Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Plaza.
Everyday from Oct 26, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Stop by Plaza Theatre for a showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show, the classic Halloween flick that has developed a cult following. Audience participation is strongly recommended, so dress up for an evening of RHPS fun, or purchase “Dr. Frank-N-Furters Big Package” that comes with a prop bag to participate in the show from the audience.
Stampede Fright Night.
Everyday from Oct 27, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Strathmore & District Agricultural Society haunted houses are suitable for all ages. Make the drive for scary mazes, kids activities, pumpkin carving, face painting, fireworks, food trucks, entertainment and more.
Lunchbox Theatre Presents The Dark Lady.
Everyday from Oct 16, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
For more than 400 years, mystery has enshrouded the identity of Shakespeare’s “Dark Lady” as depicted in his sonnets, believed by many to be England’s first female published poet-musician, Emilia Bassano. Bassano was also trilingual, mixed race, and a force to be reckoned with. The Dark Lady brings these two poets together as they wrestle with artistic collaboration, ambition, envy and love.
Calgary Baby & Tot Show.
Everyday from Oct 28, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Calgary Baby & Tot Show is a premier parenting event designed to bring everything you need under one roof. Featuring local and national exhibitors showcasing the latest in services, products, apparel, and toys.
Toys R Us Activities: Make-and-take magic: a LEGO® Disney Castle.
Everyday from Oct 28, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
It’s like a party favor for Disney100: kids can build and bring home a mini Disney castle. Available in-store only. One per child, while supplies last.
| Location: | Participating Toys R Us stores |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://toysrus.ca |
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Haribo Halloween at Toys R Us.
Everyday from Oct 28, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Bring costumed kids in to celebrate the scary season. Toys R Us is teaming up with Haribo for trick-or-treating with a twist. Join us for parades, costumes and of course candy!
| Location: | Participating Toys R Us stores |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://toysrus.ca |
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World Ringette Championships.
Everyday from Oct 29, 2023 - Nov 4, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
60th Anniversary of Ringette and showcase the fastest game on ice. The 2023 WRCs will play host to the U21 Junior World Championship and the President’s Pool World Championship, as well as showcase a U18 International Development Festival and Ringette Canada’s annual U17 La Releve camp at WinSport Arena. Over 350 athletes, coaches, and officials will be part of the thrilling action.
Halloween at SNAP Photo Club.
Everyday from Oct 28, 2023 - Oct 30, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Come and get your photos with some of the most bloody, gory, and scary photo ops available.
Witches Gala Fashion Show.
Everyday from Oct 28, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Experience an enchanting and spooktacular evening like never before at the 1st Annual Witches Gala, brought to you by Pagan Spirit Events. Prepare to be mesmerized as renowned fashion designer, Shae Barry, takes centre stage to showcase his spellbinding collections.
| Location: | Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://eventbrite.ca |
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ZooBOO! .
Everyday from Oct 28, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Included with your admission – join us for our annual Halloween event for all ages. There will be treats for children 12 and younger and for our animal residents. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s Animal Care, Health and Welfare team go all out to share the harvest with your favorite animals.
Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents Top Gun: A Maverick Musical.
Everyday from Oct 28, 2023 - Jan 30, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Jubilations Dinner Theatre takes a ride on the Highway to the Danger Zone with their parody spin on the fighter jet franchise. Two classic movies made 30 years apart featuring a movie star that somehow looks like he hasn’t aged a single day… it’s just a musical theatre spoof waiting to happen.
| Location: | Jubilations Dinner Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://jubilations.ca |
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Halloween Brunch at the Calgary Zoo,.
Everyday from Oct 28, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
There are no tricks, just treats, at this Halloween brunch at the Calgary Zoo. The spooky buffet features Halloween-themed breakfast and desserts at the Safari Lodge in Destination Africa. Afterwards, wander the grounds for ZooBoo, with treat stations set up around the grounds.
Banff Ghost Walk.
Everyday from Oct 8, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Spend a spooktacular evening unearthing ghastly ghosts, ghouls and mysterious events lurking in the shadows of Banff’s historic streets. From haunted hotels to ghost towns, Banff is full of things that go bump in the night.
WinSport Spooktacular Mini Golf.
