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October 8 to 18

Until October 9; Jubilations Junior Presents: How to Train Your Stitch. Can Lila teach the beast she has found how to stop wrecking everything in its path and save herself from getting into trouble? Find out if the creature can be tamed during this wild musical designed especially for kids and families. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

October 9 to 10; Disney’s Moana Live-To-Film Concert. Go on an unforgettable journey across the ocean with Disney’s Moana featuring the Grammy®‑winning soundtrack performed by your live-to-film by your Calgary Phil at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

October 9 and 16; 4:30 to 5:45pm; Free Soccer Friday. Free Soccer Fridays invites kids to a free, unstructured, drop-in soccer opportunity. This is a chance for youth of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the sport. Learn more at calgaryminorsoccer.com.

October 10, 11am; Cineplex Family Favourites: Paw Patrol: The Dino 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 10; 11am to 3pm; 2026 Blue Grass Pumpkin Festival. An unforgettable day packed with autumn fun for kids, families, and pumpkin lovers of all ages! From exciting activities and games to festive entertainment, delicious treats, and plenty of pumpkin-filled surprises, there’s something around every corner to make you smile. Every year, this special event helps support the incredible young patients and families at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, turning smiles and laughter into hope for children who need it most. Learn more at bluegrassnursery.com/pumpkin-fest-2026/.

October 10, 11:30am to 1pm; Oil Pastels in the Garden Workshop. Spend a fall afternoon in The Confluence Garden getting creative with oil pastels! Surrounded by the vibrant colors of September and October, our friendly instructor will guide the group step-by-step through one seasonal piece to get you started, then take inspiration from the scenic garden and explore your own creativity to create your own original piece. Learn more at theconfluence.ca.

October 10, 1 to 3pm; Calgary Opera Family Events: Serious Family Fun. Serious Family Fun explores the many facets of opera: music, theatre, dance, visual arts, storytelling, creative writing, and more! Interact with artists and artisans from a wide variety of artistic and cultural traditions that reflect what opera is today at Mamdani Opera Centre. Learn more at calgaryopera.com/serious-family-fun.

Sundays until October 11, 11am to 4pm; Iron Horse Park. This park in Airdrie is all about miniature trains that represent the Canadian Pacific Railway in the west. A 1/8‑scale locomotive will carry you along a scenic 1.6 km journey through tunnels, over trestles, and across prairie-inspired landscapes, for a one-of-a-kind railway adventure. Learn more at ironhorsepark.ca.

October 13, 7pm; Book Tour: An Evening with Jody Wilson-Raybould and Roshan Danesh. The event will include an interview moderated by Jennifer Thompson, president of The Confluence, and a book signing with the authors. Food, drink and copies of “The Inbetween Leader” will be available for purchase onsite from Shelf Life Books. Learn more at theconfluence.ca/events/the-inbetween-leader-book-launch.

October 14, 6:30 to 8:30pm; Classics & Crafts: Sleepy Hollow (1999). Fuel your creativity with movies on the big screen at Classics and Crafts! Bring your current craft project and join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane with beloved classic films in the Burnswest Theatre. Learn more at theconfluence.ca/events/classics-crafts-10-14.

October 15 to 18; YMCA Arts Presents: One Man Avengers. A fast-paced solo performance by Charles Ross that hilariously recreates the Marvel Cinematic Universe using only his voice, body and imagination. Check it out at Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton on October 15 and 16 and Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge on October 17 on 18. Learn more at ymcacalgary.org/arts.

October 15 to 18; Under $200 Art Show. ART SPOT is bringing together 70 of the top-selling artists from its Under $100 Art Shows across Alberta for this special event. With every piece priced at $200 or less, the show offers Calgarians an opportunity to discover and collect original artwork while directly supporting local and emerging artists at 1111 9 Avenue SW. Learn more at showpass.com/under-200-show-calgary.

October 16 to 24; Calgary Opera Presents: TOSCA. How far would you go to save the person you love? Tosca answers with ravishingly beautiful music and devastating choices at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at calgaryopera.com.

Until October 17; Jubilation Dinner Theatre Presents: Rock Around the Clock with Elvis and Friends. Go back the time of Elvis and Buddy Holly… to the sound of La Bamba and Wake Up Little Suzie. Pull on those bobby socks and Put Your Head on My Shoulder. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

October 17; Embracing Change: Supporting ADHD & LD Across Life Transitions Conference. With 17 engaging presenters, this full-day, in-person event will explore key topics such as finding your footing during periods of change, ADHD and women’s hormones, teaching complex students, disclosing disability at work, and more. Learn more at ow.ly/8ZML50ZQ9ki.

