Apr 27 - 30

CALGARY COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO Get your geek on at one of the largest comic and pop culture shows in North America ! Meet actors from movies and television shows , listen to themed panel discussions , get your favourite comics signed by their artists , dress up as your favourite characters , and shop for geeky merchandise . Special guests this year include Millie Bobby Brown ( Stranger Things ), Nathan Fillion ( Castle , Firefly ) and John Cusack ( Say Anything ). Watch thousands of costumed characters and cosplayers in the Parade of Wonders along Stephen Avenue for free on April 28 starting at 10 a . m ..

April

13 - 15 Apollo Western Cup This LGBTQ + inclusive , multi-sport tournament features participants from across North America as well as a series of social events open to everyone .

14 - 15 Easter Eggstravaganza The Calgary Zoo hosts an Easter egg hunt and other fun springtime activities for kids .

17 - 23 Calgary Underground Film Festival Screenings of feature , documentary , short , and animated films that have rarely been shown in North America .

18 - May 6 Calgary Performing Arts Festival One of the largest amateur competitive festivals in North America features performances by emerging musicians and vocalists .

20 - 23 Speedo Western Canadian Open Canada ’ s senior , youth and junior swimmers compete in a variety of races .

25 - 30 Humpty ' s Champions Cup of Curling Some of the world ' s best curlers compete in this annual part of a national seven-series tournament .

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5 - 6 Calgary International Beerfest Sample hundreds of beers from local and international breweries .

19 - 27 Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival A showcase of movies that depict stories about the LGBTQ + community to celebrate and engage diversity .

20 - 22 Canadian West Open Volleyball Championship Youth teams from across Western Canada compete in a series of championship games .

24 - 27 Calgary International Children ’ s Festival Enjoy dance , music , theatre , puppet , and art shows for children ages two through 12 . Each show is guaranteed to make little ones giggle , smile , dance , and sing along .

24 - 28 Festival of Quilts Western Canada ’ s largest outdoor quilt show at Heritage Park . View hundreds of beautiful , new handmade quilts as well as some antique and vintage quilts from Heritage Park ’ s heirloom collection .

25 - 28 Scotiabank Calgary Marathon This marathon is an official Boston Marathon-qualifying race . Other races include the 150 km ultra solo and relay marathon and a 5 km family run and walk .

25 - 27 Water Polo Canada National Championship Professional water polo players from across the country compete in a series of intriguing games .

25 - 28 Canadian Open Judo Championship Top Judo martial artists compete for the national title .

26 - 27 PARKSHOW This elaborate fashion show features designs by emerging designers from across Canada .

PHOTOGRAPHS : ( CLOCKWISE FROM TOP ) COURTESY TOURISM CALGARY ; BY AREN BLONDAHL , COURTESY CALGARY EXPO