Calgary really gets into the Halloween spirit this time of year. Looking for some fun, spooky, even scary events? Here are some you do not want to miss:
Heritage Park Ghost Tours || September 13th - October 18th || Ever wondered what ghosts haunt Heritage Park? Join this walking tour to learn about the creepy stories of days past, staff ghost encounters and maybe even (hopefully) experience the paranormal yourself. Heritage Park may be bright and kid-friendly during the day, but at night the ghosts come to play...
Screamfest || October 13th-18th on Fridays & Saturdays, and October 29th - 31st || This Calgary Halloween classic is a classic for a reason: it is notoriously the scariest event in the city. Walk through multiple haunted houses, such as What Lurks in The Dark, Clown Town and the Bates Motel. Do you feel like getting chased by serial killers and zombies with chainsaws? Then this event is for you. Make sure you have a throat lozenge for the next day; your voice is going to be hoarse from screaming...
Aspen Crossing's Train of Terror || October 6th - 28th || How do you feel about being trapped on a haunted train for 90 minutes? If it sounds thrilling, prepare to be scared by "everything from haunted railway cars to eerie entertainment to other spine-tingling sensations. You can expect low visibility, strobe and fog effects, tight spaces, graphic scenes and close encounters with props and actors" (Avenue Calgary). Remember: anything could happen...
The Ghosts of Fish Creek Park || October 24th || Join Wayne Meikle, who worked with Alberta Parks for 35 years, on his incredible Ghost Tour. As you walk through the dark grounds of Fish Creek Park, Wayne will share the eerie stories of the ghosts that haunt the land. Bring a travel mug to enjoy the complimentary hot chocolate and prepare for the paranormal...
Hollywood Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner || October 26th || To raise money for Carya's Youth programs, they are inviting celebrity ghosts to join you for a four-course meal. But don't settle in too fast; there's a murder to solve! You'll get s solution kit to help you solve the murder and you'll get one unforgettable evening.
This is just a sample of the Halloween events happening around the city. For more, head to Avenue Calgary's events page. Have fun and stay safe!
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