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On September 30, 2025 by

October 2 to 12

October 3, 7:30pm; Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Savour this opportunity to hear your Calgary Phil with conductor Julian Kuerti performing two of symphonic music’s most treasured classics: Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 and Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

October 3 to 4; State of Art YYC Fine Art Show. Buy original, local artwork at Strathcona Community Centre. Learn more at stateofartyyc.com.

October 3 to November 1; StoryBook Theatre Presents: School of Rock: The Musical. Based on the hit movie, Dewey Finn, an out-of-work musician, pretends to be a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. Despite his shortcomings, Finn inspires a group of conforming students to embrace their talent and individuality. Learn more at storybooktheatre.org.

October 4, 9am; Wild Walk at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. On October 4th, 2025, join the Wild Walk, powered by Booster Juice, at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and enjoy the beauty of a Calgary fall morning on a 4 kilometre route with special enrichment moments, photo opportunities, and Wilder Bunch entertainment. Celebrate afterward on Asia Lawn from 10:00 a.m. to noon with an after-party including a buffet-style breakfast, music, lawn games, and more! Your ticket includes full-day zoo access, so the adventure continues long after the walk ends. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

October 4, 9:30am to 4pm; First Canadian Collectors Club Show and Sale. You’ll find 12,000 square feet filled with wonderful treasures, from antiques and collectibles to mid-century modern gems, rustic decor, glass bottles, memorabilia, and so much more at Thorncliffe Greenview Community Centre. Learn more at firstcanadiancollectorsclub.com.

October 4, 10am to 1pm; Ride for Refuge – Support Safe Haven Foundation. The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly, in-person fundraising ride/walk held in support of charities that help people seeking hope, safety, and freedom at Fish Creek Park. Learn more at rideforrefuge.org.

October 4, 10am to 2pm; RONA Kiddos Workshops: Halloween Lantern. Your children are invited to build and paint a bat-shaped lantern at participating RONA stores. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a fun family activity, spark your little ones’ creativity, and benefit from the advice of our on-site experts. Learn more at rona.ca/en/kid-workshop.

October 4, 10am to 3pm; Beaulieu Harvest & Artisan Market. Lougheed House will be full of artisans, vendors and folks selling autumn-themed items. Browse the market, take part in a workshop and explore the museum with free admission for all. Learn more at lougheedhouse.com.

October 4, 10am to 4pm; Fall Artisan Fair. This free community event at McDougall Church features free face painting and crafts for the kids, live music and a concession. Meet local artisans and pick up some homemade goodies at the bake table. Learn more at mcdunited.com.

October 4, 10am to 7pm; TOLOKA EXPO 2025. The first English-language expo of its kind in Calgary, spotlighting more than 50 local businesses founded by Ukrainians. Check it out at
1133 7th Avenue SW. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

October 4, 11am and 1pm; IndigoKids Weekend Events: Paint by Sticker Art. Enjoy scree-free fun as you make vibrant mosaic art–one sticker at a time. Learn more at indigo.ca.

October 4, 12 to 4pm; Bouncy World Extravaganza: Show Home Grand Opening. Explore the Wolf Willow showhomes by the Bow River and Fish Park at this exciting event. This isn’t just going to be a tour of showhomes, it’s a full day of fun for the whole family that includes bouncy castles (for the kids and adults), face painting, free lattes, ice cream, and tasty bites from a local food truck. Learn more at liveatwolfwillow.ca.

October 4, 1 to 4pm; Heartland Cochrane Dog Park and Playground Opening. Heartland in Cochrane is excited to open the spacious new dog park and playground. Activities include: agility course, pet & family portraits, hot drinks and treats station, dog pamper station, glitter tattoos, balloon artist and much more. Learn more at heartlandcochrane.ca.

October 4, 6:30pm; Revv52 Royal Gala. Join Revv52 for an unforgettable evening of music, elegance, and celebration at The Royal Gala at The GRAND Theatre. The event features musical royalty that will leave you thoroughly entertained. Learn more at thegrandyyc.com/revv52gala.

October 4 and 5; Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra Presents Strauss Wars: The Waltz Strikes Back. Join as Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra kicks off the 10th Anniversary Season with flair, elegance, and a wink to sci-fi! Learn more at rockymountainsymphony.ca.

Saturdays, October 4 to 11; Butterfield Acres Harvest Pumpkin Fest (18+ Date Night). Grab your bae or BFF and enjoy Butterfield Acres date night, complete with farm animals, photo ops, wagon rides and fire pits. Learn more at butterfieldacres.com.

Saturdays October 4 to 25; Spooky Saturdays at YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre. This family-friendly event is designed for kids under 10 with a rotating line up of playful and spooky Halloween-themed activities and crafts each week. Learn more at youthlinkcalgary.com.

October 4 to January 1; Light Art Projection. Each evening at dusk, the artistic responses of four Indigenous youth, who learned how to use projection mapping to project their artistic responses onto 3D objects such as trees, grass and tipis, will be displayed on the northwest corner of the Barracks building at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland. Learn more at theconfluence.ca/150.

