8 Things To Do In Calgary This Week (October 19-23)

Well, hey there, friends! The weekend may be over, but don’t fret! That just means we’re a few days closer to Halloween! Why don’t you celebrate with some incredible events that will leave you seriously spooked, seriously full, and seriously in the howl-iday spirit! Here are 8 things to do this week in Calgary.

CLIMB ABOARD THE TRAIN OF TERROR

It’s official, YYC! The only thing scarier than forgetting your mask at the grocery store is those things that lurk in the shadows on Aspen Crossing’s Train of Terror! Get your spooks in a mobile haunted house, grab a drink, and check out their new attractions like the photo-op alley and a preview of their 2021 haunt.

When: Until Saturday, October 31st
When: Box 30 Mossleigh, AB
Time: See times here
Cost: $76.66

CHECK OUT TROLLEY 5’S BACHELORETTE VIEWING PARTY

Hey Calgary, can we steal you for a second? Trolley 5 wants you to accept their rose! This Tuesday, win prizes, enjoy specials, and experience crippling second-hand embarrassment amongst friends during their weekly Bachelorette viewing party!

When: Tuesday, October 20th
Where: 728 17 Ave SW, Calgary
Time:  6 pm
Cost: Prices Vary

FALL INTO AUTUMN AT THE CALGARY FARMYARD

The Calgary Farmyard is fall and despite the impending snow, they’re not going anywhere. This week, pick the perfect Jack o’ lantern, play some outdoor carnival games. Visit with farm animals, hit the pedal carts, or grab something tasty and make some mems along the way. These folks practically live for this season.

When: Until Saturday, October 31st
When: 284022 Township Rd 224, Rocky View No. 44, AB
Time: 10 am – 9 pm
Cost: $17.95

SURVIVE THE DEVILS DRIVE-IN

This week, go bumper to bumper with your worst nightmares. Feel so safe it’s scary at The devils Drive-in, a 2020 Halloween Experience at Balzac’s New Horizon Mall, where the only thing separating you from ghosts ghouls, and goblins will be your windshield.

When: Saturday, October 10th – 31st
Where: 260300 Writing Creek Cres, Rocky View County, AB
Time: See times above
Cost: $50/car

GRAB SOME TASTY TAPAS AT SHELTER

We hope you’re hungry, Calgary! For the third delicious time, Shelter has teamed up with local small-plate legend and spice king Chef Chris Picek for an out-of-this-world Spanish tapas event! Until December 31st, hungry guests can indulge in flavourful eats and fresh ingredients. You won’t want to miss it!

When: All month long
Where: 1210 1 St SW, Calgary
Time: See times above
Cost: Prices vary

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GET A CLUE AT DEERFOOT CITY

This week, grab the fam and hit Deerfoot City where you will be invited to Halloween-hunt for Boo, a sneaky little ghost who can be found in 6 different locations around the shopping centre. Your job is to find and solve these mini puzzles then use them to track down the ghost who is hiding in, around, over, and beside various spots in the area. Happy Hunting!

When: Saturday,  October 17th – 31st
Where: 901 64 Avenue NE
Time: See times above
Cost: Free

GET SPOOKED AT SCREAMFEST

This screamfest – though it will look a little bit different – will be a cocktail party of terror with new attractions that will have you screaming twice as loud as last year. Clowns? Yeah, they’ll be there. Grim Reaper? Yup, he RSVP’d too. Basically anything and everything that lurks in the dark, under your bed and in your nightmares, will be in attendance.

When: Thursday, October 22nd – 31st
Where: 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary
Time: 7 pm – 12 pm
Cost: $25+

HIT UP FIVER FRIDAY AT SPARK

There’s nothing wrong with shaking things up now and then – especially when it’ll only cost you $5! End every week right and bright, with super cheap admission, food specials, and of course, drink specials by heading to Spark anytime between 5 pm and 9 pm.

When: Every Friday
Where: 220 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm
Cost: $5

Bam! 8 things to do this weekend in Calgary! Are you ready, Calgary? We sure are! Remember to have fun be safe and stay smart out there, folks. Enjoy!