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Fri, Oct 23 · TODAY

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Momentum Summer Canskate- Learn to Skate

Red Deer Curling Centre, Red Deer · last day

CanSkate is Skate Canada’s learn-to-skate program designed for beginners of all ages. Through fun, engaging activities and nationally developed teaching methods, skaters build confidence while developing fundamental skating skills such as balance, control, agility, and coordination. At Momentum S

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Town Cleanup (must pre-register)

last day

Fall Cleanup: October 19th - 23rd Town Clean-up occurs twice a year: once in the spring during the month of May (typically the first full week of May), and once in fall during the month of October (typically the week after Thanksgiving). During cleanup, you may register to have garden or yard waste

Outdoors
7:30amto 3:00pm

Brooke's Day Fundraiser

Jacked Up Coffee, Stettler

A special day at the coffee shop to support Brooke and her family in their fight against cystic fibrosis. The costs that come with this condition can add up and the team at Jacked up Coffee with help from the community want to help ease some of that burden. October 23 - All proceeds made from Brooke

Charity
8:30am

Academic Integrity Week

Main Street/Online, Calgary

Students are invited to reflect on issues around Academic Integrity on October 22nd + 23rd on Main Street with activities from the Office of Student Community Standards, Student Learning Services, the Library, the Academic Development Centre, and SAMRU. Events will be running throughout the day fro

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Joey Pringle

Tavern 1883, Canmore · last day

Enjoy some live blues and country music at Tavern 1883 with Joey Pringle.

Live Music
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Snacks in the Stacks

Camrose Public Library, Camrose · last day

Kids in grades 1-12 can pop in to the library for a healthy snacks every day after school and on non-school weekdays. Be hangry no more!

Family
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Exhibition - All Netted Together: Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace, and the Social Life of a Theory

Nickle Galleries, Taylor Family Digital Library, Calgary · last day

This exhibition draws upon the recently acquired D. Hall Darwin-Wallace Collection, which brings together over one hundred works by and about Charles Darwin (1809-1882) and Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913), the British naturalists who independently formulated the theory of evolution by natural sele

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Stageworks Academy | Frozen the Broadway Musical

Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts, Leduc · $27 · last day

Stageworks Academy presents: Frozen the Broadway Musical A Story the Whole Family Will Love! When Queen Elsa’s extraordinary powers plunge Arendelle into an eternal winter, her fearless sister Anna sets off on an unforgettable adventure to bring her home. Joined by the lovable snowman Olaf, rugged m

Family
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Banned Booooks!

Spruce Grove Public Library, Spruce Grove · last day

Register for our banned books reading challenge on Beanstack, complete different activities, and you could win a grand prize! Beanstack login (search Yellowhead Regional Library AB CAN): https://www.beanstack.com/login If you need any assistance with registering, please call us at 780-962-4423 or

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Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

last day

Annual Fairview & District Chamber Business Awards We are excited to welcome you to the Annual Business Awards, an evening dedicated to honoring the outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals that make our community thrive. Join us as we celebrate the collective achievements of our busin

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Diamonds and Denim Business Awards Gala

Ponoka Stampede Grounds, Ponoka · last day

The Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Business Awards Gala, on the theme Diamonds and Denim, at the Stagecoach Saloon on the Ponoka Stampede grounds. Awards are given in ten categories, among them Business Person of the Year, Small Business of the Year and Agricultural Business of the Yea

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Collective Threads – A Community Art Exhibition

Kirschner Family Community Art Gallery at MacDonald Island, Fort McMurray · last day

Arts Council Wood Buffalo’s Collective Threads Community Art Exhibition returns for its second year, bringing together a dynamic mix of visual art from across the Wood Buffalo region. Open to artists of all backgrounds, ages, experience levels, and disciplines, this open-call exhibition highlights e

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Mystery at the Museums

The Military Museums, Calgary · last day

Mystery Night returns once again at the Military Museums on Friday October 23rd, 2026. Take a step back in time to 1912!

