What’s open and closed in Calgary this Thanksgiving Monday

October 10, 2025

RED FM News Desk

As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, Calgarians are getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving on Monday. While gatherings and festive dinners take centre stage, it’s helpful to know what’s open and closed around the city over the long weekend.

Attractions

Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last entry at 5 p.m.)

Heritage Park Historical Village: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with special Thanksgiving programming

TELUS Spark Science Centre: Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring Halloween-themed exhibits

Calgary Tower: Open with regular hours

Studio Bell – National Music Centre: Open

Banks & Government Services

Banks: Closed Monday

Canada Post: No mail delivery; post offices closed

Government offices: Closed

Calgary Public Library

All branches closed

Grocery & Liquor Stores

Most grocery and liquor stores open with reduced hours — check local listings

Costco: Closed Monday

Leisure & Recreation Centres

Open:

Acadia, Killarney, and Renfrew Leisure Centres: Free public swimming from 1–2:30 p.m. and 3–4:30 p.m.

Village Square Leisure Centre: Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with public skating from 1–2:15 p.m.

Closed:

Southland Leisure Centre

Olympic Oval

Other city arenas, pools, and fitness centres

Parking

On-street ParkPlus zones: Free Monday

Calgary Parking parkades and surface lots: Weekend rates apply

Shopping Malls

CF Chinook Centre, CF Market Mall, Southcentre Mall: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunridge Mall: Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The CORE Shopping Centre: Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

CrossIron Mills: Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Transit

Calgary Transit buses, CTrains, and On Demand: Operating on a Sunday schedule

Events & Activities

Thanksgiving Dinner at Heritage Park: Served at the Wainwright Hotel and The Selkirk, featuring festive menus (reservations recommended)

Calgary Hitmen Game: Home game at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Thanksgiving Monday

Whether you’re planning a cozy meal at home or heading out to enjoy the day, there are plenty of ways to make the most of the holiday in Calgary.