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Get ready, Calgary! This weekend is looking to be a bit of a mixed bag, with a blend of sun and cloud in the forecast. Still, we’ve got the ultimate list of things to keep you occupied from Friday to Sunday.
Whether you’re in the mood for some live theatre or want to survey the best in local food and wine, we’ve got your agenda covered. Here are all the fun events you can get up to this Oct. 17 to 19 in Calgary.
The tale of the star-crossed lovers has been called the greatest love story of all time. Their names have become synonymous with young love. How did it all go so wrong?
When: Friday, Oct. 17 to Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
Time: Varies by date
Where: 2007 10th Ave. SW
Tickets: $20+
Step into a haunted historic village filled with terrifying scenes, unsettling encounters, and scare actors lurking around every corner.
When: Friday, Oct. 17 to Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park — 1900 Heritage Dr. SW
Tickets: $30
Join this gastronomic celebration of local and world-class wines, brews, spirits, and next-level bites from top chefs and restaurants.
When: Friday, Oct. 17 to Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
Where: BMO Centre, Stampede Park — 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE
Tickets: $25+
Step into a haunted historic village filled with terrifying scenes, unsettling encounters, and scare actors lurking around every corner.
When: Friday, Oct. 17 to Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall — 225 8th Ave. SE
Tickets: $30+
Join over 650 of the best local and international tattoo artists in the largest show of its kind in Canada.
When: Friday, Oct. 17 to Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
Where: BMO Centre, Stampede Park — 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE
Tickets: $25+
Since 2003, Fresh Skis has brought Calgary skiers together to celebrate, connect and watch the year’s best ski movies. Come watch skiing on the big screen!
When: Friday, Oct. 17 to Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
Where: Globe Cinema — 617 8th Ave. SW
Tickets: $18+
This unforgettable evening will bring toads, snakes, scorpions and many more delightful creatures to the Capitol Hill Community Centre.
When: Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Capitol Hill Community Association — 1531 21st Ave. NW
Tickets: $5+
This triple-bill tribute honours Vaslav Nijinsky’s revolutionary impact on ballet, envisioned through acclaimed Canadian choreographers.
When: Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium — 1415 14th Ave. NW
Tickets: $45+
Cara mia! Catch this beloved family-friendly Halloween sequel on the big screen at the Burnswest Theatre. Tickets come with a free popcorn!
When: Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
Where: Burnswest Theatre — 750 9th Ave. SE
Tickets: $12
Enjoy a festive fall afternoon at Crossroads, with pup-friendly activities, delightful booths, and plenty of photo ops.
When: Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Crossroads — 660 6th Ave. SE
Tickets: Free
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