In Calgary, October is a vibrant month with Thanksgiving and Halloween as major highlights. Here are some other events and activities you can look forward to in the city during this time:
1. Thanksgiving Celebrations: Families and friends gather for Thanksgiving dinners, and various restaurants offer special Thanksgiving menus.
2. Halloween Events: Haunted houses, pumpkin patches, and costume parties are popular. There are also family-friendly events like the Calgary Zoo’s “ZooBOO” and Heritage Park’s “Ghouls’ Night Out”. As well as Winsport’s “Pumpkins After Dark”. A family favourite in our house is going to a corn maze, there are corn mazes north and south of the city.
3. Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF): This annual event often extends into early October, showcasing a wide range of films from around the world.
4. Oktoberfest Celebrations: Various venues around Calgary host Oktoberfest-themed events with traditional German food, beer, and music.
5. The Calgary Flames: The NHL season starts in October, and you can catch the Calgary Flames in action at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
6. Fall Markets and Fairs: Local markets and craft fairs offer unique handmade goods and seasonal produce.
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