20 things to do in Calgary this week: October 16 to October 22

20 things to do in Calgary this week: Monday, October 16 to Sunday, October 22

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It might not be Halloween weekend – yet – but that doesn’t mean there’s any lack of things to do, parties to attend, and places to discover!

Try a few of these Calgary events on for size this weekend.

Monday, October 16

Vote in the Calgary General Election

What: It’s election day! Cast a ballot for your choice of mayor, city councillor, and school board trustee.
When: Monday, October 16
Time: 10 am to 8 pm
Where: Your designated voting station

Tuesday, October 17

Alt-J

What: Alt-J is coming to perform a live concert in Calgary on Tuesday, don’t miss it!
When: Tuesday, October 17
Time: 8 pm
Where: Big Four Building – 1801 Big Four Trail SE
Tickets: Online, $64-$419

Wordfest Presents Rupi Kaur

What: Rupi Kaur is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Milk and Honey. She will be presenting her second collection of poetry, “The Sun and Her Flowers” at one of the many events during Wordfest in collaboration with Chapters Indigo. You won’t be able to get a copy of the book at this event, but you’ll get a taste of what is to come very shortly!
When: Tuesday, October 17
Time: 7 pm
Where: Bella Concert Hall (Mount Royal University) – 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Cost: Online, $45

Dinner + A Movie at Heritage Park

What: Date night just got brought up a notch with a viewing of The Birds!
When: Tuesday, October 17
Time: 5 to 10 pm, movie at 7:45 pm
Where: Gasoline Alley – 1900 Heritage Drive SW
Tickets: Online, $45 for dinner and a movie, $8 for just the movie

Taco Tuesdays

What: Half off tacos every Tuesday at Blanco Cantina on 17th Avenue.
When: Tuesdays
Time: All day and night
Where: Blanco – 723 17th Avenue SW
Cost: Half off tacos, $12 trashcans

Buck a shuck Tuesdays

What: One dollar oysters all day at National, along with 3 for $7 tacos.
When: Tuesdays
Time: All day
Where: National – 550 17th Avenue SW
Cost: $1 per oyster, $7 for 3 tacos

Wednesday, October 18

Games Night at Buttermilk Fine Waffles

What: Need a new date night idea? How about board games and waffles!
When: Every Wednesday
Where: Buttermilk Fine Waffles – 330 17 Avenue SW
Cost: $5 waffles, games are free to play

Thursday, October 19

Cheer on the Calgary Flames

What: Two words – Red Mile! Let’s do this!
When: October 19 vs Carolina
Time: 7 pm
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Tickets: Online, $25 and up

Adult Only Night – Oktoberfest at the Calgary Zoo

What: Ever wonder what it would be like to explore the Zoo after the gates close? Now is your chance, sans the kids! At this month’s Adult Only Night celebrate Oktoberfest, just like they would in Munich. Sip on locally brewed beer while listening to live music, playing adult games and more!
When Thursday, October 19
Time: 5:45 to 11 pm
Where: Calgary Zoo – 210 St. George’s Drive NE
Tickets: Online, $65

Check out the newly opened Granary Road Market

What: The wait is finally over! Granary Road Farmers Market is finally open. Come explore their Active Learning Park, while munching on delicious eats from The Loft Lounge and checking out the fantastic local vendors in the Public Market!
When: Thursday – Sunday every week
Time: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Where: 226034 112th Street West MD of Foothills
Admission: Free

Friday, October 20

Flashlight Nights: Corn Maze in the Dark

What: Think navigating a corn maze in the daylight is hard? Think again!
When: Fridays and Saturdays beginning on September 22
Time: Open until 9 pm
Where: Calgary Corn Maze and Fun Farm – 284022 Township Road 224
Tickets: $13.50 per adult, $12.50 per child

Music of the Ice Skating’s Greatest Hits

What: Enjoy a spectacular evening reliving the journey of famous figure skating routines from the past to present with pianist, Tommy Banks and host Jamie Salé, World Champion, and Olympic gold medalist.
When: Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21
Time: 8 to 10:30 pm
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall – 205 8 Avenue SE
Tickets: Online, $25-$85

Saturday, October 21

Alberta Diabetes Foundation: Halloween Howl Walk + Run

What: Dress up in your best Halloween Costume (that allows you to move) and come on down to the annual run and walk in support of life-diabetes research. Last year they raised $110,000 – let’s make this year even better!
When: Saturday, October 21
Time: Registration opens at 9 am
Where: Eau Claire Market – 200 Barclay Parade SW #202
Admission: Fundraise a minimum of $100 to enter

Autumn Pumpkin Festival

What: Celebrate fall in the most appropriate way possible! Every weekend in October you will have the opportunity explore the patch and pick out the perfect pumpkin to bring home, along with the Petting Zoo, Corn Maze, Fun Farm and more. Don’t miss The Great Pumpkin Explosion, where a pumpkin filled with candy is exploded daily!
When: Every Saturday and Sunday in October
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Calgary Corn Maze and Fun Farm – 284022 Township Road 224
Tickets: $13.95 (ages 3+)

Sunday, October 22

The Mavericks

What: The Mavericks are coming to jam out at the South Alberta Jubilee Auditorium for a Sunday night show.
When: Sunday, October 22
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: South Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1415 14 Avenue NW
Tickets: Online, $41 -$104

Sunday Brunch and Market Tour

What: Join the Calgary Farmers Market and Calgary Food Tours as they bring to you a very special Sunday brunch. You will have the opportunity to listen to 10 various Alberta ranchers as they explain what it takes to bring their products to the market, sample their produce and leave feeling inspired to fill your shopping bag with fresh goodies.
When: Every Sunday
Where: 510 – 77 Street SE – off Blackfoot Trail and close to Heritage Drive SE
Tickets: Online, $45

Any day of the week

Go hiking in the Rockies

What: It’s larch season! Grab your cameras and hiking gear and enjoy the picturesque fall views from the top of a mountain. If you haven’t checked out Larch Valley and Sentinel Pass then you must move it to the top of your bucket list. Be sure to be prepared to expect all sorts of weather patterns throughout the day.

Experience the new and improved Brewster Banff Gondola

What: Head to the summit for an unreal view above the treetops and a birds-eye view of six different mountain ranges, while sipping on coffee or a refreshing glass of wine.
Where: 100 Mountian Avenue, Banff
Tickets: Adult – $62, Child – $31

Rent a bike and go on a river adventure

What: Grab your squad, get yourself some wheels, and see the city from a different perspective.
Where: Rent bikes at these locations: The Livery, Rath Bicycle, Bike and Brew

Get lost in a corn maze

What: There is no better way to welcome fall then heading out to one of Calgary’s many corn mazes and enjoying a fun-filled farm adventure. Don’t forget to check out the Kangaroo Petting Zoo new to Cobb’s Adventure Park and Corn Maze!
Where: Cobb’s Adventure Park and Calgary Corn Maze and Fun Farm

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