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October 24 to November 3

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 8pm; Bowness Halloween Jellybean Dance. Wear a costume and bring your best dance moves to this event for kids 12 and under at Bowness Community Association. Tickets cost $5 for BCA members and $7 for non-members. Learn more at mybowness.com.

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, 10am to 3pm; US Kids Thrift Clothing Store. US Kids Clothing works to improve the lives of all kids by providing the clothing they need to feel secure, confident and cared for at Union Station Church. Learn more at unionstationchurch.com.

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; Palette Fine Art Show & Sale. Calgary Community Painters Society invites you to join their Palette Fine Art Show & Sale with 60 artists at Triwood Community Hall. Learn more at calgarycommunitypainters.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.

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.

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, 27 and 31; Calgary Farmers’ Market Spooktacular Family Fun. A vendor pumpkin carving competition, children’s crafts, magic shows, and trick or treating are just some of the exciting fun these events at both the West and South markets offer. Learn more at  calgaryfarmersmarket.ca.

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 27, 11am to 3:30pm; Ride the Halloween Train at Iron Horse Park. Non-spooky Halloween fun for all ages. Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Airdrie Food Bank. Learn more at ironhorsepark.ca.

October 27, 12 to 2pm; LEGO Store Make and Take: Halloween Spider. LEGO Halloween Spider make and take event is intended for participants aged six and older. The LEGO Halloween Spider model will be available on a first-come first-serve basis, at participating locations, while supplies last.  Learn more at lego.com.

October 27, 12 to 5pm; Halloween Selfies for Kids. Capture Halloween memories for kids. Get kiddos’ costumes on and take fun selfies with more than 25 amazing backdrops including the fall/Halloween themed ones. Learn more at calgaryselfiemuseum.ca.

October 27, 2:30 to 4:30pm; The Calgary Civic Symphony Presents Women in Music. A family-friendly concert celebrating the creativity and passion of female artists. The program features classical masterpieces and contemporary works, showcasing a unique blend of instruments ranging from organ to accordion at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at artscommons.ca.

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 26 to January 11; Jubilations Dinner Theatre: All Those Rolling Stones. Step into the tumultuous world of All Those Rolling Stones, where the rhythms of an iconic rock band, the ink-stained pages of a revolutionary magazine, and the pulse of a generation converge.  Learn more at jubilations.ca.

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.

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.

October 28 and 29, 10 to 11am; Sylvia’s Halloween Howl. Get ready for a fang-tastic time at Sylvia’s Halloween Howl, a concert for families with young children at Robert Mclure United Church.  Sylvia’s Howl is filled with loads of costumes and songs that will put everyone in the Halloween spirit. Learn more at SingingwithSylvia.com.

October 28 to 29; Storybook Theatre Presents: Top Secret Musical. Experience what it’s like to be in the audience filled with theatre enthusiasts who have no idea what show they’re about to see until the lights go down at Beddington Theatre Arts Centre. Learn more at storybooktheatre.org.

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.

October 29, 5:30 to 10:30pm; Dinner and a Movie at Heritage Park: Beetlejuice. As the crisp fall air sets in, there’s no better way to spend an evening than with dinner and a movie at Heritage Park. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

October 30 to November 17; Lunchbox Theatre: Jake’s Gift. On the shores of Juno Beach, a precocious 10-year-old helps a WWII veteran confront ghosts from his past at Vertigo Theatre. Learn more at lunchboxtheatre.com.

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 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.

October 31, 10am to 12pm; Mini Monster Bash. Get ready for a Spooktacular time at Monster Bash at Calvalry FC Field House. A fun-filled Halloween party perfect for your little ones aged two to five. Dress up in your cutest costume and come ready for games, treats, and boo-tiful time. Learn more at cavsfcregionalfieldhouse.com.

October 31, 10am to 12pm; Lil’ Pumpkins Halloween Party at Trico Centre for Family Wellness. The Trico Centre for Family Wellness invites your little pumpkins to a preschool Halloween Party with games, a bouncy house, crafts, face painting, and more. Learn more at tricocentre.ca.

October 31 to November 3; Festival of Crafts. Calgary’s favorite craft sale is just around the corner. Sip on drinks and shop handmade treasures from more than 130 Canadian artists, makers, and designers – all under one roof at BMO Centre. Find quality goods that will last a lifetime: from curated textiles, jewelry, skincare and candles, to ceramics, wall art, home decor, and gourmet foods. Learn more at festivalofcrafts.com.

November 1; Ravel’s Piano Concerto. Get cozy with your Calgary Phil as acclaimed pianist and conductor Jeffrey Kahane does double duty in Maurice Ravel’s sparkling Piano Concerto in G Major at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

November 1; Pumphouse Theatre Presents: Into the Woods. The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family, and the choices we make. Learn more at pumphousetheatre.ca.

November 1, 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.

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.

November 2, 10am to 4pm; Brentwood Community Association Christmas Craft Market. This market is perfect for families and anyone looking for holiday decorations and gifts. You can win prizes, enjoy delicious baked goods, and help those in need by donating food to The Food Library. Learn more at brentwoodcommunity.com.

November 2, 11am; Cineplex Family Favourites: Coraline 3D. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

November 2; 1 to 3pm; WP Puppet Theatre’s Puppet Pop-Up Studio. WP Puppet Theatre’s Puppet Pop-Up Studio is a puppet-making and performing workshop at various times at different locations in Calgary. The workshops actively encourage all family members, youngsters and elders, to create art and drama together and they accommodate all skills and ages at Huntington Hills Community Association. Learn more at wppuppet.com.

November 2, 6:30pm to 12:30am; Dia de los Muertos Celebration at The Saskatoon Farm. A celebration of ancestors who have passed that helps people remember the deceased. The greenhouse will be glowing with Mexican décor, lights, towering tropical plants and. great music. Learn more at saskatoonfarm.com.

November 2 to 24; Loose Moose Theatre Presents: Rapunzel. The Loose Moose Theatre Company makes going to the theatre an experience that is truly magical for children four to ten years old, as well as fun and entertaining for parents. Learn more at loosemoose.com.

November 3, 2 to 3:30pm; Bert Church Live Theatre Presents: Snow White with Dufflebag Theatre. Expect interactive fun in this humorous retelling of a classic. The Queen has always been the fairest in the land – her magic mirror tells her so! But when the Queen hears that Snow White has surpassed her, she’s willing to do whatever it takes to get rid of her… forever! Fortunately, Snow White escapes into the deep dark woods, where she chances on a tiny cottage. Little does she know that the Seven Dwarfs living there will help save her! Learn more at airdrie.ca.

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 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.