Until October 5; Loose Moose Theatre Presents: Ugly Duckling. The Loose Moose Theatre for Kids is a truly magical experience for children four to ten years old, as well as fun and entertaining for parents. Learn more at loosemoose.com.

October 5, 10am to 1pm; Used Designer Children’s Clothing and Gear Sale. Used designer children’s clothing, toys and gear sale that is organized by a group of Mom’s selling their quality gently used items at Douglasdale Eaglequest Golf Course.

October 5, 2 to 4pm; Michaels’ Sunday MakeBreak: Pumpkin Fest. Purchase a craft pumpkin and decorate it as you please. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

October 8 to 9; Heritage Park Fall Ghost Tours. Guided by knowledgeable storytellers, you’ll uncover the darker side of the past and hear true stories that have been passed down through generations of Park goers. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

October 10 to 11; Calgary Phil Presents: The Princess Bride in Concert. Experience one of the most beloved films of all time as never before with the power of the Calgary Phil performing the entire musical score live-to-picture! Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

October 10 to 11; We Are All Treaty People Play.  “We Are All Treaty People,” follows the story of a Trickster who meets two young girls: one of Aboriginal descent, and one of colonial descent. As the girls question whether they can be friends, the Trickster recounts the story of Treaty 7, including the context of its signing, the promises made and broken, and the ongoing challenges we face today. Learn more at theconfluence.ca/150.

October 10 to 25; Cobb’s Adventure Park: Field of Screams. This Halloween inspired outdoor event is sure to bring horrifying fear into the hearts of attendees looking to roam 20 acres at night and test their bravery in our haunted houses. Learn more at fieldofscreams.ca.

Weekends, October 10 to November 1; ScreamFest. Canada’s largest and scariest Halloween event. At ScreamFest you will experience haunted houses, Halloween-themed carnival games, creepy and disturbing entertainment, and fear at GMC Stadium. Learn more at screamfest.ca.

October 10 to November 9; Alberta Theatre Projects Presents: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (12+). Brought to wildly imaginative life by the twisted genius of The Old Trout Puppet Workshop, this world premiere adaptation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow breathes exciting new life into the enduring and haunting tale of the Headless Horseman at Martha Cohen Theatre- just in time for Halloween… Learn more at albertatheatreprojects.com.

October 11; Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Haunted Candy Box. If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, Home Depot has a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Learn more at homedepot.ca.

October 11, 9am to 1pm; Teddy Bear Clinic at the Zoo. On Saturday, October 11th, bring your little ones and their favourite plushies to the zoo for some TLC. For just a $5 donation per stuffed toy, the zoo’s dedicated Animal Health team, educators, and volunteers will help clear up the mystery of visiting the doctor’s office and explain the importance of regular medical care for both animals and people in a fun and informative way – all while supporting a great cause! Don’t forget to grab your zoo tickets in advance and save big on admission for this event! Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

October 11, 10am to 3:30pm; Calgary Toy Show and Sale. Check out this incredible display and sale of thousands of Hot Wheels, Matchbox and other diecast vehicles; LEGO sets and minifigures; old and new vintage and modern action figures and much more at Edgemont Community Centre. Learn more at calgarytoyshow.com.

October 11, 11am to 3pm; Pumpkin Fest at Blue Grass Garden Centre. This annual event is the ultimate fall celebration. Don’t miss the pumpkin painting, a giant hay maze, pony rides, and more. Kids can enjoy a dedicated play area, while all ages will love the food trucks, local vendors, and fun activities. Learn more at bluegrassnursery.com.

October 12, 12 to 8:30pm; Fall Harvest Dinner at the Zoo. Celebrate the season in style with Fall Harvest Dinner, presented by Hydragreens! Join the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo for a cozy fall day of animal exploration, followed by a delicious four-course turkey dinner. The best part? You’ll spend the day with family and friends – instead of being stuck in the kitchen! Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

Until October 12; Granary Road Harvest Fair. The Granary Road Harvest Fair is a family-friendly event that features the popular Pumpkin Hunt. Each ticket includes admission, a scenic tractor ride, and a pumpkin to take home. Learn more at granaryroad.com

Ongoing

Until October 13; YYC Pizza Fest. YYC Pizza Fest is an annual event with charity, community, and pizza crusts in mind. Each year, local participating restaurants craft an original recipe in a competition to be lauded Calgary’s best pizza. Learn more at yycpizzafest.com.

Weekends until October 13; Calaway Park Halloweekends. Join the Boo Crew at Calaway Park this Fall! Stroll through Hallotown… if you dare! Is it scary? No, it’s friendly! Dress up as your favorite family friendly character and enjoy a day of fall fun. Learn more at calawaypark.com.

Until October 18; Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents: Top Gunn 2: A Supersonic Spoof. Get ready to blast off again, down the highway to the danger zone. It’s an all new mission set to the greatest hit songs of the ‘80s. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until October 18; Jubilations Junior Presents: Top Gunn Barbie Ken Takes Flight. We all know Barbie can do anything, from being a pilot to a store clerk, teacher to rock star, party planner to… mermaid?! Barbie can do it all, but what about Ken? Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until October 19; Cirque du Soleil ECHO. Cirque du Soleil brings modern and surprising twists with ECHO, a story of connection, intention, and the bond between humans and the animal kingdom at the Big Top at Stampede Park. Learn more at cirquedusoleil.com/echo.

