Things to do during Thanksgiving weekend in Calgary including Thanksgiving dinner, brunch and takeout, free fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions. – October 6 to 9, 2023.
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I. Thanksgiving Weekend Take-Out & Dine-In
- Whether it is a curbside pickup or delivery to get your hands on perfectly cooked turkey dinner, or a sumptuous Thanksgiving feast at the restaurants, here are few options to help you with your Thanksgiving plans.
- Thomsons Kitchen & Bar Thanksgiving Sunday Brunch Buffet: Hyatt’s signature restaurant Thomsons Kitchen & Bar is offering a delightful feast that celebrates the essence of the season and brings friends and family together. Sunday, October 8, 2023 @ 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
II. Halloween Fun this Thanksgiving Weekend
For pumpkin hunts, corn mazes and other fall events, see under family or adult events/festivals.
For all upcoming Halloween events, see Halloween in Calgary
Halloweekends
Join Billy, Roxy and the Boo Crew at Calaway Park this Fall! Take a stroll down Hallo-Street… if you dare! It is a spooktacular good time for the whole family! Details
Saturdays, Sundays & Holiday Mondays, September 10th to October 10th , 2022 | 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Calaway Park, 245033 Range Rd. 33, Calgary
Regular Admission
Harvest Lights
Enjoy all the fun of the Farmyard as the whole farm remains open while becoming colourfully lit with thousands of lights under the evening sky. Details
Fridays & Saturdays | 5:30PM – 9:00PM
Calgary Farmyard / Calgary Corn Maze, 284022 Township Rd 224, Rocky View County
$21.95 to $26.95
WinSport Spooktacular Mini Golf
Our fun, intermediate 18-hole outdoor mini-golf course will transform into a Halloween extravaganza. The course will be well lit and challenge all ages and abilities while offering a safe Halloween activity. Dress up and get into the Halloween spirit! It’s a spooktacular good time for the entire family! Details
Thursdays to Sundays (including the Monday of Thanksgiving), September 21 – October 31, 2023
WinSport, 88 Canada Olympic Road Southwest, Calgary
$10 to $15
Pumpkins After Dark
Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and dragons, movie and pop culture icons – this family friendly event has something for everyone. Make Pumpkins After Dark your new annual tradition! Details
September 22 – October 31, 2023
WinSport Canada, Canada Olympic Road Southwest, Calgary
$15.95 to $34.95
Calgary Ghost Walks
Join us for an evening of ghostly entertainment. Locals and visitors alike will be fascinated by these glimpses into the mischief, mayhem, and murders of Calgary. All of our stories are researched by ourselves and will be enjoyed even by the skeptics among the group. Our tours include many local ghost stories and local history. Details
Various Dates Through October 31, 2023
Various Venues, Calgary
$20 – $28
Dr Giggles House of Pain
Dr. Giggles House of Pain is upping the ante this year with Theater of Pain Volume 3, the scariest haunt you will ever experience. The Theater of Pain is a fully immersive, private haunted house experience which brings you right into your favourite horror movies. Details
October 5 to 30, 2023
Chestermere Rec Centre, 201 W Chestermere Drive: NW Corner, Chestermere
$30
Train of Terror
Canada’s only moving haunt is back with a vengeance! Do you have someone to join you or will you go it alone? Your evening begins when you check-in at the train station. You and your friends will first journey through a menacing maze of horror. Details
October 6 to November 4, 2023
Aspen Crossing, Mossleigh, AB
$89.99+fees & taxes
ScreamFest
Test your wits at the terrifying experiences that Screamfest has to offer! Experience haunted houses, carnival games and creepy entertainment. You Will Scream! Details
October 6 to 31, 2023
Stampede Park, 25 Ave SE, Calgary
$30-$60
Scream – Films at the Fort
This film is screening in Fort Calgary’s Burnswest Theatre as part of Films at the Fort: Thrills and Chills series. Each movie features classic horror films and family Halloween favourites. SCREAM (R) The sleepy little town of Woodsboro just woke up screaming. There’s a killer in their midst who’s seen a few too many scary movies. Details
