Here are the events that will be happening this week in Calgary. Check out the fun and interesting events for October 2024. Every month we spend hours searching for the best Calgary local and fun events for the whole family so that you don’t have to! I deliver these events ONCE every OTHER month to my subscribers.
Wednesday, October 2
+ Calgary Career Fair and Training Expo Canada @ BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way SE from 10am – 2pm; Free
+ Wordfest Presents Ben Macintyre @ Wordfest is delighted to present Ben Macintyre, master of the spy genre, and his newest blockbuster, The Siege: A Six Day Hostage Crisis and the Daring Special-Forces Operation That Shocked the World. Central Library, 800 3 Srt SE from 7pm – 8.15pm; Tickets : $15 – $25
+ Masters of Illusion – Live! @ Starring the world’s greatest award-winning magicians, this 21st century magic show is unlike anything you have seen before – filled with modern illusions and arts of deception, performed live on stage. Grey Eagle Event Centre art 8pm; Tickets : $34.50 – $79.50+fees
Friday, October 4
+ Aleksi Campagne & Over the Moon @ Calgary Folk Club, 5432 Dalhart Rd NW from 7.30pm – 11pm; Tickets : $34.29
+ Downchild Blues Band @ Engineered Air Theatre, 234 9 Ave SE at 7.30pm; Tickets : $105.00
+ April Wine @ April Wine is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969. Originally based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the band enjoyed international success in the 1970s and 1980s, releasing more than 20 albums since 1971, and selling over 20 million albums worldwide. Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8pm; Tickets : $49.99 – $69.99+fees
+ The Story of Merle Haggard @ Be part of a special evening dedicated to one of the greatest artists in country music history – Merle Haggard. Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium at 7pm; Tickets: $40.95 – $72.45+fees
+ Ruby Waters @ w/ special guests Tia Wood & Slim Krusty. The Palace Theatre, 219 – 8th Ave SW at 7pm; Tickets: $38.21
+ Phil Hanley @ Originally from Vancouver, Phil Hanley is a stand-up, actor, and writer who’s a regular at NYC’s renowned Comedy Cellar. Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW at 7.30pm; Tickets : $26.50 – $42.50
+ Paulaner Official Oktoberfest at Century Downs @ Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, 260 Century Downs Drive, Rocky View County from 6pm – 11pm; Tickets: $35 + fees
+ Celebration for the Arts @ Join Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Calgary’s arts and business leaders at the 2024 Celebration for the Arts. Jack Singer Concert Hall, 225 8 Ave SE at 7.30pm; Tickets: $37.50 – $65.00
+ State of Art YYC – Fine Art Show @ A Fine Art Show presenting the work of several Calgary professional artists including original paintings, glasswork, pottery, jewelry and more. Strathcona Community Association, 277 Strathcona Dr SW from 6pm – 9pm; Free
Saturday, October 5
+Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA @ Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre at 9.30pm; Tickets start from $48
+ State of Art YYC – Fine Art Show @ A Fine Art Show presenting the work of several Calgary professional artists including original paintings, glasswork, pottery, jewelry and more. Strathcona Community Association, 277 Strathcona Dr SW from 10am – 4pm; Free
+Kiesza + Orchestra @ Get your groove on with Canadian dance-pop star Kiesza in this special appearance with your Calgary Phil. Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets: $31.00 – $87.00
+Credence Clearwater Remembered – A True Rock and Roll Story @ Celebrate one of the most important bands in history – Creedence Clearwater Revival. In the unique story-telling concert, Creedence Clearwater Remembered the fascinating and tragic tale of CCR is brought to life on stage El Niven and an award-winning band will play the band’s greatest hits and recount stories of egos, lawsuits, brother against brother and band that changed music forever. Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium at 7.30pm; Tickets : $40.95 – $72.45+fees
