CALGARY – Looking for an enjoyable way to celebrate Halloween?
Global News is taking a look at some of the city’s fun, frightening and fear-provoking events.
Grim Manor haunted house
Calgary’s newest haunted attraction opens in the old Target location at Sunridge Mall on October 15. Not recommended for children under 13. No mall access, exterior entrance only.
WHEN: October 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31
COST: $13
WEBSITE: grimmanor.ca
ScreamFest
According to organizers, ScreamFest is Canada’s Largest Halloween event. It features eight haunted houses, carnival games and live entertainment. Rated PG-13.
WHEN: October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 and 31 from 7 p.m. to midnight
COST: $25 – $45
WEBSITE: screamfest.ca
READ MORE: Creepy clowns and zombie zorbs – what’s new at ScreamFest 2015
Ghostbusters at The Plaza Theatre
Relive the magic of 80’s comedy classic Ghostbusters during a special screening at The Plaza Theatre. Costumes are encouraged. 18+ event.
WHEN: October 17 at 10 p.m.
COST: $10 – $15
WEBSITE: facebook.com/events/680701422072431/
Disney in Concert: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Pumpkin King Jack Skellington joins forces with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra to tell the tale of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
WHEN: October 31 at 8 p.m.
COST: $20 – $80
WEBSITE: calgaryphil.com
Freaky Fridays & Flashlight Nights
Bring a flashlight to the Cobbs Corn Maze and try to find your way through in the dark. Take a nighttime tractor ride or check out two haunted houses.
WHEN: October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
COST: $12 – $25
WEBSITE: cobbscornmaze.com
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Ghouls’ Night Out
Ghouls’ Night Out at Heritage Park is perfect for families with kids aged three to nine who are looking for a fun Halloween-themed event.
WHEN: October 24, 25, 29, 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
COST: Free – $10.25
WEBSITE: heritagepark.ca
Calgary Ghost Tours
Get a glimpse into the mischief, mayhem and murders of Calgary in a ghost tour.
WHEN: Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
COST: $10 – $20
WEBSITE: calgaryghosttours.com
Boo Crew Costume Party at Calaway Park
Join the Billy and the Boo Crew in a costume party at Calaway Park. There will be fun activities and prizes available all day long.
WHEN: October 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
COST: Free with admission
WEBSITE: calawaypark.com
Bustloose Halloween club crawls
Put on a costume and hop aboard the Halloween Boo-ze Cruise on Oct. 30 – or the Halloween Howler on Oct. 31. ‘Both are 18+ events.
WHEN: October 30 and 31
COST: $25
WEBSITE: bustloose.com
Cemetery of Sound 2015 featuring Steve Aoki
Join Steve Aoki, Adventure Club, W&W and Oliver Heldens at the BMO Centre for the 4th annual Cemetery of Sound.
WHEN: October 30 at 8 p.m.
COST: $99+
WEBSITE: unionevents.com
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