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  • Fluid Fest 2026

    Contemporary Calgary 701 11 Street Southwest, Calgary, Ab

    Fluid Fest 2026 is a celebration of dance, contemporary performance and connection unfolding across the city. Framed by the curatorial invitation, This Messy Gorgeous Love, we invite artists and audiences...

    $15 – $40

  • Bouchercon 2026

    Telus Convention Centre Calgary, Alberta

    Bouchercon is an international convention for anyone who loves mysteries. Each year, it attracts fans of crime fiction, published authors, aspiring writers, librarians, large and small publishers, editors, agents, and...

  • Bouchercon 2026

    Telus Convention Centre Calgary, Alberta

    Bouchercon is an epic mystery fan convention for readers, writers and lovers of crime fiction. It consists of panel discussions, presentations, and other programming on a wide variety of topics...

    $260

  • Bouchercon 2026

    Telus Convention Centre Calgary, Alberta

    Bouchercon is an international convention for anyone who loves mysteries. Each year, it attracts fans of crime fiction, published authors, aspiring writers, librarians, large and small publishers, editors, agents, and...

  • Bouchercon 2026

    Telus Convention Centre Calgary, Alberta

    Bouchercon is an epic mystery fan convention for readers, writers and lovers of crime fiction. It consists of panel discussions, presentations, and other programming on a wide variety of topics...

    $260

  • Happy Halloween Scooby-Doo – October 22 – Calgary

    Badlands Parking Lot - Impark 725 9 Ave Sw, Calgary, Alberta

    Join us for an unforgettable night under the stars as Horizon Drive-In brings the classic outdoor movie experience to Calgary!Gather your family and friends and enjoy your favourite films from...

    $2.14 – $16.12

  • The Addams Family – October 22 – Calgary

    Badlands Parking Lot - Impark 725 9 Ave Sw, Calgary, Alberta

    Join us for an unforgettable night under the stars as Horizon Drive-In brings the classic outdoor movie experience to Calgary!Gather your family and friends and enjoy your favourite films from...

    $2.14 – $16.12

  • Halloween 1978 – October 22 – Calgary

    Badlands Parking Lot - Impark 725 9 Ave Sw, Calgary, Alberta

    Join us for an unforgettable night under the stars as Horizon Drive-In brings the classic outdoor movie experience to Calgary!Gather your family and friends and enjoy your favourite films from...

    $2.14 – $16.12

  • Bouchercon 2026

    Telus Convention Centre Calgary, Alberta

    Bouchercon is an international convention for anyone who loves mysteries. Each year, it attracts fans of crime fiction, published authors, aspiring writers, librarians, large and small publishers, editors, agents, and...

  • Bouchercon 2026

    Telus Convention Centre Calgary, Alberta

    Bouchercon is an epic mystery fan convention for readers, writers and lovers of crime fiction. It consists of panel discussions, presentations, and other programming on a wide variety of topics...

    $260

  • ICAI’s 7th Year Anniversary Celebration

    Festival Hall 1215 10 Ave Se, Calgary, Alberta

    Seven years. So many memories. One big celebration coming your way!Join us to celebrate Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation's 7th Year Anniversary - a night to look back on how...

  • ICAI Anniversary Celebration

    Festival Hall 1215 10 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta

    Seven years. So many memories. One big celebration coming your way!Join us to celebrate ICAI's 7th Year Anniversary - a night to look back on how far we've come and...

  • The Nightmare Before Christmas – October 23 – Calgary

    Badlands Parking Lot - Impark 725 9 Ave Sw, Calgary, Alberta

    Join us for an unforgettable night under the stars as Horizon Drive-In brings the classic outdoor movie experience to Calgary!Gather your family and friends and enjoy your favourite films from...

    $2.14 – $16.12

  • Bouchercon 2026

    Telus Convention Centre Calgary, Alberta

    Bouchercon is an international convention for anyone who loves mysteries. Each year, it attracts fans of crime fiction, published authors, aspiring writers, librarians, large and small publishers, editors, agents, and...

  • Bouchercon 2026

    Telus Convention Centre Calgary, Alberta

    Bouchercon is an epic mystery fan convention for readers, writers and lovers of crime fiction. It consists of panel discussions, presentations, and other programming on a wide variety of topics...

