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On October 1, 2024 by

October 3 to 13

October 2 to 6; Spruce Meadows Oktoberfest. The Oktoberfest Tournament welcomes horses and riders to the indoor heated Spruce Meadows Equi-Plex with free admission and food concession available. Learn more at sprucemeadows.com.

Until October 3; Vertigo Theatre Presents: The Woman in Black. Arthur Kipps was a young solicitor, when he was sent to a remote town in England to oversee the funeral of an elderly recluse. While there, he learns about a woman in black, a phantom, who haunts the residents of the town. Years later, Kipps hires a young actor to help recount the events of that time, never expecting the haunting to move into the theatre and curse them both. Can they expel the spirit once and for all? Learn more at vertigotheatre.com.

Thursdays until October 3; Bridgeland-Riverside Farmers Market. A weekly local farmers market featuring over 30 vendors, food trucks, live music, kids play area and more at Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association. Each week a local band will play from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Learn more at brcacalgary.org.

October 3, 7pm; OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator Showcase and Reception. Join National Music Centre for an evening showcase and reception featuring the 2024 OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator participants. From country to folk, hip-hop, and pop-rock, enjoy a night of live music as we celebrate diverse Indigenous talent. Learn more at studiobell.ca.

October 3 to 6; New Horizon Rock N’ Gem Show. The largest gem and mineral show in Canada offers thousands of crystals, gemstones, jewelry, beads, and fossils for you to explore and purchase at New Horizon Mall in Balzac. Learn more at cangems.ca.

October 3 to 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.

October 4, 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 4, 7:30pm; Celebration for the Arts. Join Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Calgary’s arts and business leaders at the 2024 Celebration for the Arts! Connect with old and new friends, enjoy a showcase of performances by Calgary artists including the evening’s emcee Karla Marx, and a variety of local performers and community groups at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at artscommons.ca.

October 4 to 5; State of Art YYC – Fine Art Show. A fine art show presenting the work of several Calgary professional artists including original paintings, glasswork, pottery, jewelry and more at Strathcona Community Association. Learn more at stateofartyyc.com.

October 4 to 6; Canada Women’s Expo. For the first time, Calgary will welcome Western Canada’s premier women’s show. Canada Women’s Expo is a fun, must-attend event packed full of experiences designed to uplift and energize women from all walks of life at BMO Centre. Learn more at canadawomenexpo.com.

October 4 to 14; Banff Pride Festival. The annual Banff Pride Festival program is live, serving an extraordinary lineup of live performance, music, all-ages programming, and a healthy dose of OUTdoor adventure. Learn more at banffpride.ca.

October 4 to 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.

October 5, 9am to 3pm; Preloved Pop-Up YYC. This exclusive pop-up will feature an selection of preloved children’s clothes, ranging from sizes 0 to 5T. Make it a family outing—bring your littles along to play while you shop at 3815 Manchester Road SE. Learn more at littlelist.ca.

October 5, 10am to 1pm; Teddy Bear Clinic. For just a $5 donation per stuffed toy, the zoo’s dedicated animal health experts, educators, and volunteers will help clear up the mystery of visiting the doctor’s office and explain the importance of regular medical care for both animals and people in a fun and informative way – all while supporting a great cause. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

October 5, 10am to 4pm; Parkdale Art Club Fall Show and Sale. Annual fall art show and sale of original art by local artists in all styles and media at Parkdale Community Centre. Learn more at pdnf.org.

October 5, 12pm to 4pm; Les Jardins Fall Harvest. What better way to take in the first bits of fall than at Les Jardins? The lush, two-acre central garden is the heart of this southeast community, inspired by the grand gardens of France. With live music, a scavenger hunt and complimentary food from Alvin’s Jazz Club, Les Jardins Fall Harvest event is the perfect way to experience all that the community of Les Jardins has to offer. Learn more at jayman.com/lesjardins.

October 5, 1 to 2:30pm; Superstitions and Secrets: The Dark Side of Victorian Society – Family-Friendly Halloween House Tour. Dare to explore the dark side of Victorian society this October. Guided tours of Lougheed House where staff will explain why the mundane lives of the Victorians were full of frights. Learn more at lougheedhouse.com.

