17 awesome things to do in Calgary this week: October 23 to 27
It’s a busy week in Calgary as we head into the last week of October! There are so many things to do and you’ll want to make sure to catch some of these seasonal events before they close for the year!
Calgary Flames vs. New York Rangers
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Hockey season is back in full swing, and this week you can see the Flames go head-to-head with the New York Rangers at the Saddledome. Puck drops at 7:45!
When: October 24, 7:45 pm
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
Price: Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased online here
Calgary Stampeders vs. Blue Bombers
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Is a big week for sports fans with another big game on tap in Calgary! For football fans, don’t miss this all-Canadian match between the Calgary Stampeders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
When: October 27, 7 pm
Where: McMahon StadiumĀ
Price:Ā Tickets start at $26.50 and can be purchased online here
Doobie Brothers
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What: This epic 1970s rock band is coming to the Saddledome this Wednesday as part of their 50th anniversary tour. Youāll be bopping along to classic hits like āBlack Waterā and āChina Groveā all night long.
When:Ā October 25, 7:30 pm
Where:Ā Scotiabank Saddledome
Tickets:Ā Tickets start at $52 and can be purchased onlineĀ here.
Daniel Pelton at Tailgunner Brewery
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What: Daniel Pelton is a local award-winning saxophonist and composer who created the Composer in Residence position at the Calgary Public Library. Calgary’s original string orchestra, the Kensington Sinfonia, is presenting Daniel’s eclectic brand of music at the Tailgunner Brewery this Thursday.
When: October 26, 8 pm
Where: Tailgunner Brewery, 1602 10th Avenue SW
Price: Tickets are $25 plus tax and can be purchased online here
Screamfest
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What:Ā Screamfest is back with a massive lineup of spooky activities scheduled. From haunted houses to monster trucks, youāre bound to be entertained. To see a full list of whatās ahead, clickĀ here.
When:Ā October 2023
Where:Ā Stampede Park, GMC Stadium ā 650 25th Avenue SE
Price:Ā General admission is between $30 and $40 and can be purchasedĀ here
Spooky Studio at Nvrlnd.
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What:Ā Original interactive art displays created by local artist Patrick OāNeill are available to visit this month. It is a unique Halloween experience because āthere are no actors, no blood and guts, and no jump scares ā just immersive spooky scenes to spark your imagination and get lost in,ā according to the event.
When:Ā October 7 to 31, open from Wednesday to Sunday withĀ varying times
Where:Ā Nvrlnd. Arts Foundation, The Boutique, 1048 21st Avenue SE
Price:Ā Tickets are $10 for kids ages 6 to 12 and $15 for adults. Tickets can be purchased onlineĀ hereĀ or at the door.
Noir Masquerade Party
Mas Studios/Eventbrite
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When: October 27, 7 pm to 1 am
Where: Mas Studios, 812A 16th Avenue SW
Price: Tickets are $50 plus tax and can be purchased online here
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Pumpkins After Dark
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What:Ā One of Calgaryās favourite Halloween events is back, with over 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins to check out! ClickĀ hereĀ to peek at some of the new works on display this year.
When:Ā September 22 to October 31
Where:Ā WinSport 88 Canada Olympic Road SW
Tickets:Ā Adult tickets start at $18.95, while youth tickets can be purchased for $15.95. Tickets are on sale now for 2023 and can be purchasedĀ here
Spooktacular Mini Golf
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What:Ā Try your hand at spooky mini golf right next door to Pumpkins After Dark! There are Halloween-themed holes with a couple of jump scares that are bound to give you a small fright!
When:Ā Running until October 31 from Thursday to Sunday
Where:Ā WinSport 88 Canada Olympic Road SW
Price:Ā $10 to $15 and can be purchased onlineĀ here
Jekyll and Hyde at Vertigo Theatre
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What:Ā Vertigo Theatre is showing a play made for the season,Ā Jekyll and Hyde. Itās got everything from love to betrayal and murder. TheĀ Calgary HeraldĀ has called it a āmasterfulā performance, and with tickets starting at $30, itās a great value!