    $260

  • Kids’ Bouchercon 2026

    Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall - Central Library 800 3 Street Southeast, Calgary, Ab

    Hosted at Central Library as part of Bouchercon World Mystery Convention, this one-day mini-festival is for kids, youth, and families!About Kids' BoucherconJoin Calgary Public Library and Bouchercon World Mystery Convention...

  • OMOTE (面) | Shion Skye Carter & Miya Turnbull

    Esker Foundation 4th Floor, 1011 – 9th Avenue S.E., Calgary, Ab

    Presented by Springboard Performance and Esker Foundation as part of Fluid Fest 2026Omote (面) is a co-creation between Vancouver dance artist Shion Skye Carter and Halifax mask maker Miya Turnbull....

  • SCREAM – October 24 – Calgary

    Badlands Parking Lot - Impark 725 9 Ave Sw, Calgary, Alberta

    Join us for an unforgettable night under the stars as Horizon Drive-In brings the classic outdoor movie experience to Calgary!Gather your family and friends and enjoy your favourite films from...

    $2.14 – $16.12

  • Bouchercon 2026

    Telus Convention Centre Calgary, Alberta

    Bouchercon is an international convention for anyone who loves mysteries. Each year, it attracts fans of crime fiction, published authors, aspiring writers, librarians, large and small publishers, editors, agents, and...

  • Bouchercon 2026

    Telus Convention Centre Calgary, Alberta

    Bouchercon is an epic mystery fan convention for readers, writers and lovers of crime fiction. It consists of panel discussions, presentations, and other programming on a wide variety of topics...

    $260

  • Sunday Safari Brunch

    Sunday Safari Brunch
    Calgary Zoo 1300 Zoo Rd Ne, Calgary, Alberta

    Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh...

  • Pup Crawl

    Kensington plaza fire pit 1217 Kensington Rd Nw, Calgary, Alberta

    Kensington is getting into the Halloween spirit with its annual Pup Crawl. Dress your furry friend in their spookiest costume and head to Kensington for an afternoon of trick-or-treating at...

  • Frightful Family Favourites

    The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland 750 9 Ave Se, Calgary, Alberta

    Embrace your eerie side this scary season by catching your favourite family movies on the big screen! Join us in the Burnswest Theatre at The Confluence for two afternoons of...

    $13.54

  • Wordfest Presents Anita Rau Badami

    Memorial Park Library 1221 2 St SW, Calgary

    After far too long an absence, the writer and visual artist Anita Rau Badami makes a triumphant return to Calgary with her highly anticipated new novel—fifteen years in the writing!—Asha...

    $25

  • Between the Pages: An Evening with Giller Prize Finalists

    Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall - Central Library 800 3 Street Southeast, Calgary, Ab

    Join Tara Gereaux, Michelle Good, Nicholas Herring, Nazanine Hozar, and Patmeena Sabit, in conversation with host Shelley Youngblut.Between the Pages: An Intimate Evening with the Giller Prize Finalists will take...

  • Book Launch: Ace Theory

    Shelf Life Books 1302 4 St Sw, Calgary, Alberta

    Ryan Fitzpatrick launches his new book ACE THEORY with Jani Krulc. Join us on October 28 at 7 PM at Shelf Life Books!

  • Pumpkin Paint & Sip @ GRETA YYC

    Greta Bar 213 10 Ave Sw, Calgary, Alberta

    Get crafty this spooky season! Join us at GRETA on October 28th at 8 PM for a fall-inspired night of pumpkin painting, pressed flowers, cocktails, and arcade games.Whether you’re going...

    $27.57 – $38.38

  • AAPWEEN Halloween Wrestling

    Whiskey Rose Saloon 1012 17 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

    Halloween is about to get ugly in Calgary. On October 29, AAPWeen is bringing the screams to Whiskey Rose for a night of glory and professional wrestling. Alberta Arts Pro...

    $20

  • Wordfest Presents Jordan Tannahill

    Memorial Park Library, 2nd Floor 1221 2 St SW, Calgary

    No one is more excited than Joshua Whitehead that Jordan Tannahill has added Calgary to his North American tour. Okay, maybe everyone who was lucky enough to see them on...