October 5, 7:30pm; Kiesza + Orchestra. Get your groove on with Canadian dance-pop star Kiesza in this special appearance with the Calgary Phil at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

Saturday and Sundays, October 5 to 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 5 and 12; Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – After Hours: Tigers (18+). Immerse yourself in the secret world of the Amur tiger at this adults-only event. Enjoy an exclusive after-hours viewing of the tigers in Exploration Asia, followed by a delicious four-course meal. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

Until October 6; Loose Moose Theatre: Emperor’s New Clothes. The Loose Moose Theatre For Kids is a truly magical experience for children four to ten years old, as well as fun and entertaining for parents. Learn more at loosemoose.com.

October 7, 10:30 to 11:30am; 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.

Until October 6; YYC Pizza Fest. YYC Pizza Fest is an annual event with charity, community, and pizza crusts in mind. Each year, local participating restaurants craft an original recipe in a competition to be lauded Calgary’s best pizza. Learn more at yycpizzafest.com.

Until October 6; Granary Road’s Harvest Fair. Experience the ultimate fall celebration at Granary Road’s Harvest Fair. Join for two weekends of non-stop fun as they combine their beloved festivals—Pumpkin Fest, Garlic Fest, Apple Fest, and Pickle Palooza—into one grand event. Enjoy pony rides, face painting, scavenger hunts, eating contests, and exciting games. Explore the Active Learning Park and challenge yourself at the mini golf course. Learn more at granaryroad.com.

Until October 7; Ghost River Theatre: The Room Sculpture Experience. Immerse yourself in a world of light, textures, and sound on stage with Ghost River Theatre’s The Room Sculpture Experience where creativity and community collide. Created by Artistic Director Eric Rose, this unique, hands-on event invites audiences to collaboratively construct and deconstruct a one-of-a-kind theatrical sculpture. For ages 12 and older. Learn more at ghostrivertheatre.com.

October 9, 6 to 7pm; Rundle Studio Virtual Open House. Jump inside a virtual school! Hear stories from staff, current students, and parents before learning about how you can be a part of the community. Learn more at rundle.ab.ca.

October 9 to 13; October’s Very Own Calgary Warehouse Sale. Shop apparel, footwear, outerwear and accessories at up to 70 percent off at BMO Centre. Learn more at styledemocracy.com.

October 11 to 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.

October 11 to 12; Disney and Pixar’s Coco in Concert. Gather your family for a screening of the beloved Pixar film with Grammy and Academy Award–winning composer Michael Giacchino’s magical score performed live by your Calgary Phil. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

October 11 to 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 11 to 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 12; Millarville Farmers’ Market. The people behind the tables at the Millarville Farmers’ Market are the real deal. They are the growers, farmers, makers, bakers, and artists. Ask them about their farm, their art, their love of what they do at Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society. Learn more at millarvilleracetrack.com.

October 12, 10am to 3:30pm; Calgary Toy Show and Sale. Calgary’s family-friendly show and sale for diecast cars, LEGO, action figures, Disney, Funko and collectible toys of all descriptions at Edgemont Community Centre. Learn more at calgarytoyshow.com.

October 12, 10am to 5pm; Thanksgiving Weekend at Heritage Park. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors and crisp autumn air while cozying up with one of Heritage Park’s many Thanksgiving dining options. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

October 12, 10:30am; Home Depot Kids’ Workshop: Build a Fire Rescue Truck. 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 12, 11am to 3pm; Blue Grass Pumpkin Fest 2024. Mark your calendars for the 21st Annual Pumpkin Fest at Blue Grass Nursery in Balzac. Bring the whole family out for a day jam-packed with autumn fun, laughter, and more pumpkins than you can shake a stick at. So, dust off your superhero cape, grab your tickets, and join for a day of autumn magic. Learn more at bluegrassnursery.com/pumpkinfest2024/index.html.

October 12 to 13 and 19 to 20; The Boo Revue. The Boo Revue is a family friendly, frightfully fun show on October 12 and 13 at Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge and October 19 and 20 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 12 and 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.

Ongoing

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 14; Halloweekends at Calaway Park. Join the Boo Crew at Calaway Park this fall! Stroll through Hallotown… if you dare! Is it scary? No, it’s friendly! It’s a spooktacular good time for the whole family! Dress up as your favorite family friendly character and enjoy a day of fall fun. Learn more at calawaypark.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.

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.

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; 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; 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 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.

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.