Looking for charity events in Calgary and area? Discover upcoming fundraisers, charity walks and runs, galas, concerts, community events, golf tournaments and other opportunities to support charitable organizations across Calgary and nearby communities.
Calgary’s nonprofit and charitable sector hosts events throughout the year, giving residents opportunities to raise funds, participate in community activities and connect with organizations supporting causes across Calgary and surrounding communities in southern Alberta.
Upcoming Charity Events in Calgary and Area
Explore upcoming Calgary charity events and fundraisers taking place in Calgary and nearby communities during September and October 2026.
Run for Life 2026
Run for Life is a hybrid fundraising and awareness event that honours people lost to suicide while supporting suicide prevention. Participants can take part virtually throughout the week or join the Calgary gathering at North Glenmore Park for a memorial walk and casual run.
Organizer: CMHA Alberta and Centre for Suicide Prevention
📆 September 6–13, 2026
📍 Calgary, Alberta
Harvest Supper | Leighton Art Centre Fundraiser 2026
Harvest Supper is a fundraising event supporting the Leighton Art Centre in Millarville. The gathering brings supporters together for an evening celebrating community, art and the organization’s work while helping raise funds for its programs and activities.
Organizer: Leighton Art Centre
📆 September 12, 2026
📍 Millarville, Alberta
RBC Race for the Kids
RBC Race for the Kids Calgary is a family-friendly fundraising event supporting child and youth mental health. Participants can choose between a 6 km route overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir and a shorter family-friendly route inside Heritage Park.
Organizer: Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation
📆 September 13, 2026
📍 Heritage Park, Calgary, Alberta
Devin Cooper’s 7th Annual Ride to Remember
Devin Cooper’s Ride to Remember brings Canadian artists together at Studio Bell for an intimate Nashville-style songwriter round featuring acoustic performances and stories behind the songs. The fundraising concert supports programs and services provided by the Alzheimer Society of Calgary.
Organizer: Craig Senyk Initiatives and National Music Centre
📆 September 13, 2026
📍 Studio Bell, Calgary, Alberta
Kenneled for a Cause 2026
Kenneled for a Cause is AARCS’ annual family-friendly fundraising event supporting rescued animals across Alberta. The Calgary block party features adoptable animals, local vendors, food trucks, games and entertainment, while volunteer fundraisers take part in the event’s signature kennel challenge.
Organizer: Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS)
📆 September 19, 2026
📍 Calgary, Alberta
Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer Calgary 2026
Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer Calgary 2026 brings patients, survivors, families, caregivers and supporters together for a community fundraising walk in support of people affected by bladder cancer. Participants can register individually or join a team while raising funds and awareness for Bladder Cancer Canada.
Organizer:
Bladder Cancer Canada
📆 September 20, 2026
📍 Bowness Park, Picnic Site 3, Calgary, Alberta
Tech Swing 2026 Charity Golf Tournament
Tech Swing 2026 is a charity golf tournament at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course bringing founders, investors, technology executives, service providers and other ecosystem leaders together for a day of golf, networking and fundraising. The Texas Scramble tournament supports the Branch Out Neurological Foundation and its work advancing neurological research and innovative neurotechnology solutions.
Beneficiary:
Branch Out Neurological Foundation
📆 September 25, 2026
📍 Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, Banff, Alberta
