11 of the best fall events to check out in and around Calgary
Fall is just around the corner, and there are a bunch of different events in and around Calgary to help you get into the seasonal spirit.
From spooky outings and haunted houses to pumpkin patches and fall festivities, here are 11 of the best fall activities to check out in and around Calgary this year.
Halloweekends at Calaway Park
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What: Join the Boo Crew at Calaway Park to celebrate Halloween spirit. Take a stroll through Hallotown, watch the Halloweekends Parade, and have the opportunity to meet some Halloween characters. Guests are encouraged to dress up!
When: Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 12 to Oct. 12.
Where: Calaway Park – 245033 Range Rd. 33
Cost: Prices vary
Pumpkins in the Park
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What: Granary Road is hosting Pumpkins in the Park this year, where guests will be able to take a tractor ride to its pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect pumpkin to take home. You’ll also have a chance to explore a bunch of seasonal activities.
When: Sept. 26 and 27 and Oct. 3 and 4, 2026
Where: Granary Road — 226066 112th St. W
Cost: $29.95 + GST
Fall Days at Calgary Farmyard
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What: Get into the fall spirit at Calgary Farmyard, where you can pick pumpkins, wander through a corn maze, take a wagon ride, meet farm animals, and enjoy seasonal treats. Fall Days kicked off on Sept. 11, including its annual Harvest Lights event.
When: Sept. 11 to Oct. 25, 2026
Where: Calgary Farmyard — 284022 Township Rd. 224, Rocky View County
Cost: Individual day passes starting at $25.95
Pumpkins After Dark
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What: Pumpkins After Dark is back! Head on over to Winsport this fall to check out illuminated pumpkin displays, live entertainment, pumpkin carving demonstrations, seasonal treats, and incredible photo opportunities.
When: Sept. 25 to Oct. 31, 2026
Where: Winsport — 88 Canada Olympic Rd. SW
Cost: Ticket prices vary on date
Train of Terror
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What: Aspen Crossing is home to Canada’s only moving haunted house, and it’s right outside Calgary. The one-and-a-half-hour Train of Terror includes three different mazes, with food and drinks available for purchase.
When: Various dates in October
Where: Aspen Crossing — 1 km west of Mossleigh, Alta. on Highway 24
Cost: Prices vary by date
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Harvest Pumpkin Fest
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What: Harvest Pumpkin Fest is back at Butterfield Acres this year! Guests can visit farm animals, take advantage of fall-themed photo opportunities, take a tractor ride, enjoy s’mores and smokies by their firepits, and of course pick out the perfect pumpkin.
When: Weekends in October
Where: Butterfield Acres — 254077 Rocky Ridge Rd.
Cost: $19.99 + GST
Field of Screams
What: Field of Screams returns to Cobb’s Adventure Park this year for some terrifying nights of Halloween fun. The event features six haunted houses, rides, activities, food and drinks, and much more.
When: Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24, 2026
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Cobb’s Adventure Park — 1500 84th St. NE
Cost: $33 + GST online, $40 at the door
Screamfest
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What: Screamfest is taking over GMC Stadium this year, bringing some haunting attractions right to Calgary. You’ll find seven spooky haunted houses, monster truck rides, the Slingshot, horror movie screenings, the Midway of Mayhem, and more.
When: Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, and 31, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. to midnight
Where: GMC Stadium — 2200 Stampede Trl. SE
Cost: Prices vary
Pumpkin Fest 2026
What: Pumpkin Fest has been running for over twenty years, and it’s finally back! Join Blue Grass Nursery for pumpkin painting, a giant hay maze, horse rides, seasonal treats, local vendors, live music, and more.
When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
Where: Blue Grass Nursery & Garden Centre — 260130B Writing Creek Cres., Rocky View County
Cost: Free
Ghouls’ Night Out
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What: Ghouls’ Night Out is transforming Heritage Park into a Halloween wonderland this fall. Guests can find dazzling lights, a Halloween maze, classic Halloween characters, spooky photo opportunities, games, hands-on crafts, live entertainment and more.
When: Oct. 23, 24, and 25, 2026
Where: Heritage Park — 1900 Heritage Dr. SW
Cost: $24.95 + GST
Carnival of Curiosities
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What: Heritage Park is also hosting a Halloween adults night this year. Carnival of Curiosities features ghosts and goblins, tarot readers, palm readers, a photo booth, drinks, food, and a giant maze. Guests are encouraged to dress up!
When: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park — 1900 Heritage Dr. SW
Cost: $29.95 + GST