+Les Jardins Fall Harvest @ Les Jardins Townhomes & Apartments by Jayman BUILT, 255 Les Jardins Pk SE from 12pm – 4pm; Free
+Harvest Pumpkin Fest Date Night @ Butterfield Acres Farm, 254077 Rocky Ridge Road, Calgary from 5pm – 7.30pm; Tickets: $25+GST
+Parkdale Art Club Fall Show and Sale @ Parkdale Community Centre, 3512 5th Ave. NW from 10am – 4pm; Free
+Fall Artisan Market @ McDougall United Church, 8516 Athabasca Str SE from 10am – 4pm; Free
Sunday, October 6
+Jupiter Quartet with Phillip Ying, viola & David Ying, cello @ Rozsa Centre, 206 University Ct NW at 7pm, October 6 -7; Tickets : $35.00 – $45.00
+Sukhwinder Singh @ Let’s celebrate this moment with the mesmerizing world famous song Jai-Ho by the legendary artist from the Oscar winning movie Slumdog Millionaire. Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets: $39.00 – $149.00
+CIBC Run for the Cure in Calgary @ Southcentre Mall from 7am – 11am; Free
Wednesday, October 9
+Donovan Woods@ Donovan Woods has created a beacon of swirling folk, country and pop since bursting on the scene 18 years ago. JackSingerConcertHall at 7pm; Tickets: $31.50 – $167.00
Thursday, October 10
+Big Dog Energy – A dog friendly comedy show@ South Block BBQ, 2437 4 St SW from 7.30pm – 9pm; Tickets: $16-$17.50
+CMHA Calgary World Mental Health Day Luncheon@ CMHA Calgary Welcome Centre, 1040 7 Ave SW #105 from 12pm – 1.30pm; Tickets: $50
+The Fretless Live: The Glasswing Tour @ The Grand – 608 1st ST SW from 7pm – 9.30pm; Tickets start from $37.23
+ Best Kind Comedy Tour 6 @ Yuk-Yuk Calgary at 8pm; Tickets: $40 + fees
Friday, October 11
+Disney and Pixar’s Coco in Concert@ Jack Singer Concert Hall, 225 8 Ave SE at 7.30pm; Tickets: $31.00 – $96.00
+Udit Narayan@ Udit Narayan is an Indian playback singer whose songs have been featured in many Hindi films. Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8m; Tickets: $39 – $99+fees
+CupcakKe@ Bold and outspoken, achieving viral success and critical acclaim with her brazen, unapologetically explicit songs, CupcakKe returns to Commonwealth Bar & Stage.CommonwealthBar&Stage, 731 10 Ave SW at 7pm; Tickets: $55.63
Saturday, October 12
+NEEDTOBREATHE: THE CAVES WORLD TOUR @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 7.30pm; Tickets : $46 – $86+fees
+Disney and Pixar’s Coco in Concert@ Jack Singer Concert Hall, 225 8 Ave SE at 1pm; Tickets: $31.00 – $96.00
+Ismo: Watch Your Language Tour @ ISMO has been called “the most insightful comic in Finland.” Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW at 8pm; Tickets : $52.50 – $67.50
+Thanksgiving Tea @ Heritage Park. Times: 12.45 pm | 1.00 pm | 2.00 pm | 2.30 pm; Tickets: $64.84 + GST : $36.52 + GST
+True Crime Tour: Hangings, Homicides & History @ The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland, 750 9th Ave SE from 2pm – 3pm; Tickets : 10
+Paranormal Activity @ The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9th Ave SE from 6.30pm – 9pm; Tickets: $12 (plus fees)
+Pumpkin Fest by Blue Grass – 2024 @ Blue Grass Garden Centre, 260130B Writing Creek Crescent, Rocky View County from 11am – 3pm; Tickets: $10
+Calgary Toy Show & Sale @ Edgemont Community Centre, 33 Edgevalley Circle NW from 10am – 3.30pm; Tickets : $3-5
+ Wild After Hours: Tigers (18+) @ Calgary Zoo from 17pm – 21pm
Sunday, October 13
+Thanksgiving Tea @ Heritage Park. Times: 12.45 pm | 1.00 pm | 2.00 pm | 2.30 pm; Tickets: $64.84 + GST : $36.52 + GST
+Alireza Talischi @ After a long wait finally Alireza Talischi starts his first Candain tour in October 2024. Talischi is one of the famous Iranian pop music whose albums and singles for last 8 years have been best hits of Persian pop. Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW at 8.30pm; Tickets : $50.00 – $145.00
+ Thanksgiving Dinner at Flower & Wolf @ 255 Barclay Parade SW from 4.30pm – 10pm; Tickets: $65
Tuesday, October 15
+Dinner and a Movie – Elvis: At Heritage Park @ Gasoline Alley Museum, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. from 5.30pm – 11pm; Tickets : $49.95 per person
Wednesday, October 16