When:Ā Running until October 30
Where:Ā Vertigo Theatre, 115 9th Avenue SE
Price:Ā Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased onlineĀ here
Blood,Ā Sweat,Ā andĀ Tears:Ā CanadianĀ MilitaryĀ Medicine
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What:Ā ThisĀ exhibitionĀ showcasesĀ CanadaāsĀ militaryĀ medicalĀ historyĀ fromĀ theĀ 19thĀ centuryĀ toĀ modernĀ times.Ā TheĀ exhibitĀ featuresĀ personalĀ artifactsĀ andĀ oralĀ historiesĀ ofĀ theĀ menĀ andĀ womenĀ whoĀ haveĀ tendedĀ toĀ theĀ woundedĀ inĀ CanadaāsĀ militaryĀ history.Ā CanadianĀ stretcher-bearers,Ā medics,Ā nurses,Ā doctors,Ā surgeons,Ā andĀ otherĀ medicalĀ personnelĀ haveĀ playedĀ anĀ essentialĀ roleĀ inĀ theĀ countryāsĀ military,Ā especiallyĀ inĀ theĀ FirstĀ andĀ SecondĀ WorldĀ Wars,Ā whereĀ overĀ 138,000Ā andĀ 53,000Ā wereĀ wounded,Ā respectively.Ā Blood,Ā Sweat,Ā andĀ TearsĀ willĀ displayĀ piecesĀ fromĀ allĀ overĀ Canada,Ā includingĀ threeĀ VictoriaĀ CrossesĀ onĀ loanĀ fromĀ theĀ CanadianĀ WarĀ Museum.Ā TheĀ exhibitĀ coversĀ battlefieldĀ medicineĀ fromĀ initialĀ firstĀ aidĀ throughĀ recoveryĀ andĀ featuresĀ aĀ significantĀ sectionĀ onĀ PTSD.
When:Ā October 20 to March 3, 2024
Where:Ā Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Trail SW
Price:Ā Free to $15. You can buy your tickets onlineĀ here.
Fluid Festival
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What:Ā Fluid Festival is described as a ātechnicolour universe of the bodyā and is an annual dance and music festival in Calgary. It will feature a variety of unique dance and movement performances by both local and national artists. View the full list of scheduled performancesĀ here.
When:Ā October 19 to 28
Where:Ā There are many locations across Calgary, including Knox United Church and cSpace.
Price:Ā Tickets range from $15 for drop-in performances to $153 for the full festival pass and can be purchased onlineĀ here
Tool in concert
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This Grammy Award-winning band from LA is making a stop in Calgary at the end of the month and we couldnāt be more excited. Their fall opening act is Steel Beans, who just finished opening up for Tenacious D!
When:Ā October 27, 7:30 pm
Where:Ā Scotiabank Saddledome
Tickets:Ā Tickets start at $169 and can be purchased onlineĀ here.
Train of Terror
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What:Ā This moving haunted house claims to be theāscariest train haunt in Canadaā and includes two maze haunts, a one-and-a-half-hour train ride, and spaces for visiting with friends.
Where: Aspen Crossing ā Highway #24, Mossleigh, Alberta
When:Ā Runs Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through November 4, plus Sunday, October 30; train leaves at 3 pm or 7 pm, depending on the day.
Tickets:Ā Available atĀ trainofterror.com, $89.99
Fall Days at the Calgary Farmyard
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What:Ā Carve pumpkins, pose at the fall-themed photo ops, and enjoy the farmās regular activities like the petting zoo or the train rides. Pumpkins can be purchased for around $5 for carving, with all proceeds going to charity.
When:Ā September 15 to October 29, Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Where:Ā Calgary Farmyard ā 284022 Township Road 224, Rocky View
Price:Ā Tickets start at $21.95 for ages 3+ when purchased onlineĀ hereĀ or $26.50 at the farm gate.
Harvest Lights
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When:Ā September 15 to October 29, Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 9:30 pm
Where:Ā Calgary Farmyard ā 284022 Township Road 224, Rocky View
Price:Ā Tickets start at $21.95 for ages 3+ when purchased onlineĀ hereĀ or $26.50 at the farm gate.
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