The sun is shining this week in Calgary, and we can’t wait to get outside and bask in the glow. What’s there to do around Cowtown? Well, plenty!
It seems as if the whole city is starting to gear up for Halloween, and to celebrate, we’ve got plenty of seasonal-inspired delights for you to check out. From ghost tours to film festivals, here are 10 fun-filled things to do this week in Calgary.
The world-renowned acrobatics group perform at the Big Top for its new show, Echo, with bold visuals, surprising twists, and never-before-seen acrobatic feats.
When: Saturday, Aug. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025
Where: Big Top, Stampede Park – 650 25th Ave. SE
Cost: $89+
The 2025 OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator Showcase and Reception will spotlight Indigenous music talent from across Canada at the National Music Centre, with representation from country, folk, hip-hop and soul.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre – 850 4th St. SE
Cost: $10
It’s scary season, and are you ready to be seriously haunted by the tales told at Heritage Park? The spine-chilling Calgary Ghost Tours are back this fall, bringing the park’s historic streets alive with stories of haunted buildings, mysterious apparitions, and unexplained phenomena.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 17 to Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park – 1900 Heritage Dr. SW
Cost: $25
Debunk myths. Debate topics. Eat hot dogs. It’s the perfect recipe offered every month at The Confluence, where local historians will share their research and offer new perspectives on the history we think we know.
When: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland – 750 9th Ave. SE
Cost: $15
Singer-songwriter Noah Reid’s soulful voice moves like molasses, while the finger-picking revery of Sister Ray will add some sweetness to this evocative blend of folk and stellar songwriting. Set at the exquisite Bella Concert Hall, it’ll be an unforgettable, intimate show for those looking to be moved.
When: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Bella Concert Hall — 4825 Mt. Royal Gate SW
Cost: $66
Blue-collar punk from Winnipeg meets tear-’em-down vocals and a hyperspeed rhythm section. Formed in 2002, Comeback Kid have more than two decades of touring under their belt, and they’ll be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their breakout 2005 album, Wake The Dead, on this must-see tour.
When: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: The Palace Theatre — 219 8th Ave. SW
Cost: $45+
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
Wrap up the summer in style with this family-friendly park pop-up, complete with live music and puppet shows.
When: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Capitol Hill Community Association — 1531 21st Ave. NW
Cost: Free
Now THIS is Halloween! With thousands of light-up pumpkin displays in a walk-through format at Winsport, Pumpkins After Dark is fun for the whole family.
When: Friday, Sept. 19
Where: Winsport Tent 88 — Canada Olympic Rd. SW
Cost: $22
Everyone is invited to attend the annual Franco Festival and discover more about our shared Francophone heritage. Allons-y!
When: Friday, Sept. 19 to Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
Where: Prince’s Island Park — 698 Eau Claire Ave. SW
Cost: Free
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