Until October 25; Rosebud Theatre Presents: The Green House. In this bold new play, Susanne unravels a long-buried family mystery filled with foreboding dreams, a sole survivor, and a harrowing escape. Learn more at rosebudttheatre.com.

Until October 26; Cobb’s Adventure Park: Pumpkin Palooza. You can celebrate fall and enjoy pumpkin-themed fun with Pumpkin Palooza. Pick a pumpkin to carve and get your amazing fall photos on Saturdays and Sundays in October. Learn more at cobbsadventurepark.com.

Fridays to Sundays, until October 26; Fall Days at Calgary Farmyard. Enjoy seasonal activities like wagon rides, a corn maze, and hands-on fun with adorable farm animals. Don’t miss out on Harvest Lights, where entire farm will be open and lit up for Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 to 9:30pm. Learn more at calgaryfarmyard.com.

Until October 27; Vertigo Theatre Presents: The Brothers Paranormal. Max and Visarut’s new paranormal investigation business has not had a single case. Just as they are about to give up, their first customer finally arrives! As unexplained phenomenon start occurring, the brothers realize they’re in for more than they expected, and everyone begins to question what is real and what is imagined. Learn more at vertigotheatre.com.

Until October 31; Haunted Historic Inglewood. An annual month-long event in October that celebrates the Halloween season in Calgary’s oldest neighborhood, offering a variety of spooky activities like guided ghost tours and haunted business promotions. Learn more at inglewoodyyc.ca/haunted-historic-inglewood.

Until October 31, Pumpkins After Dark. Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects at WinSport. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and dragons, movie and pop culture icons – this family friendly event has something for everyone. Make Pumpkins After Dark your new annual tradition! Learn more at calgary.pumpkinsafterdark.com.

Until October 31; Story City Spook & Stroll. Try to solve the mystery of Chinatown’s secret doors or go on imaginary dates with unforgettable characters to Calgary’s best date spots. Choose your adventure, don a costume, and download the free Story City app now! Learn more at about.storycity.app.

Saturdays and Sundays until October 31; Harvest Pumpkin Fest at Butterfield Acres. Stroll through the farmyard and find your perfect pumpkins at Butterfield Acres this year! Add in some great animal visits, fabulous fall photo-ops, pony rides, a ride through Scarecrow Alley in the back woodlands and you’ve got the must-do fall family fun day that is great for the entire family. Learn more at butterfieldacres.com.

Until November 2; Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – Safari Sunday Brunch. A unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of Destination Africa. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

Until November 9; Stage West Dinner Theatre Presents: Shear Madness. It’s a day like any other at the Shear Madness Salon, when suddenly, the lady upstairs gets knocked off. Join the fun as the audience matches wits with the suspects to catch the killer at this wildly popular comedy that has audiences laughing around the world. Learn more at stagewestcalgary.com.

Thursdays, until December 18; NMC Jam Club. Jam Club is a free after-school drop-in program for teens looking to practice their skills and explore their creative potential, all the while making new friends at Studio Bell. Youth ages 13 to 19 are invited to jam for free. Learn more at studiobell.ca/jam-club.

Mondays to Thursdays, 9am to 12pm; Active Toddlers at the Genesis Centre. Bring your little one for a delightful playtime adventure with our bouncy castle, toys, puzzles, and a lot more for free. Learn more at genesis-centre.ca.

Thursdays, 4 to 4:30pm; Storytime at Mastermind Toys. Mastermind Toys often has special events at their Calgary stores, including storytime. Check with your store to confirm details. Learn more at mastermindtoys.com.

Weekends; Asylum for Art Brunch. Asylum for Art hosts weekend brunch and live music at the WaffleHaus Saloon. Admission is by donation, and you can reserve a spot. Learn more at asylumforart.ca.

Monday and Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 am. The Beach YYC Drop-In Children’s Playtime. On Monday and Wednesday mornings take part in children’s play time at the beach. Learn more at thebeachyyc.ca.

Monday to Thursday, 9am; Parent + Tot Drop-In at Cavalry FC Regional Field House. Cavalry offers a variety of drop-in programs for parents to participate in with their children ages 18 months to three years old. Learn more at regionalfieldhouse.com.

Drop-In Programs at City of Calgary Recreation Centres. Don’t miss out on Active Play where you can bring your kiddo’s energy to an indoor play space. Learn more at calgary.ca.

Storytime at Calgary Public Library. Drop into various Calgary Public Library locations to enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays for the whole family at Family Storytime. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca.

All winter; Monday Night Twoonie Skate at Olympic Oval. Lace up and hit The Fastest Ice in the World™ every Monday this season for the Monday Night Toonie Skate. From 6pm to 8pm, you can carve up the ice for $2. Learn more at oval.ucalgary.ca.