Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls … oh, golly! Halloween season will soon be upon us, but you already know that — kids go crazy for Halloween! There are Halloween activities and festivities for kids of all ages, from tots to teens, and we’re collecting some top options here. Let us help you find the BEST Halloween events in Calgary so your Halloween season includes heaps of fangtastic fun!
Butterfield Acres’ Harvest Pumpkin Fest
The Butterfield Acres Harvest Pumpkin Fest is the perfect fall outing for young families and you can find it every weekend throughout October! There’s so much for the kids to do at Butterfield Acres: visit the animals, spot the scarecrows, and search for the perfect pumpkin to make a Halloween jack-o’lantern. Plus, you’ll get some wonderful fall photos – helping you freeze time, if only for a moment!
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Calaway Park Halloweekends
It’s time for gorgeous foliage, costumes, and Halloweekends at Calaway Park! This is an opportunity to enjoy fall and celebrate Halloween early: it’s family-friendly fun with rides, costumes, and wonderful memories until October 14, 2024. Be sure to stop by Hallotown, with different scenes and activities. Do you dare stroll through it? Of course! It’s not scary, it’s friendly!
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Dash of Doom Halloween Run
The Dash of Doom, Calgary’s Halloween race, is filled with family-friendly fun on October 26, 2024. The run supports the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS), which means the whole family, from kids to pets to Mom and Dad, are invited. Get warmed up and get costumes for this family (and pup!) friendly Halloween race. The winners are not the top finishers, but the best dressed!
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Heritage Park Ghouls’ Night Out
Where can you walk through a ghostly history and meet the haunted spirits of the past? Where is the best place to enjoy safe Halloween fun with your little monsters? Ghouls’ Night Out at Heritage Park, of course! This is one of the city’s most beloved Halloween traditions for families, with spooktacular activities, spine-tingling street theatre, and monster meet-and-greets. It’s Halloween excitement for the whole family!
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Pumpkins After Dark
As the sun sets, the jack-o’lanterns come alive with Halloween magic! This September and October enjoy a fun and family-friendly walk-through experience for all ages — it’s Pumpkins After Dark, Canada’s largest Halloween festival. You won’t want to miss the brand-new show for 2024, as the pumpkin sculptures and displays are lit and curated to music, sounds, and special effects.
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Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo ZooBOO
Trick-or-treating throughout your neighbourhood is great, but when you head to ZooBOO at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, trick-or-treating is a WILD adventure! This Halloween, your little ones can dress up in their best costumes and enjoy Halloween fun with their favourite zoo animals! ZooBOO is back from October 26 – 27, 2024, and it’s the perfect opportunity for fall fun!
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Favourite Local Candy Stores
There’s something iconic about a candy store. It’s a child’s wonderland, with sugary sweet delights that are often colourful and always delicious. Even adults can’t always resist the lure of the candy store, especially when they find nostalgic sweets that bring back those happy, carefree days of childhood. Sure, you can buy candy at any corner store or supermarket, but check out one of these candy stores for something special this Halloween.
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Indoor Trick-or-Treating
Halloween means trick-or-treating and CANDY for all those excited kids! Local malls in the Calgary area sometimes offer indoor trick-or-treating, and it’s a great alternative for younger children. And, of course, Calgary weather being what it is, it’s lovely to be inside if the weather ends up being exceptionally cold!
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Pumpkin Patches Guide
Fall is so short in Calgary, you have to make the most of the season! Two of the season’s most iconic symbols are a nice big pumpkin and a juicy cob of corn, so here are the best places in Calgary to find your favourite pumpkin and/or challenge yourself with a journey through a corn maze. Plus, these are great places for amazing photos!
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Trunk or Treat Event Guide
Have you visited a Halloween Trunk or Treat event? With a tricky twist on Halloween fun, some communities are beginning to offer FREE events where you visit Halloween-decorated vehicles for treats — sometimes sweet treats and occasionally non-food treats. There are often extra activities as well, and it’s a great way to get out in your community.
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