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34th Annual Syncrude Fall Food Drive

Participating Local Businesses · last day

For 34 years, the Wood Buffalo community has come together to help ensure no one has to face hunger alone. Join us for the 34th Annual Syncrude Fall Food Drive, one of our largest fundraising and food collection events of the year! Throughout the weekend, you’ll find Wood Buffalo Food Bank staff and

Charity
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Haunted Museum

Didsbury Museum, Didsbury · last day

2nd ANNUAL - The Didsbury Museum is showing off its scary side! Plan a visit on October 23 and 24 for thrills and chills on our haunted tours. Family friendly tours will take place from 4pm-6pm, and scary hours (recommended age 10) run from 7-10pm. Do you have the nerve to challenge the basement? Al

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Bouchercon 2026

Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, Calgary · last day

Bouchercon is an international convention for anyone who loves mysteries. Each year, it attracts fans of crime fiction, published authors, aspiring writers, librarians, large and small publishers, editors, agents, and booksellers. Sign up to attend panel discussions, listen to presentations, and me

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2026 Royal West: Featuring the Canadian Championships

Nutrien Western Event Centre, Calgary · last day

International equestrian show jumping returns to the heart of downtown Calgary. Competitors join from all across North America to compete for over half a million dollars in prize money. Competition runs daily in the Nutrien Western Event Centre at Calgary Stampede Park. Join us as we celebrate the

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Customer Appreciation

UFA Farm and Ranch Supply Store, Fairview · last day

The Fairview Fine Arts Centre Presents: Always On My Mind The Stories Of Willie NelsenFeaturing George Brothers acompanied by Mathew O'ConnorAdmission $20

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Indigenous Families’ Gathering

The Hub Family Resource Centre, Fort McMurray · last day

Join us for Indigenous Families' Gathering! We're thrilled to be partnering with Aunties Within Reach and the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre to launch a new program designed to bring families together through culture, community, and connection. All families are welcome, including parents,

Family
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St Johns Bible Lunch

5940 Blackfoot Trl SE, Calgary · $50–$395 · last day

See the St. John’s Bible up close. Created entirely by hand using traditional calligraphy, illumination, gold leaf and centuries-old techniques, The Saint John’s Bible is the first handwritten and illuminated Bible commissioned by a Benedictine monastery in more than 500 years. This special luncheon

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Flu Clinic 2026

U216, Calgary · last day

The flu clinic is on campus on Oct. 19-23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Wellness Services U216. Don’t let the flu bug you! Get your shot. It’s important to get vaccinated annually because the virus can mutate and change, and our immunity naturally wanes each year. The flu spreads easily from person to

Wellness
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CIPHI AB Branch

Coast Nisku Inn & Conference Centre, Nisku · $0–$300 · last day

Join Us October 22–23, 2026! The CIPHI Alberta Branch Fall 2026 Workshop will be held October 22–23, 2026, at the Coast Nisku Inn & Conference Centre in Nisku, Alberta. This two-day, in-person workshop will bring environmental public health professionals together to learn from one another, share exp

Learning
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Women's Conference 2026: Restored

Home Church Bible College, Red Deer County · Adult early bird $109; one evening session $30 · last day

Home Church's women's conference at Legacy Place, with Pastors Carey and Meghan Robinson. Sessions Thursday Oct 22, 7:30 to 9:30 pm; Friday Oct 23, 10 am to 3 pm and 7 to 9:30 pm. Registration required; youth, senior, day and evening passes are listed.

Community
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Calgary Small Business Week All-Inclusive Pass

Calgary Chamber · last day

There is nothing small about Small Business Week at the Calgary Chamber! Calgary’s small businesses make up more than 95 per cent of our city’s business community. Throughout this week, we will deliver impactful events that address challenges and spark ideas, provide support and resources, and creat

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Catalyst Theatre Film Festival

Citadel Theatre, Edmonton · $20.00 · last day

Award-winning theatre. On the big screen. Two nights only. Join Catalyst Theatre for a very special double feature highlighting made-in-Edmonton excellence! Fan favourite theatrical spectacles THE INVISIBLE and NEVERMORE have been immortalized on film, delivering Catalyst’s unforgettable scores, st

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Wild Horse Casino & Lounge | Rhonda Carlson

last day

Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday this October at Wild Horse Casino & Lounge! Catch a new performer each weekend, plus great food, drinks, and entertainment at Evergreen Park. 18+ event. No cover charge.

