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Art, Flames, WINS, a 4.5 ⭐️ 🍕, Bryan Adams, Turquoise Waters, & Picnic Bliss

Here's what's going on this weekend in Calgary, Alberta.

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From Calgary
September 26, 2025

📰 In this edition of From Calgary

  • Art House opens

  • Flames raise $415,000

  • WINS keep winning

  • Flames Home Opener - Text 403-975-5515 for Flames tickets

  • 4.5 ⭐️ pizza parlor (+ bonus pizza stop on the day trip)

  • Victoria Park shines bright

  • Bryan Adams, Korn, and Lang Lang

  • Calgary’s Oktoberfest

  • A stunning day trip idea

  • And more!

There’s a lot to unpack here in the Sunday edition of From Calgary. Let’s jump right in!

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🖼️ Alberta Foundation for the Arts opens first Calgary gallery (AFA art house)

For a long time, the AFA (based in Edmonton) had little physical presence in Calgary — but that changed on September 10, 2025, with the opening of the AFA art house in downtown Calgary’s Edison building. Its inaugural show, New Views, features 50 works from the AFA’s collection — including many never before publicly shown. The gallery is meant to enhance downtown vibrancy, increase access to Alberta’s art, and support local visual artists.

🏒 Flames Celebrity Charity Golf Classic raises $415,000

The 44th annual Calgary Flames Celebrity Charity Golf Classic, earlier this month, raised $415,000 for the Calgary Flames Foundation. The event drew 420 golfers, including Flames players, alumni, local celebrities, and media. At the gala dinner afterward, families from programs supported by the Flames Foundation (such as Renfrew Educational Services and Pacekids) were invited to share their stories. It’s a great example of how the team is using its platform to give back and strengthen local support systems. [Click here for your trusted local source for Flames tickets this season or call/text 403-975-5515.]

💃 WINS expands thrift-retail mission, reinvesting into programs for women & families

WINS (Women in Need Society) is growing its thrift store footprint — and every dollar from those stores is funneled into community programs helping women and families in crisis. In the past year, WINS served over 27,000 Calgarians and processed more than 7 million pounds of donated goods. This isn’t just retail expansion — it’s the growth of a social mission anchored in care and community support.

🌤️ 7-Day Weather Forecast

  • Friday, Sep 26: ☀️ ~20 °C / 9 °C. More sunshine than clouds.

  • Saturday, Sep 27: 🌤️ ~22 °C / 5 °C. Warm with partial sun.

  • Sunday, Sep 28: 🌥️ ~16 °C / 8 °C. Cooler, mostly cloudy.

  • Monday, Sep 29: 🌤️ ~24 °C / 10 °C. Warmer, mix of sun & clouds.

  • Tuesday, Sep 30: 🌤️ ~20 °C / 9 °C. Pleasant, some clouds.

  • Wednesday, Oct 1: ☁️ ~18 °C / 7 °C. Mostly cloudy, breezy in afternoon.

  • Thursday, Oct 2: ☁️ ~16 °C / 6 °C. Cloudy and cooler.

🌤️ Pro Tip: Saturday is shaping up as the sweetest fall day — sunshine with a high near 22 °C and a crisp low of 5 °C. Perfect for a Kananaskis hike, a Bow River pathway bike ride, or hitting up one of Calgary’s outdoor fall markets. By Sunday, cooler temps (high 16 °C, cloudy skies) return, so plan your big outdoor adventure for Saturday and save cozy brunch or a Flames preseason watch for Sunday.

Upcoming Calgary Flames Games - Call / text 403-975-5515

Oct 1 vs Vancouver Cancuks at 7:00 PM - SOLD OUT
Oct 3 vs Winnipeg Jets at 7:00 PM - SOLD OUT
Oct 11 vs St. Louis Blues at 2:00 PM - SOLD OUT
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Oct 14 vs Las Vegas Golden Knights at 7:00 PM
Sec 206, Row 18 (2 or 4 tickets) – $149/pair
Sec 206, Row 19 (2 or 4 tickets) – $149/pair

Oct 20 vs Winnipeg Jets at 7:30 PM
Sec 206, Row 18 (2 or 4 tickets) – $148/pair
Sec 206, Row 19 (2 or 4 tickets) – $148/pair

Oct 22 vs Montreal Canadiens at 6:30 PM
Sec 206, Row 18 (2 or 4 tickets) – SOLD
Sec 206, Row 19 (2 tickets) – $229/pair
Sec 206, Row 19 (2 tickets) – SOLD

Please call / text 403-975-5515 to snag tickets

Popular Games:

Dec 27 vs Edmonton Oilers at 7:00 PM - Battle of Alberta
Sec 206, Row 18 (2 or 4 tickets) – SOLD
Sec 206, Row 19 (2 or 4 tickets) – SOLD
Sec 204, Row 16 (2 tickets) – $499/pair
Sec 205, Row 19 (1, 2, 3, 4, or 6 tickets) – $530/pair

