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On October 15, 2024 by Calgary's Child

October 17 to 27

October 16 to 17; Calgary Ghost Tours at Heritage Park. Step into the shadows and explore the eerie side of history with Heritage Park’s spine-chilling Calgary Ghost Tours. As night falls, the Park’s historic streets come alive with tales of haunted buildings, mysterious apparitions and unexplained phenomena. 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 17 to 19, Alberta Ballet Presents: Grimm. Descend into the shadowy depths of this folklore-turned fairy-tale at Southern Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at albertaballet.com.

October 18, 10am; Bearspaw Fall Harvest Market. Enjoy everything autumn has to offer with dozens of vendors at Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre. Learn more at bearspawlc.org.

October 18, 10:30 to 11am; Calgary YouthLink Police Story Hour. A Calgary Police Service uniformed officer will read a story during Police Story Hour and there will be a craft that matches the theme of the book. This program is best suited for ages eight and under and admission is by donation. Learn more at youthlinkcalgary.com.

October 18, 4:30 to 6pm; Free Soccer Fridays. 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 18, 6pm; Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – ZooDunnit (18+). Join this October for a new live murder mystery game. Gather clues, engage with a shady cast of characters and enjoy food and drinks throughout the zoo. This adult-only night will have your team of detectives on your toes as you discover who is ‘lion’. By the end of the night, you’ll have everything you need to know to solve the mystery – dinner and justice will be served. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

October 18, 6 to 10pm; Radical Reptile – Capitol Hill Creepshow. Ghouls and goblins of all ages will enjoy getting up close and personal with live reptiles on October 18. Capitol Hill Community Association will be hosting a Halloween-themed gathering featuring Calgary Reptile Parties. Learn more at capitolhill.getcommunal.com.

October 18 to 19; One Man Star Wars Trilogy. Join for the world-famous performance for a fun, frenetic trip to a galaxy far, far away at Brookfield Residential YMCA Calgary in Seton on October 18 and Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge, BMO Theatre on October 19. Learn more at ymcacalgary.org.

October 18 to 19; Bernstein’s Serenade with Karen Gomyo. Rune Bergmann and the Calgary Phil celebrate Anton Bruckner’s 200th birthday performing the composer’s Eighth Symphony that takes you on a sonic journey like no other, from the terrifying depths of despair to a breathtaking finale of transcendental magnificence at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

October 18 to 20; Acclaimed Fine Art Show. Meet 14 of Calgary’s talented artists as they highlight their newest creations at Crescent Heights Community Centre. Hundreds of pieces to peruse, from landscape to abstract there is something for everyone. Learn more at acclaimedfineart.com.

October 18 to 20; Calgary Tattoo and Arts Festival. Hundreds of artists are set to descend once again on the BMO Centre. The event will host the best in local artists for one of the biggest shows in North America. Enjoy contests, retail exhibits, and tattooing all weekend long. Learn more albertatattooshows.com.

Until October 19; Vertigo Theatre Presents: Twelfth Night. Directed by Richard Beaune, Twelfth Night is a sophisticated comedy of extravagant behaviour and ridiculous self-indulgence. When two siblings are separated in a shipwreck (sound familiar?), disguises and mistaken identities lead to unexpected romantic adventures and clownish pranks. Learn more at tickets.vertigotheatre.com.

Until October 19; Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents: More Greased. Sandy and Danny may have graduated, but there is still plenty of grease to go ‘round. Go back to the bygone days of sock hops and bobby socks, soda jerks and super nerds… and most of all… greasers. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until October 19; Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents: Wally Wonka and the Vanilla Factory. Wally Wonka, the lesser-known brother of Willy Wonka, is running his own factory and it’s… not going well. With one last ditch effort to keep his factory afloat, he invites select guests to come see a new Vanilla creation at his factory but… do all of his guests have good intentions? Learn more at jubilations.ca.

October 19, 10am to 4pm; Fibre Shindig. Here you can find yarn and fibre dyed with care by local independent dyers, along with unique tools and gifts for the fibre arts enthusiast at Genesis Centre. Vendors showcase embroidery, beads, buttons, pottery, wood turned treasures, handmade wearables, fine art, jewelry and much more. Learn more at fibreshindig.com.

