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October 10 to 20

October 11; 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 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 14; Autumn Gold Curling Classic. Watch elite women’s curling at Calgary Curling Club. Teams from around the world compete and you can come watch some of the world’s best curlers. Learn more at autumngoldcurlingclassic.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.

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.

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; National Bank Challenger Community Day. The National Bank Challenger is a world-class tennis tournament at Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre. The Community Day allows you to watch the pros practice and even try some tennis yourself. Learn more at calgary.nationalbankchallenger.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, 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 1pm; Cineplex Family Favourites: The Garfield 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 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; 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.

October 12 to 13, 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 to 13; Heritage Park Thanksgiving Tea. Join for a Thanksgiving Tea at the Famous Five Centre of Canadian Women, where friends and family gather to sip warm tea and enjoy delicious finger foods in a charming heritage setting. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

October 12 to 13, 1 to 3pm; Toys R Us Events: LEGO Friends Friendship Bracelet. Canada’s toy store often has great weekend events for kids and families, offering free activities. Check with your local store to be sure it is participating. Learn more at toysrus.ca.

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.

Until October 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 13, 12 to 8:30pm; Fall Harvest Dinner at the Zoo. Celebrate the season in style with Fall Harvest Dinner, presented by Hydragreens, at the zoo. Join for a cozy fall day exploring the zoo, followed by a delicious four-course turkey dinner. The best part? You’ll spend the day with family and friends – instead of being stuck in the kitchen! Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

Until October 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.

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.

October 15, 5:30 to 10:30pm; Heritage Park Dinner and a Movie : Elvis. 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. Begin your night with a gourmet three-course meal in the iconic Gasoline Alley Museum, where you’ll dine amidst one of the world’s largest public collections of antique vehicles. Afterward, grab some popcorn and settle in for a classic film. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

October 15 to 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.

October 16, 7 to 8:30pm; Pet Snakes Starter Class. Thinking of adding a snake to your family? Join the experts at the YYC Nature Centre for an in-depth 90-minute class exploring snake care. Experience a feeding, meet different species and learn the pros and cons of each one. Learn more at ticketor.com.

October 16 to 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.

October 16 to 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 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, 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 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, 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.

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 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; 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; 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.

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.