It’s officially fall here in Calgary, and you know what that means: time to carve a pumpkin or two, slump into a sweater, and stomp on crunchy leaves with reckless abandon.
There are plenty of great ways to celebrate the season, but we’ve compiled the ultimate list of can’t-miss activities. From Halloween carnivals to jaw-dropping light installations, here are ten fun things to do in and around Calgary this Sept. 22-26.
Get on the boo crew at Calaway Park! This Halloween-themed event is brimming with actors in costume, meet-and-greets, spooky scenes, and parade floats.
When: Saturday, Sept. 6 to Monday, Oct. 13, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Calaway Park – 245033 Range Rd. 33
Cost: $43
All aboard! The Highway 3 Ale Trail takes road trippers on a tour of eight craft breweries in Medicine Hat, Taber, Lethbridge, and the South Canadian Rockies. Adventure the open roads through Southern Alberta and start this tour surrounded by beautiful coulees and bluffs in Medicine Hat and Lethbridge. Find the perfect pour straight from the tap, with hops harvested by friendly farmers, and kegs crafted by community brewers.
When: Anytime
Time: Varies by brewery
Where: Medicine Hat, Taber, Lethbridge and the South Canadian Rockies
Granary Road‘s annual Harvest Fair is back for four weekends of fall fun from Sept. 20 to Oct. 12, 2025. An all-access admission will allow you to participate in a variety of family-friendly activities, including the popular annual pumpkin hunt and a scenic tractor ride through lush autumn trees.
When: Saturday, Sept. 20 to Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Granary Road — 226066 112th St. West, Foothills County, Alta.
Cost: $20
This might be one of the best social hour specials in the city! Social hour at Browns includes 1/2 price bottles of wine every day between 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close. Pair it with good vibes and even better company.
When: Daily
Time: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close
Where: Browns Socialhouse Britannia — 5139 Elbow Dr. SW; Browns Socialhouse Mount Royal Village — 140-880 16th Ave. SW
The 26th year of CIFF will offer over 200 feature films and shorts from Canada and beyond, with organizers describing it as “one of the strongest lineups in festival history.”
When: Thursday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025
Where: Multiple locations
Cost: Varies
The town of High River will welcome more than 20 highly skilled balloon pilots from Canada, the U.S., and Europe at this annual host air balloon festival.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 24 to Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025
Where: Macleod Trl. SW and Deibert Close SW, High River, Alta.
Cost: Free
Night Light will illuminate Calgary’s downtown core with jaw-dropping art installations at unique sites in Victoria Park.
When: Thursday, Sept. 25 to Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free
Bryan Adams is a Canadian music legend. His new touring album, Roll With The Punches, will bring him to Calgary for one night only.
When: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome — 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Cost: $125+
Get your Scooby Gang together and prepare for an evening of exploring, sleuthing, and puzzle-solving in Calgary’s spooky Central Library.
When: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Central Library — 800 3rd St. SE
Cost: $40
Celebrate Oktoberfest — Calgary style! This harvest celebration will bring European tradition together with craft beer, wines, spirits and full Lederhosen flair.
When: Friday, Sept. 26 to Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
Location: Big Four Roadhouse — 1801 Big Four Trail SE
Cost: $32
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Em Medland-Marchen
Em is a Staff Writer for Curiocity Calgary. They are passionate about live music, rose gardens, iced coffee, their dogs Bandit and Stanley, and walks along the Bow River.
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