Live Music
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Live Music: Pete Stone

through Sat, Oct 24

Pete Stone is playing at the Hideout in Gasoline Alley this Friday, October 23 from 4:30-6:30pm. Come and enjoy happy hour from 3-5pm and a Prime Rib Dinner starting at 5pm!

Live Music
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Westerner Dairy Showcase National Show

Agricentre East, Red Deer · through Sat, Oct 24

Western Canada’s largest dairy show – hosted annually in October at Westerner Park’s Agricentre and featuring both Holstein and Jersey open shows, a Junior Show, and the Central Alberta Holstein Club Sale.

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Banff Beerfest 2026 Tickets

Cave and Basin, Banff · $64.99 · through Sat, Oct 24

Experience the World’s Most Beautiful Beerfest, Banff Craft Beer Festival! 🍺 Presented by Alberta Beef 🏔️ Craft beverages showcased in the Rockies! Join us October 22-24, 2026 for the Banff Craft Beer Festival, hosted at the Cave & Basin for a weekend you won’t forget!  ✅ The Pinnacle of Beverage Ce

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Dan Soder - Exclusive Concert Event

The Laugh Shop Calgary, Calgary · $34.95–$289 · through Sat, Oct 24

* THIS IS A RUSH SEATING PERFORMANCE * HOLDING SEATS IS NOT PERMITTED FOR THIS EVENT * WE ARE UNABLE TO SEAT INCOMPLETE PARTIES * IF YOU WISH TO BE SEATED WITH OTHERS, ENSURE YOU ALL ARRIVE TOGETHER *** Dan Soder is a stand-up comedian whose work includes Not Special (Comedy Central), a breakout app

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New West Theatre presents Flight Risk by Meg Braem

Yates Memorial & Sterndale Bennett Theatre, Lethbridge · through Sat, Oct 24

LOCATION: STERNDALE BENNETT THEATREDirected by: Anastasia SiceacWWII Veteran Hank Dunfield is approaching his 100th birthday, but he has no interest in celebrating it. Assigned to keep an eye on him, nursing student Sarah soon discovers that Hank is far more determined, complicated, and charming tha

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Flight Risk

Yates Memorial & Sterndale Bennett Theatre, Lethbridge · through Sat, Oct 24

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Fall Nature Play Pop Up

Helen Schuler Nature Centre, Lethbridge · through Sat, Oct 24

Get outside and play!Visit the Nature Centre to build, create, and explore with loose parts.Location: Helen Schuler Nature CentreCost: FREE! Drop-In!October 16 | 1:00pm - 3:00pmOctober 23 | 10:00am - noonOctober 27 | 10:00am - noonNovember 10 | 1:00pm - 3:00pmNovember 13 | 1:30pm - 3:30pmNovember 24

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Haunted House at Brooks Museum

Brooks & District Museum, Brooks · through Sat, Oct 24

Something strange is happening inside the old buildings at the Brooks & District Museum... This October, step inside the Museum’s Haunted House and experience a spooky tour filled with eerie surprises, creepy corners and things that may not be exactly where you left them. Tours will be offered on se

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The Haunting of the Newell

Newell Hotel, Brooks · through Sat, Oct 24

Think you’re brave enough to find out what’s hiding beneath one of Downtown Brooks’ most legendary buildings? Descend into the basement of the historic Newell Hotel for an experience that’s part haunted hotel, part history tour and part escape room. Guests will make their way through the darkness wh

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Apricity Band @ The Drake Screaming Retriever

The Drake Screaming Retriever, Canmore · through Sat, Oct 24

Apricity is a professional band offering a diverse range of music genres from the 80's, 90's and up to the present. They will be live at The Drake Screaming Retriever on October 23rd and 24th, at 10 PM.

Live Music
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Lethbridge Handmade Market

Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre, Lethbridge · through Sat, Oct 24

Come explore the Lethbridge Handmade Market, where the creative spirit of local artists, artisans, and creators comes to life.

