7 things to do in Calgary today: Saturday, October 7

Oct 8 2017, 1:07 am

Party it up this Saturday!

Spend your day off at any one of these great Calgary events.

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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
  • Cost: $13.50 per adult, $12.50 per child

Cheer on the Calgary Hitmen 

  • What: The Hitmen are officially in their regular season, come show them some love as they make their way to the Memorial Cup!
  • When: Saturday, October 6 vs Everett
  • Time: 7 pm
  • Where: Scotiabank Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE
  • Tickets: Online, $13 to $26

Disney in Concert: The Little Mermaid 

  • What: Relive the timeless Disney favourite, The Little Mermaid and see the stage come to life as the Calgary Philharmonic brings takes you to Arial’s magical world under the sea!
  • When: Saturday, October 7
  • Time: 2 pm
  • Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall – 205 8 Avenue SE
  • Cost: $20-$80

Savour 17 Ave SW: walking tour of RED mile (retail and entertainment district)

  • What: A tour guide will greet you at CIBO restaurant on 17th Avenue SW near the corner of 9th Street. From there head to Made by Marcus Micro Creamery, Ollia, Frenchie Wine Bar, Ox Bar de Tapas, and finally, finish at Anju Restaurant. Don’t worry about tabs, tax, and tips – just show up ready to walk and eat!
  • When: Saturday and Sundays from September 2 to November 26
  • Time: Noon to 3 pm
  • Where: Multiple venues, begin a Cibo, 1012 17 Ave SW
  • Cost: Buy online, $115

Cheer on the Calgary Flames

  • What: Two words – Red Mile! Let’s do this!
  • When: Saturday, October 7 vs Winnipeg
  • Time: 8 pm
  • Where: Scotiabank Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE
  • Tickets: Online, $53+

Calgary Comedy Jam

  • What: The Thanksgiving edition of the Calgary Comedy Jam will be luring some laughs at Vagabond Calgary.
  • When: Saturday, October 7
  • Time: Doors at 8, show at 9 pm
  • Where: Vagabond Calgary – 1129 Olympic Way SE
  • Tickets: Online, $35 to $48

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
  • Cost: $13.95 (ages 3+)
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