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Fort Calgary, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary
$12
Spooky Studio
An Immersive Halloween Experience by Patrick Art Production A brand-new event running the month of October featuring original art installations designed and created by local artist, Patrick O’Neill. Spooky Studio is not a typical haunted house, we believe Halloween is for everyone. There are no actors, no blood and guts, and no jump scares—just immersive spooky scenes to spark your imagination and get lost in. Details
October 7 to 31, 2023
nvrlnd. arts foundation, The Boutique, 1048 21 Ave SE, Calgary
$10 – $15
II. Family Fun Activities
Cirque Du Soleil’s KOOZA
Until October 8, 2023
Stampede Park, Calgary
$54 & up
The Secret Life of Trolls
Melanie’s apartment seems like a normal place to live, but when she’s gone to work, the Trolls come out to play! A production written for kids, and a meal designed with kids in mind! Join us for a fun-filled morning of laughter, music and food! Details
Saturdays | 11 AM
Jubilations Dinner Theatre – Calgary, 1002 37th Street Southwest, Calgary
$41.95 to $44.95
Harvest Lights
Enjoy all the fun of the Farmyard as the whole farm remains open while becoming colourfully lit with thousands of lights under the evening sky. All attractions open and pumpkins available. Details
Fridays & Saturdays | 5:30PM – 9:00PM
Calgary Farmyard / Calgary Corn Maze, 284022 Township Rd 224, Rocky View County
$21.95 to $26.95
Pumpkin Fest
It’s the 20th Anniversary of our legendary Pumpkin Fest – a family event so full of fun, that even the scarecrows can’t resist joining in! This year, we’re not just carving pumpkins; once again we’re carving out smiles for the young superheroes at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. So, join us for this annual event that’s all about big-heartedness and, of course, some smashing good fun! Details
Saturday October 7, 2023 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Blue Grass Garden Centre, 260130 Writing Creek Crescent, Rocky View County
$10
Calgary Toy Show & Sale
Calgary’s family-friendly collectible toy sale is back for Thanksgiving! Seventy-five tables with thousands of vintage and modern collectible toys: Hot Wheels and other diecast vehicles, action figures, Barbie and other dolls, Star Wars, Disney, Transformers, Funko Pops, LEGO sets and Minifigures, stuffed toys, Pokémon cards and figures, and more. Details
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Edgemont Community Centre, 33 Edgevalley Circle NW, Calgary
$3-$5
Disney + Pixar’s Up in Concert
The unforgettable animated classic returns to the big screen with Michael Giacchino’s Academy Award-winning score performed live by the Calgary Phil! Follow the unlikely duo of Carl, a curmudgeonly 78-year-old balloon salesman, and Russell, an 8-year-old stowaway, on this hilarious, heartwarming journey to a lost world filled with danger and surprises. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. Details
Saturday October 7, 2023 |11:00 AM & 6:00 PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall, 225 8 Ave SE, Calgary
$31 – $96
Thanksgiving Weekend
Explore Heritage Park under a canopy of warm fall colours, enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal, at the park or at home, and savour the sights and aromas of Thanksgiving on the prairies as traditional dishes are prepared in our historic homes. Details
Saturday, October 7 – Monday, October 9, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. Calgary
Regular Admission
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Fall Days
Picking the perfect pumpkin at the Farmyard is an annual tradition for many families and friends. In addition to enjoying hours of fun on the farm, pumpkins are on display for photos and for purchase. As we believe that Fall is a time to give thanks, all carving pumpkin proceeds are donated to local charities. Details
October 6 to 9, 2023
Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Road 224, Calgary
$22.95 to $27.95
Harvest Pumpkin Fest
Stroll through the farmyard and find your perfect PUMPKINS at Butterfield Acres this year! Add in some great animal visits, fabulous fall photo-ops, pony rides, a ride thru Scarecrow Alley in the back woodlands (spectacular at this time of year) and you’ve got the MUST-DO fall family fun day that is great for the entire family! Here’s what will be happening: Visits with all of your favorite farm animals (of course) Details
