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On October 16, 2023 by Calgary's Child

October 20 to 22

October 19 to 22; Kids Fair Consignment Sale, check out Kids Fair, a pop-up online consignment sale for new and high-quality gently used kids’ items with pick up at Marda Loop Community Centre. You’ll find everything from kids’ seasonal clothing, toys, books, baby equipment, outdoor toys and so much more. Learn more at kidsfair.ca.

October 20, 10am to 3pm; Bow Habitat Station Hosts Creatures of the Night, Bow Habitat Station invites you to brave the dark and celebrate the Creatures of the Night! Explore the mysterious creatures that like to stay up past our bedtime. Come shock yourself silly as you learn about the mysterious nocturnal animals that are often the undeserving objects of our fear and loathing. Show your inner creature of the night: dress as your favorite nocturnal species and be entered to win a wild and wonderful prize. Learn more at bowhabitat.alberta.ca.

October 20, 7pm; Islands Disappear, a site-specific theatrical production that explores how our community and connections affect the paths our lives take. Join three pirate friends for a night of music, sword fights, and self-discovery at Hull’s Wood in Fish Creek Park. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

October 20 to 21; Fall into Winter Craft Market, kick off the holiday season with the “Fall into Winter Holiday Market”, where you’ll find unique treasures for everyone on your list at EQ Bar & Grill. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

October 20 to 22; Calgary New and Used Ski Sale, are the kids growing out of their ski gear? Check out the Calgary New and Used Ski Sale at Max Bell Centre. You’ll find new and used downhill skis, snowboards, cross-country skis, gear, and clothing, all bargain-priced and safety-inspected. Learn more at skisale.ca.

October 20 to 22; Bearspaw Fall Harvest Market, enjoy everything autumn has to offer with dozens of vendors at Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre. Learn more at bearspawlc.org.

October 20 to 22; Tangled Tree Fall Artisan Market, join this fall for an indoor market full of handcrafted goods like jewelry, woodwork, photography, soaps, knitting, antique decor, pottery and chocolate at Bearspaw Lions Event Centre. Learn more at tangledtreemarkets.ca.

October 21, 10am to 3pm; YYC’s Largest Sale of Quality Used Kids’ Items, the Twins, Triplets and More Association of Calgary is hosting a huge used kids clothing sale at The Genesis Centre. Shop for a baby on the way or teenagers needing clothes in the next size up and every size in between. Stock up on clothing, shoes, books, DVDs, toys, games, baby equipment, dancewear, sportswear, sports equipment and more. Learn more at ttmac.org/sale.

October 21, 10am to 4pm; The Calgary Sketch Club Annual Fall Show & Sale, featuring original artworks from over 25 local artists at Dalhousie Community Centre. Learn more at calgarysketchclub.com.

October 21, 10am to 4pm; Fibre Shindig, the Fibre Shindig began in 2013 as an arts and crafts show and has grown into “Calgary’s Best Fibre Fest” in the years since. 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 . The Genesis Centre vendors showcase embroidery, beads, buttons, pottery, wood turned treasures, handmade wearables, fine art, jewelry and much more fibreshindig.com.

October 21, 11am; Cineplex Family Favourites: Howl’s Moving Castle, visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $2.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

October 21, 11 am to 5pm; High Fidelity Jazz Day, JazzYYC and The Audio Room, Calgary’s premier hi-fi audio store, are pleased to announce a fundraiser dedicated to cultivating young jazz talent, building a vibrant jazz community, and creating world-class jazz listening opportunities in Calgary. Learn more at jazzyyc.com.

October 21; ArtRageous Art Show and Sale, Parkland Painting Collective artists are delighted to share an abundance of original works in all sizes featuring fresh framed and unframed acrylic, oil, mixed media and watercolor media offerings in a wide range of styles and genres at Park 96. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

October 21, 1pm; 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts, National Music Centre welcomes music historian and long-time Amplify contributor, David McPherson, for a special program in celebration of his latest book release, 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts. Join for an interactive program filled with captivating music trivia as we celebrate Canada’s vibrant music stories. Learn more at studiobell.ca.

