{"id":929238,"date":"2026-10-11T17:28:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T17:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/929238\/"},"modified":"2026-10-11T17:28:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T17:28:20","slug":"12-amazing-things-to-do-in-calgary-this-week-oct-12-to-16-daily-hive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/929238\/","title":{"rendered":"12 amazing things to do in Calgary this week: Oct. 12 to 16 | Daily Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another week in October means another lineup of exciting things to do in Calgary. From hockey games and fall walks to fall events and festivals, there is no shortage of things to check out.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for the perfect October outing or just a fun plan for the week, here are 12 amazing things to do in Calgary this week.<\/p>\n

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Official Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What: The Calgary Hitmen have seven games this month. Grab your tickets and head over to the Saddledome this Monday to watch as they take on the Victoria Royals, and again on Friday when they face the Lethbridge Hurricanes.<\/p>\n

When: Oct. 12 and 16, 2026
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome \u2014 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Cost: Ticket prices vary by date and seat<\/p>\n

What: Stompasaurus is hosting a dancing night this Monday. The night features dancing for all levels, including a beginner lesson for people wanting to give line dancing a shot.<\/p>\n

When: Monday, Oct. 12, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: Willow Ridge Community Association \u2013 680 Acadia Dr. SE
Cost: $16 at the door<\/p>\n

What: This October, Symphony Under the Stars invites guests to an exceptional weekend where the celebrated sounds of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra unfold under the night sky during Jasper\u2019s annual Dark Sky Festival. Set along the shores of Lac Beauvert, this limited-capacity experience blends world-class performance, elevated culinary moments, and the rare luxury of experiencing one of Canada\u2019s most breathtaking natural landscapes after dark.<\/p>\n

When: Oct. 16 to 18, 2026
Time: 5 to 10 p.m.
Where: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge \u2014 1 Old Lodge Rd., Jasper
Cost: Concert only \u2013 $135, dinner + concert \u2013 $399, weekend package \u2013 starting at $999<\/p>\n

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Heritage Park\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What: If you\u2019re looking for a spooky tour to embark on, Heritage Park\u2019s Fall Ghost Tours are back. \u201cAs night falls, the Park\u2019s historic streets come alive with tales of haunted buildings, mysterious apparitions and unexplained phenomena. Guided by our knowledgeable storytellers, you\u2019ll uncover the darker side of the past and hear true stories that have been passed down through generations of Parkgoers.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: Oct. 13, 14, and 15, 2026
Time: 7, 7:30, and 8 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park \u2014 1900 Heritage Dr. SW
Cost: $24.95 + GST<\/p>\n

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Jeff Whyte\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

What: Head on over to The Confluence for a night of crafting and a screening of the 1999 movie Sleepy Hollow. Whether you\u2019re knitting, sketching, or scrapbooking, bring your supplies and enjoy this perfect laid-back evening.<\/p>\n

When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where:\u00a0The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland \u2013 750 9th Ave. SE
Cost:\u00a0$12 plus fees<\/p>\n

Explore Calgary\u2019s indoor garden
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Marc Bruxelle\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

What: With the weather cooling off, there\u2019s never a better time to explore some of Calgary\u2019s indoor attractions. Located in the Core Shopping Centre, you can find the Devonian Gardens filled with exotic plants, koi ponds, and refreshing air conditioning, perfect for an indoor retreat.<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0Core Shopping Centre \u2013 324 8th Ave. SW
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n

What: The Esker Foundation is hosting a community night this October. \u201cDrop in for an evening of family-focused exhibition tours, fun gallery activities for kids, youth,\u202fand adults, free, cozy refreshments, and a special one-night-only 15 per cent community discount at The Bookshop at Esker.\u202f\u201d<\/p>\n

When: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
Where: Esker Foundation \u2014 1011 9th Ave. SE
Cost: Free with registration<\/p>\n

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Pumpkins After Dark Calgary\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What: Pumpkins After Dark is back! Head on over to Winsport this fall to check out illuminated pumpkin displays, live entertainment, pumpkin carving demonstrations, seasonal treats, and incredible photo opportunities.<\/p>\n

When: Until Oct. 31, 2026
Where: Winsport \u2014 88 Canada Olympic Rd. SW
Cost: Ranging from $17 to $32; ticket prices vary by date<\/p>\n

What: Get into the fall spirit at Calgary Farmyard, where you can pick pumpkins, wander through a corn maze, take a wagon ride, meet farm animals, and enjoy seasonal treats. Fall Days kicked off on Sept. 11, including its annual Harvest Lights event.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: Sept. 11 to Oct. 25, 2026
Where: Calgary Farmyard \u2014 284022 Township Rd. 224, Rocky View County
Cost: Individual day passes starting at $25.95\u00a0<\/p>\n

What: Winsport has turned spooky and is hosting Haunted Mini Golf. You\u2019ll find a fun mini golf course with ghouls and ghosts, and you can even enjoy a brew while putting.<\/p>\n

When: Until Oct. 31, 2026
Where: Winsport \u2014 88 Canada Olympic Rd. SW
Cost: $17<\/p>\n

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@screamfestyyc\/Instagram<\/p>\n

What: Screamfest is taking over GMC Stadium this year, bringing some haunting attractions right to Calgary. You\u2019ll find seven spooky haunted houses, monster truck rides, the Slingshot, horror movie screenings, the Midway of Mayhem, and more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. to midnight\u00a0
Where: GMC Stadium \u2014 2200 Stampede Trl. SE
Cost: Prices vary\u00a0<\/p>\n

Enjoy a fall walk
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Jeff Whyte\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0With the weather cooling off and the leaves starting to change, there is no better time to get out and explore the city. If you\u2019re looking for a gorgeous walk to enjoy a fall stroll, we went ahead and rounded up eight of the best spots in Calgary to go for a fall walk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0Various locations across Calgary
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Another week in October means another lineup of exciting things to do in Calgary. From hockey games and…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":929239,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194293],"tags":[49,2798,48],"class_list":["post-929238","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-calgary","tag-ca","tag-calgary","tag-canada"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/929238","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=929238"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/929238\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/929239"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=929238"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=929238"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=929238"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}