    $25

  • Play to Sin: Halloween at Greta YYC 2026

    Greta Bar 213 10 Ave Sw, Calgary, Alberta

    Play to Sin: Halloween at GRETA YYCStep inside the arcade of temptation. How far are you willing to go for the win?Dress code: Dress to play🎭 Costumes encouraged.Consider this your...

    Free – $40

  • Twisted Hallows Eve 2026

    Twisted Element 1006 11 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

    Get ready for Calgary's biggest Friday Halloween yet! Twisted Element is turning up the heat with a night full of scary thrills, killer beats, and fabulous costumes. This is the...

    $10 – $15

  • Halloween Howler

    BLOX Arts Centre 834 11 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

    Halloween Howler is a free, all-ages trick-or-treat adventure through BLOX. Starting at the BLOX Arts Centre, families grab a map and explore participating local businesses for candy, activities, and community-curated...

  • Halloween Pet Parade

    Memorial Park Library 368 13 Ave Sw, Calgary, Ab T2r

    The Library's most adorable Halloween tradition is back this October 31!Join us with your fur family for a costumed pet parade through Central Memorial Park!Dress you and your fuzzy friends...

  • LieLow Monster Ball

    The GRAND 608 1 St SW, Calgary, Alberta

    On October 31, as the veil between worlds grows thin, the LieLow Monsters Ball comes to life! A dark and decadent gathering where the strange, the spirited and the wonderfully...

    $15

  • Hang The DJ Halloween 2026 “I Choose You Too”

    Dickens Lower 1000 9 Ave SW, Calgary, Ab

    Hang The DJ presents Halloween 2026 "I Choose You Too"Our annual Halloween party is the biggest Hang The DJ event of the year with full custom decor and storyline, a...

    $30

  • Twisted Halloween 2026 Saturday

    Twisted Element 1006 11 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

    Get ready for Calgary's biggest Halloween bash! Twisted Element is turning up the heat with a night full of scary thrills, killer beats, and fabulous costumes. This is the party...

    $10 – $25

  • Halloween Haunt @ Hudsons Calgary (Downtown)

    HUDSONS CDT 1201 5 Street Sw, Calgary, Alberta

    Halloween Haunt takes over Hudsons Calgary Downtown on October 31st for a full night of costumes, bad decisions and seeing people you know dressed as people you definitely don’t know.Expect...

  • Sunday Safari Brunch

    Sunday Safari Brunch
    Calgary Zoo 1300 Zoo Rd Ne, Calgary, Alberta

    Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh...

  • Calgary Justice Film Festival (CJFF) – Opening Ceremony

    The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland 750 9 Ave Se, Calgary, Alberta

    Join us for the opening of the 21st Calgary Justice Film Festival (CJFF), a special moment honouring Indigenous voices, storytelling, culture, and filmmaking. Gather with community leaders, filmmakers, and other...

  • Short Films, Big Questions @Calgary Justice Film Festival (CJFF)

    The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland 750 9 Ave Se, Calgary, Alberta

    FILM SYNOPSES:To the Embers (Feu Fantôme): Seven years ago, the filmmaker was raped. Three years ago, the rapist wrote the filmmaker a letter to take responsibility for his actions. This...

  • The Psychology of Cults

    The GRAND 608 1 St SW, Calgary, Alberta

    Hosted by renowned cult investigator Mike King, The Psychology of Cults, a gripping live show, takes audiences deep inside the world of cults—how they form, why people join, and what...

  • Common Ground Festival

    The Pumphouse Theatre 2140 Pumphouse Ave Sw, Calgary, Alberta

    The Common Ground Festival returns with 10 brand-new Tales of the Stage at Pumphouse Theatre November 11–14! These up and coming artists are bringing tales of drama, comedy, music, improv,...

    $20 – $25

  • CHINOOK BLAST

    Eau Claire Plaza 255 Barclay Parade Sw, Calgary, Ab

    From January 30 to February 16, get ready to experience Calgary’s signature winter event at Eau Claire Plaza!