March is filled with excitement. From lively St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and thrilling live music tours to fun spring break activities and vibrant festivals, this is your chance to create unforgettable memories. No matter your interests, March in Calgary promises to be an exciting and eventful month!
So grab your calendar, mark down your favourites, and get ready to embrace all the fun March in Calgary has to offer. With so much happening, there’s no excuse to stay home—let’s make this month one to remember!
Week of March 03 - 09, 2025
Calgary Zoo – Penguin Walk
📍 Calgary Zoo (210 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 March 03, 2025 (Last day)
💰 $29+ (2 and under FREE)
Since they arrived in 2012, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s penguins have become a visitor favourite! Once again this winter, you can see the king penguins outside of their habitat as they take a royal promenade through the zoo grounds.
Penguin Walk, presented by WestJet, offers the king penguins an opportunity for wintery enrichment as well as additional daily exercise. Up to fourteen penguins can choose to participate in the daily march, including ‘Diana’, ‘Grace’, ‘Solomon’, ‘Cleopatra’, ‘Louis’, ‘Phillipe’, ‘Henri’, ‘Napoleon’, ‘George’, ‘Boudicca’, ‘Rupert’, ‘Arthur’, ‘Alfred’, and our juvenile king penguin ‘Augustus’.
Penguin Walk is dependent on the birds’ desire to walk as well as the weather, but luckily for onlookers, the colony loves to walk and usually chooses to!
Olympic Oval Monday Night Toonie Skate
📍 University of Calgary (288 Collegiate Boulevard NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 March 2025
💰 $2
On select Monday nights during the winter season, head to the Oval for the Monday Nights Toonie Skates from 6 – 8 pm. On these special evenings, you skate for just $2.
IHOP National Pancake Day
📍 IHOP Calgary (Deerfoot City NE, Shawville Blvd SW, Southcentre Mall SE)
📆 March 04, 2025
💰 $0+
IHOP is serving up a FREE short stack of their original buttermilk pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, National Pancake Day. Yum!
In return for the free breakfast, IHOP asks that you consider donating to one of their charitable partners. (This free deal may vary by location, so be sure to confirm details before you go.)
Spruce Meadows Winter Farewell
📍 Spruce Meadows (Spruce Meadows Way Southwest, Calgary, AB)
📆 March 06 - 09, 2025
💰 FREE
The Winter Farewell welcomes horses and riders to the Spruce Meadows Equi-Plex.
Welcome to the Winter Series at Spruce Meadows, one of the most exciting indoor equestrian events of the year. Held in the Equi-Plex, the Winter Series offers spectators a unique opportunity to exciting equestrian action in a comfortable indoor setting. With free admission and free parking in Lot 7, Spruce Meadows is the perfect destination for a fun and affordable family outing. And don’t miss the food concession that is open all weekend. Whether you’re an equestrian enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, the Winter Series at Spruce Meadows is an event not to be missed.
StoryBook Theatre Kensuke's Kingdom
📍 Beddington Theatre Arts Centre (375 Bermuda Drive NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 Until March 08, 2025
💰 $31+
Experience the thrilling tale of Michael, a young boy stranded on a Pacific Island, adapted for the stage by renowned playwright Stuart Paterson. The story is based on the best-selling novel by Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo.
NMC Jam Club
📍 Studio Bell at National Music Centre (850 4 St SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 March, 2025 (every Thursdays)
💰 FREE
The National Music Centre (NMC) is calling all teens to Studio Bell! In partnership with CJAY 92, NMC is supporting the next generation of rock stars with a free after-school drop-in program for teens, as Jesse & JD present the NMC Jam Club.
Youth ages 13 – 19 are invited to jam, practice their skills, and explore their creative potential, all while making new friends, every Thursday at Studio Bell. All skill levels are welcome – whether you’re a prodigy or just started toying with the idea of picking up a new musical hobby, Jam Club is the place to be. Don’t own any instruments of your own? No problem! At Jam Club, students are welcome to make use of NMC’s extensive fleet of instruments. Space may be limited and is first-come, first-served.
Calgary Hitmen Sunday Funday
📍 Scotiabank Saddledome (555 Saddledome Rise Southeast, Calgary, AB)
📆 March, 2025
💰 $27+
Join the Calgary Hitmen for their Sunday Fundays! They often have special concourse activities to check out like games and face painting and you’ll frequently enjoy special food and beverage pricing. Plus, there will sometimes be in-game family entertainment or an after-game skate.
Sunday March 09, 16 & 23
Week of March 10 - 16, 2025
Week of March 17 - 23, 2025
Week of March 24 - 30, 2025
March in Calgary is full of energy and excitement, with something for all ages. From vibrant spring markets to thrilling spring break activities, it's the ideal time to enjoy the season’s change. Whether you’re hunting for unique treasures, enjoying fun family outings, or discovering new outdoor adventures, there’s no shortage of opportunities to create lasting memories this month.
Be sure to check back with us at WanderinginYYC for updates on all the best events, and don’t forget to share your favourite March moments with us.
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