October 21, 1 to 3pm; New Horizon Mall’s Children’s Halloween Party, kids of all ages will enjoy trick-or-treating, crafts, and a chance to take some pictures with Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Make sure you stick around for the magic show. Everyone is welcome to this free event and if you can get a few errands done at the mall while you’re there, it’s even better for busy families. Learn more at newhorizonmall.com.

October 21, 1:30 to 4:30pm; Halloween Village Calgary, would your child benefit from accessible trick-or-treating? Treat Accessibly Halloween Village is intended for children with mobility, sensory, or intellectual disabilities, and to help all families start thinking accessibly on Halloween and beyond. All kids can experience curbside and accessible trick-or-treating with each other and local neighborhood kids in Kensington. Learn more at treataccessibly.com.

October 21, 2 to 4pm; The Addams Family – Films at the Fort, join Fort Calgary for a movie at Burnswest Theatre! The Addams Family (PG-13) Con artists plan to fleece an eccentric family using an accomplice who claims to be their long-lost uncle. Every ticket includes popcorn and admission to the interpretive centre. Additional snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. This film is being screened as part of Fort Calgary’s Films at the Fort: Thrills and Chills series. Each movie features classic horror films and family Halloween favourites. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

October 21, 6pm; Calgary Roller Skate Pop Up, Calgary Roller Skate has had ongoing dates for its pop-up roller rink, but with the new House of Skate opening soon, this will be the last of the pop-ups at JVC Centre! Costumes are encouraged. Learn more at calgaryrollerskate.com.

October 21, 6:30pm; Mama Mia Movie Singalong, sing-along to ABBA’s greatest hits and everyone’s favorite musical at McDougall United Church. Dust off your disco moves and warm up those vocal chords as we enjoy this musical. Dress in your best 70’s outfit. Email vmacleod@telusplanet.net for more information.

October 21 to 22, 10am to 4pm; Heritage Treasures Fall Market, free family fun at the Heritage Treasures Fall Market. This artisan and craft market is a treasure-trove of handmade, locally raised and regional crafted items at The Heritage Centre. The market features 70-plus vendors and showcases local artists and artisans. Free family fun with tasty treats for all. Learn more at mvetheheritagecentre.com.

October 21 to 22, 2pm; Most Imaginary Worlds, a play created by artists with disabilities, inspired by stories of children with disabilities and presented at Evan Hazell Theatre. Charlotte Bubbles feels like the world just doesn’t make any sense to her, “I feel like something is wrong, like the world and me just don’t fit.” Wishing she could imagine a whole new world made for her, she visits the Make Believers Maker Space where she discovers stories of hope, gems of hilarity, battles with equality, and triumphs of the human spirit. Learn more at ymcacalgary.org.

October 21 to 22; Ghost Teas and Tours at Heritage Park, this year at Heritage Park, head in for a Halloween High Tea, followed by a ghost tour of the historic buildings on the grounds. Begin by visiting the park’s most haunted locations and hear stories about ghost sightings and unexplained phenomena on a 60-minute tour. Then, enjoy a high tea, featuring a menu that includes finger sandwiches, pastries, tea and lemonade. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

October 22, 1pm; Facing Fears at YYC Nature & Education Centre, celebrate Spooky Season and get to know some misunderstood animals that people fear. Separate facts and fiction on snakes and spiders. Face fears and learn about the important role these animals play. All this and more with this family program. Learn more at yycnaturecentre.com.

October 22, 2:30pm; Concert for Humanity, John Estacio’s powerful work reminds us that war, wherever it may occur, touches all humanity and binds our journeys together as one. In this profoundly collaborative, community-driven concert at Jack Singer Concert Hall, outstanding Ukrainian and Canadian artists showcase haunting selections of Ukrainian repertoire and join forces in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, a monumental work of hope and unbreakable unity. Learn more at artscommons.ca.

October 22, 3pm; Creatures of the Night at 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. All this and more with this family program. Learn more at yycnaturecentre.com.