October 19, 10am to 4pm; The Calgary Sketch Club Annual Fall Show & Sale. The Calgary Sketch Club is hosting their Annual Fall Show and Sale featuring original artworks from over 25 local artists at Dalhousie Community Centre. Learn more at cspclub.org.

October 19, 10am to 4pm; Canadian Federation of Artists – Fall Art Exhibition & Sale. Enjoy the beautiful, juried art and support your local artists at Edgemont Community Centre. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

October 19, 11am to 1pm; Cineplex Family Favourites: Harold and the Purple Crayon. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

October 19, 1:30 to 4:30pm; Treat Accessibly Halloween Village. Treat Accessibly Halloween Villages are intended for children with disabilities and their families, allowing them to experience curb-side and accessible trick-or-treating with each other and with local neighborhood kids. The goal is to create a safe and fun Halloween experience for all kids, with and without disabilities, and their parents. On October 19, your family can enjoy this experience in the Kensington area. Learn more at treataccessibly.com.

October 19, 3 to 5pm; Mochas and Marshmallows Kids Run. The Mochas and Marshmallows Kids Run is a run just for kids. Kids will run with other kids their age along the Bow River pathways starting in Edworthy Park and cross under the big finisher’s arch and get a medal, hot chocolate and a sweet treat. Learn more at rnrpremierevents.com.

October 19 to 20; Calgary Reptile Expo. Alberta’s Longest Running Reptile Expo returns to Genesis Centre. Learn about and purchase animals, plants, and supplies directly from breeders and experts. Enjoy kids’ entertainers and food trucks. 100 percent of all admission profits are used to fund education and conservation efforts in Alberta and beyond. Learn more at albertareptiles.ca.

October 19 to 20; The Boo Revue. The Boo Revue is a family friendly, frightfully fun show at Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton. It’s an exciting, blacklight, musical puppet show from the friendly inhabitants of a creepy old graveyard. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

October 19 to 20, Ghost Teas at Heritage Park. Gather your friends and family for a spine-chilling twist on Heritage Park’s Famous 5 Afternoon Teas. Start with a 60-minute, family-friendly ghost tour through the Park’s haunted sites, where you’ll uncover eerie tales of ghostly sightings and mysterious happenings. Afterward, indulge in a spooktacular tea service. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

October 19 to 20, 10am to 4pm; Beacon Original Art Show & Sale. Get your art fix, chat with artists about their creations and techniques, shop local for a special occasion or treat yourself at Bridgeland Riverside Community Association. Learn more at beaconoriginalart.com.

October 20, 11am to 12pm; Stories with Sheldon First Rider: Blackfoot Tipi Stories: Cultural Narratives and Spiritual Symbolism. Blackfoot Elder Sheldon First Rider will share stories from Blackfoot culture in this intimate one-hour program. This October, learn about the importance of the tipi and the cultural narratives and spiritual symbolism to the Blackfoot people. Learn more at theconfluence.ca.

October 20, 11am to 4pm; YYC Travel Show. Experience the pinnacle of travel excellence as the Calgary Travel Show arrives at YYC airport. Explore a world of top-tier airlines, luxurious cruises, exquisite hotels, tourism boards and more. Learn more at yyctravelshow.com.

October 20, 12:15 to 3:30pm; Trunk or Treat at the Chestermere Public Library. What is a Trunk-or-Treat? Instead of going door-to-door, children go from vehicle to vehicle to get treats. Vehicles sponsored by local businesses gather in the parking lot and hand out treats from their decorated car trunks to children in costume. Learn more at chestermere.macaronikid.com.

October 20, 2 to 3pm; True Crime Tour: Hangings, Homicides & History at The Confluence (16+). Go beyond ghosts and hauntings and delve into the startling tales of murder, crime, and execution that occurred in Calgary’s early days and reflect on how these stories are important today. Get your true crime fix in this one-hour outdoor tour to some of the most disturbing locations across the parkland at The Confluence. Learn more at theconfluence.ca.

