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Things to do with friends in Calgary, AB

What are fun things to do with friends in Calgary?

We checked 48 real places in Calgary, AB from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.

Last updated 2026-10-14

We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Calgary, from OpenStreetMap map data.

Three ready-made day plans

Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.

Plan A

Strathmore & Bow Valley Standard Newspaper Office to Tommy Gunz Pub & Grill

Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Strathmore & Bow Valley Standard Newspaper Office

    Eagle Crest Place SW, Calgary, AB T2V 2W1

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Play at Paradise Lanes

    3411 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0R6

    $15–30 (estimate)
  3. 12:30Lunch at The Chopped Leaf

    250 East Hills Square SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7A7

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Vivo for Healthier Generations

    Country Village Road NE, Calgary, AB T3K 2K9

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Marlborough Mall

    3800 Memorial Drive E, Calgary, AB T2A 2K2

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 18:30Dinner at Phil's Family Restaurant

    17 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2B 0S8

    $20–40 (estimate)
  7. 20:30Drinks at Tommy Gunz Pub & Grill

    26 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2B 3K2

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan B

Glenbow Museum to Tavern 52

A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Glenbow Museum

    130 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0P3

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Play at Chinook Bowladrome

    6455 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0K3

    $15–30 (estimate)
  3. 12:30Lunch at Tandoori Kebab

    4805 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0V4

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Calgary Lawn Bowling Club

    3375 Spruce Drive SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3A3

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Northgate Village Shopping Centre

    5 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2A 5N1

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 18:30Dinner at Joey's Only

    32 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6J6

    $20–40 (estimate)
  7. 20:30Drinks at Tavern 52

    1830 52 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2B 1N1

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan C

Canada's Sports Hall Of Fame to Tommy Shelby

High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Canada's Sports Hall Of Fame

    169 Canada Olympic Drive SW, Calgary, AB T3B 6B7

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Play at Bowling Depot

    5255 McCall Way NE, Calgary, AB T2E 5S6

    $15–30 (estimate)
  3. 12:30Lunch at Safari Grill

    2 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2A 6R1

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at East Calgary Twin Arena

    299 Erin Woods Drive SE, Calgary, AB T2B 2V9

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Sunridge Power Centre

    3221 Sunridge Way NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 7M4

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 18:30Dinner at Royal Paan

    40 Country Hills Landing NW, Calgary, AB T3K 0E4

    $20–40 (estimate)
  7. 20:30Drinks at Tommy Shelby

    27 Street NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 7G2

    $12–30 (estimate)

Family friendly things to do in Calgary

Real places in Calgary for a day out with kids.

  1. Visit Calgary Zoo

    A good first stop for a family day. Check the hours before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)1300 Zoo Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7V6
  2. Eat at The Chopped Leaf

    A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.

    $12–20 (estimate)250 East Hills Square SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7A7
  3. Go to Paradise Lanes

    Mini golf, bowling and arcades are easy for kids. Check the hours before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)3411 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0R6
  4. Go to Cineplex Cinemas

    Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.

    $15–30 (estimate)17 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2A 6Z8
  5. Snack stop at Tim Hortons

    A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.

    $8–18 (estimate)3525 26 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2B 3M9

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Date night ideas in Calgary

Real places in Calgary for two people, with a rough cost per person.

  1. Coffee at Tim Hortons

    Short, cheap, and easy to make longer if it goes well.

    $8–18 (estimate)3525 26 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2B 3M9
  2. Look around The Hangar Flight Museum

    Something to look at together, so there is always something to talk about.

    Free to $25 (estimate)4629 McCall Way NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8A5
  3. Play a round at Paradise Lanes

    Something to do together, so you are not just making small talk across a table.

    $15–30 (estimate)3411 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0R6
  4. Dinner at The Chopped Leaf

    Pick a table where you can talk, and share a few dishes if you both like that.

    $20–40 (estimate)250 East Hills Square SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7A7
  5. Drinks at Punk Rock Bowling (21+)

    One drink, then decide together if the night keeps going.

    $12–30 (estimate)3411 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0R6

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Things to do with a large group in Calgary

Real places in Calgary for a group of 10 or more people.

  1. Bowling at Paradise Lanes

    Teams take turns, so everyone stays in the game. Book lanes ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)3411 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0R6
  2. Play at Cineplex Odeon Sunridge Spectrum Cinemas

    Ask about group rates and book ahead before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)2555 32 Street NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 7J6
  3. Racket sports at Forest Lawn public tennis courts

    Rotate players so everyone gets a turn on court. Book courts ahead for a big group.

    $10–25 (estimate)52 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 4M6
  4. Dinner at The Chopped Leaf

    Book ahead for a big table, and ask if they can seat your group together.

