6 spooky Halloween date ideas to check out in Calgary this year
Halloween is just around the corner, and Calgary is already gearing up for the season. From haunted houses to pumpkin patches, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the spooky season.
If you’re trying to impress your date with a fun seasonal Halloween activity, we’ve rounded up six of the best Halloween date ideas Calgary has to offer.
Harvest Lights at the Calgary Farmyard
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What: Watch as Calgary Farmyard turns into an enchanting night under the stars during Harvest Lights. All of their attractions stay open, including the corn maze, which turns into a thrilling flashlight adventure.
When: Fridays and Saturdays from Sept. 16 to Oct. 26
Time: 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Calgary Farmyard — 284022 Township Rd. 224
Cost: $25.45
Screamfest
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What: If you’re looking for a fright, Screamfest is back this year with seven spooky haunted houses. They also offer a Midway of Mayhem, where you can try your hand at Halloween-themed games, the Slingshot, and Area 51 Monster Truck Rides.
When: Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, and Nov. 1
Time: 7 p.m. to midnight
Where: Stampede Park GMC Stadium — 2200 Stampede Trl. SE, Calgary
Tickets: Starting at $30
Pumpkins After Dark
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What: Pumpkins After Dark returns this year, you can wander through over 10,000 hand-carved lit pumpkin sculptures, enjoy seasonal fall treats, and enjoy all things Halloween at this one-of-a-kind event.
When: Sept. 19 to Oct. 31, 2025
Time: Entry times range from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m.
Where: WinSport – 88 Canada Olympic Rd. SW
Cost: Tickets range from $21.59 to $24.68
Fall Ghost Tours at Heritage Park
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What: Take part in some spooky ghost tours at Heritage Park. The tours are filled with tales of haunted buildings and ghost stories told by knowledgeable storytellers, sure to give you a fright.
When: Oct. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 2025
Where: 1900 Heritage Dr. SW
Cost: $24.95 +GST
Train of Terror
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What: Canada’s only moving haunted house is hitting the tracks this year at Aspen Crossing. Escape three haunted mazes to embark on the Train of Terror, where you travel around the tracks for a total of 90 minutes while enjoying a beverage of your choice.
When: Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, and Nov. 1
Time: 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Where: Aspen Crossing – Mossleigh, Alta.
Tickets: Prices vary depending on time and date
Field of Screams at Cobb’s Adventure Park
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What: Cobb’s Adventure Park is getting ready for the spooky season by bringing the Field of Screams back. Enjoy a haunted house, games, tractor rides, mini golf, and lots of great food. The kangaroo petting zoo will even be open until 8 p.m.
When: Oct. 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 24, and 25
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Cobb’s Adventure Park — 1500 84th St. NE
Tickets: $33 + GST online, $40 at the door