Until October 21; Wordfest Presents Imaginarium. With over 50 of the world’s most generous writers, thinkers, activators, and inspirers in Calgary’s Beltline and Victoria Park neighborhoods. Treat Wordfest’s fall festival as a menu of life-affirming ideas. Savour your favorite returning authors. Sample breakout stars. Devour the intimate, inspired pairings. Relish the variety and talk shows, storytelling and poetry events, and the return of Literary Death Match. Learn more at wordfest.com.

Until October 22; Airscares – Fear Factory. Airscares by BGC Airdrie Club is back at 1200 705 Main Street. This year’s theme is Fear Factory. Came to enjoy the haunt, but became so terrified that you have to leave? Just yell our safe word “UNICORN”! Our scary spooky volunteers will assist you out of the event and to a Unicorn corral where you can wait for the rest of your group. Learn more at bgcairdrie.com/airscares.

October 22, 11am to 2pm; Homeschooler Program: Nocturnal Animals. Homeschoolers! Join the YYC Nature & Education Centre to learn about Nocturnal Creatures. Meet sugar gliders, snakes, geckos, and more animals, learn about their adaptations to live in the dark, and explore the nocturnal world. Learn more at ticketor.com/yycnaturecentre.

October 22, 7 to 8:30pm; North Point School for Girls Open House. North Point School for Girls believes that boys and girls learn differently and that they thrive in environments that are suited to their specific needs. The open house will focus on how they strive to build self-confidence and allow girls to develop their passions. Learn more at eepurl.com/cxabyf.

October 23, 7 to 8:30pm; North Point High School Open House. This ‘boutique’ small school approach is what makes the high school special and makes a difference to the students. The open house will focus on how the school launches leaders for the adventure that awaits at the co-ed High School. Learn more at eepurl.com/cxabyf.

October 24, 2 to 2:45pm; Preschool Play Day: Loveable Lizards. Does your preschooler love animals? This parent and child program is designed for kids three to five to learn about animals with their parents. Meet a Gecko! Pet an Iguana! Come Face to Face with a Dragon! This general program will introduce you to animals at an age appropriate level. Learn more at ticketor.com/yycnaturecentre.

October 24, 5 to 7pm; Halloween Campfire Tales. The CampLand Institute for Leisurely Pursuits and CPAWS Southern Alberta invite you to join for the first Campfire Tales, an evening of supernatural, spine-tingling fun! Enjoy treats like s’mores and hot chocolate around a cozy indoor campfire, while we share frightful stories of Alberta’s vanishing wildlife and wilderness. Costumes are encouraged. Learn more at checkout.xola.com.

October 24, 5 to 8pm; Haunted Halls Halloween Showcase. Join for an evening of skeerie fun, creative thrills, and Halloween surprises for all ages. Learn more at cspacemardaloop.com.

October 24, 7 to 8:30pm; North Point School for Boys Open House. North Point School for Boys believes that boys and girls learn differently and that they thrive in environments that are suited to their specific needs. This open house will focus on how the school teaches boys the way boys learn. Learn more at eepurl.com/cxabyf.

October 24 to 27; Heritage Park Ghoul’s Night Out. Get ready for a spooktacular adventure as Ghouls’ Night Out joins forces with Haunted Calgary for a Halloween experience like no other. This year has even more frightful fun, spine-chilling thrills, immersive scare zones and pulse-pounding horror designed especially for teens and adults. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

October 24 to November 2; Calgary Young People’s Theatre Presents: The Frozen Deep. Devised from the Wilkie Collins melodrama The Frozen Deep, this new CYPT adaptation will dive into the icy past to find a solution to a mystery fraught with betrayal, hope, murder and worse. Using songs, true accounts and the wishful thinking of Franklin’s contemporaries, we seek to tell a tale of what may have happened before Sir John Franklin’s expedition vanished on the ice. Learn more at cypt.ca.

October 25, 4 to 10pm; Halloween Costume Party at Apple Creek Arcade. Bring the whole family for a day filled with carving, costumes and arcade fun. Learn more at applecreekarcade.ca.

October 25, 5 to 10pm; Calgary New & Used Ski Sale. Fantastic deals and unparalleled selection for southern Alberta’s skiers, snowboarders and winter enthusiasts. Max Bell Centre is where winter begins. Learn more at skisale.ca.

