Although we’ve been inundated with more snow this fall, I’m optimistic that weather is going to improve for Halloween. Halloween is a fun time of year with kids. You get to dress them up in adorable costumes that potentially have to somehow fit over a snowsuit and you get to watch them devour candy at alarming rates. I’ve put together a list of Things to do with your kids for Halloween in Calgary, as well as some great fall ideas.
Haunted Calgary
Dates: Friday’s and Saturday’s in October and Halloween.
Price: General Admission: $25, Family Fright only $10
As the days grow shorter, and the weather grows colder, our dearly (and not-so-dearly) departed rise once again for their unwelcome annual visit to the land of the living. If you’re brave (or foolish) enough to greet them in person, head out to Haunted Calgary at New Horizon Mall.
Enter an immersive theatrical experience with over 20,000 square feet of terrifying characters, sets, and props.
With three horrifying attractions waiting for the bravest of your group and one family-friendly attraction ready to spook all ages, Haunted Calgary has something for everyone.
Halloween Howl
Date: October 19
Price: Adult $45, Child 17 and under: $25
Starting at Eau Claire market the Alberta Diabetes Foundation Halloween Howl features a 3 km, 5 km and 10 km walk/run. Dress up in your favourite halloween costume and take part in this event that helps raise support for the Alberta Diabetes Foundation.
Butterfield Acres – Harvest Pumpkin Hunt
Dates: Saturday and Sunday’s all October
Price: Adult: $16, Kids: $15
Head to Butterfield Acres this Halloween and take part in their Harvest Pumpkin Hunt. You and your kids will get to take a wagon ride to hunt for pumpkins, then decorate the pumpkins and play with the local animals. Times fill up fast so be sure to register online as this is definitely one of the most popular things to do with your kids for Halloween in Calgary.
Heritage Park – Ghouls Night Out
Dates: October 24 & 25 – 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Gates close 8:30 pm)
October 26 – 5:30pm to 9:00 pm (Gates close 8:30 pm)
October 27 – 4:00pm to 7:30pm (Gates close at 7:00pm)
Price: Old Spirits (13+) – $12.95, Little Ghouls (3 -12) – $7.95, Children 2 and under FREE
Heritage Parks Ghouls’ Night Out is a yearly favourite and with good reason. Aimed for kids aged 3 – 9, it provides a safe, fun night out for the whole family.
New this year:
- Trick or treat at three select buildings
- Capture your memories with a frightening family photo
- Cheer on the good guys at an indoor performance of A Toy’s Story ~ A New Adventure with Sheriff Woody (Three performances nightly)
- Play a life-sized game of Operation
By popular demand, these family-favourite activities are back for 2018:
- Take a spooky stroll down the darkened streets, and meet some of the ghoulish residents of the village
- Do the Monster Mash at the Halloween Howl Dance Party
- Drop in for storytelling and crafts with wizards, witches and more
- Meet the Addams Family
- Kick up your heels and get ready to take to the skies at the Witches Flying School
- Have a freaky feast as you decorate your very own “Ginger-dead Man” cookie*
- Travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice and her funny friends for tea
- Walk (if you dare!) through Tinkerman’s haunted funhouse and maze
- Try your luck at some ghoulish games of chance at the Carnivale
- Pick up a treat (or a quick bite to eat) at a variety of food venues located throughout the park, or before the admissions gate.
Enchanted Okotoks
Date: October 26
Price: Free
Calling all fantasy fans back to to swarm Downtown Okotoks as we celebrate medieval culture, vikings, witches, wizards, dragons, role-playing, cosplay, kids activities and ALL those geek and fandom things you love. And yes, we’re keeping this event FREE, so please remember this when you pass by our donation cauldrons for the Okotoks Arts Council. Local shops will be transforming with interactive fun for everyone and awesome unique items for sale, shows will take place on the Towne Plaza, plus a secret location. The Artisans Market is evolving with more space for vendors at the beloved Elks Hall We’ve even given the Youth Artisans their very own venue at the Okotoks Public Library.
Calgary Corn Maze – Autumn Pumpkin Festival
Dates: Saturdays, Sundays and Thanksgiving Monday starting September 29
Price: $16.95
Another great thing to do with your kids for Halloween in Calgary is the Calgary Corn Maze. It is packed with things to do on the weekends in October. In addition to their usual activities – corn maze, petting farm, train rides, mini golf, zip lines, ropes course, tractor pulled rides, playground activities – they have a line-up of fall activities to do including:
- Pumpkin picking
- Face painting
- Pony Rides
- Magic Show
- Candy Pumpkin Explosion
- Mini ornamental pumpkin for each child
- Crafts station
- Pig races
A Barracks Boo-tacular – Fort Calgary
Date: October 25
Price: $13 (Kids 0-3 free)
Join us for some family-friendly Halloween fun! Bust out your costumes early for trick-or-treating and crafting in the museum.
Kids will get their history-fix (and sugar-fix) from our interpreters as they practice their “Trick or Treat!” through the museum. They can also stop by the craft table in the Confluence Room to make the perfect Halloween-themed pumpkin pet to take home with them. If they haven’t filled up on candy, kid-friendly light snacks will be available.
Granary Road – Pumpkin Fest
Dates: October 20-21
Price: Free (fees apply to the Adventure Park)
Take part in Halloween and harvest fun for the whole family. Featuring pumpkin pies, terrarium classes, contests, hay rides and more!
Cobbs Adventure Park – Field of Screams
Dates: Friday & Saturday nights in October
Price: $26
Suitable for all ages, Field of Screams features four haunted houses and the new Cornfield of Terror – a cemetery maze in a cornfield. There are also, rides, activities, food & drinks and much more!
Trick-or-Treat at the Mall
Many Calgary malls offer trick-or-treating. This is a great option if your kids can’t stay up late, or you don’t want to try to squeeze them into their costume and a snowsuit. Not all Calgary malls do trick-or-treating however, and the ones that do usually have a designated time to do it, so be sure to check out the mall you’d like to go to before heading off.
Is there a favourite Halloween event you like to attend with your family? Leave a comment and I’ll be sure to include it!
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