region |calgary & area
by indie filmmakers, there’s something
new and interesting for everyone to
see. Various venues, 403-283-1490,
calgaryfilm.com
Oct 5 - 31 Screamfest Canada’s largest
horror festival will scare the socks, if not
more, off of you. Creepy carnival games,
haunted houses, entertainment — it’s a
must-see for fans of The Walking Dead
and horror films. Rated PG-13. Stampede
Park, 20 Roundup Way, screamfest.ca
Oct 8 - 14 Wordfest This literary
festival celebrates the written word by
hosting authors from around the world
in a variety of genres for readings,
Q&As, book signings and some unique
programming across 70 separate events in
the city. Various venues, 403-237-9068,
wordfest.com
Nov 24 - Dec 23, weekends only Once
Upon a Christmas Enjoy old-fashioned
Christmas fun at Heritage Park. Decorate
cookies, get photos with Santa, sing
along with costumed carolers, shop for
unique and vintage gifts and ride along
in a horse-drawn wagon. Heritage Park,
1900 Heritage Dr SW, 403-268-8500,
heritagepark.ca
Nov 24 - Jan 7 Zoolights One of the city’s
favourite annual family events lights up
the zoo with more than 1.5 million bulbs.
While the animals are fast asleep, stroll
through the extravagant lightshow with
hot chocolate in hand and enjoy some
seasonal activities. Calgary Zoo, 1300 Zoo
Rd NE, 403-232-9300, calgaryzoo.com
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It’s not just what you’ll see,
but how you’ll feel.
glenbow.org
130 – 9th Avenue SE | Downtown Calgary
Calgary Stampede
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