4 Fun Things to Do in Calgary This October

Sweat in Calgary’s largest sauna, check out a literary festival, sip on a tasty fall drink and more.

A line of intricately carved and brightly lit pumpkins.
Photo by Jarett Edmund.

Sweat in Calgary’s largest sauna

Offline Wellness Club is Calgary’s largest sauna and social club. Stop by to relax, try the cold plunge and socialize with others.

offlinewellnessclub.com

 

Revel in the Wordfest Imaginairium Festival

October 14 to 19

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Imaginairium Festival, a large and lively literary festival hosted annually in the Beltline.

wordfest.com

 

Celebrate Halloween at Pumpkins After Dark

September 19 to October 31

The annual, family-friendly, walk-through Halloween experience is back at WinSport. Browse more than 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins, see live carving demos and enjoy sweet treats.

calgary.pumpkinsafterdark.com

 

Sip on a warm and tasty fall drink

As the weather starts to cool, it’s the season to sip on warm drinks with fall flavours like pumpkin spice, apple cinnamon, nutmeg and maple. Try an autumn-inspired beverage from a local shop like Deville Coffee, Rosso Coffee Roasters or Semantics Cafe.

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This article appears in the September 2025 issue of Avenue Calgary.

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