10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (Oct. 2-4)

L'événement Citrouilles au clair de lune se tiendra jusqu'au 31 octobre au parc Wesley-Clover.

There are plenty of local events and activities to check out in Calgary this weekend.

Pumpkins After Dark

• What: Pumpkins After Dark lets visitors walk along a pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays featuring more than 10,000 jack-o-lanterns. It’s a family friendly event that organizers say has plenty of Instagram-worthy photo opportunities.
• When: Until Oct. 31.
• Where: Winsport, 88 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W.

Pumpkins in the Park at Granary Road

• What: Have some fall fun at Granary Road. There’s tractor rides through the pumpkin patch, a pumpkin scavenger hunt, pumpkin putting, caramel apple decorating and more.
• When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4.
• Where: Granary Road, 226066 112 St. West, Foothills County, Alta.

Harvest Pumpkin Fest at Butterfield Acres

• What: Butterfield Acres hosts its annual Harvest Pumpkin Fest, featuring fall photo ops, pony rides and tractor-pulled wagon rides through Scarecrow Alley.
• When: Saturdays and Sundays in October.
• Where: Butterfield Acres, 254077 Rocky Ridge Rd. N.W.

Halloweekends at Calaway Park

• What: Dress up in a costume and head to Calaway Park for Halloweekends, featuring a family friendly display of Halloween-themed scenes through the south side of the park.
• When: From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays until Oct. 12.
• Where: Calaway Park, 245033 Range Rd. 33.

Where Dark Things Dwell

• What: An outdoor escape room has taken over the historical village at Heritage Park. Where Dark Things Dwell is an immersive escape experience from Secret City Adventures, pulling guests deep into a chilling story filled with live actors, mind-bending puzzles and secrets waiting to be uncovered.
• When: Select evenings until Oct. 31.
• Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.

Millarville Farmers’ Market

• What: The Millarville Farmers’ Market is an outdoor shopping experience at the Millarville Racetrack that includes more than 100 vendors.
• When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Oct. 10.
• Where: Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society, 306097 192 St. W., Millarville, Alta.

Calgary International Film Festival

• What: The Calgary International Film Festival returns with dozens of screenings at spaces throughout the city.
• When: Until Sunday, Oct. 4
• Where: Various locations.

Wranglers vs. Canucks

• What: The Calgary Wranglers take on the Abbotsford Canucks in AHL action.
• When: 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Hitmen vs. Pats

• What: The Calgary Hitmen take on the Regina Pats in WHL action.
• When: 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

The Lodger

• What: Vertigo Theatre’s starts its 50th anniversary season with world premier. The Lodger is inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s famous silent thriller of the same name. It tells the story of a couple in financial troubles who encounter a mysterious lodger.
• When: Until Oct. 25, 2026.
• Where: Vertigo Theatre, Suite 161, 115 Ninth Ave. S.E.