Ultimate Calgary Weekly Events You’ll Love
Hey Wanderers!
From cheering on the Calgary Flames and experiencing the magic of Disney’s Moana with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra to exploring Spark After Dark, there are plenty of exciting ways to get out and enjoy Calgary this week. Whether you’re into live sports, music, or unique evening experiences, there’s something fun to add to your calendar.
We’ve rounded up the best things happening this week so you can spend less time searching and more time making plans. Below is your guide to the top events happening in and around Calgary from Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9. Whether you’re rocking out at Sabaton: Legends on Tour, tasting your way through YYC Pizza Fest, getting spooked at ScreamFest, or checking out the city’s many other fall events and activities, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your week.
Scroll through, pick your thing, and go make it a week worth talking about.
Full List of events
Monday, October 05, 2026
Sabaton: Legends on Tour
📍 Grey Eagle Event Centre (Grey Eagle Dr, Tsuu T’ina Nation 145, AB)
📆 October 05, 2026
💰 $74+
⏰ 6pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Get ready for an epic night of heavy metal as Sabaton: Legends on Tour brings their legendary live show to Calgary! Grab your crew and experience powerful anthems, explosive energy, and a concert you won’t want to miss.
Olympic Toonie Skate
📍 University of Calgary (288 Collegiate Boulevard NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 October 05, 2026
💰 $2
⏰ 6pm – 8pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
On select Monday nights, head to the Oval for the Monday Nights Toonie Skates from 6 – 8 PM. On these special evenings, you skate for just $2. Be sure to check the schedule, as Toonie Skates don’t run every Monday night.
YYC Pizza Fest
📍 Various restaurants, Calgary, AB
📆 October 02 – 18, 2026
💰 Prices vary
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
YYC Pizza Week is now Pizza Fest, with charity, community and pizza crusts in mind. Each year, local participating restaurants craft an exclusive pizza in a competition to be lauded as Calgary’s best pizza. From each purchase, a slice of the proceeds goes to Calgary Meals on Wheels, directly supporting the nutritional needs of vulnerable Calgarians.
Fall Ghost Tours
📍 Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 October 01 – 15, 2026
💰 $25+
⏰ 7pm – 9:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Step into the shadows and explore the eerie side of history with Heritage Park’s spine-chilling Calgary Ghost Tours. As night falls, the Park’s historic streets come alive with tales of haunted buildings, mysterious apparitions and unexplained phenomena. Guided by our knowledgeable storytellers, you’ll uncover the darker side of the past and hear true stories that have been passed down through generations of Park goers.
Pasta La Feasta
📍 Various restaurants, Calgary, AB
📆 October 01 – 31, 2026
💰 Prices vary
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Eating for a good cause? We’re all in! October is National Pasta Month, and from October 1 – 31, 2026, Pasta La Feasta is bringing together a group of Calgary restaurants to offer a signature pasta dish in support of The Alex Community Food Centre. Like we needed an excuse to eat pasta!
Haunted Historic Inglewood
📍 Various Locations, Inglewood, Calgary, Alberta
📆 October 01 – 31, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
This fall, Calgary’s original main street comes alive with spirits, scares, and spine-tingling fun. Haunted Historic Inglewood is a month-long celebration of Halloween featuring eerie pop-ups, ghostly performances, zombie walks, spooky workshops, and immersive fright experiences woven throughout the neighbourhood.
The Crypt & The Crow (18+)
📍 Tops Pizza (19919 Fairmount Dr SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 October 01 – 31, 2026
💰 Price of food & drinks
⏰ 11am – 11pm
🔗 Learn more & reserve your spot here: Click Here
Get ready to step into The Crypt & The Crow, Tops Pizza South’s immersive 18+ Halloween pop-up running October 1–31. The space will be transformed into a spooky gothic crypt filled with eerie decor, creepy cocktails, and a Halloween-inspired menu featuring everything from black-bun burgers and squid ink pasta to spooky pizzas and wings. Pair it all with theatrical drinks like smoking skull Old Fashioneds and syringe-served cocktails for a Halloween night out that’s anything but ordinary. Grab your crew and get ready for a seriously spooky night at The Crypt & The Crow!
Water Circus Nautilus
📍 Crossiron Mills (261055 Crossiron Blvd, Rocky View, AB)
📆 September 18 – October 05, 2026
💰 $25+
⏰ Times vary by date
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Water Circus Nautilus arrives, inviting you under the Big Top for a spectacular journey filled with laughter, suspense, and jaw-dropping acrobatics that keep the energy flowing from beginning to end.
Step aboard and discover a dazzling world of shimmering water fountains, radiant lights, and breathtaking performances designed to amaze guests of all ages.
Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Punk Rock Bingo
📍 Ship & Anchor (534 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 October 06, 2026
💰 $0+
⏰ 7pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Swap quiet bingo for loud music and big prizes at Punk Rock Bingo at The Ship & Anchor! Grab your crew, sing along to punk rock classics, and see if you can be the one shouting “BINGO!”
Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Staples Kids’ Event: LEGO® Build It. Blast It. Save the Day!
📍 Participating Staples locations, Calgary, AB
📆 October 07, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 5pm – 7pm
🔗 Learn more & register here: Click Here
There’s FREE fun at Staples Stores, with special in-store kids’ events! These monthly activities and crafts feature popular kids’ brands like Crayola, LEGO, Staedler, and more. Activities may vary by location. Register with your local store when they post the next event.
Thursday, October 08, 2026
Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime – The Final Chapter
📍 Grey Eagle Event Centre (Grey Eagle Dr, Tsuu T’ina Nation 145, AB)
📆 October 08, 2026
💰 $55+
⏰ 6:30pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Experience a legendary night of progressive metal as Geoff Tate brings Operation: Mindcrime – The Final Chapter to the stage. Hear the iconic album performed live and catch a must-see farewell to one of metal’s most celebrated eras.
Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche
📍 Scotiabank Saddledome (555 Saddledome Rise Southeast, Calgary, AB)
📆 October 08, 2026
💰 $39+
⏰ 7pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
If you’re looking for an unforgettable night out, there’s nothing like the electrifying atmosphere of a Calgary Flames game. From the roar of the crowd to the fast-paced action on the ice, every moment is packed with excitement.
Pumpkins After Dark
📍 WinSport Canada (Canada Olympic Road Southwest, Calgary, AB)
📆 October 08 – 31, 2026 (Thursdays – Sundays)
💰 $17+
⏰ 6:30pm – 11pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
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!
ZWILLING Warehouse Sale
📍 BMO Centre (20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 October 08 – 11, 2026
💰 FREE ENTRY
⏰ 10am – 7pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Shoppers can take advantage of huge savings with ZWILLING, Henckels, STAUB and Ballarini products as well as essentials from Backstage Beauty, including ZWILLING Beauty & Tweezerman, which will be reduced up to 85% off.
Friday, October 09, 2026
Cobb’s Adventure Park: Field of Screams
📍 Cobb’s Adventure Park (1500 84th Street NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 October 09 & 10, 2026
💰 $19+
⏰ 6pm – 10pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Halloween is just around the corner, and at Cobb’s Adventure Park, you can scare the pants off yourself or your kids with the haunted attraction, Field of Screams! You’ll also find other fun activities at this event.
Spark After Dark: Paranormal Activities (18+)
📍 Telus Spark (220 St. George’s Dr NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 October 09, 2026
💰 $37
⏰ 6pm – midnight
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Come wander through a world of paranormal activity, curious experiments, strange encounters and science that gets right up against the edge of what we understand. Get involved, make some questionable theories and see if you can figure out what’s real, what’s perception and what’s just plain weird.
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra: Disney’s Moana Live-To-Film Concert
📍 Jack Singer Concert Hall (205 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 October 09 & 10, 2026
💰 $34+
⏰ Fri: 7:30pm / Sat: 2:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Go on an unforgettable journey across the ocean with Disney’s Moana featuring the Grammy®‑winning soundtrack performed live-to-film by your Calgary Phil.
Calgary Wranglers vs. Bakersfield Condors – Battle of Alberta
📍 Scotiabank Saddledome (555 Saddledome Rise Southeast, Calgary, AB)
📆 October 09, 2026
💰 $42+
⏰ 7pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Get ready for an action-packed night of hockey as the Calgary Wranglers hit the ice! With fast-paced plays, big hits, and highlight-reel goals, every game delivers nonstop excitement and an electric atmosphere that makes it the perfect outing for fans, friends, and families alike.
ScreamFest
📍 GMC Stadium (2200 Stampede Trl SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 October 09 & 10, 2026
💰 $35+
⏰ 7pm – midnight
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Get ready to scream at ScreamFest, Calgary’s largest Halloween event, with a terrifying haunted house, thrilling rides, carnival games and more.
Calgary Farmyard Harvest Lights
📍 Calgary Farmyard (284022 Township Road 224, Rockyview, AB)
📆 October 09 & 10, 2026
💰 $26+
⏰ 5pm – 9:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
The Calgary Farmyard is inviting you back to Harvest Lights! The entire farm will be open and lit up for Friday and Saturday evenings, from September 11 – October 24, 2026 (weather permitting). The lights come on at sundown, and the only area left unlit will be the giant corn maze, so you can bring your flashlight and get a little lost.
That’s your week, Wanderers. From catching live concerts and discovering new flavours to getting your adrenaline pumping at spooky events, there are plenty of ways to get out, try something new, and make the most of your week.
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