+Wool & Warmth @ The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9th Ave SE from 6.30pm – 8.30pm; Tickets – $10
Thursday, October 17
+Arman Garshasbi @ Arman Garshasbi embarked on his professional music career 14 years ago as the lead singer of the renowned band “”Chaartaar.”” During his decade-long tenure with the band, he achieved extraordinary milestones in the Iranian music scene, performing over 150 concerts in Tehran and more than 200 shows across other cities in Iran and internationally. Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW at 9pm; Tickets: $79.00 – $149.00
+Levity – Full Circle Tour @ Levity is an electronic Trio comprised of Chicago’s John Hauldren, Los Angeles’s PJ Carberry, and Minnesota’s Josh Tarum. Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 Ave SW at 9pm; Tickets: Varies
+Jordan Davis: Damn Good Time World Tour @ Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE at 7pm; Tickets : $36 – $100.50+fees
Friday, October 18
+David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach @ A multigenerational and bicoastal duo who have been wowing audiences since 2010, David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach are masters of blues and roots who season those traditional forms with indie folk to conjure artistry with nothing more than steel guitar, harmonica, vocals and their formidable virtuosity. Dalhousie Community Association, 5432 Dalhart Rd NW from 7.30pm – 11pm; Tickets : $34.29
+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. Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets : $27 – $100
+EVANESCENCE @ Scotiabank Saddledome at 7pm; Tickets : $25 – $350+fees
+The Whistlin’ Donkeys @ Hailing from County Tyrone, The Whistlin’ Donkeys have been performing together since 2011 and have gained a strong following in Ireland and around the world. Flanagan Theatre, 608 1st St SW from 8pm – 11pm; Tickets : $74.91
+Wordfest Presents A Morning with Beverley McLachlin @ Beverley McLachlin is not only the bestselling author of two novels and a memoir, Truth Be Told (winner of the prestigious Writers’ Trust Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing), but also the longest-serving Supreme Court Chief Justice in Canadian history and the first woman to hold the position. Memorial Park Library, 1221 2 St SW from 9am – 10.30am; Tickets : $15 – $25
+Wordfest Presents Literary Death Match @ DJD Dance Centre , 111 12 Ave SE from 7.30pm – 9pm; Tickets : $15 – $25
+Radical Reptiles – A Halloween Spooktacular in Capitol Hill @ Capitol Hill Community Association, 1531 21 Ave NW from 6pm – 10pm; Tickets : FREE with a non-perishable food pantry donation
+Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – ZooDunnit @ Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Drive NE from 6pm – 10pm; Tickets: $89.00 + GST
Saturday, October 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. Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets : $27.00 – $100.00
+Big Band Burlesque – The Odyssey @ The GRAND, 608 1st St SW from 7pm – 10pm; Tickets : $47.53
+Wordfest Presents A Celebration of Heather O’Neill @ There is no one who writes like Heather O’Neill. Her new novel The Capital of Dreams weaves together her delicious sentences, inimitable characters, and penchant for dark fables into yet another groundbreaking literary lullaby for the worldly—and otherworldly. DJD Dance Centre, 111 12 Ave SE from 3.30pm – 4.45pm; Tickets : $15 – $25
+Collage Art @ Explore history in a new way – through collage art! The Confluence Historic Site & Parklands, 750 9 Ave SE from 1pm – 3pm; Tickets : $20
+Beacon Original Art Fall Show & Sale @ Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association, 917 Centre Ave NE from 10am – 4pm; Tickets : Free
+The Calgary Sketch Club Annual Fall Show & Sale @ Dalhousie Community Centre , 5432 Dalhart Rd NW from 10am – 4pm; Tickets : Free
+Canadian Federation of Artists – Fall Art Exhibition & Sale @ Edgemont Community Centre, 33 Edgevalley Cir. NW from 10am – 4pm; Free
Sunday, October 20
+Beacon Original Art Fall Show & Sale @ Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association, 917 Centre Ave NE from 10am – 4pm; Tickets : Free