October 17, 10am to 2pm; YYC’s Largest Baby & Kids Second Hand Sale. Calgary’s Largest Baby & Kid’s Second-Hand Sale is your chance to find great deals on clothing, with a focus on winter wear and gear, toys, books, baby gear and everyday essentials for every size and stage. Shop a wide selection of second-hand items from local families—all conveniently gathered in one place at Genesis Centre. Learn more at ttmac.org/sale.

October 17, 5 to 9pm; Harvest Pumpkin Fest Date Night at Butterfield Acres. Looking for a fall date night that’s anything but ordinary? Join Butterfield Acres for a special 18+ Harvest Pumpkin Fest Date Night on the farm! Swap the city lights for the cozy glow of the farm and enjoy an evening filled with animals, fall photo ops, hands-on farm fun, and autumn charm. Learn more at butterfieldacres.com/date-night.

October 17, 7:30pm; Dreams of Bollywood. Inspired by the vivid storytelling of Indian cinema, Dreams of Bollywood weaves together orchestral sound, powerful vocals, and expressive movement with the electrifying energy of Bollywood music and dance at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

October 17 to 18, 11am to 4pm; Taste of Cochrane. Choose one day or make a weekend of it! Your ticket gives you access to a self-guided tasting tour throughout Cochrane, where you’ll stop at participating businesses to enjoy a complimentary sample of something special. Learn more at simpletix.com.

October 17 to 18; Beacon Original Art Show & Sale. Shop local for a special occasion or treat yourself and chat with artists behind the work. Bring a friend and make it an outing in the vibrant community of Bridgeland Riverside. Learn more at beaconoriginalart.com.

Until October 18; The Huddle x Grey Cup at CF Market Mall. Families and football fans can test their skills with interactive challenges including throwing accuracy, vertical jump and a blocking sled. Visitors can also try a digital football simulator, create personalized player cards and capture football-themed photo moments. Learn more at shops.cadillacfairview.com/market-mall.

Until October 18; 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. Bring your family to taste them all! Learn more at yycpizzafest.com.

October 18, 11am to 6pm; Little Market On The Prairie – Fall Market. Shop local at the Little Market on the Prairie Fall Market at New Horizon Mall in Balzac. Spend the day discovering a variety of local makers, artisans and small businesses from Calgary and surrounding communities. Browse handmade and locally created goods, unique finds, gifts, home décor, accessories and more—all while supporting Alberta small businesses. Learn more at littleshopontheprairie.com/pages/little-market-on-the-prairie.

Halloween Events

October 8 to 31; Nightmare Creations: Nightmare in the Campground. This the attraction evolved from an award-winning residential driveway haunt into one of Alberta’s largest seasonal mazed haunted attractions at Okotoks Lions Campground. Learn more at nightmarecreations.ca.

October 9, 6pm to 12am; Spark After Dark: Paranormal Activities (18+). Come wander through a world of paranormal activity, curious experiments, strange encounters and science that gets right up against the edge of what we understand at TELUS Spark. Learn more at sparkscience.ca.

October 9 to 24, Fridays and Saturdays, 6 to 10pm; Cobb’s Adventure Park Field of Screams. Field of Screams is turning Cobb’s Adventure Park into a terrifying, thrilling and spine-tingling terror show. 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. Check the website for all ages and adults only events. Learn more at fieldofscreams.ca.

October 9 to 31, Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm to 12am; ScreamFest. Haunted houses, Halloween-themed carnival games, creepy and disturbing entertainment at Stampede Park, GMC Stadium. Not recommended for children under the age of 13. Learn more at screamfest.ca.

October 10 and 11, 10:30am; Home Depot Kids’ Workshops: Build a Witch 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 10 and 11 & 17 and 18; Michaels Kids’ Club: Lil Witching Hours. Free, in-store Halloween-themed craft events designed for children ages four and older. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

October 10 and 17, 2 to 3pm; Hangings, Homicides & History: A True Crime Tour. Think you know all of Calgary’s most frightening stories? Go beyond ghosts and hauntings and delve into the real, chilling tales of murder, executions and the history of the prisons at historic Fort Calgary. Get your true crime fix and shed light on the grim realities of the city’s early days in this outdoor tour to some of the most disturbing locations across the parkland at The Confluence. Learn more at theconfluence.ca/events/truecrime2026.

October 10, 15, 16 and 17, 7 to 8:30pm; Creepy Tales & Cocktails. An evening of frightening tales, chilling stories and signature cocktails! Start the night in the 1888 Fort Calgary Barracks with a specialty cocktail to steel your nerves before embarking on an eerie evening outing into The Confluence parkland and into Calgary’s oldest neighborhood of Inglewood. With a newly updated route featuring new stops and more stories, explore some of Calgary’s most terrifying tales, haunted happenings, and lingering legends like you’ve never heard them before. Learn more at theconfluence.ca/events/creepytales.

