Category: Feature

Pumpkins After Dark Lights Up Calgary This Fall

A Halloween Tradition, Turned Up to Eleven Pumpkins After Dark isn’t your average fall stroll. This award-winning outdoor event returns to Winsport with more than 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins glowing against the night sky. From dragons and dinosaurs to pop culture icons, every curve of the pathway feels like stepping into a Halloween dreamscape. Beyond the […]

Spooktacular Halloweekends at Calaway Park Await

Fall’s Friendliest Fright Halloween doesn’t have to be scary to be fun. From September 6 to October 13, Calaway Park transforms into a vibrant playground of pumpkins, costumed characters, and cheeky spooks. Weekends and Thanksgiving Monday become an autumn carnival where laughter meets just a hint of mystery. Hallotown Adventures and Boo Crew Vibes The […]

Top Things to Do in Calgary This Weekend: Sept 26–28

Calgary’s about to throw down a weekend packed with cinematic brilliance, bone-rattling riffs, retro grooves, and Bavarian beer steins the size of your head. Whether you’re craving high culture at Alberta’s biggest film festival or want to scream along with Korn at the Saddledome, this weekend is basically a choose-your-own-adventure story. Here’s your no-BS guide […]

Echoes Across the Border: Laurel Canyon Summit

When Laurel Canyon Met the North The 1960s and ’70s Laurel Canyon scene gave us some of the most timeless folk-rock ever made. This fall, the National Music Centre dives deep into its cross-border roots with Echoes Across the Border: a weekend celebrating songs, stories, and cultural influence. Talks, Tunes, and Timeless Icons On October […]

The Princess Bride in Concert with Calgary Phil

A Fairytale Adventure, Elevated Few films balance romance, swordplay, and comedy like The Princess Bride. On October 10 & 11, Calgary audiences can rediscover the cult classic as the Calgary Philharmonic pairs Mark Knopfler’s score with the on-screen adventure at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. Music Meets Movie Magic This isn’t just a screening — […]

Raise a Stein: FAHR Oktoberfest 2025

A Bavarian Bash in Alberta September 19-20 FAHR Oktoberfest isn’t just another event — it’s a full-on Bavarian takeover. From the first “Prost!” of the night, the brewery’s award-winning German-style beers set the tone for two evenings of festive fun. Diamond Valley becomes the unlikely epicenter of lederhosen, laughter, and lager. Music, Dancing, and Classic […]

Haunted Nights: Calgary Ghost Tours at Heritage Park

Step Into the Shadows There’s something irresistible about the thrill of a good ghost story. Heritage Park’s Calgary Ghost Tours deliver that adrenaline rush with a side of history. As dusk settles over the Park, its cobblestone streets and historic buildings transform into the perfect stage for spine-chilling tales. These aren’t your average campfire stories […]

Calgary’s Can’t-Miss Events This Weekend

Calgary lights up Sept 6–9: show jumping at Spruce Meadows, orchestral magic at Prince’s Island Park, Bran Van ElekTrio at Commonwealth, and the Honens Festival across the city. Top it off with a drive-in screening of High School Musical 3 at Southcentre Mall. One stacked weekend. The Masters at Spruce Meadows September 3–7 | Spruce […]

Monster Jam Roars Into Calgary This Fall

The Trucks That Rule the Arena This isn’t your average car show. We’re talking 12,000-pound machines like Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, and Megalodon. These aren’t just trucks, they’re legends of motorsport culture. When they launch into the air or pull a wheelie across the dirt, the whole stadium shakes. Fans know it’s more than […]

Spruce Meadows Masters Takes Over Calgary

Where Equestrian Royalty Competes The Spruce Meadows Masters isn’t just a horse show — it’s one of the crown jewels of the international show jumping circuit. Every September, Calgary becomes the stage for the sport’s top-ranked riders and their world-class horses. With events like the CPKC International Grand Prix and the legendary BMO Nations’ Cup, […]