Everyday from Sep 21, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Enjoy a safe, spooktacular family-friendly round of mini golf at WinSport! The fun, intermediate 18-hole outdoor mini-golf course will transform into a Halloween extravaganza. The course will be well lit and challenge all ages and abilities while offering a safe Halloween activity. Dress up and get into the Halloween spirit.
Calgary Ghost Walk.
Everyday from Oct 8, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
An evening of ghostly entertainment. Locals and visitors alike will be fascinated by these glimpses into the mischief, mayhem, and murders of Calgary. All of our stories are researched and will be enjoyed even by the skeptics among the group. Choose from Inglewood, downtown, Kensington or a pub walk.
Vertigo Theatre Presents: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll &. Mr. Hyde.
Everyday from Sep 30, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
this production immerses you in a play full of chilling twists and turns in which love, betrayal and murder lurk on London’s foggy streets. Can Dr. Henry Jekyll face his demons or does the ruthless Edward Hyde take him to the dark side? A talented cast of four actors, playing multiple roles, takes you on a thrilling journey in this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic horror. Learn more at vertigotheatre.com.
Fall Days at Calgary Farmyard.
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, Sep 15, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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.
Frank Ferrante In An Evening With Groucho.
Everyday from Sep 13, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Award-winning actor and director Frank Ferrante ignites his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this fast paced 90 minutes of hilarity. The two-act comedy consists of the funniest Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs including “Hooray for Captain Spalding,” and “Lydia, the Tattooed Lady.” The audience literally becomes part of the show as Ferrante ad-libs his way throughout the performance in grand Groucho style at Stage West (727 42 Avenue SE).
Calgary Pro Musica and Green Fools Theatre present 'more rocky mountain fairy tales'.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Apr 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 4:30 pm
Come and enjoy an afternoon listening to stories and some of Canada’s finest musicians. Storyteller/Musician Samantha Whelan Kotkas and her friends will entertain you and your children with musical interactive tales of child-accessible hikes in the Rocky Mountains. Teach your child about courage, unity, joyfulness, and caring in an afternoon of fun and adventure. An event for the whole family that you will want to be a part of.
Recommended for children aged 5 to 12, but created with the entire family in mind.
Come one hour before the show & enjoy family friendly activities. Stay after to meet the performers.
Created and Narrated by Samantha Whelan Kotkas
Music by Tyler Hornby
Puppets by Green Fools Theatre
Video by Joel Goundry
Tyler Hornby - Drums, Chris Andrew - Piano, Pat Belliveau - Saxophones, Aaron Shore - Guitar, Stephen Shepard - Bass
| Cost: | $15.00 |
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| Location: | The University of Calgary Rozsa Centre: Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | https://calgarypromusica.ca/family/ |
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Rundle Studio Virtual Open House.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - May 15, 2024 at 12:00 am - 7:30 pm
Let us show you how we empower our students to reach their full potential! Hear stories from staff, current students, and parents before learning about how you can be a part of our wonderful community.
Rundle Studio is an online learning environment built to help students with diagnosed learning disabilities thrive. Let us show you how we empower our students to reach their full potential!
Indigenous History Month Celebration at Southcentre Mall.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Jun 23, 2024 at 12:00 am - 8:00 pm
Join us at Southcentre Mall from June 3rd to 23rd for our fourth annual Indigenous History Month celebration in partnership with Authentically Indigenous.
This month-long event will foster understanding, appreciation, and celebration of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples. Experience educational activities, cultural displays, and storytelling sessions that connect both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. The celebrations will include:
Full-Size Tipi: Step inside a tipi adorned with tapestries representing decades of Indigenous contributions to Calgary’s culture.
Storytelling: Be moved by traditional stories from elders, delight in puppet shows by Indigenous authors, and explore virtual reality experiences by the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth.
Artisan Market: Discover the vibrancy of Indigenous creativity at our artisan market on June 7th and 8th. Enjoy music, dance, and locally crafted goods.
Educational Information Walls: Learn and engage with displays that provide deeper insights into Indigenous culture.
Harvest Pumpkin Hunts at Butterfield Acres Farm.
Every Sunday, Saturday, Oct 1, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Off you will go on a tractor-pulled hay wagon, rolling through the crunchy fall leaves, hoping to find some kid-sized pumpkins! Then you will decorate them into creative masterpieces to take home and, of course, visit with the farm animals, too! Must purchase tickets in advance.