+Luminous Voices – Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610 @ Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW at 3pm; Tickets : $25.00 – $50.00
+A Tribute to Elvis In Concert @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 7pm; Tickets : $64 – $69+fees
+Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain’t Right Tour @ Sebastian Maniscalco is the undisputed king of physical comedy, hailed by The New York Times as the “hottest comic in America.” Scotiabank Saddledome at 7pm; Tickets : $59.5 – $300+fees
+Stories with Sheldon First Rider: Blackfoot Tipi Stories: Cultural Narratives and Spiritual Symbolism @ The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9th Ave SE from 11am – 12pm; Tickets : $20 plus fees
Tuesday, October22
+Interstellar 10 Organ Concert Tour@ Roger Sayer, the organist who worked with Hans Zimmer to create the soundtrack for the blockbuster film INTERSTELLAR, is marking the 10th anniversary of the movie with a worldwide tour culminating in a 5-city Canadian tour. Knox United Church, 506 4 Str SW at 7.30pm; Tickets: $25 – $35
+Creating Tomorrow | Exploring the Ripple Effect of Water Research@ TELUS Spark Science Centre from 5pm – 7.30pm; Tickets : Free
Wednesday, October 23
+Gary Gulman Misfit Stand Up Tour@ Over 25 years in comedy, Gary Gulman has established himself as an eminent performer and peerless writer.Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW at 8pm; Tickets: $49.00 – $75.00+
+The Charm Offensive with Jim Jefferies and Jimmy Carr@ Scotiabank Saddledome at 7.30pm; Tickets : $39.75 – $109.75+fees
+Poetry Writing for Beginners@ e Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9th Ave SE from 6.30pm – 8.30pm; Tickets: $20 plus fees
+Veuve Clicquot “La Grande Dame” Winemaker Dinner@ The Wilde on 27 and the team at Veuve Clicquot are teaming up to present a specially crafted dining experience, pairing The Wilde’s inventive five-course menu with three exquisite champagnes: Veuve Clicquot Rosé, Veuve Clicquot, and the 2015 La Grande Dame.525 5 Ave SW at 7pm; Tickets: $150.00 per person
Thursday, October 24
+MRU Conservatory Presents An Evening with Luka Coetzee@ “Tonally, technically, and musically superb,” Canadian cellist Luka Coetzee (b. 2004) “plays sublimely, with an interpretive grasp [and] phenomenal musicianship [that] should on no account be missed.”Bella Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets: $30
+Led Zeppelin: Led Zeppelin II@ Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets : $39.00 – $74.00
+Sawyer Brown@ Country Music legends Sawyer Brown announce 40th Anniversary Tour alongside Shenandoah and special guest George Fox.WinSportEventCentre at 7pm; Tickets : $55 – $85+fees
+Halloween Campfire Tales@ CampLand Store, 1119 10 Ave SE from 5pm – 7pm; Tickets : $15-$45
+Haunted Halls Halloween Showcase@ cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Ave SW from 5pm – 8pm; Tickets: Free entry
Friday, October 25
+Sid Marty &Wailback / Lilybelle@ Sid is a singer/guitarist performing original songs about western Canada at various venues and on radio. He is also a writer and poet. RosedaleCommunityHall, 901 – 11th Ave NW at 7.30pm; Tickets : $25.00 – $30.00
+Valley@ Juno Award nominated band Valley return this year with their most intimate and personal record yet.MacEwanHall, 2500 UniversityDr. NW at 8pm; Tickets: $44.15 +fees
+Smash Mouth & Spin Doctors@ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8m; Tickets : $69.99 – $89.99+ fees
+UktoberFest@ Prairie Dog Brewing, 105D 58 Ave SE from 5.30pm – 9pm; Tickets : $20
+Mystery at the Museums@ Step back into the neon-lit 1980s, where tensions run high and secrets simmer beneath the surface of Maple Fusion Energy Facility, Calgary’s primary nuclear power plant. The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Trail SW from 5.30pm – 8.30pm; Tickets: $220 for group of 4, $55 for additional people (max of 2)
+Howness Halloween Jellybean Dance@ Bowness Community Association, 7904 43 Ave NW from 6pm – 8pm; Tickets: $5 for BCA members and $7 for non-members.
