Every week, LiveWire Calgary breaks down events and things to do in Calgary. This week, take advantage of tons of Halloween events.
Here are some things to do in Calgary the week of Oct. 25 to 31.
Friday, Oct. 25
What: Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the Calgary Night Market. Browse one of kind local goods from more than 40 vendors inside Eau Claire market. Kid-friendly.
When: Oct. 25, 2019
Where: 200 Barclay Parade SW, Eau Claire Market
Time: 5 – 10 p.m.
Price: Free
What: Check out new and collected works of four Calgary based artists. Browse art and listen to a local artist playing a vintage Philicorda Stage Organ. Kid-friendly.
When: Oct. 25, 2019
Where: 348B 14 Ave SW, I Love You Coffee Shop
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Price: Free
Telus Spark Body Worlds: Animal Inside Out
What: Telus Spark opens its newest exhibit, showcasing animals from the inside out. Explore a variety of animals like goats, giraffes and octopuses and the internal system that makes them work. It features more than 100 translucent slices, blood vessel configurations, organ configurations and whole body plastinates.
When: Starts Oct. 25, 2019
Where: 220 St. George’s Drive NE, Telus Spark
Time: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Price: $19 – $26
Saturday, Oct. 26
Avenue Best Things to Eat Market
What: Hosted by Avenue Magazine, shop and sample some of Calgary’s best eats. This free, one-day market features items off the menus of Cabin Brewing Company, Honest Dumplings and The Pie Junkie.
When: Oct. 26, 2019
Where: 1740 24 Ave SW, Inglewood Community Hall
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Price: Free
What: Dress up in costume and sample more than 60 beers. Food provided by vendors of the Calgary Farmers Market. All samples and food are included in the price.
When: Oct. 26, 2019
Where: 520 77 Ave SE, Market Wines (Calgary Farmers’ Market)
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Price: $39
12 Hour Halloween Movie Marathon
What: The Calgary Underground Film Festival is back featuring an all-night horror movie marathon. Featuring 12 hours of movies, contests and surprises. There are seven movies people can stay for them all or drop in and out. For a full lineup, visit their Facebook page.
When: October 26 – 27, 2019
Where: 617 8 Ave SW, Globe Cinema
Time: 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.
Price: $19.98 – $22.13
Sunday, Oct. 27
Swingin’ Sundays at the Central Library
What: Head down to the atrium of the Central Library for a free afternoon of swing dancing. No partner or experience required. All ages and abilities welcome.
When: Oct. 27, 2019
Where: 800 3 St SE, Central Library
TIme: 1 – 4 p.m.
Price: Free
What: Grab your family and head to the Zoo for a day filled with Halloween fun. Anyone who dresses will get 10 per cent off daily admission. Spending the day trick-or-treating and grabbing a Halloween-themed lunch. Snap a pic of you at the Zoo for a chance to win your way into ZooLights while you’re there.
When: Oct. 27, 2019
Where: 1300 Zoo Rd NE, The Calgary Zoo
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Price: $19 – $27.95
What: More than 300 exhibits featuring local and national retailers. There are two stages featuring fashion shows, guest speakers, and live music throughout the weekend. Family friendly.
When: Oct. 26 – 27, 2019
Where: 1410 Olympic Way SE, BMO Centre
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Price: $0 – $12
Monday, Oct. 28
What: Canadian indie pop band, Walk Off The Earth, is in town on Monday playing at the Southern Jubilee Auditorium. Special guest Darenots will open for the band. All ages. Reserved seating.
When: Oct. 28, 2019
Where: 1415 14 Ave NW, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Time: 8 p.m.
Price: $44.25 – $249.25
The Ghosts of Fish Creek Walking Tour
What: Tour the historic Bow Valley Ranch area of Fish Creek Provincial Park to learn about the ghosts rumoured to haunt there. Hot chocolate will be served, and wear your scariest Halloween costumes and good outdoor shoes.
When: Oct. 29, 30, 2019
Where: 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Bow Valley Ranch – Fish Creek Provincial Park
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Price: $7
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Ghosts and Gourmet at Heritage Park
What: Enjoy a Halloween inspired meal in the Wainwright Hotel at Heritage Park. Complete with ghost stories between a three-course meal. Then, head outside for a ghost tour like no other. Kid friendly.
When: Oct. 29 – Nov. 1, 2019
Where: 1900 Heritage Drive SW, Heritage Park
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Price: $74.95
Wednesday, Oct. 30
The Dudes Annual Halloween Party
What: X92.9 Calgary Alternative presents The Dudes Annual Halloween Party. Special guests include Port Juvee and The Gentlemens Club. There will be a photo booth and best costume prizes to be won.
When: Oct. 30, 2019
Where: 1301 16 Ave Calgary, The Gateway
Time: 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Price: $20 – $25
What: Head down to WinSport and check out four haunted houses, three live music performers and one daredevil show. Like, Comedy Daredevil Ryan Stock & Amberlynn (previously seen on America’s Got Talent). Food and beverages.
When: Oct. 30 – Nov. 2, 2019
Where: 88 Canada Olympic Road SW, WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park
Time: 7 – 11 p.m.
Price: $16 – $35
Thursday, Oct. 31
Trick-or-Treat at Sunridge Mall
What: Head down to Sunridge mall with your family and enjoy trick-or-treating at participating retailers. There’ll also be a balloon artist and a Halloween-themed 3D photo booth to check out. Grab a picture with roaming princess characters throughout the mall for a chance to win gift cards.
When: Oct. 31, 2019
Where: 2525 36 Street NE, Sunridge Mall
Time: 1 – 5 p.m.
Price: Free
What: On Halloween night, WERK returns to the Palace Theatre for a Disco Bloodbath, featuring the winner of season 8 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, the legendary Bob The Drag Queen. Over $1,000 in prices will be given away for best costumes.
When: Oct. 31, 2019
Where: 219-8 Avenue SW, The Palace Theatre
Time: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Price: $25 – $60
What: Learn more about nocturnal creatures such as bats, owls and maybe even flying squirrels – and maybe even spot a few. A four to five kilometer hike. Costumes encouraged. Bring a flashlight or headlamp.
When: October 31, 2019
Where: 66 Avenue and 37 Street SW, Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Price: Free
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