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October 9 to 19

October 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.

Saturdays, until October 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.

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 1pm; Cineplex Family Favourites: The Minecraft Movie. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99. Learn more at cineplex.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 11 to 13; Thanksgiving Weekend at Heritage Park. Enjoy all your favorite attractions at Heritage Park Historical Village amidst the gorgeous fall colors. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

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.

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.

October 13, 10am to 2pm; Calgary’s Thanksgiving Monday Walk & Dance Party. Join Calgarians this Thanksgiving Monday for theWALK.ca, a vibrant community celebration in support of the Calgary Food Bank. Walk a 5km loop along the Bow River. Dance it out at the POWER hour outdoor DJ party. Learn more at thewalk.ca.

October 14; Landmark Cinemas Park the Stroller: Tron: Ares. For “grown-up” movie lovers who want to get their fix of the latest blockbusters or indie films in a baby-friendly environment. Baby talk and other parenting requirements are encouraged plus stroller parking is available and latecomers are welcomed. Learn more at landmarkcinemas.com.

October 16 to 18, 10am to 3pm; Union Station Kids’ Clothing Sale. Union Station Church has affordable shopping for the kids at this community sale. Learn more at unionstationchurch.com.

October 17, 6pm; Radical Reptile Night. The creepiest season is upon us. Radical Reptile Night is an all-ages Halloween event at the Capitol Hill Community Association. Enjoy Halloween activities, spooktacular canteen treats, and don’t forget the toads, scorpions, snakes, and iguanas. Tickets are free but required. Learn more at capitolhill.getcommunal.com.

October 17, 7 to 10pm; Spooky Night at the Museum. Visit Nose Creek Valley Museum in Airdrie for drinks from 948 Brewing Company, snacks, candy, a haunted hunt, ghost stories, a costume contest and more. Learn more at nosecreekvalleymuseum.com.

October 17 to 18; Unsettled Fright Night at Heritage Park. When the sun goes down, the Settlement transforms into Unsettled — an intense Red Zone scare experience created in partnership with Haunted Calgary. Step into a haunted historic village filled with terrifying scenes, unsettling encounters, and scare actors lurking around every corner. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

October 17 to 18; 7:30pm; Symphonic Seas. Embark on a maritime adventure with the Calgary Phil as the Orchestra performs three sea-inspired works at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

October 17 to 18; Ujamaa Grandmas: Bags, Babies, and Beyond. The annual sale of handcrafted products made by Ujamaa Grandmas members at Marda Loop Communities Association. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

October 17 to 19; Ghost Teas at Heritage Park. Begin with a 60-minute family-friendly ghost tour through the Park’s haunted sites, uncovering tales of ghostly sightings and unexplained happenings. Then, indulge in a spookily delicious menu featuring Petit Frightful Finger Sandwiches, Mummy Wrapped French Pastries, and more. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

October 17 to November 1; Calgary Young People’s Theatre Presents: Romeo & Juliet. Romeo & Juliet is co-produced by CYPT and The Shakespeare Company, and will feature four professional actors in the adult roles alongside CYPT teen performers.  All performances are held at West Village Theatre. Learn more at cypt.ca.

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.

October 18, Calgary French & International School Open House. This open house features the Early Childhood, Primary School, and transitional French immersion pathways. Join to see how CFIS students develop global-mindedness and explore limitless possibilities. Learn more at cfis.com.

October 18, 10am to 4pm; Inspired by HER. A free city-wide workshop series open to female and non-binary identifying youth ages nine to 13 that focuses on building self-love, self-worth and confidence at The GRAND. Learn more at thebeayoutifulfoundation.com.

October 18, 11am to 1pm; Cineplex Family Favourites: Trolls Band Together. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

October 18, 1:30 to 4pm; Treat Accessibly Halloween Village. You’re invited to Canada’s largest neighborhood event series championing accessibility and inclusion. Join for this free and unforgettable house-to-house trick-or-treating experience at 10A Street NW. Learn more at treataccessibly.com.

October 18, 7:30 to 10:30pm; Glenbrook Community Octoberfest Dance. Get ready to have a blast and dance the night away with music by Silence In B’tween at the Octoberfest Dance at Glenbrook Community Association. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

October 18 to 19, 10am to 4pm; Beacon Original Art Annual Fall Show & Sale. Meet over 45 local artists and shop for a special occasion, add to the charm of your home or treat yourself! Showcasing: painting, jewelry, glass, photography, ceramics, sculpture and textiles at Bridgeland Riverside Community Association. Learn more at beaconoriginalart.com/upcoming-show.

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.

October 19, 1 to 5pm; Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0. Get ready to dive into another classic Wild Kratts adventure with the Kratt brothers as they combine live action and animation, with Martin and Chris LIVE on stage and the rest of the Wild Kratts team on screen at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at jubileeauditorium.com.

Ongoing

Saturdays Until October 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.

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; Pasta La Feasta. In honor of National Pasta Month, many of Calgary’s best restaurants have teamed up to give back to the community. For the entire month of October, each participating restaurant will feature a select pasta dish, with money from every dish sold going directly to The Alex Community Food Centre. Learn more at pastalafeasta.ca.

Thursdays to Sundays until October 31; Haunted Mini Golf at WinSport. Putt your way through eerie obstacles, spooky decorations, and plenty of Halloween surprises. It’s a lighthearted (and sometimes slightly spooky) way to get into the Halloween spirit. Learn more at winsport.ca.

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 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.

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.

Until 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.

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.