Calgary This Week
Check out five of the best things to see and do this week in Calgary.
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October 1 - October 8, 2026 - This week in Calgary, enjoy the start of spooky season and take in the beautiful fall weather with movie screenings.
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Participate in an afternoon of storytelling
Join us for a special community screening of Whispers of the Ancestors, an afternoon of storytelling and reflection celebrating Indigenous voices and perspectives.
Date: October 3
Cost: From $12.06
Location: The Plaza Theatre
Find out whodunnit
Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo
Experience a live murder mystery as you gather clues, meet a shady cast of characters, and enjoy food and drinks.
Date: October 2
Cost: $94
Location: 210 St. George's Drive NE
Indulge in high tea
Savour matcha and artisanal sweets while enjoying live music from Calgary Opera.
Date: October 4
Cost: $45
Location: 2236 29 St SW
Witness a gigantic pumpkin
Watch a larger-than-life pumpkin get carved for Halloween.
Date: October 3
Cost: FREE
Location: 25 Greenbriar Dr NW
Gather movie lovers
Calgary International FIlm Festival
Grab your tickets, and some popcorn, as you take in some of the best movies of this year.
Date: Until October 4
Cost: Varies
Location: Across Calgary
Looking for more things to do in and around Calgary? Check out our Events Calendar for the best events and happenings around the city.
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