Dec 31 vs Philadelphia Flyers at 7:30 PM - New Year's Eve
Sec 206, Row 18 (2 or 4 tickets) – $274/pair
Sec 206, Row 19 (2 or 4 tickets) – $274/pair

Feb 2 vs Toronto Maple Leafs at 8:00 PM
Sec 206, Row 18 (2 or 4 tickets) – $419/pair
Sec 206, Row 19 (2 tickets) – $399/pair
Sec 206, Row 19 (2 tickets) – SOLD

Feb 4 vs Edmonton Oilers at 8:00 PM
Sec 206, Row 18 (2 or 4 tickets) – $399/pair
Sec 206, Row 19 (2 or 4 tickets) – $399/pair

Please call / text 403-975-5515 to snag tickets

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🍽 Feature Restaurant: Pazzi Pizzeria – Modern Italian in The Oliver

With a 4.5 ⭐️ rating, Pazzi Pizzeria is nestled inside The Oliver complex on 10th Ave SW, brings a fresh, trendy take on Italian dining without the hefty price tag. It’s part of a five-venue concept, but this one keeps it casual: think Neapolitan-style pizzas, sharable antipasti, and an atmosphere that’s lively yet comfortable.

The space itself feels modern and inviting — bright interiors, patio seating, and the buzz of Calgary’s Beltline right outside. It’s the kind of spot where you can meet friends for a laid-back dinner, split a few pies, and still keep the bill reasonable.

With most pizzas and starters under $30, Pazzi strikes that sweet spot of trendy, flavour-forward dining that doesn’t break the bank. For Calgarians looking for a stylish but approachable night out, this new Beltline gem hits just right. More info.

🎉 What’s On In Calgary (Sep 21-25, 2025)

Friday, September 26

  • Bryan Adams: “Roll With The Punches Tour” at the Scotiabank Saddledome, 7:30 PM (Tickets - Get $30 and 3% cash back on your tickets here) 

  • Night Light Victoria Park (light + art installations), runs Sept 25-27 in Victoria Park (Details)

  • Calgary Fall Home Show 2025 (New Home & Condo Expo too) — runs Sep 26-28 at Stampede grounds

Saturday, September 27

  • F3 Men’s Workout (FREE). 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM at Nose Hill Park Brisebois Parking Lot. Peer-led boot camp-style workout that’s open to all men, regardless of fitness level. Workout, make friends, and connect with your community. Come try it! (Details/updates)

  • Calgary Hitmen vs. Edmonton Oil Kings at the Saddledome, 6:00 PM

  • Harvest Haus (Calgary’s Oktoberfest) — seasonal festival with steins, food, music at The Big Four, Sept 26-27 (Tickets)

  • An Evening with Lang Lang — piano concert, 7:30 PM (Calgary Philharmonic)

  • Wild After Hours: Tapirs — evening experience at the Calgary Zoo / Wilder Institute (18+. Details.)

Sunday, September 28

🏞️ DAY TRIP IDEA

🚗 Day-Trip Idea: Forgetmenot Pond – Turquoise Waters & Picnic Bliss

Tucked into the Elbow Valley just past Bragg Creek, Forgetmenot Pond is one of the most picturesque quick escapes from Calgary. The striking turquoise pond, surrounded by pine forest and mountain peaks, is glacier-fed and dazzlingly clear. While the water is too cold for swimming, the shoreline trails, picnic tables, and mountain views make it an ideal spot for a relaxed outing.

Families love it here for the easy access and safe walking paths, while photographers and nature lovers are drawn to the reflections of the Rockies mirrored on the still pond. Add in the sound of the nearby Elbow River, and you’ve got a setting that feels far more remote than its short drive suggests.

🍕Pro Tip: The Bragg Creek Bakery has an amazing pepperoni pizza with jalapenos and honey. I never liked pepperoni pizza until trying this one. The spiciness of the jalapenos and the sweetness of the honey pair so well together. Stop in for a coffee and a slice on your way in or out of Bragg Creek.

Trip Overview

  • Distance from Calgary: ~1 hour (65 km southwest via Hwy 22 through Bragg Creek, then Hwy 66)

  • Trail Length: Short 1 km loop around the pond; optional longer riverside trails nearby (easy, family-friendly)

  • Elevation Gain: Minimal — flat and accessible

  • Time Needed: 2–4 hours for walking, photos, and a picnic; longer if pairing with Bragg Creek stop

  • Facilities: Large parking lot, picnic tables, fire pits, pit toilets (seasonal)

  • Best Time to Visit: Late spring through early fall (Hwy 66 is closed Dec 1 – May 14 each year); mornings offer calmer winds and quieter ambience

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