Various dates October 10 to 30; Spooky Spides, Snakes and More. Join Calgary Reptile Parties at the library to explore myths and realities of “creepy” creatures in a hands-on, interactive program. Find out where and when at calgarylibrary.ca.

October 11 and 18, 2 to 3pm; Deadly Alberta True Crime Tour. From mass murders to executions, explore true crimes from across Alberta in this dark history, outdoor tour. Ponder gruesome cases that are still unsolved today and discover how the first and last hangings in the province were eerily similar. Learn more at theconfluence.ca/events/deadlyab2026.

Until October 12; Calaway Park Halloweekends. Enjoy fall and celebrate Halloween early at Halloweekends. It’s costume-filled, family-friendly fun with rides, games, food, and more. Learn more at calawaypark.com/halloweekends.

October 13 to 14; Halloween Kids Costume Swap. Donate some of your gently used, clean kids’ costumes to the Triwood Community Association and shop the other donations. Learn more at triwoodcommunity.com.

Tuesdays, October 13 to 20; Pranks, Parties, and Pumpkins: A Halloween History Tour. Take a guided tour of Lougheed House and learn about some of the most memorable pranks and unforgettable Halloween parties that Calgary has seen over the past 100+ years. Learn more at lougheedhouse.com/events.

October 15, 5:30 to 7pm; Kids Club Park96: Spooky Creatures. Join at Park96 for a monthly kids’ club for youth ages six to 12! Every Halloween stores are filled with decorations of “spooky” creatures like snakes, spiders, toads, and scorpions. Join us to get up close and personal with some of these not so terrifying creatures and separate facts from fiction. Ticket includes a hands-on program with Q&A, a take home activity sheet, and a posed digital photo with a reptile. The ultimate evening for the animal lover is Calgary Reptile Parties’ Kids Club! Learn more at ticketor.com/yycnaturecentre.

October 16; Radical Reptile Showdown. Spooky season is upon us and were welcome toads, spiders, snakes and more to help us celebrate in Capitol Hill. The Radical Reptile Showdown includes live music, food truck eats from Snack Hut, a canteen serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, spooky games and prizes. Learn more at capitolhill.getcommunal.com/parent_programs/4877.

October 17, 12 to 3pm; Pet Halloween Photos. Start planning your costume and join Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation at Pet Valu Royal Oak for some spooky-sweet Halloween photos.

October 17, 12 to 3pm; Chestermere Public Library Trunk or Treat. Instead of going door-to-door, children go from car to car to get treats. Vehicles sponsored by local businesses and organizations gather in the parking lot and hand out treats from their decorated car trunks to children in costume. Learn more at chestermerepubliclibrary.com.

October 17, 5 to7pm; Kor’s Annual Halloween Party. Dancing, games, crafts, yummy snacks, a Halloween-themed movie and a haunted house! Learn more at kordanceworks.com.

October 18, 2 to 4pm; Frightful Family Favourites: ParaNorman (2012). Embrace your eerie side this scary season by catching your favourite family movies on the big screen! Join us in the Burnswest Theatre at The Confluence for two afternoons of free popcorn and family fun. Learn more at theconfluence.ca/events/frightfulfamilyfavourites-paranorman.

Until October 22; Haunted Mini Golf at WinSport. WinSport’s mini golf course is getting a haunting makeover this fall, transforming into Haunted Mini Golf with spooky surprises, eerie obstacles and Halloween fun around every corner. Putt your way through the course, dodge the ghouls and ghosts, and see if you can keep your score from getting scarily high. It’s creepy enough to be fun, but lighthearted enough for the whole family. Learn more at winsport.ca/explore-winsport/current-activities/mini-golf/.

October 23, 6 to 9pm; Braeside Halloween Movie Night. Put on your scariest, sparkiest, most bootiful or funniest costumes and head down to Braeside Community Association for an evening of fun, prizes, food and a movie.

October 24, 5 to 8pm; Altadore Gymnastic Club Kinds Night Out. Calling all young adventurers and gymnasts! Join Altadore Gymnastic Club for a thrilling Kids Night Out where the fun knows no bounds. Learn more at altadoregymclub.com.

October 24, 12 to 2pm; New Horizon Mall Atrium. Mascots, a spooky science show, and a pinata giveaway are just some of the fun activities at this Halloween celebration. Learn more at newhorizonmall.com.

October 25, 11am to 4pm; The Barn Artisan Market Presents: The Halloween Market. Get ready for a spooktacular shopping experience featuring a new curated line of local artisans, crafters, creators, makers, bakers and more at Shawnessy Barn. Learn more at  thebarnartisanmarket.ca.