Ongoing

Fridays and Saturdays in October; YouthLink Calgary Halloween Creepies and Crawlies, come find free activities that will give you the heebie jeebies, like creepy cauldrons, build-a-bug crafts, maggot racing, and a special Halloween treat when you finish the scavenger hunt. Learn more at youthlinkcalgary.com.

Sundays from October 15 to 29, 2 to 3pm; True Crime Tour: Crimes of Morality, think you know Calgary’s most scandalous tales? Go beyond ghosts and hauntings to the “immoral” stories that shook our city at Fort Calgary. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

Until October 21; Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents Crocodile Rock: The Legend Of Elton John, he’s one of the all-time great rock legends, with hit after hit all across the world. And now the story of the Rocketman is getting the Jubilations Dinner Theatre twist. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until October 21; Jubilations Junior Dinner Theatre Presents The Secret Life of Trolls, Melanie’s apartment seems like a normal place to live, but when she’s gone to work, the Trolls come out to play! While the Trolls are having a fun day full of music, a mysterious package gets dropped in the living room… that’s moving on its own? What’s in the package? Will their secret life be exposed? Will Melanie’s cat threaten their very existence? Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until October 26; Unmoored by Vivian Smith, a collection of experimental body prints that explore the themes of disconnection, uncertainty, and the ensuing growth borne out of such psychological states. Using contrasting positive and negative spaces, the artworks depict the sensation of a body in limbo, shifting between phases, always in search of stability. See it at Prospect Studio C. Learn more at studiocprospect.ca.

Until October 27; Mystery at the Museums! Step back in time with The Military Museums Foundation to the swingin’ 60s, as you immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of intrigue, deception, and murder. Amidst the cigarette smoke and vintage jazz of a Vietnam War benefit ball, guests must embrace their inner sleuths assuming the role of detective, to unravel the truth behind a heinous crime. Learn more at themilitarymuseums.ca.

Until October 28; Ghost Gurus Walking Tour, take a two-hour guided walking tour through one of Calgary’s oldest and most haunted neighborhoods. You will hear the true stories of each and will investigate with supernatural equipment and Psychic Faye. Learn more at ghostgurus.ca.

Until October 28; Calgary Young People’s Theatre Presents Someday, taking place in 20th century this is writer Isaac Asmiov’s imagining of the future we are now living. Someday is a brand-new work exploring what a burgeoning mind inside a circuit board would hope for, live for, and dream of – if it could at West Village Theatre. Learn more at cypt.ca.

Until October 29; Pumpkin Palooza at Cobb’s Adventure Park, walk through the pumpkin patch, take beautiful photos and pick your favorite pumpkins to buy for Halloween carving. Learn more at cobbsadventurepark.com.

Until October 29; Vertigo Theatre Presents: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll &. Mr. Hyde. This production immerses you in a play full of chilling twists and turns in which love, betrayal and murder lurk on London’s foggy streets. Can Dr. Henry Jekyll face his demons or does the ruthless Edward Hyde take him to the dark side? A talented cast of four actors, playing multiple roles, takes you on a thrilling journey in this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic horror. Learn more at vertigotheatre.com.

Until October 29; 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 to purchase for your Halloween carving. Learn more at calgaryfarmyard.com.

Until October 29; Lunchbox Theatre Presents The Dark Lady, for more than 400 years, mystery has enshrouded the identity of Shakespeare’s “Dark Lady” as depicted in his sonnets, believed by many to be England’s first female published poet-musician, Emilia Bassano. Bassano was also trilingual, mixed race, and a force to be reckoned with. The Dark Lady brings these two poets together as they wrestle with artistic collaboration, ambition, envy and love. Learn more at lunchboxtheatre.com.

Until October 30; Dr Giggles House of Pain, Dr. Giggles House of Pain is upping the ante this year with Theatre of Pain Volume 3, the scariest haunt you will ever experience at Chestermere Rec Centre. The Theatre of Pain is a fully immersive, private haunted house experience which brings you right into your favorite horror movies. Learn more at drgiggleshouseofpain.com.

