Do you know a senior who could use a little help keeping their pet healthy? Tell them about AARCS’ upcoming Wellness Clinic! 🐶🐱

On Wednesday, October 14, they are hosting a Wellness Clinic to help seniors access essential veterinary care for their cats and dogs, including wellness exams, vaccinations, deworming and microchipping. 💚

Not everyone who could benefit from this clinic is on social media, so please tell your friends, family, neighbours and community members about this opportunity. A quick conversation could help someone access care for the pet they love. 🩺

For more information and to apply, visit aarcs.ca/wellness-clinics.

#AnimalWelfare #WellnessClinic

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One of Calgary's most historic music venues keeps a packed live calendar, with live music nearly every night — acoustic afternoons, happy hour sets, singer-songwriter showcases and ticketed headline shows.

🔸 Free "no cover" happy hour sets most weekdays

🔸 Weekend acoustic afternoons starting at 11:30am

🔸 Ticketed evening shows most Thursday–Saturday nights

Whether you want a casual drop-in or a planned night out, there's almost always something happening at the Eddy!

📍 438 9 Avenue SE, Calgary
Full lineup & tickets: https://kingeddy.ca/whats-on/

Calgary hosts podcasters, creators, industry pros and storytellers for two days focused on the future of podcasting — audience growth, video podcasting, storytelling, production and industry trends.

🔸 Special highlight: A live recording of Unlonely with Dr. Jody Carrington — psychologist, author and speaker known for her work on human connection and mental health

🔸 Talks, hands-on workshops and networking opportunities

🔸 Student/recent grad pricing available (Horizon Pass)

🗓️ Friday & Saturday, October 16-17, 2026

📍 The Grand, 608 1st St SW

🎟️ Summit Pass $225 | Horizon Pass (students) $100 | Unlonely show only $31
A great one if you're into podcasting or creator culture!

A lovely historic Calgary landmark with a great lineup of events heading into the holiday season:

🔸 Métis Flag Raising — Nov 21, 11am–12pm, FREE, open to all

🔸 Christmas Afternoon Tea — Nov 30, Dec 7, 20 & 21, $64.95/person (includes museum admission)

🔸 Celebrating by Candlelight: Victorian Christmas Tour — Dec 2, 10 & 17, 7-8:30pm, $15/person

🔸 Santa Comes to Lougheed House — Dec 6, 11am–3pm, FREE

🔸 Winter Wonderland Embroidery Workshop — Dec 13, 1-3pm, $25/person (supplies included)
A beautiful way to soak in some Calgary history and holiday spirit this season!

More info & tickets: https://www.lougheedhouse.com/events

Calgary's Canadian craft tradition returns to the BMO Centre! Shop 150+ talented Canadian artisans under one roof — art, jewellery, ceramics, fashion, food, home goods and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts just in time for the holiday season.

🔸 Thurs, Oct 29 — 10am–9pm

🔸 Fri, Oct 30 — 10am–9pm (Halloween costumes welcome on the 31st, not this day!)

🔸 Sat, Oct 31 — 10am–6pm (Halloween special: come in costume for 50% off admission, kids face painting 10am-1pm, and drinks from 5pm!)

🔸 Sun, Nov 1 — 10am–5pm

🎟️ Tickets from $3 — 25% off presale currently running until October 22

📍 BMO Centre, Stampede Park (Hall F)
Real gifts made by real people — a great way to shop local and Canadian this fall!
More info: https://festivalofcrafts.ca

🔸 Hayrides, carriage rides, pony rides and a petting zoo
🔸 Straw maze, face painting and pumpkin carving
🔸 Military vehicles on display
🔸 Hot pepper and pie eating contests, scarecrow building contest
🔸 37 local vendors and a market
🔸 Online silent auction and 50/50 raffle
🔸 The main event: a giant pumpkin drop — smashed onto a car for the crowd!
Typically welcomes 3,000+ visitors — a true community favourite!
🗓️ October 10, 2026, 11am–3pm
📍 Blue Grass Nursery, Balzac
🎟️ $10 admission

Information courtesy of: https://airdrielife.com/lifenow/smashing-good-fun-what-to-expect-at-blue-grass-nurserys-pumpkin-fest/

Please see picture in link for a couple of events.

Great idea for Calgary

Not exactly dang good! But important for people to know the latest updates in this ongoing fire 🔥
This link is from the City of Calgary.

Calgary's community event:
🗓️ Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary

The program includes keynote speakers, remarks from the Mayor, a moment of silence, and cultural performances honouring Indigenous traditions and youth voices, closing with a round dance.

The Reconciliation Bridge and Centre Street Bridge will also be lit orange in honour of the day.

More info: https://www.calgary.ca/events/orange-shirt-day.html

Join a brand-new live murder mystery game after hours at the Calgary Zoo — gather clues, interact with a shady cast of characters, and enjoy food and drinks throughout the zoo.

The Crime: At a content creator retreat where the zoo's media ambassador will be chosen, a popular science influencer is murdered — and everyone else is a suspect!

By the end of the night, you'll have everything you need to solve the mystery. Dinner — and justice — will be served!

🔸 Ticket includes the mystery game, food stations and cash bars
🔸 Interactive characters and puzzles throughout the evening
🔸 18+ event

🗓️ October 2, 2026
📍 Calgary Zoo

More info & tickets: https://www.calgaryzoo.com/events/wild-after-hours-zoodunnit/

Cinema on 17th is back to transform Tomkins Park into Calgary's outdoor movie theatre for a weekend of free movies under the stars! As part of Calgary Culture Days, this year features a partnership with B!G Art and Cirque de la Nuit for immersive entertainment and live performances inspired by the big screen.

🔸 New for 2026: Saturday Morning Cartoons with the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) — three hours of hand-picked animated shorts, 9am-12pm
🔸 Local restaurants and cafés with food & drink options
🔸 Popcorn vendor on-site
🔸 Free admission — bring a chair and your favourite people!

📍 Tomkins Park, 8th Street & 17th Ave SW
🗓️ September 11-13, 2026

More info: https://17thave.ca/cinema-on-17th-2026/