October in Calgary
Experience the spookiest October events, from festive pumpkin patches to spine-chilling Halloween attractions.
St. Patrick's Island (Credit: Tourism Calgary/Taylor Burk)
This October, Calgary comes alive (or dead) with seasonal favourites like ScreamFest, Pumpkins After Dark, Oktoberfest, and much more.
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Calgary International Film Festival
Check out the line-up at the Calgary International Film Festival and discover new screenings, panels, and the perfect places for movie lovers to gather.
Where: Various locations
When: Until October 4
Halloweekends
Join the boo crew, stroll through the spooky town, and dress up as your favourite character for Halloweekends filled with family-friendly fall fun.
Where: Calaway Park
When: Until October 12
Pumpkins After Dark
Discover more than 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins, glowing sculptures, fall treats and family-friendly fun at Pumpkins After Dark.
Where: Winsport
When: Until October 12
Fall Ghost Tours
Explore the eerie side of Calgary on the spine-chilling Fall Ghost Tours through Heritage Park after dark. Hear haunting tales and ghostly encounters passed down through generations of parkgoers.
Where: Heritage Park
When: October 1-15
Calgary Flames Home Games
You don’t want to miss the Calgary Flames begin their last and final season at the iconic Scotiabank Saddledome. It is going to be one for the books!
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: October 1, 8, 10, 18, 22, 24, 26 & 30
ZooDunnit (18+)
Step into a live-action mystery where the zoo turns into a crime scene, and you solve clues, question suspects, and crack the case to ZooDunnit. It’s part scavenger hunt, part theatre, and all fun.
Where: Wilder Intitute's Calgary Zoo
When: October 2
Calgary Wranglers Home Games
Watch the Calgary Wranglers kick off their season with back-to-back games on their home ground.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: October 2, 3, 9, 11, 29, 31
Whispers of the Ancestors
Join for a community screening of Whispers of the Ancestors, celebrating Indigenous voices while raising funds to support Indigenous communities.
Where: The Plaza Theatre
When: October 3
Millarville Farmers’ Market
Grab your shopping bags and enjoy a one-of-a-kind outdoor shopping experience at the Millarville Farmers’ Market.
Where: Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society
When: October 3 & 10
Behind The Stampede: An Insider Tour of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth
Take in the stories of history, thrills and champions through this two-hour tour of what goes on behind the iconic Calgary Stampede, a unique Calgary Blue Sky Experience.
Where: Sam Centre
When: October 1, 3, 8 & 10
Calgary Wild FC Home Games
Watch the Calgary Wild FC take on Halifax Tides, AFC Toronto, and Vancouver Rise at their home games.
Where: McMahon Stadium
When: October 3, 18 & 25
Calgary Hitmen Home Games
Get into the fun Calgary Hitmen home games as they take to the ice for seven games this month.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: October 4, 12, 16, 17, 21, 23 & 25
Beyond the History Books: Exploring Stories of the Land
Explore stories carried by rivers, rooted in the plants, and uncovered through archaeology through this guided storytelling tour, another unique Calgary Blue Sky Experience.
Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland
When: October 8
ScreamFest
Get ready to scream at ScreamFest, Calgary’s largest Halloween event, with a terrifying haunted house, thrilling rides, carnival games and more.
Where: GMC Stadium
When: October 9, 10, 16, 17, 22-25, 29-31
Imaginarium
Experience Wordfest’s annual festival, Imaginarium, featuring 60 acclaimed Canadian and international authors where you connect with storytellers through conversations, performances and literary events.
Where: Various locations
When: October 13-18
Calgary Stampeders Home Games
Catch the Calgary Stampeders against the BC Lions at their last home game for the season.
Where: McMahon Stadium
When: October 17
Cavalry FC Home Games
Catch the Cavalry FC play on home grounds against Pacific FC and Vancouver FC respectively.
Where: ATCO Field
When: October 17 & 25
Murder Mystery Dinner
Uncover secrets, follow clues, and figure out whodunnit at an interactive evening of mystery, comedy, and a delicious three-course dinner.
Where: Lougheed House
When: October 24
Little Shop of Horrors
Discover a dark comic musical about ambition, love and a mysterious plant as Little Shop of Horrors creeps onto the Theatre Calgary stage.
Where: Max Bell Theatre
When: Until October 25
Synth Soundbath
Explore the science and sensory power of sound through music history, synthesizer technology and an immersive hour-long Synth Soundbath, a unique Calgary Blue Sky Experience.
Where: Studio Bell, Home of the National Music Centre
When: October 25
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