Ahh, fall! The scent of pumpkin spice is in the air, and as the temperatures start to drop, the desire to cuddle up under a bundle of blankets with your date rises. Although the change of the season signifies that the year is coming to a close, it is a reminder to seize the season and plan the best dates for the rest of the year!
Are you SO ready for fall dates and everything spooky season? We’ve put together a list of some great fall date ideas happening in and around the city to make the most of the season!
Pumpkins After Dark
Pumpkins After Dark YYC features over 10,000+ hand carved pumpkins. This one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see date idea of the fall season! Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects; perfect for the whole family!
Get your tickets here!
Located: Winsport at 88 Canada Olympic Road SW., Calgary
When: September 19 – October 31, 2025
Fall Days & Harvest Lights at Calgary Farmyard
Calgary Farmyard has become one of the city’s top fall destinations, and perfect for day and night dates! A fall trip to 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.
During the days (Friday-Sundays & holidays), your ticket to Fall Days gets you access to the multi-award winning venue to enjoy hours of fun on the farm, and the opportunity to take photos with pumpkin displays, and purchase your own to take home!
At night (Fridays and Saturdays), enjoy thousands of lights under the evening sky. You can also check out the many attractions such as a spooky dark corn maze you can explore with your flashlights, and endless photo-ops or admire the cute farm animals!
Get your tickets here!
Located: Calgary Farmyard at 284022 Township Rd 224, Rocky View County
When: Fall Days starts September 15th and are open Fridays – Saturdays from 9:30am until 9:30pm and Sundays from 9:30am – 5pm, Harvest Lights start September 15th and are open Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm-9:30pm with lights on at sundown.
Oktoberfest at Bow River Brewing
Get ready for Oktoberfest at Bow River Brewing! The event will feature local breweries, traditional music, and Bavarian-inspired food such as pretzels, bratwursts and sauerkraut. This is a true German experience to be excited about in a transformed lively Bavarian Village!
Located: 5769 4 St SE #110, Calgary, AB T2H 0P4
When: Oct 4th from 6pm – 11pm
Spark After Dark: Fear at Spark
Get spooky with science this October at Spark! The Science Centre will transform into a Halloween extravaganza!
Ever wondered what the science is behind fear? With the event being open to adults only (18+), be prepared to face your biggest fears and experience a night of bewitching brew, gain wisdom from industry maestros, and participate in many more!
Get your tickets here!
Located: Telus SPARK Science Centre at 220 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
When: Friday, October 13th from 6pm to 12am
Spooky Season at Heritage Park
This season, there’s tons of haunted fun to be had at Heritage Park. All September and October long, experience a number of ghost-infused events and activities to give your date a (small) fright so they can hold on tight.
Events include:
- Their ever-popular Guided Ghost Tours taking place throughout the Historical Village
- Dates:
- September 17, 18, 24, 25
- October 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
- Times:
- 7 – 8:30pm
- 7:30 – 9pm
- LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
- Dates:
- Ghosts & Gourmet: Frightfully delicious dinner followed by a ghastly ghost tour through the dark and deserted streets of the Historical Village on October 27, 28, 29, 30
- Call Guest Services at 403.268.8500 to buy your tickets!
- Call Guest Services at 403.268.8500 to buy your tickets!
- Ghost Teas & Tour: Enjoy a Halloween themed tea, paired with a ghost tour! Drink Witches’ Brew and munch on some Petit Frightful Finger Sandwiches, Mummy Wrappings or some of Dracula’s Delights
- Dates: Oct. 17, 18, 19
- Sittings: 1:15pm, 1:45pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm
- Call Guest Services at 403.268.8500 to reserve your seat!
- Ghoul’s Night Out: Pick out your costumes, gather the family and get ready to experience this wildly popular, safe and fun-filled Halloween event for all ages on October 23, 24, 25 from 5 – 9pm and October 26 3-7pm
- Get your tickets here!
Find even more Halloween activities going on at Heritage Park online!
Located: Heritage Park at 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
When: Various dates throughout September and October
Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival
The Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival is back this October at the BMO Centre. Get your taste buds ready, because at this event you can experience hundreds of exhibitors with a variety of fine wines, premium spirits, and craft beers.
Chefs from local restaurants are in attendance, serving up delicious fare to pair with the wonderful assortment of beverages.
Get your tickets here!
Located: BMO Centre in Stampede Park at 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary
When: October 17 – 18
Screamfest
Prepare to be very afraid… Screamfest is returning to haunt Calgary this October! Even buying tickets for this event on their website will bring you face-to-face with some seriously scary creatures. If you and your date love a good spook to get the heart rate going, this is for you; but be warned – you WILL scream.
Inside Stampede Park, Screamfest will bring carnival games, thrills and rides (like the Neighbours from Hell – Simulator Ride and Jurassic Attack) and more to Calgary! Explore bone-chilling haunted houses like Clown Town, Reapers & Grimm, Bates Motel, What Lies Beneath, and many more!
Get your tickets here!
Located: GMC Stadium at 2200 Stampede Trail SE, Calgary,
When: Weekends in October + November 1st, including October 23rd for Adults Only Night, and of course Halloween. Open from 7pm to midnight each night.
Harvest Fair at Granary Road
It’s harvest time in Calgary! Within the next few weeks, the farm is having pumpkin hunts, caramel apple decorating, and your favourite — pumpkin carving! At Harvest Fair, experience how Granary Road celebrates fall, and take pictures with all of their fall décor (like a beautiful orange truck)!
Located: Granary Road Active Learning Park & Farmer’s Market at 226066 112 Street West, Foothills County
When: Saturdays and Sundays in October; Starting October 4 to October 12 — 10am to 4pm
Murder Mystery Game Night at the Zoo
This event, ZooDunnit, is the first Murder Mystery-style event taking place at The Calgary Zoo! Solve the murder of a famous zoologist while you explore the zoo and stop at food stations with your detective crew! By the end of the night, you’ll have everything you need to know in order to solve the mystery – dinner and justice will be served!
This is event is perfect October date idea to get the gang together for a fun and interactive fall evening.
Get your tickets here!
Located: The Calgary Zoo at 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
When: October 3rd; 5pm – 10pm
Autumn Bliss Market
Do all the fall activities you love and have ever dreamed of, all in one day! Head to Autumn Bliss Market and do the funnest fall activities! You and your date can bring home the crafts and show the love you have for Halloween by participating in all the other fun games and activities this event has to offer.
The best part is that this event is FREE ENTRY — What better way to celebrate fall?
Some of what the event includes:
- Facepainting
- Winning Draws
- Games
- Photography
Find out more here!
Located: 100 Donald Blvd, Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5
When: October 18th at 11am to 4pm
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