Fall might be gorgeous, but it sure flies by! Hopefully, the kids are happily settled in school and new activities, because before you know it, Thanksgiving and Halloween will be here. There are so many fun activities for families to enjoy together, to help you freeze the moment! We’ve picked our favourite October events in Calgary to explore.
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Butterfield Acres Harvest Pumpkin Fest | Weekends
Featured | Check out the Butterfield Acres Harvest Pumpkin Fest on Saturdays and Sundays in October. There’s so much for the kids to do at Butterfield Acres, as they visit animals, spot the scarecrows, and search for the perfect pumpkin to make a Halloween jack o’lantern.
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Wild Walk | October 4, 2025
Featured | The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Wild Walk, powered by Booster Juice, is coming soon for an extra-special way to explore our beautiful world, right here in Calgary. This excursion is a 4 km walk through the zoo. Participants can experience enrichment moments along the way, take advantage of photo opportunities, enjoy Wilder Bunch performances, and much more. It ends with a buffet of food, lawn games, and live music.
Granary Road Harvest Fair | October 4 – 5 & 11 – 12, 2025
Granary Road is hosting fall fun with the Harvest Fair. The Granary Road Harvest Fair is a family-friendly event that features the popular Pumpkin Hunt. Each ticket includes All-Access Admission, a scenic tractor ride, and a pumpkin to take home.
Halloweekends at Calaway Park | October 4 – 5 & 11 – 13, 2025
Featured | It’s time for Halloweekends at Calaway Park! And you know what that means: great costumes and tricks, treats, and spooktacular rides! Fall is a special season to visit, but your last chance is Thanksgiving weekend (October 13, 2025), so you don’t have much time.
Pumpkins After Dark | Thursdays to Sundays
Featured | Pumpkins After Dark is back and happening all month until October 31, 2025. Witness the magic of pumpkins coming to life during this nighttime family-friendly walk-through experience at Canada Olympic Park. Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects — you’ll find something for everyone to love.
The Princess Bride in Concert | October 10 – 11, 2025
Gather the family and watch a special screening of The Princess Bride with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. The score will be performed live, and you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the experience.
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Teddy Bear Clinic | October 11, 2025
Featured | Is there a well-loved teddy bear in your household? Maybe it’s time for a check-up! Bring your kids and their favourite stuffed animals out for a BEARY-Y special day with the Teddy Bear Clinic at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo.
Heritage Park Thanksgiving Weekend | October 11 – 13, 2025
Thanksgiving weekend is the last weekend Heritage Park Historical Village will be open for the season. Head over to enjoy the Village, visit the animals, and ride the train one last time. You can even add a Thanksgiving meal.
Jubilations Junior | Saturdays, until October 18, 2025
Featured | Plan a Saturday with a delicious meal out, complete with family giggles. Until October 18, 2025, Jubilations Junior hosts a kid-friendly dinner and a show, Top Gunn Barbie: Captain Ken Takes Flight. The best part is that it’s fun for everyone in the family, adults included!
Ghouls’ Night Out | October 23 – 26, 2025
Featured | Ghouls’ Night Out at Heritage Park is one of Calgary’s most beloved events for family Halloween fun, whether you want to enjoy safe Halloween fun with your little monsters or jump scare your teenagers. This year, you’ll find new experiences – including those for older kids — that will bring Halloween excitement for the whole family!
Fall Classes for Kids
All Month | This is the time to register for all the great extracurriculars we love! Here at Family Fun Calgary, we want to make it easier for you to find quality extracurricular programs that you AND your kids will love. It’s always a great time to try something new or get back to what you love, so keep reading to find the BEST lessons for kids in Calgary!
Farm Fun
All Month | I grew up in the country, but have lived in cities my whole adult life. My kids, on the other hand, are born and bred city kids. One time, we went to a corn maze and one of my children (who will remain nameless to protect the ridiculous) exclaimed, “I didn’t realize it was actually corn!” Sweet mercy. Whether your kids are country kids or city kids, we have a list of places your family can get outside and experience fun on the farm.
Halloween Guide
All Month | 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!
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes
All Month | Fall is fleeting in Calgary, so 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 or challenge yourself with a journey through a corn maze. Plus, these are great places to plan some amazing photos!
But Wait … There’s More!
There are lots of other events happening during October; Calgary is a great place for families to enjoy activities together. For a complete listing of all the best events, click on our calendar to find more family fun and stay tuned to all the best local family events through our Facebook and Instagram pages. Plus, we’re now on TikTok and Threads!
Did you know you can submit your family-friendly event to us? Fill out the submission form with your event details and we’ll do our best to add your event to our events calendar. You can also sign up for the monthly Family Fun Calgary e-newsletter. We give you a peek at all of the great, upcoming, family-friendly activities scheduled in Calgary.
Enjoy the month, Calgary!