October 7, 8, 9, 2023 | 10am – 4pm
Butterfield Acres Farm, 254077 Rocky Ridge Road, Calgary
$15.99 to $18.99
Pumpkin Palooza
Walk through our pumpkin patch, take beautiful photos and pick your favourite pumpkins to buy for Halloween carving! It’s an event for the whole family that you won’t want to miss! Details
October 7 to 9, 2023 | 11 AM to 5 PM
Cobb’s Adventure Park , 1500 84th Street NE, Calgary
$21.95 to $25
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III. Live Music
Two Late To The Party
Friday, October 6, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Big Beaver Brewing, 200 Southridge Dr #1013, Okotoks
Free
Fateh
Fateh Singh, better known by his stage name Fateh Doe or mononym Fateh, is a Toronto-based Indo-Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. His music career gained traction in 2012 when he began to work with Dr Zeus. Details
Friday, October 06, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 Avenue SW, Calgary
$31.85
Sofar Sounds
Sofar Sounds is throwing pop-up intimate concerts in secret locations throughout the city of Calgary! Each concert features 3 incredible unannounced local or global artists across musical genres in different, undisclosed nontraditional venues like breweries, galleries, boutiques, etc. Details
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Secret Location, Calgary
$21
The Vibe-Out
VibeTribeYYC is excited to present The Vibe-Out: our very own inaugural Hip Hop showcase event! Our show starts at 7pm and it will include many pieces from our Performance Crew: live performance, music videos, etc. as well as a special performance from our community members and The Tomorrows! Details
Saturday, October 7 2023 | 6:00 PM — 8:30 PM
Cardel Theatre, 180 Quarry Park Blvd, Calgary
$25 to $30
Nimino
Nimino has become one of the top Dance/Electronica artists in the 2023 music scene, delighting fans with a unique Dance/Electronica sound. Nimino tickets provide an opportunity to be there in person for the next Nimino concert. So experience it live and be there in person for a 2023 Nimino Dance/Electronica concert. Details
Saturday, October 07, 2023 | 9:00 PM
Common/UNDRGRD, 731 10 Avenue SW, Calgary
$27.21
Nikki Glaser
Nikki Glaser is one of the funniest female voices in comedy today. For nearly two decades at clubs across the country, and as the host of three hit podcasts, Nikki has been honing her shockingly honest, no-holds barred style of comedy. Her daily show, The Nikki Glaser Podcast, launched in March 2021 through iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network. Details
Saturday, October 07, 2023 | 8:00 PM
Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3777 Grey Eagle Drive S.W., Calgary
$49.99 – $69.99+fees
CIBC Community Showcase: Gisela Romero’s MEXICANA
In honour of Latin American Heritage Month, National Music Centre is elated to present the live album presentation of Gisela Romero’s MEXICANA as part of the CIBC Community Showcase series. Recorded in the National Music Centre studios and nominated for World Cultural Recording of the year at the 2023 YYC Music Awards, MEXICANA (2023) is a very personal celebration of the cultural and artistic traditions that shaped Gisela Romero as a human, as a woman, and as a singer. Details
Sunday October 8, 2023 | 1:00 pm
Studio Bell, 850 4 Street SE, Calgary
Included with Studio Bell admission
Truth
Sonic architects of songs with an emotional heft as heavy as the subwoofer rupturing basslines that underpin their work, TRUTH are one of New Zealand’s finest creative exports. Respected across the globe since inception, TRUTH have, as both world-class producers and party-rocking DJs, cut a clear pathway through the international dubstep scene. Details
Sunday, October 08, 2023 | 9:00 PM
Commonwealth Bar & Stage 731 10 Avenue SW, Calgary
$31.62
An Evening with Dariush
Dariush will return to Calgary to perform mega hits and timeless classics from his highly celebrated career. He is set to create memorable and enriching evenings of solidarity, echoing the yearning of a nation. Details
Sunday, October 8, 2023 | 8:00PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall, 225 8 Ave SE, Calgary
