10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (Oct. 23-25)

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

Screamfest

• What: Screamfest has seven different haunted houses for attendees to check out – including Zombie Outbreak, the most extreme of the houses. Aside from the haunted houses, there are also rides, monster trucks and a ‘midway of mayhem.’
• When: 7 p.m. to midnight on Friday, Oct. 23, Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25.
• Where: GMC Stadium at Stampede Park, 2200 Stampede Tr. S.E.

Field of Screams

• What: Field of Screams turns Cobb’s Adventure Park into a thrilling and spine-tingling terror show.
• When: From 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24.
• Where: Cobb’s Adventure Park, 1500 84 St. N.E.

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.

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: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25.
• Where: Butterfield Acres, 254077 Rocky Ridge Rd. N.W.

Fall Days and Harvest Nights at the Calgary Farmyard

• What: Take in Fall Days or Harvest Nights at the Calgary Farmyard. Fall Days features pumpkin displays perfect for family photos – and the pumpkins are also available to purchase if you’re hoping to carve a Jack-O-Lantern. Harvest Lights happens once the sun has set, illuminating the park with a colourful light display.
• When: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, then 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25.
• Where: Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Rd. 224, Rocky View County.

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.

Hitmen vs. Tigers

• What: The Calgary Hitmen take on the Medicine Hat Tigers in WHL action.
• When: 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Flames vs. Red Wings

• What: The Calgary Flames celebrate the team’s 2004 Stanley Cup run as they take on the Detroit Red Wings.
• When: 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Hitmen vs. Blades

• What: The Calgary Hitmen celebrate Halloween as they take on the Saskatoon Blades.
• When: 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Cavalry vs. Vancouver

• What: Calgary’s Cavalry FC take on the Vancouver FC in Canadian Premier League action.
• When: 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25.
• Where: ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.