Looking for some Calgary Halloween fun this year with the kids? Here’s 9 ideas for family friendly Halloween fun.
1. Trick-or-treat Around Your Neighborhood
This is the most obvious Halloween activity and still my personal favorite. The most active time for trick-or-treating tends to be from 6pm-8pm. Not everyone will participate so look for houses with lights on and decorations. More tips for trick-or-treating in Calgary.
I think part of the fun of Halloween is going around your own neighborhood in the dark with friends and neighbors, but some neighborhoods can be less awesome for trick-or-treating due to lack of participation or treacherous terrain.
The Calgary Herald puts together information about what neighborhoods are the best for trick-or-treating. The city of Calgary has information about Halloween safety that you may want to take a look at before you head out too.
2. Head to Heritage Park for Ghouls’ Night Out
Heritage Park Ghouls Night Out
Date: Oct 24-27, 2019
Time: 6pm-9pm (Oct 24&25), 5:30-9pm (Oct 26), 4:00-7:30 (Oct 27)
Ages: Aimed at kids 3-9 years old.
Ghouls Night Out Activities: Trick or treating, meet the Addams Family, take a frightening family photo, watch and interactive stage play, play canival games, walk down decorated streets, meet ghoulish village residents, Halloween dance, storytelling, crafts, witches flying school, alice in wonderland tea party and more!
Cost: $12.95 (13+), $7.95 (3-12), 2 and under free
Tips: Dress for the weather – the event is outdoors. Consider bringing a stroller or wagon. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Bring a camera and flashlight. Buy tickets in advance at this event often sells out.
3. Dress the Kids Up in Their Halloween Costumes and Take Some Pictures
Get some additional use out of your kids Halloween costumes by putting them on during the day before or after Halloween. My favorite place to go is to a park with great fall leaves. The pictures you can get are gorgeous. It’s also kind of fun wearing costumes for every day activities, like getting groceries or going to the library.
4. Haunted Calgary
Date: October, 11&12, 18-19, 25&26, 31, Nov 1&2 2019
Time: 6pm -10 or 11pm
Activities: Family Frights Thrill Zone – Haunted house, bouncy castles, games crafts and spooky fun for all ages.
Three other haunted house attractions recommended for ages 12+
Cost: Purchased Tickets required
5. Go Pumpkin Picking or for a Walk Through a Corn Maze
There are some great options in the Calgary area for corn mazes and pumpkin patches. Most of them offer a ton of other family friendly entertainment as well. Some also offer special Halloween or pumpkin themed events.
6. Have a Costume Party at Home
Kids of all ages love dressing up in their costumes and playing with their friends. Have a few friends over for a simple costume play date or go all out with decorations and Halloween themed food.
7. Trick-or-Treat at the Mall.
Many Calgary Malls offer trick-or-treating. This can be really handy for small kids who have trouble staying up late enough for Halloween and being able to wear cute costumes without snowsuits. Not all malls participate and the ones that do tend to only offer trick-or-treating for a specific time period so be sure to check before you head out.
8. Carve or Decorate Pumpkins
Whether you do something simple and traditional or something creative and unique, you won’t want to skip this Halloween tradition. Want to decorate a pumpkin but don’t want the mess of carving? Try making patterns with small nails and buttons, using glitter, ribbons, Mr. Potato head accessories or just sharpie markers.
9. Enjoy Halloweekends at Calaway Park
Date: Weekends September 7th – October 14th, 2019
Time: 11am-6pm
Activities: Face Painting ($5), Photo Opps, Halloween themed amusement park fun.
Cost: Included with regular admission and annual passes. (regular admission applies)
10. A Barracks Boo-tacular at Fort Calgary
Date: October 25, 2019
Time: 4-6pm
Activities: Ages 4-11 years old.
Trick or treating at the museum, crafts, light snacks.
Cost: Tickets must be purchased in advance. Adults accompanying children are free. Children 0-3 years free. Children 4-11 years $13