$72.20 – $228.90
Salman Ali Live
It’s a Bollywood music concert featuring Indian Idol stars where they will perform different kinds of jonour like Sufi songs and Bollywood songs. The show is full of entertainment where people will listen to their favourite songs performed by some of their favourite Indian artists. Details
Sunday, October 08, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3777 Grey Eagle Drive S.W., Calgary
$45 – $250+fees
IV. Theatre & Performing Arts
Crocodile Rock: The Legend Of Elton John
August 19 – October 21, 2023
Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 Street SW, Calgary
$38.95-75.95
Frank Ferrante In An Evening With Groucho
Award-winning actor and director Frank Ferrante ignites his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this fast paced 90 minutes of hilarity. The two-act comedy consists of the funniest Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs including “Hooray for Captain Spalding,” and “Lydia, the Tattooed Lady.” Details
September 8 to November 13, 2023
Stage West, 727 – 42 Ave SE, Calgary
$75 – 135.45
Theatre Calgary: The Mousetrap
On a dark and snowy night, seven strangers find themselves trapped in a remote guesthouse. The next morning, the snowed-in guests are joined by a police sergeant who brings news of a grisly murder in London. To the guests’ horror, he reveals that the killer may be in their midst. The game is afoot as the sergeant delves into the histories of the guests to uncover sordid pasts. Details
September 12 – October 8, 2023
Max Bell Theatre, 240 9 Ave SE, Calgary
$39 & up
A Comedy of Tenors
For the first time we are presenting a sequel. It’s 1930s Paris and the stage is set for the concert of the century – as long as producer Henry Saunders can keep Italian superstar Tito Merelli and his hot-blooded wife, Maria, from causing runaway chaos. Prepare for an uproarious ride, full of mistaken identities, bedroom hijinks, and madcap delight. Details
September 29 to October 7, 2023
The Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW, Calgary
$18 to $23
The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde immerses you in a play full of chilling twists and turns in which love, betrayal and murder lurk on London’s foggy streets. Can Dr. Henry Jekyll face his demons or does the ruthless Edward Hyde take him to the dark side? A talented cast of four actors, playing multiple roles, takes you on a thrilling journey in this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic horror. Details
September 30 – October 29, 2023
Vertigo Theatre, 115 9 Ave SE, Calgary
$30 to $73
A Cultural Trilogy
A cultural trilogy is a 3 in 1 story presented in different layers of artistic expression with a similar theme. It’s about The Music, The Dance, and The Play. This is a multi-cultural expression featuring art and cultural presentations from local artists and community groups. It showcases spontaneous acts as well as curated musical and theatrical performances focusing on different aspects of artistic styles of expression by groups and individual artists. Details
October 5 & 6, 2023 | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Central Library Downtown, 18 Mount Royal Circle Southwest, Calgary
$15
Julie Kim: Live in Calgary
Julie Kim is one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians. Julie recently toured across North America doing 40 theatre shows with Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah). Over the past decade, Julie has performed at all the major Canadian comedy festivals including Just for Laughs Montreal, Just for Laughs Vancouver, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and Halifax Comedy Festival (with multiple televised performances). Details
Saturday October 7, 2023 | 8:00PM
Engineered Air Theatre, 234 9 Ave SE, Calgary
$30 +fees
V. Sports & Related Events
Cavalry FC vs. Pacific FC
Pacific FC will look to keep the pressure on Forge in the battle for second place, and the chance to fight with Cavalry FC to host the CPL Final in their first match of the 2023 playoff. There will be a special ceremony at ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows, where CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan will present regular season winner Cavalry with the new Canadian Premier League Shield, which was unveiled last month.