    $20–40 (estimate)250 East Hills Square SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7A7
  5. Drinks at Common Crown Brewing Co. (21+)

    Only for groups where everyone is 21+. Ask about a reserved table for a big party.

    $12–30 (estimate)943 28 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2A 7X1

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Weekend in Calgary with friends

A two-day plan of real places in Calgary, from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.

  1. Saturday morning: National Music Centre

    Start the day with a museum, gallery or other sight. Check opening days before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)850 4 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1R1
  2. Saturday lunch: The Chopped Leaf

    Sit down together for lunch. Book ahead if the group is big.

    $12–20 (estimate)250 East Hills Square SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7A7
  3. Saturday night: The Canadian Brewhouse (21+)

    A drink or two to end the day. Everyone needs to be 21 or older.

    $12–30 (estimate)425 36 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2A 7E6
  4. Sunday morning: coffee at Tim Hortons

    A slow start for the last day. Quick, cheap, and easy to fit a group in.

    $8–18 (estimate)3525 26 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2B 3M9
  5. Sunday afternoon: Studio 16

    Bowling, an arcade or a movie. Something to do together before heading home.

    $15–30 (estimate)300-388 Country Village Way NE, Calgary, AB T3K 5A6

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Birthday ideas for adults in Calgary

Real places in Calgary for a birthday the whole group will show up for.

  1. Birthday dinner at The Chopped Leaf

    Book a table for the whole group and let the birthday person order first.

    $20–40 (estimate)250 East Hills Square SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7A7
  2. Play at Globe Cinema

    Something to do together beats only sitting and talking. Book ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)617 8 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1H1
  3. Drinks at Proof (21+)

    Finish the night with a round on the group for the birthday person.

    $12–30 (estimate)1302 1 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0V7
  4. Visit YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre

    A low-key daytime start before dinner, good for a smaller group.

    Free to $25 (estimate)Westwinds Drive NE, Calgary, AB T3J 3R3

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Things to do with friends under 21 in Calgary

Real places in Calgary for a group where some friends are under 21.

  1. Play at Paradise Lanes

    Games or fun for the group. Call ahead if the group is big.

    $15–30 (estimate)3411 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0R6
  2. See a movie at Landmark Cinemas 5 Calgary Market Mall

    Check showtimes first, and pick a film the whole group can agree on.

    $15–30 (estimate)3412 49 Street NW, Calgary, AB T3A 2Y9
  3. Get active at Don Hartman North East Sportsplex

    Play, swim or work out together. Some places need a pass or booking, so call first.

    $10–25 (estimate)5206 68 Street NE, Calgary, AB T3J 1W2
  4. Coffee or a snack at Tim Hortons

    A cheap place to sit and hang out. Order something small and stay a while.

    $8–18 (estimate)3525 26 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2B 3M9
  5. Eat at The Chopped Leaf

    Order a few dishes to share to keep the bill down. Check the menu online first.

    $12–20 (estimate)250 East Hills Square SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7A7

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Places in Calgary

Places to eat

Bars and nightlife (21+)

Sights

Game spots

Sports venues

Places to shop

How much does a day out with friends cost in Calgary?

Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Calgary costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What can a group do in Calgary for free?

None of the mapped places here are marked free, but the day plans leave room for free time to wander.

Where can friends eat in Calgary?

Good places to start are The Chopped Leaf, Tim Hortons and Phil's Family Restaurant. The day plans above include food stops from this list.

What is there to see in Calgary?

Sights on our list include Strathmore & Bow Valley Standard Newspaper Office, Calgary Zoo and Glenbow Museum. The full list is in the places section below.

What are good things to do with kids in Calgary?

Try visit Calgary Zoo, eat at The Chopped Leaf and go to Paradise Lanes. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good date night ideas in Calgary?

Try coffee at Tim Hortons, look around The Hangar Flight Museum and play a round at Paradise Lanes. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.

What are good things to do with a large group in Calgary?

Try bowling at Paradise Lanes, play at Cineplex Odeon Sunridge Spectrum Cinemas and racket sports at Forest Lawn public tennis courts. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.

What can friends do on a weekend in Calgary?

Try saturday morning: National Music Centre, saturday lunch: The Chopped Leaf and saturday night: The Canadian Brewhouse (21+). Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good birthday ideas for adults in Calgary?

Try birthday dinner at The Chopped Leaf, play at Globe Cinema and drinks at Proof (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What can friends under 21 do together in Calgary?

Try play at Paradise Lanes, see a movie at Landmark Cinemas 5 Calgary Market Mall and get active at Don Hartman North East Sportsplex. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.

Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Calgary?

Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.

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