10 fall festivals and spooky events in Calgary (and area) for 2025

Fall Days and Harvest Lights at the Calgary Farmyard. (Facebook/CalgaryFarmyard)

If you’re a fan of fall festivals or spooky celebrations, there are lots happening in Calgary (and the surrounding area) this autumn.

Here’s a look at 10 fun events:

Pumpkins After Dark

• What: Pumpkins After Dark is a family friendly event that sees visitors wander along a pathway adorned with thousands of hand-carved jack-o-lanterns. There’s also pumpkin carving demonstrations and sweet treats.
• When: Friday, Sept. 19 to Oct. 31, 2025.
• Where: Winsport, 88 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W.

Spooktacular Haunted Mini-Golf

• What: WinSport’s Spooktacular Haunted Mini-Golf sees the 18-hole outdoor mini-golf course decorated with Halloween décor. Officials say the course will be well lit and challenge all ages and abilities. Participants are encouraged to dress up in a Halloween costume for their visit.
• When: Friday, Sept. 19 to Oct. 31, 2025.
• Where: Winsport, 88 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W.

Halloweekends at Calaway Park

• What: Dress up in a costume and check out the rides – and haunted décor – during Halloweekends at Calaway Park.
• When: Saturdays, Sunday and holiday Mondays until Oct. 13, 2025.
• Where: Calaway Park, 245033 Range Road 33

Fall Days at the Calgary Farmyard

• What: Fall displays and decorations make the perfect backdrop for family photos, and pumpkins are on display for purchase, at Fall Days at the Calgary Farmyard.
• When: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays until Oct. 26, 2025.
• Where: Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Rd. 224

Harvest Lights at the Calgary Farmyard

• What: Visitors can experience the charm of the Calgary Farmyard under the evening sky with a colourful display of thousands of lights during Harvest Lights at the Calgary Farmyard.
• When: 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays until Oct. 26, 2023.
• Where: Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Rd. 224

Harvest Fair at Granary Road

• What: Hunt for pumpkins and decorate a caramel apple at Granary Road’s Harvest Fair.
• When: Sept. 20 to Oct. 12, 2025.
• Where: Granary Road, 226066 112 St. West

Harvest Pumpkin Fest at Butterfield Acres

• What: Butterfield Acres hosts Harvest Pumpkin Fest, a chance to find the perfect pumpkin, take a pony ride or a ride through Scarecrow Alley.
• When: Oct. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26, 2025.
• Where: Butterfield Acres, 254077 Rocky Ridge Rd. N.W.

Screamfest

• What: Screamfest has seven different haunted houses for attendees to check out – including Zombie Outbreak, the most extreme on the list. Aside from the haunted houses, there are also rides, monster trucks and a midway of mayhem.
• When: 7 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 23 (adults only), 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 and Nov. 1, 2025.
• Where: GMC Stadium at Stampede Park, 2200 Stampede Tr. S.E.

Train of Terror

• What: The Train of Terror is billed as Canada’s only moving haunt. It lasts about two hours in total and includes three mazes and a 1.5-hour train ride. Officials warn the event is no “run-of-the-mill haunted house” as performers are allowed to touch, grab and follow attendees. “This is not for the faint of heart, and intended for an 18+ audience,” warns the website.
• When: Thursday, Oct. 2, and then remaining Fridays and Saturdays in October, as well as Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
• Where: Aspen Crossing Train Station in Mossleigh, Alta.

Hell Night

• What: Hell Night, presented by Haunted Calgary, is an immersive Halloween haunt. The event sees attendees thrown into a zombie apocalypse.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.
• Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.