Saturday, October 26
+The Maria Dunn Trio@ Nickelodeon Music Club Presents The Maria Dunn Trio with opener Magnolia Buckskin.Crescent Heights Community Association, 1101 2 St NW from 7.30pm – 11pm; Tickets : $32.09
+Jason Andrew Griffith EP Release Celebration@ The King Eddy, 438 9 Ave SE from 8.30pm – 10.30pm; Tickets: $15 – $20
+CJAY 92 Presents: Halloween Howler@ CJAY 92 Presents: Halloween Howler Featuring Stone Temple Pilots & The Blue Stones.GreyEagleEventCentre at 8m, Tickets : $89.99
+FunnyFest Comedy – Halloween Comedy Extravaganza@ Dog and Duck Pub, 5340 – 2 Str SW at 7pm; Ticket Show only:$17 to $20
+Dash of Doom@Run Calgary invites you to be a part of Calgary’s only Halloween night race, where the aid stations serve candy and there are prizes for being dead last.North Glenmore Park from 2pm – 5.30pm; Tickets: $20 to $55
+Halloween Afternoon Tea@ Lougheed House, 707 13 Ave SW from 11.30am – 3pm; Tickets: $69.95 PER PERSON
+Drop the Masquerade@ Fairmont Palliser, 133 9 Ave SW at 7pm; Tickets : $150 GA; $275 VIP
+ZooBOO@ Calgary Zoo from 9am – 5pm; Tickets : All activities taking place for ZooBOO are included with Daily Admission or Memberships.
+Calgary Zoo – Halloween Brunch@ Calgary Zoo at 9am, 11.30am, 2pm; Tickets: $43.95 to $69.95
+2024 TGCA Family Halloween Dance@ Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association, 5600 Centre St. N from 5.30pm – 10pm; Tickets : $4+tax/person
+Howl-oween After Hours@ Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary, 263156 Range Rd 53, Cochranefrom 5pm – 7pm; Tickets : $65
+Halloween Family Hike@ Votiers Flats Day Use Area, 13511 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary from 1pm – 3pm; Tickets : $10
+Clue: Murder is Not a Game, Murder Mystery Dinner@ The Lougheed House, 707 13 AVE SW at 6pm; Tickets : $125includes the show, 3 course dinner and gratuity
+Le Cirque de la Nuit Presents: Odditorium@ The Palace Theatre from 8.30pm – 2am; Tickets: $25 &up+fees
+Calgary’s Ultimate Halloween Party – Menagerie Halloween@A Wicked THROWBACK Halloween Bash in Support of Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS). Wyckham House, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW from 7pm – 1am; Tickets : $55 – $70
Sunday, October 27
+ZooBOO@ Calgary Zoo from 9am – 5pm; Tickets : All activities taking place for ZooBOO are included with Daily Admission or Memberships.