Until October 31; Pumpkins After Dark, explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects. 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 at Winsport. Learn more at calgary.pumpkinsafterdark.com.

Until October 31; Banff Ghost Walk, spend a spooktacular evening unearthing ghastly ghosts, ghouls and mysterious events lurking in the shadows of Banff’s historic streets. From haunted hotels to ghost towns, Banff is full of things that go bump in the night. Learn more at banfftours.com.

Until October 31; ICAI Exhibition ‘Natural Beauty of Alberta’, Zahra Entezari is a painter, photographer, and art instructor based in Calgary, originally from Shiraz, Iran. With a wealth of over 25 years of experience, Zahra has worked with various mediums. Come hang out, hear from the artist and network with arts lovers at Calgary Central Library. Learn more at affta.ab.ca.

Until October 31; Spooky Studio, original art installations designed and created by local artist, Patrick O’Neill at nvrlnd. arts foundation. Spooky Studio is not a typical haunted house, they believe Halloween is for everyone. There are no actors, no blood and guts, and no jump scares — just immersive spooky scenes to spark your imagination and get lost in. Learn more at nvrlnd.ca.

Until October 31; WinSport Spooktacular Mini Golf, enjoy a safe, spooktacular family-friendly round of mini golf at WinSport! The fun, intermediate 18-hole outdoor mini-golf course will transform into a Halloween extravaganza. The course will be well-lit and challenge all ages and abilities while offering a safe Halloween activity. Dress up and get into the Halloween spirit. Learn more at winsport.ca.

Until October 31; Calgary Ghost Walk, an evening of ghostly entertainment. Locals and visitors alike will be fascinated by these glimpses into the mischief, mayhem, and murders of Calgary. All of our stories are researched and will be enjoyed even by the skeptics among the group. Choose from Inglewood, downtown, Kensington or a pub walk. Learn more at calgaryghostwalks.com.

Until October 31; Magical Wishing Tree at Southcentre Mall, Halloween is known for costumes, treats, and all things enchanted and spooky. That makes it the perfect time to visit the Magical Wishing Tree at Southcentre Mall! This immersive, magic-themed installation is a wonderful addition to your fall and Halloween season, and more importantly, it also supports the work of Make-A-Wish® Canada, as they bring life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Learn more at southcentremall.com.

Select dates until October 31; ScreamFest, six outdoor haunted houses to make you scream and all new attractions to terrify you. Don’t miss Calgary’s largest Halloween event t GMC Stadium at Stampede Park. Learn more at screamfest.ca.

Until November 4; Storybook Theatre Presents Honk! A Musical Tale of the Ugly Duckling. This delightful and award-winning adaptation of one of the world’s most beloved fables is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us unique. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, the show tells the story of an odd-looking baby bird mistaken for a duck. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry cat. Along the way, our feathered hero meets a whole flock of unique characters, and discovers that being different is extraordinary! Learn more at storybooktheatre.org.

Until November 4; Train of Terror, your evening begins when you check-in at the train station at Aspen Crossing. You and your friends will first journey through a menacing maze of horror. If you are one of the brave ones that are able to escape you are then invited onboard our 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 trainofterror.com.

Until November 11; Theatre Calgary Presents Made in Italy, every meal tells a story, and this one is about family. In this tour-de-force solo show, Francesco, a young Italian immigrant and his father, Salvatore, recall their experiences in 1970s Jasper, Alberta. Learn more at theatrecalgary.com.

Until November 12; Frank Ferrante In An Evening With Groucho, award-winning actor and director Frank Ferrante ignites his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this fast paced 90 minutes of hilarity. The two-act comedy consists of the funniest Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs including “Hooray for Captain Spalding,” and “Lydia, the Tattooed Lady.” The audience literally becomes part of the show as Ferrante ad-libs his way throughout the performance in grand Groucho style at Stage West (727 42 Avenue SE). Learn more at eveningwithgroucho.com.