October 25, 6 to 9pm; Mystery at the Museums! Step back into the neon-lit 1980s, where tensions run high and secrets simmer beneath the surface of Maple Fusion Energy Facility, Calgary’s primary nuclear power plant. When an unexpected event threatens to ruin our night, it creates a chain reaction of fear, paranoia, and deceit. Learn more at themilitarymuseums.ca.

October 25 to 26; Halloween on 17th Ave. A weekend full of classic Halloween movies, live entertainment, trick or treating, and of course, free candy at Tomkins Park. Learn more at 17thave.ca.

October 25 to 26; Strathmore Halloween – Stampede Fright Night. Friday night is the Boo Bash, with scary mazes, kids’ activities, pumpkin carving, and more. Saturday is for adults only. Learn more at strathmoreag.com.

October 25 to 26; Sci-Fi Spectacular: Interstellar, Star Wars + Beyond. Resident Conductor Juliane Gallant is your guide to musical galaxies far, far away as she conducts the Orchestra and the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus in this concert of sweeping orchestral scores from your favorite sci-fi films. Prepare to be transported by the iconic music from John Williams’s space epic Star Wars, as well as gripping soundtrack moments from Interstellar, Arrival, and more. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

Until October 26; Field of Screams. This eerie event is turning Cobb’s Adventure Park into a terrifying, thrilling and spine-tingling terror show. Brought to you by Screamworks Inc., this Halloween inspired outdoor event is sure to bring horrifying fear into the hearts of haunted house attendees. Learn more at fieldofscreams.ca.

October 26, 10am to 4pm; Love Your Library Day. Visit any location across the city to enjoy free, family programming while discovering everything the library has to offer. Programs include storytimes, musical performances, games, crafts, special activities, and more. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca.

October 26, 10am to 4pm; The Hangar Flight Museum: Haunted Pumpkin Hunt. This creepy day of fun includes a scavenger hunt, bingo, a flying bat craft and more. Learn more at thehangarmuseum.ca.

October 26, 11am to 1pm; Cineplex Family Favourites: Batman. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

October 26, 1 to 3pm; Family Halloween Hike: Tricks and Treats of the Wild! Join for a Spooky Family Halloween Hike: Tricks and Treats of the Wild at Fish Creek Provincial Park. Explore the clever survival ‘tricks’ of Alberta critters and autumn ‘treats’ enjoyed by humans. This event offers a unique blend of education and Halloween fun. Learn more at checkout.xola.com.

October 26, 1 to 3pm; Toys R US LEGO® Micro Holiday Train Make-and-Take. Join in-store for a fun, festive build that you won’t find anywhere else. Learn more at toysrus.ca.

October 26, 1 to 3pm; Pineridge Community Association Trunk or Treat. Wear your costumes at the Pineridge Community Centre parking lot for a spooktacular Trunk or Treat! Instead of going door to door, kids go car to car getting treats (or tricks) and enjoying the creatively decorated vehicles. While candy bags fill, there will be games to play and entertainment that will leave you amazed! Fun for all ages. Learn more at facebook.com.

October 26, 2 to 5:30pm; Dash of Doom: Calgary’s Halloween Run! Run Calgary invites you to be a part of Calgary’s most eerie-sistible Halloween event! This family-friendly and pet-friendly race at North Glenmore Park is a beloved Halloween tradition with a 1km kids race, 5km walk/run, and 10km run. Learn more at raceroster.com.

October 26, 3 to 10pm; Parkdale Community Association Fright Fest. Explore and eerie hall of vendors, trick or treat, dance the night away with a DJ, navigate through the bone-chilling haunted house. Learn more at parkdaleyyc.com.

October 26 and 27; ZooBOO. Turn trick-or-treating with the kids into a wild adventure at ZooBOO. Join for a hauntingly good time. With two days of Halloween fun to choose from, get your kids dressed in their most fang-tastic outfits! They can unleash their creativity on a monster mural, enjoy exciting activities, explore kid-friendly treat stations, and discover incredible wildlife from around the world. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

October 26 to 30, 6 to 9pm, Mint Monster Wash. It’s a graveyard splash! You’ve heard of the Monster Mash, this Monster Wash at Mint Smartwash includes monsters, spooky fun and treats. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

October 26 to November 1; Scary Tree Lane. Dare to take a stroll down to Scary Tree Lane at Cherry Tree Lane Toys for ghoulish games, creepy crafts, sneaky snacks, and a mini photo booth. Learn more at cherrytreelane.ca.