+Women in Music@ Our 48th season begins with a celebration featuring works by notable French, Canadian and American women composers performed by Calgary’s stellar female soloists. Jack Singer Concert Hall at 2.30pm; Tickets : $19.00 – $28.00
+The Calgary Jazz Orchestra: Celebrating George Michael and Music of Duke Ellington@ Bella Concert Hall from 7pm – 9.15pm; Tickets : $57.64 – $76.10
+The Book of Life@ The Burnswest Theatre at The Confluence is a cozy indie theatre perfect for a fun day out with the family or date night with a special someone. The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9th Ave SE from 2-4pm; Tickets : $12 plus fees
+The Barn Artisan Halloween Market@ Shawnessy Barn, 224 Shawmeadows Rd SW from 11am – 4pm; Tickets : Free
Monday, October 28
+JESSIA – Be Here Now Tour@ Jessika Harling, better known by her stage name Jessia, is a Canadian pop singer from Ucluelet, British Columbia, best known for her 2021 single “I’m Not Pretty”.Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 AveSW; Tickets: $20+fees
+StoryBook Theatre: Top Secret Musical@ Don’t miss StoryBook’sTop Secret Musical—the ultimate surprise experience for Calgary’s theatre lovers! Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Dr NW at 7pm; Tickets: $45 – $55
+Book Launch@ Join us for the book launch of “Canada’s Air Force: The Royal Canadian Air Force at 100”. The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Trail SW at 18.30pm; Tickets: $10 – $20
+Sylvia’s Halloween Howl@ Get ready for a fang-tastic time at Sylvia’s Halloween Howl, a concert for families with young children.Robert Mclure United Church, 5510-26th Ave. NE at 10.30am; Tickets: $0-$10
Tuesday, October 29
+StoryBook Theatre: Top Secret Musical@ Don’t miss StoryBook’sTop Secret Musical—the ultimate surprise experience for Calgary’s theatre lovers! Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Dr NW at 7pm; Tickets: $45 – $55
+Sylvia’s Halloween Howl@ Get ready for a fang-tastic time at Sylvia’s Halloween Howl, a concert for families with young children.Robert Mclure United Church, 5510-26th Ave. NE at 10.30am; Tickets: $0-$10
+The Menzingers@ The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Ave SW at 7pm; Tickets: $34.50
+Dinner and a Movie – Beetlejuice: At Heritage Park@ Gasoline Alley Museum, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. at 5.30pm; Tickets: $49.95 per person
Wednesday, October 30
+Candlelight: Halloween Special @ Grace Presbyterian Church at 6.45pm and 9pm; Tickets: $30 to $71
+Rastak Live@ Rastak is one of the most well-known bands in Iranian contemporary folk music, which was formed as an experimental music group in 1997. Bella Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets: $51.00 – $158.00
+Jim Cuddy Band – All The World Tour@ Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets: $52.25 – $85.00
+Mozart & Mendelssohn with the St. Giles Orchestra@ St Giles Presbyterian Church, 1102 23 Ave NW at 7pm; Tickets: $45
+Haunted House – What Lurks in the Dark@ This is my fourth year of building and hosting a garage walk-through horror house with live props, actors, photo opportunities and a guarantee to have you running in fear!241 PrestwickCircle SE., from 5pm – 8pm; Tickets :Free
Thursday, October 31
+Haunted House – What Lurks in the Dark@ This is my fourth year of building and hosting a garage walk-through horror house with live props, actors, photo opportunities and a guarantee to have you running in fear!241 Prestwick Circle SE., from 5pm – 8pm; Tickets : Free
+Must Die! – Halloween@ Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 Ave SW at 10pm; Tickets: $27.21 & up
+Halloween Paranormal Pub Night@ Cat n’ Fiddle Pub, 540 16 Ave NW from 7pm – 10pm; Tickets: $32.34
+Ranchmans Line Dance Competition Thriller@ Ranchmans Calgary, 9615 Macleod Trail S at 7.30pm; Tickets: Free
+Mayor’s Halloween Storytime@ Central Library, 800 3 St SE from 10am – 12pm; Tickets : Free
Month
+Stampede Fright Night@ Strathmore Ag Grounds, 33 Wheatland Trail, Strathmore, October 25 -26; Tickets: $10 – $25
+Calgary New & Used Ski Sale@ Max Bell Centre, 1001 Barlow Trail SE, October 25-27;Tickets: $10 includes parking
+Sci-Fi Spectacular: Interstellar, Star Wars + Beyond@ Resident Conductor Juliane Gallant is your guide to musical galaxies far, far away as she conducts the Orchestra and the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus in this concert of sweeping orchestral scores from your favorite sci-fi films. Jack Singer Concert Hall, October 25 – 26 at 7.30pm; Tickets : $28.00 – $138.00
