Spooky season is in full swing, and Calgary is leaning all the way in: magicians, horror musicals, an all-night movie marathon and a costumed fun run. Add the Flames, a Cavalry match and a burlesque brunch, and your only real problem is choosing. Pick your costume accordingly.
The Loop Pick
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Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30 PM · The GRAND
DowntownCTrain: 1st Street SW · 2-min walk
Calgary's finest magicians mark the centenary of Houdini's death with sleight of hand and illusions, building to Dayle Krall's shackled, upside-down Water Cell Escape.
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Friday
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30 PM · Martha Cohen Theatre
DowntownCTrain: City Hall · 3-min walk
Alberta Theatre Projects takes on Evil Dead The Musical, cabin-in-the-woods horror set to song. A gloriously silly way to get in the Halloween mood.
Get tickets →Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30 PM · Kensington Legion
West Hillhurst
Calgary's own Jebb Fink, of The Big Breakfast and the CBC show An American in Canada, headlines a Legion comedy night with special guest Jakob Schaefer.
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Saturday
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:30 PM · North Glenmore Park
Lakeview
A pet-friendly Halloween race with a kids' run, costume awards for humans and pets, face painting and candy stations. Dress the dog.
Get tickets →Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM · Globe Cinema
DowntownCTrain: 6th Street SW · 2-min walk
Stay up all night for back-to-back horror films, a costume contest and surprises along the way, all in support of a beloved downtown cinema.
Get tickets →Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM · Scotiabank Saddledome
BeltlineCTrain: Victoria Park/Stampede · 7-min walk
The Red Wings come to town, which always makes for a fun night in the Beltline. Wear red and bring your voice.
Get tickets →Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM · Grey Eagle Event Centre
Calgary
Brit Floyd brings big-room rock and plenty of atmosphere, ideal for anyone who likes their concerts loud and immersive.
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Sunday
Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM · The Palomino
DowntownCTrain: 1st Street SW · 1-min walk
Live bands, burlesque and a proper brunch menu: G-String turns a lazy morning into a rowdy, glittery party.
Get tickets →Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM · ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows
SilveradoCTrain: Somerset-Bridlewood · 12-min walk
Cavalry FC hosts Vancouver FC out in Silverado. Bundle up, grab a hot drink and cheer on the home side.
Get tickets →Sun, Oct 25 · 3:00 PM · Heritage Park
HaysboroCTrain: Heritage · 5-min walk
Heritage Park's not-so-scary Halloween night: a light show, classic Halloween characters, kids' crafts, games and spooky live entertainment.
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Around Alberta
Worth the drive: highlights from Edmonton, the mountains and beyond.
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Fri, Oct 23 · 5:00 PM · Cave and Basin
Banff & CanmoreBanff
Craft beer at the Cave and Basin with mountains all around, billed as the world's most beautiful beerfest. Hard to argue.
Get tickets →Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30 PM · Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Edmonton
Alberta Ballet's Peer Gynt makes for an elegant night out in Edmonton, a nice pairing with a weekend away.
Get tickets →Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM · Rogers Place
Edmonton
Oilers versus Maple Leafs is about as charged as regular-season hockey gets. Worth the drive north for the atmosphere alone.
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Dates, times and venues come from official ticket listings and can change. Check with the venue before you head out.