Markets
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Akeem Hoyte-Charles

Good Times Comedy Club, Lethbridge · through Sat, Oct 24

About Akeem Hoyte Charles:Akeem Hoyte-Charles, a stand-up comedian and actor, was raised in a small town just outside of Montreal, QC, where he lived primarily with his Trinidadian mother and younger sister.In just seven years, Akeem has performed across North America and Europe, showcasing his obse

Comedy
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2026 ARPA Conference & Energize Workshop

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper · $1095 · through Sat, Oct 24

@ Jump to: Theme Registration Room Block Sponsorship Trade Show Conference Theme Legacy in Action: Celebrating 75 Years+ For 75 years, the Alberta Recreation & Parks Association has brought people together to support healthy citizens, communities, and environments across Alberta. This year’s Co

Learning
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What I Made When My People Were Dying

University of Alberta, Edmonton · through Sat, Oct 24

In their MFA Intermedia exhibition, Aynaz Raoufian and Mona Sahi explore themes of memory, grief, loss, care and language through performance, installation, sculpture, and interactive media. Artists’ Statements Aynaz Raoufian What I Made When My People Were Dying ​“explores memory, grief, and the

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Jasper Dark Sky Festival

Jasper Town, Jasper · through Sat, Oct 24

The Jasper Dark Sky Festival is a ten-day astronomy and science festival running from Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 25, 2026, based in the townsite of Jasper, Alberta, with events held at various locations throughout Jasper National Park. It is presented by Rocky Mountaineer and organised by

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Mōnad | Ebnfloh (Montreal)

Mile Zero Dance, Edmonton · $30.00 – $35.00 · through Sat, Oct 24

Mōnad (from the ancient Greek monad, meaning ​‘unit’) refers to the idea of a self-sufficient, unicellular organism containing multiple universes. A major player in Québec’s hip-hop dance scene, Alexandra ​‘Spicey’ Landé embodies this Mōnad. Inspired by this primary matter and energised by her symb

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Peer Gynt

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton · $73.00 – $232.00 · through Sat, Oct 24

World-renowned choreographer Edward Clug brings Henrik Ibsen’s epic tale to the stage in Peer Gynt, a bold new ballet that merges powerful storytelling with expressive dance. Set to Edvard Grieg’s richly textured score, this production follows the restless dreamer Peer Gynt on a journey that moves b

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Craft Weekend

Beiseker Community Hall, Beiseker · $150 · through Sun, Oct 25

October 23 10am to 3pm October 25 Cost $150.00 for the whole weekend Shawna 403-947-3230 or abemlibrary@beisekerlibrary.ca

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Alumni All-Access

University of Calgary, Calgary · through Sun, Oct 25

Join us for UCalgary Alumni’s annual celebration of the best of UCalgary! Enjoy two weeks of thought-provoking and fun in-person and virtual sessions, experiences and special offers.

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Flourish Festival of Letters and Art

5940 Blackfoot Trl SE, Calgary · $795 · through Sun, Oct 25

Most calligraphers are swimming in inspiration… but starving for time, structure, and real support.   We watch other people post beautiful work, teach classes, sell prints, get booked for gigs — and tell ourselves, “Someday, when life calms down, I’ll really dive in.”   Flourish Festival is that s

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StrongHER Hearts

Jim & Mary Kearl Library (25 3 Ave W ), Cardston · through Sun, Oct 25

Have you ever wondered about, or had concerns for your heart health, but didn’t know how to ask, or felt no one was listening? You’re not alone. Free class designed to help you understand your heart—without assumptions. For all women 18+

Learning
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Our Best To You Handmade Market

Parkland Pavilion, Red Deer · through Sun, Oct 25

Discover the Best Craft Sale in Red Deer: Our Best to You Handmade Market If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience and the perfect opportunity to get a headstart on your holiday shopping, join us at Our Best to You Handmade Market at Westerner Park in Red Deer, Alberta, from Octobe

Markets
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Calgary New and Used Ski Sale

Seven Chiefs Sportsplex, Tsuut'ina Nation · through Sun, Oct 25

Another new and used great ski sale – this year at 7 Chiefs Sportsplex. At Seven Chiefs Sportsplex, from Fri, Oct 23, 2026 to Sun, Oct 25, 2026.