Pumpkins After Dark.
Everyday from Sep 22, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and dragons, movie and pop culture icons – this family-friendly event has something for everyone. Make Pumpkins After Dark your new annual tradition at Winsport.
Spooky Studio.
Everyday from Oct 7, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Original art installations designed and created by local artist, Patrick O’Neill at nvrlnd. arts foundation. Spooky Studio is not a typical haunted house, they believe Halloween is for everyone. There are no actors, no blood and guts, and no jump scares — just immersive spooky scenes to spark your imagination and get lost in.
| Location: | Nvrlnd Arts Foundation |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://nvrlnd.ca |
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Magical Wishing Tree at Southcentre Mall.
Everyday from Oct 8, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Halloween is known for costumes, treats, and all things enchanted and spooky. That makes it the perfect time to visit the Magical Wishing Tree at Southcentre Mall! This immersive, magic-themed installation is a wonderful addition to your fall and Halloween season, and more importantly, it also supports the work of Make-A-Wish® Canada, as they bring life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Pumpkin Palooza at Cobb’s Adventure Park.
Everyday from Oct 7, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Walk through the pumpkin patch, take beautiful photos and pick your favorite pumpkins to buy for Halloween carving.
Dr Giggles House of Pain.
Everyday from Oct 6, 2023 - Oct 30, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Dr. Giggles House of Pain is upping the ante this year with Theatre of Pain Volume 3, the scariest haunt you will ever experience at Chestermere Rec Centre. The Theatre of Pain is a fully immersive, private haunted house experience which brings you right into your favorite horror movies.
ICAI Exhibition ‘Natural Beauty of Alberta’.
Everyday from Oct 5, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Zahra Entezari is a painter, photographer, and art instructor based in Calgary, originally from Shiraz, Iran. With a wealth of over 25 years of experience, Zahra has worked with various mediums. Come hang out, hear from the artist and network with arts lovers at Calgary Central Library.
| Location: | Calgary Central Library |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://affta.ab.ca |
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Trick or Trail.
> Sunday Oct 29, 2023 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Head to Camp Cadicasu this fall for Trick or Trail. Open to all ages and all athletic abilities, Trick or Trail at Camp Cadicasu brings you Halloween fun for the whole family.
The Barn Artisan Market presents...The Halloween Market!.
> Sunday Oct 29, 2023 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come experience our Sunday Market! This month it's being held on October 29th, as always, at the Shawnessy Barn in SW Calgary. We'll be there from 11am - 4pm, featuring two floors of local vendors, all with unique, hand-crafted, created, and made in Alberta products. Admission is free, and there is onsite parking as well!
Joggin for a Noggin.
> Sunday Oct 29, 2023 at 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
This run raises money for ACH Neurosurgery Kids Fund to send some fantastic kids to camp who have had brain/spinal surgery. The event takes place at Bowness Park and will include face paint, food and a silent auction. Don’t forget to wear your costume!
Trunk or Treat at Symons Valley United Church.
> Sunday Oct 29, 2023 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Grab the kids and the costumes and head to the Symons Valley United Church to Trunk or Treat on October 29. Trunk or Treat is a safe and fun place for your young ghosts, ghouls, trolls, and more to enjoy Halloween. Tour the decorated trunks and find some great treats along the way. This community event is open to everyone.
| Location: | Symons Valley United Church |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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Fall Family Meditation.
> Sunday Oct 29, 2023 at 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Join this unique fall family event, which includes an interactive meditation workshop for adults and a concurrent session on storytelling, fun activities, and meditation for kids (ages five and older) at Highland Park Community Association.
Ghoul’s Night Out at Heritage Park.
Everyday from Oct 27, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pick out your costumes, gather the family and get ready to experience this wildly popular, safe and fun-filled Halloween event for all ages.
The Magical Wishing Tree: After Dark.
> Sunday Oct 29, 2023 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Explore the Magical Wishing Tree: After Dark at Southcentre Mall! Enjoy an evening of adult-only fun from 6:30PM – 8:30PM on Sunday, October 29th. Transport yourself into the realm of magic with three whimsical spaces and use the various tableaus as the backdrop for self-directed photo ops.
The Magical Wishing Tree: After Dark will feature an array of retailer activations, music, Instagrammable backdrops, refreshments and more. Tickets now available!
