Calgary Events: Oct 2-8

Pumpkin season, gems, and horses, oh my

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Krista Sylvester
October 02, 2024

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A quick peek at the next couple of weeks

🧸 Calgary Toy Show: Calgary's family-friendly collectible toy event with fun for kids of all ages. Toys including Lego, Hot Wheels, Star Wars, Barbie, Disney, and more. Oct 12 at Edgemont Community Centre.

📚️ Wordfest Presents Imaginarium: Savour your favourite returning authors. Sample breakout stars. Devour the intimate, inspired pairings. Relish the variety and talk shows, storytelling and poetry events, and the return of Literary Death Match. Oct 16-21 at various locations.

On our radar

🍂 42nd Annual Fall Harvest Market: Kick off the holiday season with the 42nd annual Fall Harvest Market featuring unique vendor items that make perfect Christmas gifts and get a head start on your holiday shopping. Oct 18-20 at the Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre. 

🎨 Festival of Crafts: Calgary’s premier holiday handmade market founded in 1986 celebrates the rich tradition of Canadian craftsmanship by bringing together over 130 talented artisans from across the country. Oct 31-Nov 3 at the BMO Centre.

Plan your Halloween

🎃 Halloween in Calgary: There’s no shortage of things to do this month to celebrate Halloween and autumn so plan your month as the days get shorter and spookier. From pumpkins to cute corn mazes to haunted houses. For the month of October.

Happening this week and weekend

Thursday-Nov 3 | Aspen Crossing | Various times

Experience haunted railway cars, disturbing entertainment, and fear on the Train of Terror. If you make it through the fright cars alive, you will find areas to calm your nerves with food and drinks for purchase. ($76)

Saturday and Sunday | Bella Concert Hall | 7pm

This Canadian comedian is here for two nights only as she brings her signature one-liners and roster of personas to the city for not just one, but two nights.

Thursday-Sunday | New Horizon Mall | Various times

The 15th Biannual Calgary's Rock N’ Gem Show is back with more than 375 tables full of different colours, shapes, and textures where gemstone enthusiasts and collectors are sure to find something special. [$2-$5]

Get in the Halloween spirit with Staples South at this spooktacular adventure designed for ages 4+ where attendees can expect to build a LEGO Jack-O-Lantern, play a spooky word search, and so much more. [Free with registration]

Oktoberfest at Spruce Meadows | Wednesday-Sunday | Various times

The Oktoberfest Tournament welcomes horses and riders to the Spruce Meadows Equi-Plex. No tickets are required for this tournament.

Join the Canadian Brewhouse and YYC Plant Delivery for an evening of creativity using preserved moss to create a unique picture frame in this workshop designed for ages 13 and up. [$66]

The Room Sculpture Experience | Thursday-Monday | 7:30pm

The West Village Theatre is excited to present an immersive art experience where attendees will be guided through a collaborative activity that involves building a theatrical sculpture using a selection of curated materials in this one-of-a-kind opportunity. [$15-$35]

April Wine Concert | Friday | 8pm

The iconic Canadian rock band, April Wine is excited to entertain at the Grey Eagle Event Centre at an all ages show featuring some of their mega-hits such as “Roller” and “I Like to Rock” in a sensational live performance. [$73]

Phil Hanley Live Stand-up | Friday | 7:30-9:30pm

Enjoy a live comedy show at the Bella Concert Hall featuring Vancouver born comedian and actor, Phil Hanley who appeared in films such as Sundown and I Feel Pretty and also released his first album in 2018 titled, Please Don’t Chit Chat While I’m Pursuing My Dream.  [$36-$53]

Canada Women's Expo | Friday-Sunday | Various times

Celebrating 24 years, the Canada Women’s Expo sponsored by Mayfair Diagnostics is back at the BMO Centre for a spectacular three-day event full of shopping, connection, and female empowerment. [Starting at $12]

Canadian National Stilt Symposium | Friday-Sunday | Various times

The Canadian National Stilt Symposium is a co-production with Three Left Feet, National Stiltwalkers of Canada, and BlueBird Moving Arts and aims to connect individuals with workshops, facilitators, and other skill building opportunities to experience and learn about the fascinating world of stilt work. [$35-$185]

Harvest Fair  | Saturday-Sunday | 9am-5pm

Granary Road is excited to present their Harvest Fair featuring two days of spectacular food, delightful fall beverages, and various vendors offering local goods and creations that make beautiful gifts. [Starting at $25]

Calgary Zoo Wild After Hours: Tigers | Saturday-Oct 12 | 3-9pm

Immerse yourself in the secret world of the tigers at this adults-only exclusive after-hours viewing, followed by a delicious four-course meal. The evening also includes a presentation from the dedicated staff who care for them at the Calgary Zoo Wilder Institute.

Sip, Savor & Support | Saturday | 6-9pm

This fall charity networking event taking place at the Hangar Flight Museum is a fundraising opportunity for the Canadian based non-profit organization called, “For the love of children society of Alberta” where attendees can gain access to the museum while enjoying beverages, charcuterie, live entertainment, and an art show. [$39]

Dragon Coaster & Hot Chocolate | Sunday | 10am-12pm

Join artist Fatima for a family-friendly art workshop at the Stable Tenth Avenue Café and Cocktail Bar to embrace the Year of the Dragon and design a dragon themed coaster while sipping on decadent hot chocolate and connecting with new friends. [$66]

Afro Brazilian Drumming | Sunday | 1-2:30pm

Join Cayo Santana for an afternoon of community connection and learning how to play the drums using basic Brazilian rhythms in this workshop designed for all ages and all experience levels. [$12]

Goodwill is hosting its 3rd annual DEAM speaker series at the Brownstone on 10th Ave.SW with a goal of bringing awareness to a selection of business leaders within the disability employment field and connecting them to individuals within the community at this networking opportunity. [$10]

Learn the basics of making delicious and authentic New York style pizza at Lina’s Italian Supermercato where participants will have an opportunity to master the art of the dough toss while learning how to select the best tomatoes. [$70]

This unique experience is all about spontaneity and features a stellar line up of comedians performing at a top-secret location where good drinks and laughter bring the space to life. [$27]

Ongoing

More Greased | Until Oct 19 | Jubilations dinner theatre

Sandy and Danny may have graduated, but there is still plenty of grease to go ‘round. Head to Jubilations to enjoy the bygone days of sock hops and bobby socks, soda jerks and super nerds—and most of all—greasers. It’s that first era of rock and roll music with the songs we all know and love.

Death Trap | Until Nov 10 | Stage West dinner theatre

Sidney Bruhl is a successful writer of Broadway mystery plays but is struggling to live up to his own reputation. A possible break in his fortunes occurs when he receives a script from a student and he hatches a sinister plan. What Sidney doesn’t know, is his student has some surprise plot points of his own up his sleeve.

Fly through a technicolour nebula, kick up dust on the moon, and witness Saturn’s rings up close in this out-of-this-world immersive experience. Explore the galaxy through the James Webb telescope with this unique space exploration encounter.

From Me to You: The Beatles in Canada 1964-1966 | Until Jan 5 | National Music Centre

A nostalgic tribute to the band's transformative years upon arriving in Canada for the first time, this display captures the cultural landscape of Canada in the 1960s, and the frenzied excitement of Beatlemania that swept across the country.

That’s it!

Thanks for checking in this week. Hope you found something good to add to your calendar. Thanks for letting us be your tour guide! See you next week? Same time, same place.

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