October 30, 4 to 6:30pm; Sensory Friendly Halloween Party. Join for a fun and welcoming Halloween celebration designed with sensory needs in mind at #101 816 55 Avenue NE. Learn more at elevatedabilities.ca.

October 30 and November 1; Halloweekend at SkyCastle. Spooktacular fun is coming to SkyCastle this Halloween. Come for music, face painting, glitter tattoo, treats and character visits. October 30 at New Horizon Mall and November 1 at the Macleod location. Learn more at skycastleab.ca.

Until October 31; The Nightmare Bar. Nightmare Bar is a 90-minute Halloween bar experience packed with creepy décor, themed cocktails, music, photo opportunities and a lineup of fun games hosted throughout your session at Limericks Traditional Public House. Learn more at events.showtime-presents.com.

Until October 31; Pumpkins After Dark. Transform an evening out into a memorable Halloween experience at WinSport. Explore illuminated pumpkin displays, enjoy live entertainment and pumpkin carving demonstrations, indulge in seasonal treats, and capture incredible photos along the way. Learn more at pumpkinsafterdark.com.

Until November 5; Tricks, Treats, & Traditions. Explore all the Halloween history you never knew at Lougheed House. Learn more at lougheedhouse.com.

Ongoing

Mondays, 6 to 8pm; Monday Night Toonie Skates at Olympic Oval. On these special evenings, you skate for just $2. Be sure to check the schedule, as Toonie Skates don’t run every Monday night. Learn more at schedules.oval.ucalgary.ca.

Fridays and Saturdays until October 24; Calgary Farmyard Harvest Lights. The lights come on at sundown. The only area left unlit will be the giant corn maze, so you can bring your flashlight and have some fun. Learn more at calgaryfarmyard.com.

Fridays to Sundays until October 25, 9:30am to 5pm; Fall Days at Calgary Farmyard. Enjoy fun activities like exploring a corn maze, finding the perfect pumpkin, and ziplining. Learn more at calgaryfarmyard.com.

Until October 31, 10am to 2pm; Harvest Pumpkin Fest at Butterfield Acres. Celebrate fall at Butterfield Acres during Harvest Pumpkin Fest! Families can enjoy a real farm fall experience close to Calgary with animal visits, autumn photo opportunities, tractor-pulled wagon rides through Scarecrow Alley, cozy fire pits, and plenty of fresh-air farm fun. Learn more at butterfieldacres.com/harvest-pumpkin-fest.

Until October 31; Storybook Theatre Presents: A Concrete Jungle Book. Set within an urban landscape shaped by rules, hierarchies, and survival instincts, the story follows a young protagonist searching for identity, belonging, and family in a city that doesn’t always make space for difference. Learn more at storybooktheatre.org.

Until October 31, 10am to 3pm; Breastfeeding Support Meetings. Peer-to- peer online and in-person breastfeeding support meetings led by trained volunteers. Find community, get support and feel confident in your breastfeeding journey. Learn more at lllc.ca/lllc-group-listings/AB.

Until November 29; SUE the T. rex Experience at TELUS Spark. SUE the T. rex is the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever found. Learn more at sparkscience.ca.

Until December 6; Buffalo Treaty: Keystone to Wellness Exhibit. 2024 marked the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Buffalo Treaty, a framework for reconciliation that focuses on cooperation, restoration, and renewal. This exhibit explores how the Buffalo Treaty can support individual and community wellness in all its forms: spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental. Learn more at theconfluence.ca.

Until December 11; Bison Survival Story Robe by Adrian Stimson. Bison Survival Story Robe recalls the history of the bison as a story of both slaughter and survivance. Once numbering in the millions, bison herds were driven to the brink of extinction in the 19th century. Bison Story Robe shares this history in the form of a pictographic winter count drawing on the Blackfoot tradition of recording collective memory on hide. Learn more at theconfluence.ca.

Sundays until December 20; Faith through Music and Story. Through the generosity of the David Ferguson Memorial Fund, Lake View United Church can offer an exciting and innovative children’s program that includes 30 minutes of music instruction provided by Forte Music Studio. A professionally trained instructor will inspire creativity through music education. About 20 minutes of crafts, dance, story or games, mirroring the theme of the day completes the program. There is no cost for this program and ages three to eight years old, are welcome. Learn more at lakeviewunitedchurch.

Thursdays until June 2027; NMC Jam Club. Youth ages 13 to 19 are invited to jam, practice their skills, and explore their creative potential, all while making new friends, every Thursday at Studio Bell. Learn more at studiobell.ca/jam-club.

Until August 2027; TELUS Spark FREE Grade 7 Purple Galaxy Pass. Every Grade 7 student in Calgary and surrounding areas is eligible to receive a one-year pass for free admission at TELUS Spark. Register here: sparkscience.ca/purple-galaxy.

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.

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.