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Oct 11: Calgary Tower lights up! Oct 12: Walk 5km + dance thePOWER hour at Eau Claire Plaza with theWALK.ca
theWALK.ca 2026 – Calgary’s Thanksgiving Monday Celebration October 12, 2026 | New Eau Claire Plaza, Calgary | ⏰ 10:00 AM – Noon
Kick off your Thanksgiving weekend in style! On October 11, the night before theWALK.ca, check out the Calgary Tower as it lights up white, blue, and yellow—a dazzling tribute to community and the Calgary Food Bank.
Then, on Thanksgiving Monday, gather your friends, family, and neighbors for theWALK.ca, a vibrant 5km community walk along Calgary’s beautiful South Bow River pathway. This is not a race—it’s a fun, energizing walk for all ages and fitness levels. Together, we’ll raise awareness and funds to fight food insecurity in our city.
Schedule:
9:30 – 10:00 AM – Event Opens
Welcome Tent check-in
Pick up free event T-shirt
Drop off non-perishable food donations – Fill the Ford (Northstar Ford)
Enjoy coffee, snacks & community atmosphere
10:00 – 10:15 AM – Opening Ceremony
Welcome remarks by Doug & Paul Lavoie
Land acknowledgment
High Fitness warm-up
National anthem
10:15 – 11:00 AM – theWALK Begins
5 km community walk along the Bow River
Start and finish at Eau Claire Plaza
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – thePOWER hour Dance Party
Outdoor dance party
Bubble machines, giveaways, and celebration
Food truck open for brunch
Partner tents, photo booth & fun activities
12:00 – 12:30 PM – Closing Celebration
Final thanks from Doug & Paul
Calgary Food Bank donation call-out
Final song & community send-off
✨ Highlights:
Check out the Calgary Tower lighting up on Oct 12
5km walk along the South Bow River pathway
Starts and finishes at the new Eau Claire Plaza
thePOWER hour dance party – a marquee celebration of movement, music, and community
Supporting the vital work of the Calgary Food Bank
A fun, positive event for all ages
️ Tickets are FREE—but spots are limited! Reserve your place now on Eventbrite and be part of something unforgettable this Thanksgiving weekend.
Register today here ONLY at Eventbright
Agenda
10:00 theWALK.ca, a 5km community walk raising awareness for Calgary Food Bank theWALK.ca is Calgary’s Thanksgiving tradition with a twist — a 5km non-timed walk that brings people of all ages together to support the vital work of the Calgary Food Bank. It’s not a race, it’s a celebration of community, health, and hope! Starting and finishing at the new Eau Claire Plaza, theWALK.ca is all about fun, friendship, and giving back. After the walk, the celebration keeps going with thePOWER hour — a high-energy outdoor dance party where a live DJ turns the plaza into Calgary’s biggest dance floor. Imagine hundreds of people moving, laughing, and dancing for a cause that truly matters. Come for the walk, stay for the dance. Best of all, the first 400 tickets are free on Eventbrite — so grab your spot, bring your friends, and be part of something unforgettable. Together, we can raise funds, raise spirits, and raise awareness for families facing food insecurity. Sign up today and let’s make this Thanksgiving Monday a day of movement, music, and community!
11:00 thePOWER hour, a daytime dance party thePOWER hour is the grand finale of theWALK.ca — an outdoor daytime dance party that transforms Eau Claire Plaza into Calgary’s most joyful celebration on Thanksgiving Day. After completing the 5km walk together, participants gather for one unforgettable hour of movement, music, and connection. Picture hundreds of people dancing under the open sky, a live DJ fueling the energy, and smiles spreading across every face. It’s not about skill or style — it’s about coming together as a community to celebrate health, joy, and the vital work of the Calgary Food Bank. Come for the walk, stay for the dance — thePOWER hour is where the spirit of giving meets the rhythm of celebration: a marquee moment that turns walking for a cause into dancing for hope. Fun, vibrant, and inclusive, it’s a reminder that when we move together, we can move mountains — and make a lasting impact against food insecurity in Calgary.
