From elaborate costumes to turkey dinners, fall and all of this month’s over-the-top expenses have arrived! Luckily, there are a ton of free and cheap things to do in Calgary this October so you can still get out and about. From haunted houses to outdoor romps, here are just a few of our favourite events and activities you can treat yourself to for under $25.
FALL HIKING
This month explore the peaks, valleys and waterfalls of the Alberta Rockies! Not sure where to see the iconic larch trees in all their glory? Check out the link above for 15 hikes you should take this fall!
HAUNTED CALGARY
Are you ready to scream? This fall, check out Haunted Calgary – a terrifying event held at the Horizon Mall in Balzac. You never know what might be lurking around the corner…
When: Saturday, October 1st – November 4th
Where: 260300 Writing Creek Cres, Balzac
Time: 6 pm – 10 pm
Cost: $10+
STROLL THROUGH A PUMPKIN PATCH
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What’s more quintessentially fall than a pumpkin patch?! This month, toss on your autumn best, grab a hot chocolate, pick the perfect gourd and go home and make a pie or something. It doesn’t get any better (or cheaper) than that! Check the link above for our favourite spots in and around the city limits!
PASTA LA FEASTA
With comfort food season in full swing, the thought of penne is never far from our minds. This month Pasta La Feasta returns, celebrating the very best in Calgary’s growing carb scene.
When: Friday, October 1st – October 31st
Cost: Prices vary
TUNNEL OF TERROR
Get ready, because Calgary’s Tunnel of Terror will return later this month! Described as a haunted house/carwash hybrid – this wild event will raise hairs and scare the unsuspecting all in the name of good, clean fun.
When: Friday, October 28th
Where: 5421 Dufferin Blvd SE, Calgary
Time: 7 pm – 10 pm
Cost: $22.23
HARVEST LIGHTS
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You’re in for an evening of whimsy and illumination! Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, between now and until October 31st, the Calgary Farmyard and all of its attractions will stay open past 9 pm, giving you and your loved one more time to snuggle with their animals, get lost in their giant corn maze or challenge each other to a game of mini-golf.
When: Fridays to Sundays until October 31st
Where: 284022 Township Rd 224, Rocky Mountain County
Time: until 9:30 pm
Cost:: $19.95 +
VISIT COBB’S ADVENTURE PARK
This month, snuggle a kangaroo or two, go axe throwing and place a bet on a round of minigolf! Whether you check them out for one of their many adult nights or just go during regular hours, you and yours are bound to have a ton of fun at Cobb’s Adventure Park.
Where: 1500 84th Street NE, Calgary
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
Cost: $19.75+
CUFF’S 12-HOUR HORROR MOVIE MARATHON
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Who says that it has to cost you big time to have fun? This month, catch a scary flick … or several during the CUFF Horror Movie Marathon! This spooky tradition will forever be one of our favourites not only because it’s a ton of fun – but also because it only costs $20!
When: Saturday, October 29th
Where: 617 8 Ave SW, Calgary
Time: 7 pm
Cost: $20
WATCH THE MAGICAL ORIONIDS METEOR SHOWER
Visible between now and November 22nd, watch as debris left behind by Halley’s Comet passes high above our atmosphere in the early morning hours. It’s going to be unreal!
When: Peaks Friday, October 21st, 2022
WANDER AN ALBERTA GHOST TOWN
This fall, there’s nothing spookier than exploring an abandoned (and possibly haunted) ghost town. From mining towns and mountain settlements to a town sitting at the bottom of a lake, this province is filled with historical hamlets from a time gone by.
Well, there you have it, friends. 10 free and cheap things to do this month in Calgary! Enjoy yourselves out there!