Sports
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A Taste of Things to Come

Swamp Donkey Theatre, Bragg Creek · through Sun, Oct 25

Join us for our production of A Taste of Things to Come! SYNOPSIS: A Taste of Things to Come is a laugh-out-loud, fabulously fun romp that celebrates the friendships of four very different women. There was a time when the kitchen was a proving ground for women, a time when cooking up a tasty casse

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Flourish Festival of Letters and Art

Hotel Blackfoot, Calgary · through Sun, Oct 25

A whole bunch of calligraphers, lettering artists and people who simply love beautiful letters are coming to Calgary this October. And some of the biggest names in the calligraphy world are coming with them. From October 21–25, the Flourish Festival of Letters & Art will bring artists from across

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Core Concerns, Care Embodiments

McMullen Gallery, U of A Hospital, Edmonton · through Sun, Oct 25

Artists: Dylan Brenneis, Calli Giroux, Michelle Kwasnycia, Brooke Leifso and Mona Dehghanzadeh Sahi, Monique Mah, Samantha McLeish, Aynaz Raoufian, Sheryl Spencer, and Al Young. Exhibition Dates: October 5 to 25, 2026 Opening Event: Friday, October 9, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a quiet, mask

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Our Little Secret: A True, New Musical

Citadel Theatre, Edmonton · $40 · through Sun, Oct 25

Our Little Secret is the hilarious, moving, and completely true story of Noam Tomaschoff’s discovery that he wasn’t an only child, and he actually had more than 35 siblings around the world. Blending comedy, drama, and addictive music, Our Little Secret will leave you laughing, crying — and seeing y

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Introduction to AI Workshops – Evening

St. Albert Further Education, St. Albert · $40.00 · through Thu, Oct 29

Participants leave with a grounded understanding of AI, increased confidence using technology, and the ability to independently try at least one free AI tool. They will learn how to identify common AI scams, better protect themselves online, and approach emerging technology with confidence rather th

Learning
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St. Albert Readers Festival-STARFest

St. Albert Public Library, St. Albert · $10.00 · through Thu, Oct 29

Journey across generations, cultures, and landscapes at the 2026 St. Albert Readers Festival, STARFest. This year’s festival brings together an exceptional lineup of acclaimed and emerging literary voices exploring identity, family, history, belonging, and resilience. From CBC Canada Reads winner L

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Win a K-Beauty Prize Bag!

Sport Chek Chinook Centre, Calgary · through Fri, Oct 30

Discover the latest in Korean skincare and enter for a chance to win a curated assortment of K-beauty favourites.

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Pumpkin Hunt

Millennium Park/West end of Friendship Trail - Diamond Valley AB T0L 0H0, Diamond Valley · through Fri, Oct 30

Enjoy a fall stroll through Millennium Park and the west end of the Friendship Trail looking for wooden pumpkins hanging in trees! This FREE family-friendly outdoor activity is brought to you by Connections Nature Play, an initiative of the Diamond valley Sustainable Living Centre. https://www.diamo

Family
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October | Drop-in Art Making

Contemporary Calgary, Calgary · through Sat, Oct 31

Drop-in Art Making October 2026 Saturdays | 1-5 PM Embrace creativity and exploration in our Saturday Drop-in Art Making program. This program is offered most Saturdays from 1-5 PM throughout the year. Materials and light instruction are provided, along with rotating themes and activities.

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Gallery Admission

Contemporary Calgary, Calgary · $12 · through Sat, Oct 31

Secure your tickets to Contemporary Calgary and immerse yourself in the world of contemporary art through thought-provoking exhibitions and engaging programs. Book your admission online for a smooth, seamless entry.  WHAT'S ONTo learn more about our current exhibitions and public programs see www.co

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Screamfest Group Tickets

Stampede Grandstand, Calgary · $29.49–$45.22 · through Sat, Oct 31

Group Tickets are valid for any date, one-time use. Minimum order of 20 tickets in required.  Dates: October 9/10/16/17/22/23/24/25/29/30/31 October 22nd is Adult Night 18+ valid government ID is required.  Location: GMC Stadium, Stampede Park 7pm - Midnight   Screamfest has returned to haunt Calgar

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Textile Haunted House

Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, Medicine Hat · through Sat, Oct 31