Saturday, October 07, 2023 | 3:00 PM
Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary
$13.5 – $162.5+fees
IG Wealth Management Alzheimer Walk & Run
For over 30 years, the IG Wealth Management Alzheimer Walk & Run has raised funds and awareness for Alzheimer Calgary, so we can continue supporting local families impacted by dementia. This event has become a long-standing tradition for the Calgary community. Last year alone, more than 1,000 passionate participants, families, caregivers, and supporters impacted by dementia came together to raise over $290,000 for essential programs and services. Details
Sunday, October 8, 2023 | 8:00 AM
Prince’s Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Ave SW, Calgary
Register online to participate
The Allstate Soccer Show
This jam-packed event offers a full day of player Meet & Greets and panels with interviews, a soccer Fun Zone, lots of prizes and more. Details
Sunday, October 8, 2023 | 11:00AM – 4:30PM
BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary
$5
VI. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
HARVEST Art Show and Studio Sale
Your opportunity to browse a collection of nature inspired paintings in a casual home setting and meet a local Alberta artist. Drop in to browse the display of paintings in between your Thanksgiving weekend activities. In addition to larger paintings you will find a good selection of unique and affordable smaller and unframed paintings that make lasting and memorable gifts. Details
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | noon and 6pm
Cindy Bouwers Art Studio, 131 Bayview Street SW, Airdrie
Free
The Group Art Society of Calgary’s Fall Show and Sale
The Group Art Society of Calgary presents their Fall Show and Sale. Come out for a day of art and meet the artists. Original Paintings in a variety of Styles, Mediums, Sizes and Prices. Details
Saturday, October, 7, 2023 | 10 AM – 4 PM
St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 903-75 Ave SW, Calgary
Free
Harvest Pumpkin Fest Date Night
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Butterfield Acres Farm, 254077 Rocky Ridge Road, Calgary
$25+GST
Historic Union Cemetery Tour
Mounties and ministers, cowboys and cooks, prohibitionists and politicians. Join volunteer tour guides on a walk through time to learn about the people, personalities and events that shaped the vibrant city Calgary is today. Learn about these fascinating stories through free guided walking tours of Calgary’s historic Union Cemetery. Details
Sunday, October 8, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Union Cemetery, Erlton St & 32 Ave SW, Calgary
Free
ICAI Exhibition ‘Natural Beauty of Alberta’
Everyone is invited to the opening event of ICAI’s Exhibition ‘Natural Beauty of Alberta’ ! ICAI Artist : Zahra Entezarmahdi About the Artist: Zahra Entezari is a painter, photographer, and art instructor based in Calgary, originally from Shiraz, Iran. She moved to Calgary in 2018.With a wealth of over 25 years of experience, Zahra has worked with various mediums, and oil and pastel are her favorites. Details
October 5 to 31, 2023
Calgary Central Library, 800 3 St SE, Calgary
Free
From Exclusion to Inclusion Photo Exhibit
Take a journey with this historical photo exhibit showcasing 100 years of Chinese in Canada. Learn more about the influence that Chinese had on Canada in the seminar offerings of food, acupuncture, chinese traditional medicine, in sport and in business. Details
September 30 to October 8, 2023
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 – 1st street SW, Calgary
Free
Unmoored by Vivian Smith
Unmoored is a collection of experimental body prints that explore the themes of disconnection, uncertainty, and the ensuing growth borne out of such psychological states. Using contrasting positive and negative spaces, the artworks depict the sensation of a body in limbo, shifting between phases, always in search of stability. Details
September 28 to October 26, 2023
Prospect Studio C, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest #235, Calgary
Free
Art Exhibition | Anda Kubis “Languorous”
Newzones Gallery is pleased to present “Languorous”; a solo exhibition of work by Canadian contemporary painter Anda Kubis. “Languorous” is an accumulation of attuned decisions, yielding time for the pleasures of observation. Coming to fruition late in summer, these paintings coalesce immediate swipes of the brush, modulated fields, blurs, and Details
September 9 to October 14, 2023
Newzones Gallery, 730 11 Ave SW, Calgary
Free
Distillery Tour in Calgary (Bridgeland Distillery)
Whether you are in Calgary for business or pleasure, Bridgeland Distillery is situated across the Bow River from Downtown where locals and tourists enjoy the must-see attractions that Calgary has to offer. The Artisans at Work experience means discovering a trade or a practice that is rooted in traditional know-how that has endured and evolved over time. It is to meet and learn from a passionate artisan. It is to enjoy an enriching and authentic experience Details
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon
Bridgeland Distillery, 77 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary
$23
More To Do
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Screamfest is at the Stampede grounds.