October 26 to November 3; Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival. The 49th annual festival features over 70 events, bringing films and stories of adventure and exploration from around the world to Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Mountains of free events include talks, exhibitions, and the Festival Marketplace. The festival also features events and screenings at Lux Cinema Banff, artsPlace Canmore, and other partner venues in downtown Banff. Learn more at banffcentre.ca/film-fest.

October 27, 11am to 4pm; The Halloween Market. Two floors of local vendors at Shawnessy Barn. Buy unique, hand-crafted, made in Alberta products. Learn more at thebarnartisanmarket.ca.

October 27, 12 to 5pm; Halloween Family Skate. For all of you Fang-tastic Ghouls and Dreadful Draculas, join the Oval for an afternoon of skating, fun and activities that are too cute to spook. Learn more at oval.ucalgary.ca.

October 27, 1 to 2pm; Facing Fears @ YYC Nature Centre. Celebrate Spooky Season and get to know some misunderstood animals that people fear. Separate facts and fiction on snakes and spiders. Learn about what “eye of newt” actually means, while meeting a newt. Learn more at ticketor.com.

October 27, 1 to 3pm; Kincora Trunk or Treat. Bring your young boils, ghouls, trolls and more to at Symons Valley United Church for a safe and super fun daytime Halloween adventure. Learn more at symonsvalleyuc.com.

October 27, 2 to 3:30pm; Christopher Cool Halloween Magic Show. Enjoy a Halloween Magic Show with Christopher Cool at Dalhousie Community Association. Learn more at christophercool.com.

October 27, 2 to 4pm; Film Screening: The Book of Life. The Burnswest Theatre at The Confluence is a cozy indie theatre perfect for a fun day out with the family or date night with a special someone. Learn more at theconfluence.ca.

October 27, 2 to 5pm; Triwood Community Trunk or Treat. Get ready for a BOO-tiful evening of Halloween fun at Triwood’s first trunk or treat. While the event is taking place in the parking lot of Triwood Community Association, there will be pumpkin carving, hot drinks and snacks inside. Learn more at allevents.in.

October 27, 3 to 4pm; Creatures of the Night @ YYC Nature & Education Centre. As the sun descends and darkness falls, animals creep out to live under the cover of the night. Meet a snake that catches bats in mid-air. Learn why geckos and frogs spend their nights hunting. Meet a nocturnal mammal. Learn more at ticketor.com.

October 27, 6:30 to 8pm; Southview Church Trunk or Treat. Rather than going door-to-door, kids go trunk-to-trunk, collecting candies from different vehicles that have been set up and decorated in a parking lot. Along with collecting candy, they will also get to vote on the best-decorated trunk. There will also be a fire, photo booth, and hot chocolate. Learn more at onrealm.org.

October 27 to 30, 6pm; Spooktacular Tales. A family friendly comedy show. Meet the motley crew of a ghost in therapy, a zombie starting a new job, and a social justice warrior who confesses to a murder at Theatre 1308. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

Ongoing

Mondays all fall and winter, 6 to 8pm; Olympic Oval Monday Night Toonie Skates. Skate on the fastest ice in the world every Monday this season for only a toonie. Learn more at oval.ucalgary.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.

Until October 26; Harvest Lights at Calgary Farmyard. Evenings provide a relaxed and casual opportunity to enjoy the farm fully illuminated. Plus, there are tons of pumpkins for photos and purchase. Learn more at calgaryfarmyard.com.

Until October 27; Pumpkin-Lovin’ Fall Days at Calgary Farmyard. A fall trip to the farmyard is an annual tradition for many families and friends. In addition to enjoying hours of fun on the farm, pumpkins are on display for photos and for purchase. Learn more at calgaryfarmyard.com.