+Ghost Walks@ Okotoks Museum and Archives, 49 North Railway Str, Okotoks, October 24 – 26 from 6.30pm – 9pm. The recommended minimum age is 13; Tickets: $5 +fees and taxes
+Ghouls’ Night Out@ Heritage Park Historical Village, October 24 – 27 from 5pm – 9pm; Tickets : $15.95 – $21.95
+The COMING OUT MONOLOGUES@ The Coming Out Monologues will showcase 18 storytellers and three musical guests over three performances. TheBurnswestTheatre @ TheConfluence, 750 9 Ave SE, October 25 -27; Tickets : $25 – $56.25
+Ujamaa Grandmas Bags, Babies and Beyond Handcraft Sale@ Ujamaa Grandmas holds its annual fall fundraiser to support the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s work in Africa.Marda Loop Communities Association, 3130 16 St SW, October 25- 26; Tickets: $2 tickets for early access to sale Friday between 1 – 4 pm; all other times, free
+Jubilations Dinner Theatre: All Those Rolling Stones@ Jubilations Dinner Theatre, October 26 – January 11 at 5.15pm and 6.30pm and 10.15am; Tickets: $44.95-$81.95
+Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival@ Various Venues, Banff & Online, October 26 – November 3; Tickets in person festival: $20- $42 ($70-78 CAD for all day films)
+12 Hour Halloween Movie Marathon@ Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW, October 26 – 27 from 7pm – 7am; Tickets: $23 to $25
+Ghost Teas @ 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. October 19 – 20, Heritage Park from 12.45pm – 2.15pm; Tickets : $29.44 + GST- $48.32 + GST
+Annual Bearspaw Fall Market @ Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre, 253220 Bearspaw Road, October 18 – 20 at 10am; Tickets – $3
+Rocky Mountain Food and Wine Festival @ BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way SE, October 18 – 19; Tickets : Tickets start at $25 to $110
+Freshtival @ The annual Freshtival, Canada’s Premiere Ski Film Festival, showcases the most anticipated ski movies of 2024 at Calgary’s Globe Theatre.Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW, October 18 -19; Free
+The Lehman Trilogy @ Winner of five Tony Awards including Best Play, this American epic tells the story of the dramatic rise and fall of Lehman Brothers Inc., from its immigrant origins in pre-Civil War Alabama to its Wall Street peak and the crash that followed. Max Bell Theatre, 220 9th Ave SE, October 15 – November 3; Tickets : $44.00 – $119.00
+The Seafarer @ It’s Christmas Eve and Sharky has returned to Dublin to look after his irascible, ageing brother who’s recently gone blind. Martha Cohen Theatre, 215 – 8th Ave SE, October 15 – November 10; Tickets start from $29
+Casa Mexico Presents: Day of the Dead @ Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Road SE, October 15 – November 2; Tickets : Free to attend
+Wordfest Presents The Imaginairium @ Memorial Park Library, 1221 2 St SW , October 16 -21; Tickets : $15 – $25
+Airscares – Fear Factory @ 1200 – 705 Main Str, Airdrie, October 16 – 27; Tickets start from $5
+Acclaimed Fine Art Show @ Come and meet 14 of Calgary’s talented Artists as they highlight their newest creations. Crescent Heights Community Centre, 1101 2nd Street N.W., October 18 – 20; Free
+Calgary Tattoo and Arts Festival @ BMO Centre, Stampede Park, 25 Ave SE, October 18 – 20; Tickets: $30 – $100
+October’s Very Own Calgary Warehouse Sale@ BMO Centre, Roundup Way SE, October 9 – 13 from 10am – 9pm; Free
+StoryBook Theatre: Diary Of A Wimpy Kid the musical@ Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Dr NW, October 11 – November 2; Tickets: $28 – $38
+Robert Dempster Exhibition @ The Collectors’ Gallery of Art is thrilled to present an extraordinary exhibition featuring the works of Robert Dempster, a talented artist whose creative journey has been deeply influenced by his mentor, the late John Snow. 1332 9 Ave SE, October 4-30; Free
+ScreamFest @ ScreamFest is Canada’s Largest and Scariest Halloween Event. GMC Stadium, 2200 Stampede Trail SE, October 11 – 31; Tickets : $30-$60
+Creepy Tales & Cocktails @ The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9th Ave SE, October 11 -18; Tickets: $55 per a person
+Field of Screams @ Cobb’s Adventure Park, 1500 84th Str NE, October 11 -26 from 6pm – 10pm; Tickets : $30+gst and fees online, $40 at the door.
