Every week, LiveWire Calgary breaks-down events and things to do in Calgary. This week, take advantage of good food, Halloween fun and local markets.
Here are some things to do in Calgary the week of Oct. 11 to 17.
Friday, Oct. 11
HEX Halloween and Entertainment Expo
What: The first ever expo dedicated to all things Halloween. HEX Halloween and Entertainment Expo features haunted houses, escape rooms, Halloween workshops, carnival games and a Halloween focused trade-show. Meet celebrities like Halloweens, Mike Myers and Nightmare on Elm Street, Freddy Kruger. Family friendly.
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When: October 11 – 14, 2019
Where: BMO Centre, Stampede Park – 20 Roundup Way SE
Time: Various times daily
Price: Admission $0 – $299
What: Nine Calgary restaurants have teamed up for the first ever Pasta La Feasta. Each restaurant will feature a select pasta dish to give back to the community. From every dish sold, $3 will go directly to The Alex Community Food Centre. Participating restaurants include, Alforno, Bread & Circus and Anju.
When: October 11 – 24, 2019.
Where: Various restaurants
Time: Anytime
Price: Varies
What: Hempfest brings together a variety of exhibitors, speakers
When: October 11 – 12, 2019
Where: Big Four Building, 1410 Olympic Way SE
Time: Friday 3 to 8 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price: $12 – $35
Saturday, Oct. 12
Thanksgiving Weekend at Heritage Park
What: Your last chance to check out Heritage Park’s Historical Village before it shuts down for the year. Enjoy a Thanksgiving meal, pumpkin baking demonstrations and other themed crafts and activities.
When: October 12 – 14, 2019
Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Drive SW
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Price: $13.64 – $26.50
What: Dress up as the dead and join the hoard for Calgary’s Annual Zombie Walk. Children and pets are welcome. No running. Route leads to HEX Halloween and Entertainment expo.
When: October 12, 2019
Where: Tompkins Park, 17 Ave & 8 Street SW
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Price: Free
Sunday, Oct. 13
Butterfield Acres Harvest Pumpkin Hunt
What: Jump on a hay wagon with your family to find some kid-sized pumpkins at Butterfield Acres. Then, decorate them and visit some of the farmyard’s animals. Make sure to dress for the weather. Children are invited to wear orange for the fall season. One pumpkin per child. Adult hunts also available.
When: October 13, 2019
Where: Butterfield Acres Petting Farm, 254077 Rocky RIdge Road NW
Time: Morning and afternoon hunts
Price: $14.99 – $15.99
National on 10th Sunday Night Special
What: This Thanksgiving long weekend hit up National on 10th for free bowling, free arcade games and DJ’s. Drink specials all night for Alberta – brewed beers and hi-balls.
When: October 13, 2019
Where: National on 10th, 341 10 Avenue SW
Time: 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Price: Free
Monday, Oct. 14
Fall Harvest Dinner at The Calgary Zoo
What: Head to the Calgary Zoo for a day of exploring the zoo. Then, hang out with family and friends for a four course turkey dinner in the evening. Family friendly.
When: Octrober 14, 2019
Where: The Calgary Zoo, 1300 Zoo Road NE
Time: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Price: $29.95 – $49.95
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Dinner and a Movie at Heritage Park
What: Eat a three-course movie-themed dinner in the Selkirk Grille at Heritage Park before watching a movie in the Gasoline Alley Museum. Invasion of the Body Snatchers is playing. Cash bar and popcorn are available. Reservations are recommended.
When: October 15, 2019
Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Drive SW
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Price: $8 – $44.95
What: Shop local food producers, art, fashion, health and wellness. The Downtown Harvest Market encourages people to support local and bring your own environmentally friendly bags for purchases. Located on the main floor of Gulf Canada Square.
When: October 15, 2019
Where: Gulf Canada Square, 401 9 Avenue SW
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Price: Free
Wednesday, Oct. 16
What: Clean out your closet and donate, swap or fix your used clothes with other women. Anyone identifying as a woman is invited to bring clothes. Proceeds go towards supporting the Women’s Centre of Calgary. Child minding available.
When: October 16, 2019
Where: Women’s Centre of Calgary, 39 4 Street NE
Time: 6 – 8:00 p.m.
Price: Free
What: Some of the world’s best figure skaters are in town for Rock The Rink at the Stampede Corral. With live music, lighting and special effects your family will dance the night away. Includes Canadian skating favourites, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Patrick Chan and Kaetlyn Osmond.
When: October 16, 2019
Where: Stampede Corral, Saddledome Rise SE
Time: 7 p.m.
Price: $29.50 – $115
Thursday, Oct. 17
Oktoberfest I Tournament at Spruce Meadows
What: The Oktoberfest I tournament gives families and opportunity to get up close and personal with horses and riders. Show jumping competitions in this tournament range in height from 0.80m to 1.40m. Family friendly. Complimentary Parking.
When: October 17 – 20, 2019
Where: Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
Time: Various
Price: Free
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