IT'S BACK! Step into the Historic Ewart Duggan House this October for a spooky textile-inspired haunted house experience created by Alberta artist Shanell Papp. Explore the historic home as it transforms into a softly spooky and immersive Halloween experience, filled with eerie textile works, haunti

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Lethbridge Musical Theatre Presents: RENT

Yates Memorial & Sterndale Bennett Theatre, Lethbridge · through Sat, Oct 31

Thirty years after it first took Broadway by storm, Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical RENT comes to the Yates Memorial Theatre.Presented by Lethbridge Musical Theatre in a special artistic collaboration with Theatre Outre, RENT features a 24-person local cast and a

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Fort of Terrors

Fort Museum of the NWMP, Fort Macleod · through Sat, Oct 31

Spooktacular family friendly event at the Fort Museum

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Lit Line: Bat Trivia 🦇

On Your Phone! Library, Red Deer · through Sat, Oct 31

Call the Lit Line at 403-342-9100 in October for a new bat trivia question each day!

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Come From Away

Medicine Hat Musical Theatre Playhouse, Medicine Hat · through Sat, Oct 31

Medicine Hat Musical Theatre is pleased to announce the production of Come From Away. This musical tells the true story of the small community of Gander, Newfoundland who hosted 7000 unexpected guests when planes were diverted there in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. This is a story of resilience, kin

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And Then There Were None

Central Alberta Theatre, Red Deer · $30 · through Sat, Oct 31

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Directed by Jaime Falk and Jerry Ackerman Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they’re unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate… for each has been marked for murder. As the w

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Yaga

Varscona Theatre, Edmonton · through Sun, Nov 1

A detective finds himself in a small, isolated town asking, what does the disappearance of the young heir to a yogurt empire have to do with some random lore about an old witch? Matched by an apprehensive local sheriff, a university professor with a taste for younger men, and a whole cast of curious

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Shadow Theatre presents YAGA by Kat Sandler

Varscona Theatre, Edmonton · $25.00 – $40.00 · through Sun, Nov 1

Seductive, eerie, and razor-sharp, this modern twist on a classic myth will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last moment. “Sandler has triumphantly reclaimed the evil-woman myth. Move over, Wicked and Maleficent, and welcome Yaga to the sisterhood.” - Martin Morrow, The Globe and Ma

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Taste for Adventure

Banff Town, Banff · through Wed, Nov 4

Indulge your taste buds and spoil your senses with the flavours of Banff National Park. The region's top chefs and restaurants have cooked up exclusive menus and unique dishes in honour of the Taste for Adventure celebration. There's two weeks to sample Taste for Adventure's many enticing offers, so

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Fluid Fest 2026 | Presented by Springboard Performance

Contemporary Calgary, Calgary · through Sat, Nov 7

Fluid Fest 2026 Presented by Springboard Performance October 15–November 7, 2026 Fluid Fest 2026 is a celebration of dance, contemporary performance and connection unfolding across the city.

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Fluid Fest 2026

Contemporary Calgary, Calgary · $15 – $40 · through Sat, Nov 7

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Iron Matron

Fringe Theatre Arts Barns, Edmonton · through Sat, Nov 7

Alice is over 60, almost divorced, and forced to move in with her adult son and his family. Trying to reinvent herself, and perhaps capture her lost youth, she reunites with her estranged college roommate, Corinne, to form a heavy metal garage band. But newcomer Rita, a career musician who answers t

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Iron Matron

Fringe Theatre Arts Barns, Edmonton · $33.00 – $37.00 · through Sat, Nov 7

Northern Light Theatre’s (NLT’s) 51st season starts with a brand new play by award-winning Edmonton director Trevor Schmidt, who is also Artistic Director of NLT. The play explores a woman who has been unceremoniously diverted off the path she had planned for her life and finds herself having to sta

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CES Stock the Freezer Fundraiser

Coalhurst Elementary School, Coalhurst · through Mon, Nov 9

It’s that time of the year again at CES. Our bi-annual bacon fundraiser is back but with even more options! We have brought back the 3 cut options for the bacon and added a whole selection of other freezer products at cheaper than the grocery store prices!! All profits raised will go towards field t

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Edmonton Calligraphic Society Celebrates 40 Years!

Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton · through Wed, Nov 18

In honour of our Ruby Jubilee Anniversary on October 21, we have two wonderful displays of calligraphy in two different locations. One is at the Muttart Conservatory where we have filled the two large cases inside the entrance with a wide variety of our calligraphy, and three small display cases in

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Lisa Matthias: Entangled Forms

Christine Klassen Gallery, Calgary · through Sat, Nov 21

This selection of woodcuts and etchings brings together abstracted forms drawn from Alberta peatlands, bird nests, and botanical structures. Working between observation and abstraction, Lisa Matthias explores the textures, patterns, and relationships within living landscapes. Spanning several years

Arts & Theatre
8:30amto 4:30pmFREE

Winter Donation Drive

Lifemark Vocational Services

Help us support local job seekers this winter by contributing to our Winter Donation Drive! The drive will run from October 19th to 23rd at our Fort McMurray Resource Centre (#206-9401 Franklin Ave). We’re collecting essential items to help individuals in our community stay warm, comfortable, and su

Community
8:30amto 11:00am

Breakfast

Golden Circle, Red Deer · $9

Main Dining Room. Members: $9.00 Non-Members: $11.00

Food & Drink
9:00amto 12:00pm

Paper Tole & Creative Arts Group

Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, Lethbridge · $23

Details: If you are familiar with the art of paper tole and would like to work on your projects while socializing, come talk to us. Supply costs extra. Painters, knitters and other crafters are welcome to join us to work on their projects too. Fee: $23/year & LSCO Membership Location: Arts & Crafts

Arts & Theatre
9:00amto 11:30am

Family Connections Play Space

Catherine Robb Whyte Building - Banff AB T1L 1A1, Banff

The Family Connections Play Space is for caregivers of young children aged 0-6 providing a welcoming and warm space for families to enjoy. https://banff.ca/calendar.aspx?EID=35280

Family
9:00amto 11:00am

Versals - Intro to Fancy Capitals at Flourish Festival

5940 Blackfoot Trl SE, Calgary · $45

Versals Create Your Own Eye-Catching Illuminated Letters 9:30 – 11:30 AM | $45 Turn a simple capital letter into a tiny work of art. Inspired by the spectacular illuminated capitals of the Saint John’s Bible, this playful two-hour workshop with Renate Worthington invites you to discover the colour,

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9:00amto 4:00pmFREE

Exhibition - Held. Together.

Nickle Galleries, Taylor Family Digital Library, Calgary

Held. Together. is a group exhibition featuring Glenna Cardinal, seth cardinal dodginghorse, Dwayne Martineau, and Amanda McCavour with contributions from Holly Anghel in the Window Gallery.

Arts & Theatre
9:00am

Camrose Garage Sale Fundraiser

The Camrose & Area Animal Shelter Society is holding their fall garage sale fundraiser on October 23rd-25th. 100% of the proceeds go towards our continued commitment to the welfare of animals in our care & our community. Friday Oct 23rd – 9am to 8pm Sat Oct 24th – 9am to 6pm Sun Oct 25th – 10am to 3

MarketsCharity
9:00amto 9:00pm

Bouchercon 2026

Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, Calgary · $260

Bouchercon is an epic mystery fan convention for readers, writers and lovers of crime fiction. It consists of panel discussions, presentations, and other programming on a wide variety of topics and allows interaction amongst readers and writers. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know your

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Adult walking program

Fort Macleod & District Community Hall, Fort Macleod

Fort Macleod adult walking group from 9-10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the community hall.

