Happy Thanksgiving, Calgary! Hug your kids, enjoy a delicious meal, and find some family fun! However you spend this long weekend, find something just right for your family. We’re posting a variety of options for everyone! Looking for something else? As always, the Family Fun Calgary weekend guide is filled with the best weekend events in Calgary, but you’ll find even more ideas on our calendar.
Keep reading for the best weekend events in Calgary.
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Pumpkin Palooza | October 10 – 12
Cobb’s Adventure Park
Cobb’s Adventure Park has Halloween fun for everyone! Head to Pumpkin Palooza for kid-friendly fun, eye-catching pumpkins, and sweet family photos! Or plan a scary adventure with your teens at Field of Screams.
Michaels Crafting | October 10 | FREE
Michaels Locations
Michaels invites your kids to come and create a fun, free craft! This Saturday, it’s Lil Witching Hours: Yarn Wrapped Frame.
Calgary Opera Serious Family Fun | October 10 | FREE
Mamdani Opera Centre
Calgary Opera is bringing you ‘Serious Family Fun,’ a FREE (but you need to register!) family-friendly event where they throw open the doors and invite families to explore. People of all ages are invited to drop in and enjoy music, opera stories, visual arts, dress-up activities, and more!
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra | October 9 – 10
Jack Singer Concert Hall
The Calgary Phil is presenting Disney’s Moana Live-To-Film Concert this weekend, for a kid-friendly symphony outing.
Roller Palace Thanksgiving Skate | October 12
Roller Palace
Lace up your wheels and go for a spin this Thanksgiving at the Roller Palace.
Halloweekends at Calaway Park | October 10 – 12
Calaway Park
This is your last chance to catch Halloweekends at Calaway Park! It’s family-friendly fun with rides, costumes, and wonderful memories.
Pumpkins After Dark | October 9 – 12
WinSport
As the sun sets, the jack-o’-lanterns start to glow at Pumpkins After Dark! Don’t miss Canada’s largest Halloween festival, a family-friendly, walk-through experience for all ages. Plus, use the code ‘FAMILYFUN’ to get 15% off!
Butterfield Acres Harvest Pumpkin Fest | October 10 – 11
Butterfield Acres
It’s time to pull on your coziest sweater and head to the farm! For over 40 years, Butterfield Acres has been part of Calgary family memories, and Harvest Pumpkin Fest is bringing that real farm magic to life this weekend.
Haunted Mini Golf | October 9 – 11
WinSport
Want to get outside? All ghouls, goblins, and ghosts can enjoy spooktacular fun with Haunted Mini Golf at WinSport.
🥕 Farmers Markets
Tis the season for delicious local produce! Check out a farmers market near you before the season ends.
🍂 Fall Family Fun Guide
If you’re looking for fall fun, you can find all our helpful guides in one place with the Fall Family Fun Guide.
👻 Halloween Guide
Calgary has Halloween activities and festivities for kids of all ages, from tots to teens. Let us help you find the BEST Halloween events for lots of fangtastic family fun!
🎃 Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes
Pumpkin fun is starting, so check out our Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes Guide.
🌳 Urban Hikes
Calgary, being the sprawling city that it is, has several urban hikes to enjoy throughout the year, without ever leaving the city. They are perfect for filling time with toddlers, squeezing in time with teens, and creating memories as a family.
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