Calgary This Week
Check out five of the best things to see and do this week in Calgary.
Bowness Park (Credit: Tourism Calgary/James Young)
October 8-15, 2026 - Get into the spooky spirit, dive into lively literary events and experience Calgary this week!
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Experience a spooky night out
Step into a gothic Halloween pop-up featuring dark, moody decor, spooky cocktails and themed bites at this adults-only experience.
Date: October 31
Cost: Varies
Location: 9919 Fairmount Dr SE
Take in Canada's liveliest literary festival
Explore a world of storytelling at Imaginairium, bringing 60 writers and 41 shows for a week packed with literary discoveries.
Date: October 13-18
Cost: Varies
Location: Multiple locations
Enjoy Spark After Dark
Gather your friends for a night of music, mystery and hands-on discoveries that will leave you questioning what’s real and what’s just perception.
Date: October 9
Cost: $34
Location: 220 Saint George's Drive NE
Get haunted and spooky
Brave terrifying haunted houses, creepy characters and unexpected scares with your crew for a night of Halloween thrills, carnival games and live entertainment.
Date: October 9
Cost: From $35
Location: 650 25 Ave SE
Looking for more things to do in and around Calgary? Check out our Events Calendar for the best events and happenings around the city.
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