Saturday and Sundays, until October 27; Cobb’s Adventure Park Pumpkin Palooza. Walk through the pumpkin patch, take beautiful photos, and pick your favorite pumpkin to buy for Halloween carving. Learn more at cobbsadventurepark.com.

Tuesdays until October 29, 4 to 8pm; The Inglewood Pollinator Park Market. Enjoy the beautiful night with friends and family to fuel your market needs at 9 Street and 9 Avenue SE. Learn more at the downtownmarkets.ca.

Until October 31; HallowSTEAM at TELUS Spark. Explore the gross side of science this October at Spark with HallowSTEAM! Explore the whole science centre, head to a show in the Infinity Dome, explore the Digital Immersion Gallery and of course for kids eight years old and younger, the Creative Kids Museum if full of fun things to do. Learn more at sparkscience.ca.

Until October 31; ScreamFest. ScreamFest is 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.

Until October 31; Pasta La Feasta. October is National Pasta Month, so Pasta La Feasta is bringing together a group of Calgary restaurants to offer a signature pasta dish in support of The Alex Community Food Centre. Learn more at pastalafeasta.ca.

Until October 31; Haunted Historic Inglewood. Throughout the month of October, 9th Avenue and the surrounding are will transform into a festive Fall and Halloween wonderland. Local shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues come alive with seasonal treats, haunting displays, and thrilling activities.

Until October 31; Calgary Ghost Walks. Join for an evening of ghostly entertainment. Locals and visitors will be fascinated by these glimpses into the mischief, mayhem, and murders of Calgary. Learn more at calgaryghostwalks.com.

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 (spectacular at this time of year) and you’ve got the must-do fall family fun day that is great for the entire family. Learn more at butterfieldacres.com.

Until October 31; WinSport: Spooktacular Mini Golf. This fall, all ghouls, goblins, and ghosts can enjoy spooktacular fun with Mini Golf at WinSport. Learn more at winsport.ca.

Until October 31; Pumpkins After Dark 2024. Canada’s largest Halloween Festival includes all new pumpkin displays, live pumpkin carving demonstrations, treats and sweets and photo ops. Learn more at showpass.com.

Until November 2; Storybook Theatre Presents: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical. Jeff Kinney’s popular character takes centre stage as Greg’s cartoon diary becomes a hilarious and heartfelt musical. Grab a hall pass and don’t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who actually survived middle school. Learn more at storybooktheatre.org.

Until November 2; Train of Terror at Aspen Crossing (18+). You and your friends will journey through a hands-on, menacing maze of horror. If you are one of the brave ones who can escape, you are then invited onboard the moving train where you can grab your choice of liquid courage before embarking on what’s sure to be the scariest haunting you will ever come across. Learn more at aspencrossing.com.

Until November 10; Stagewest Dinner Theatre Presents: Death Trap. Sidney Bruhl is a successful writer of Broadway mystery plays. Unfortunately, Bruhl is now struggling to live up to his own reputation, suffering through a series of consecutive flops. Learn more atstagewestcalgary.com.

Until November 10; Alberta Theatre Projects Presents: The Seafarer. It’s Christmas Eve and Sharky has returned to Dublin to look after his irascible, ageing brother who’s recently gone blind. Old drinking buddies Ivan and Nicky are holed up at the house too, hoping to play some cards. But with the arrival of a stranger from the distant past, the stakes are raised ever higher. In fact, Sharky may be playing for his very soul. Learn more at albertatheatreprojects.com.

Mondays until December 9; Sylvia’s Toddler Tune Time. Children’s performer, Sylvia Chave is offering free music sessions for littles and their caregivers. Come out to enjoy great songs, actions rhymes and stories that will engage young ones and have them moving and grooving at Village Square Library. Learn more at singingwithsylvia.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. Bring your child to spend a few hours digging and playing in the sand. They supply all the beach toys including shovels, buckets and more. 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 cavsfcregionalfieldhouse.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. Roll, jump, throw, and balance while being creative with various active play equipment. Kinder Room Drop-in allows you to play with your child on an incredible indoor play structure. Race through tunnels, over a suspension bridge and slide down slides. Learn more at liveandplay.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.