+The Boo Revue! @ The Boo Revue! is a frightfully fun, musical puppet show for the whole family! Shane Homes YMCA & Brookfield Residential YMCA, October 12 – 20; Tickets : $10 to $20
+Thanksgiving Weekend @ Heritage Park, October 12 – 14 from 10am – 5pm; Regular Admission
+Superstitions and Secrets: The Dark Side of Victorian Society @ We’re offering guided tours of Lougheed House where we’ll explain why the mundane lives of the Victorians were full of frights. Lougheed House, 707 13 Ave SW, October 12- 24; Tickets: $15
+True Crime Tour: Hangings, Homicides & History @ The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland, 750 9th Ave SE, October 12, 19, 20 from 2pm – 3pm; Tickets : 10
+Thanksgiving at the Wainwright Hotel @ Wainwright Hotel, 1900 Heritage Dr. SW., October 12 – 14 from 11am – 3.30pm; Tickets : Regular Admission+food cost – Varies
+The Comedy of Errors @ Vertigo Studio Theatre – 115 9 Ave SE #161,September 27 – October 19; Tickets start from $26
+Twelfth Night @ Vertigo Studio Theatre – 115 9 Ave SE, September 28 – October 19; Tickets start from $26
+For The Pleasure of Seeing Her Again by Michel Tremblay@ Opera House, September 13 – October 26; Tickets start from $63
+Glacier Adventure: Ice Explorer Glacier Tour and Glacier Skywalk @ Explore a millenary ice sheet while walking on the Athabasca Glacier. Alberta 93, Jasper, T0E 1E0, October 1 – 14; Tickets start from $91.45
+ Calgary Rock N’ Gem Show @ New Horizon Mall, 260300 Writing Creek Cres, Balzac, October 3 – 6 from 11am – 7pm; Tickets: $2 -$5
+ DRINKING HABITS @ Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Victor Mitchell Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW, October 4-12; Tickets : $21.00 – $25.00
+ Calvinball – Presented by The Kinkonauts Improv Theatre @ An all-star cast of improvisors dive headfirst into a show with no rules, no script, and no limits! Watch as performers are tossed into a blender of random worlds, or just join us for the Schadenfreude as Calvinball reinvents improv every week. BLOX Arts Center, 834 11 Ave SW, October 4 – November 15 (Fridays) from 8pm – 9pm; Tickets : $11-$17
+Calgary Ghost Walks @ Various Venues, Calgary, October 4 – 31; Tickets: $20 – $32
+Canada Women’s Expo @ BMO Centre Calgary, 20 Round Up Way SE, October 4 – 6; Tickets: $13-$63
+Pumpkin Palooza @ Walk through our pumpkin patch, take beautiful photos and pick your favourite pumpkins to buy for Halloween carving! It’s an event for the whole family that you won’t want to miss. Cobb’s Adventure Park , 1500 84th Str NE, October 5 – 27; Tickets: $21.95 to $27
+Harvest Pumpkin Fest @ Butterfield Acres Farm, 254077 Rocky Ridge Road, Calgary, October 5 – 27; Tickets: $16.49 to $18.99
+Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – After Hours: Tigers @ Join us for an evening of inspired conversation and a delicious four course dinner prepared by our award-winning culinary team. Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, October 5 – 12 (Saturdays) from 5pm – 9pm; Tickets: $125 + GST per person
+Beyond Boundaries Art Exhibition @ Franz Dopf Gallery, #5 1145 Kensington Crescent NW, October 5 – December 1; Free
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