Pumpkins After Dark
When: September 25 to October 31, 2026
Featuring more than 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins, this family-friendly, self-paced walk displays classic Halloween characters, pop culture icons, dinosaurs and more. Witness amazing pumpkin sculptures come to life, or grab some hot chocolate and watch a pumpkin carving demonstration.
88 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W., calgary.pumpkinsafterdark.com
Tricks, Treats, & Traditions: A History of Halloween in Southern Alberta Pop-Up Exhibit
When: September 25 to November 5, 2026
If you’re curious about the history of Halloween in southern Alberta, this event is for you. The Lougheed House is hosting a free outdoor pop-up exhibit displaying photographs, newspaper articles and more, all telling the story of how Halloween came to be what it is today in our city.
707 13 Ave. S.W., lougheedhouse.com
Haunted Mini Golf
When: Select dates from September 26 to October 31, 2026
Enjoy a round of family-friendly mini-golf at WinSport’s 18-hole outdoor course. The course will be transformed into a Halloween-inspired set-up, and guests of all ages are encouraged to dress in their favourite costume.
WinSport, 88 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W., 403-247-5452, winsport.ca
Calgary Ghost Tours
When: Various dates until November 1, 2026
Walking through some of Calgary’s oldest neighbourhoods and hearing ghost stories from the experts is possibly one of the scariest ways to spend an evening this Halloween season. Calgary Ghost Tours will walk you through Inglewood, Kensington or downtown on Fridays, Saturdays and some Sunday evenings.
Various locations, calgaryghostwalks.com
The Nightmare Bar Calgary
When: Various dates until October 31, 2026
Head down to Limerick’s Traditional Public House for an ages 18-plus evening filled to the brim with frightfully delicious cocktails, music, games and plenty of opportunities to take photos in your best Halloween outfit. Each ticket gets you a 90-minute experience at the bar.
7304 Macleod Trl. S.W., calgarysbestpubs.com/limericks, events.showtime-presents.com
Train of Terror at Aspen Crossing
When: October 1, 2026 and every Friday and Saturday until October 31, 2026
The Train of Terror is a two-hour experience that takes you through three haunted mazes and a 1.5-hour train ride, complete with food and drinks for purchase. Guests who make it through the mazes can unwind onboard with a drink before facing one final scare. This ages 18-plus event promises plenty of frights along the way.
Aspen Crossing, Box 30, Mossleigh, AB, 403-534-2129, aspencrossing.com
The Crypt & The Crow Halloween Pop-Up Cocktail Bar
When: October 1 to 31, 2026
Hosted by Tops Pizza South, this fully immersive, gothic crypt-themed event features an array of special cocktails with creative names like Charred Remains, The Shrouded Mummy and The Crow’s Glare. They’re paired with a menu of themed food items including The Mausoleum Slab, Nightwatch Wings and more. The venue will be adorned with themed decorations to round out the Halloween experience.
9919 Fairmont Dr. S.E., topspizzasouth.com
Field of Screams
When: October 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 25, 2026; adult night is on October 22
Roam 20 acres of Cobb’s Adventure Park at night during this Halloween-inspired outdoor event from Screamworks Inc., the makers of ScreamFest. Visit six themed haunted houses or join in on activities like archery tag or mini-golf. Expect rides, games and more for the whole family. October 22 is a scarier night for adults only.
Cobb’s Adventure Park, 1500 84 St. N.W, 403-210-2676, fieldofscreams.ca
ScreamFest
When: October 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 and 31, 2026; adult night is on October 22
At ScreamFest, be ready for a few scares as you walk through each of the seven haunted houses, try your hand at carnival games or axe throwing (games use “Killer Cash,” which can be bought on-site or with your ticket online), or check out some of the food trucks that will be parked outside.
GMC Stadium, Stampede Park, 2200 Stampede Trail S.E., screamfest.ca
Evil Dead The Musical
When: October 13 to November 14 , 2026
Alberta Theatre Projects kicks off its 2026-27 season with the perfect Halloween show: Evil Dead The Musical. The story follows five college students who visit an abandoned cabin in the woods and are turned into demons by an unruly force. Equipped with the cheesiest of jokes, extravagant gore and special effects, this Canadian adaptation of the cult-classic is sure to thrill viewers.
Martha Cohen Theatre, Werklund Centre, 215 8 Ave. S.E., werklundcentre.ca
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Plaza Theatre
When: October 22 to 31, 2026
Leading up to Halloween, catch one of the multiple Plaza Theatre screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a classic flick that has developed a cult following. Audience participation is strongly recommended, so dress up for an evening of RHPS fun, or purchase “Dr. Frank-N-Furters Big Package” that comes with a prop bag to participate in the show from the audience.
Plaza Theatre, 1133 Kensington Rd. N.W., 403-283-2222, theplaza.ca
Ghouls’ Night Out
When: October 23 to 25, 2026
Heritage Park’s Ghouls’ Night Out returns with Halloween characters, interactive games, crafts and more. The event promises something for big and little ghouls alike, with a Halloween maze, a market and spooky storytelling all inside Heritage Park’s decked venue.
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W., 403-268-8500, heritagepark.ca
The Dash of Doom
When: October 24, 2026
This year’s family- and pet-friendly Halloween race offers something for everyone, with a one-kilometre kids race, five-kilometre walk/run and 10-kilometre run. This run supports the Alberta Animal Rescue Society, a charity that raises funds to improve the lives of abandoned or abused animals.
North Glenmore Park, Crowchild Trail S.W., runyyc.ca
12-Hour Halloween Horror Movie Marathon
When: October 24, 2026
Calgary Underground Film Festival is one of the best at curating horror classics. To mark Halloween, it’s pulling another all-nighter with 12 hours of back-to-back scary movies. The marathon starts at 7 p.m. and goes until 7 a.m.
Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave. S.W., calgaryundergroundfilm.org
Ghosts and Gourmet
When: October 28 to 31, 2026
This annual Halloween event at Heritage Park mixes good food with a few ghost stories and a ghost tour. You’ll start the evening with a three-course dinner at the Wainwright Hotel interspersed with ghost stories. After dinner, there’s an outdoor ghost tour around Heritage Park. The tour is led by a guide and stories are based on personal experiences and encounters staff have had.
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W., 403-268-8500, heritagepark.ca
The Fright Crawl
When: October 29 to 31, 2026
Put on your best costume and join the crowd on this ages 18-plus Halloween bar crawl that takes place every evening over three days. Participants will visit a handful of different venues that could include Greta Bar, Commonwealth Bar & Stage, Velvet Room, Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub and more. You’ll receive a wristband that acts as cover to each venue.
Various locations, frightcrawl.com
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
When: October 30, 2026
These concerts are a unique experience. Watch the Listeso String Quartet play Halloween-esque classical music while surrounded by candles. The concerts have vibes that are perfect for the Halloween season.
Lantern Community Church, 1401 10 Ave. S.E., feverup.com
Frights and Delights: Halloween at The Confluence
When: October 30 and 31, 2026
The Confluence’s Boos and Brew event on October 30 is an ages 18-plus night full of stories about crime and ghosts. On October 31, the fun is for everyone at the Frightful Family Fest, with kid-friendly crafts, games, trick-or-treating and more.
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave. S.E., theconfluence.ca
ZooBoo
When: October 31 and November 1, 2026
Kids will especially enjoy this event. Dress up early and trick-or-treat at the treat stations set up around the grounds (only children will receive treats). For membership holders, there will also be a scavenger hunt, tasking you with finding pumpkins hidden around the grounds.
Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo, 210 St.George’s Dr. N.E., calgaryzoo.com
