Embrace autumn with the return of seasonal favourites like ScreamFest, Pumpkins After Dark, Ghouls’ Night Out, and Harvest Lights at Calgary Farmyard, all happening this October in Calgary.

Calgary Hitmen Home Games

Get into the fun and excitement of the WHL with Calgary Hitmen home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Hitmen take the ice for six games this month. 

Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: October 2, 6, 14, 16, 19, 30

Oktoberfest at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows hosts Oktoberfest I with horses and riders competing in the indoor Equi-Plex with free admission and food concession available.

Where: Spruce Meadows
When: October 2-6

Train of Terror at Aspen Crossing

All aboard the Train of Terror! Experience haunted railway cars, disturbing entertainment, and FEAR! If you make it through the fright cars alive, you will find areas to calm your nerves with food and drinks for purchase! ​

Where: Aspen Crossing
When: October 3 - November 3

Calgary Flames Home Games

Experience the thrill of NHL action with Calgary Flames Home Games at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Flames take on the Jets, Flyers, Blackhawks, Penguins, and Hurricanes this October.

Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: October 4, 12, 15, 22, 24, 26

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! Dress up as your favourite family friendly character and enjoy a day of Fall fun! It’s a spooktacular good time for the whole family! Open Saturdays, Sundays, and Thanksgiving Monday from 11am to 5pm.

Where: Calaway Park
When: October 5, 6, 12, 13

Harvest Fair 

Granary Road's Annual Harvest Fair is a combination of their previous fan favourite festivals like Garlic Breath, Pickle Palooza, Apple Fest & Pumpkin Fest rolled up into one festival of fall fun!

Where: Granary Road
When: October 5-6

Wild 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.

Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
When: October 5 & 12

Spark After Dark: Killer Psyche

Explore criminology and criminal psychology to uncover the scientific foundations behind headline-grabbing crimes in this timely version of Spark After Dark.

Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre
When: October 11

Calgary Wranglers Home Games

The Calgary Wranglers kick off their season this month in Calgary as they take on six AHL foes at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: October 11, 13, 25, 27, 29, 31

ScreamFest

ScreamFest is coming back to haunt Calgary for the largest Halloween event in the city. Get ready to scream with a new haunted house, thrills, rides, carnival games, and more.

Where: Stampede Park
When: October 11-31

2024 National Bank Challenger Tournament

This premier tennis event marks its 5th anniversary of bringing world-class tennis to Calgary and stands as the largest combined indoor men’s and women’s tournament in Canada. Cheer on Canadian tennis stars Vasek Pospisil and Rebecca Marino!

Where: Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre
When: October 13

Imaginarium

Wordfest presents Imaginarium with over 50 of the world’s most generous writers, thinkers, activators, and inspirers in Calgary’s Beltline and Victoria Park neighbourhoods.

Where: Various locations
When: October 16-21

Alberta Ballet: GRIMM

Descend into the shadowy depths of folklore-turned-fairy-tale with the Alberta Ballet. The fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm have been children’s classics for generations, but these classics, collected from oral folklore traditions, have origins in a darker realm.

Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
When: October 17-19

Wild After Hours: ZooDunnit (18+)

Gather clues, engage with a shady cast of characters and enjoy food and drinks throughout the zoo at Wild After Hours: ZooDunnit. This adults only night will have your team of detectives on your toes as you discover who is ‘lion’.

Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
When: October 18

Rocky Mountain Food and Wine Festival

Celebrating over 25 years as Alberta’s premier food and food event, the Rocky Mountain Food and Wine Festival brings together hundreds of exhibitors and over 25,000 guests from across Western Canada to enjoy delicious fare paired with the best in beverages.

Where: BMO Centre
When: October 18-19

The Charm Offensive with Jim Jefferies and Jimmy Carr

Comedian power houses Jim Jefferies and Jimmy Carr are stopping in Calgary on their Charm Offensive Tour in October.

Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: October 23

Ghouls' Night Out

Pick your costume and get your family together for Ghouls’ Night Out at Heritage Park for this wildly popular, safe, and fun-filled Halloween event for all ages.

Where: Heritage Park
When: October 24

Harvest Lights

Enjoy thousands of lights under the evening sky with Harvest Lights at Calgary Farmyard. All attractions are open with pumpkins available for photos and purchase. The corn maze remains dark for an extra fun challenge too.

Where: Calgary Farmyard
When: Until October 27

WinSport Pumpkins After Dark

Pumpkins After Dark features over 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins coming to life during this nighttime family-friendly walk-through experience. Enjoy lit pumpkin sculptures and displays plus pumpkin sales, fall treats and sweets.

Where: WinSport
When: Until October 31