Community
9:00amto 3:00pm

Career Assistance

Olds Municipal Library, Olds

Resume and career assistance help is provided by the Career Assistance network at the library from 9:00 - 3:00 Wednesday - Friday when the library is open. For more information and to book an appointment visit the Career Assistance Network Website, and refer to the Central Alberta Rural Employment S

9:00amto 3:00pm

No School Friday – Pumpkin Carving & Halloween Activities

Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre, Fort McMurray

Youth are invited to join us for a No School Friday Day Camp! We’ll start the day with breakfast before enjoying a variety of Halloween-themed crafts and games. Every youth will have the opportunity to carve a pumpkin to take home at the end of the day! Breakfast and lunch will be provided. MEMBER

Seasonal
9:30amto 10:30am

Ponoka Playgroup

Ponoka Jubilee Library, Ponoka

In partnership with the Ponoka United Church, this is a program for children 0-6 with their caregivers. A story, songs, a craft and play time offers kids the room to move, work on fine and gross motor skills plus social skills. It is also a place for parents and caregivers to connect with each other

Arts & TheatreFamily
9:30amto 11:00amFREE

Stay and Play - Parented (0-6Y)

Strathcona Olympiette Centre, Sherwood Park

Timeframe: Morning Outdoor or Indoor: Indoor activity Parented: Parented Urban or Rural: Rural Audience: Families,Parents and caregivers Type of Event: Early childhood Cost: Free Category: County sponsored event Accessibility: On Transit Route,Wheelchair accessible Contact Information: For more Info

Family
9:30amto 8:00pmFREE

The Ghost in the Stacks

Airdrie Public Library, Airdrie

Something mysterious is haunting the Library's adult section... A playful ghost has hidden a missing bestseller and scattered clues throughout the stacks. Can you solve the case? Pick up your Detective Report from the small table outside Rotary Maker Space 3 upstairs, then follow the trail of clues

CommunityOutdoors
10:00amto 4:00pm

Job Desk

Central Library, Calgary

Meet with a trained career coach who can help with job searching, resume and cover letter development, interview skills, and more. Drop in on the day on a first-come, first-served basis. Meetings are typically 25 minutes.

Community
10:00amto 12:00pmFREE

Wonder Workshop

Elk Point Regional FCSS Office, Elk Point

Express creativity and imagination, developing fine motor skills through play. FREE drop in for ages 0-6. Call 780-724-3800 for more info.

Learning
10:00amto 12:00pm

Digital Device School

Stettler Adult Learning Centre 4911-51 St., Stettler, Stettler

Technology doesn’t have to be frustrating! Have a phone, tablet or laptop that you wish you understood a little better? Digital Device School is here to help! Bring your own device and get one-on-one support from our Digital Guru. Learn how to use your technology, navigate the features you need, and

Learning
10:00amto 12:00pm

Indigenous Families’ Gathering

The Hub Family Resource Centre, Fort McMurray

Join us for Indigenous Families' Gathering! We're thrilled to be partnering with Aunties Within Reach and the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre to launch a new program designed to bring families together through culture, community, and connection. All families are welcome, including parents,

Family
10:00am

Our Best To You Handmade Market

Westerner Park, Red Deer

Red Deer’s largest craft sale returns to Westerner Park from October 23-25 with handmade gems from 165+ of Canada’s top artisans. Shop quality goods you won’t find at the mall: from home decor, woodcraft, fall fashions and glassware, to jewellery, ceramics, gourmet foods, craft spirits and even kids

CommunityMarkets
10:00amto 1:00pm

Rec Lounge

NAIT Main Campus, Edmonton

Take a break and hang out in the Rec Lounge! Looking for a space to relax, move, and have fun? The Rec Lounge is your go-to hangout to unwind and have a good time. Drop in to shoot hoops...

10:00amto 11:30amFREE

English Language Learning Games for Beginners

Airdrie Public Library, Airdrie

Come join us for simple, fun games that will help you learn English basics and build confidence! This program is best for Beginner CLB 0-2 learners. Fun, friendly, easy English practice. Drop in - No registration required. In Partnership with South Central Adult Learning Society.

Community
10:00amto 7:00pm

Shoopayha Youth Artist Market

Wyndham Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre, Edmonton

Get A Head Start On Your Holiday Shopping At Shoopayha! Looking for unique gifts while supporting Métis youth artists? We’ve got you covered! The Youth Department is thrilled to announce the Shoopayha Youth Artist Market! Shoopayha (which means “to Paint” in Michif) is a returning Youth Artists Ma

Arts & TheatreMarkets
10:00amto 1:00pm

Chimerical ⇌ Alchemical Art Exhibition

Rimbey Community Library

A morning viewing of Sadia Fakih's solo exhibition at the Rimbey Community Library, from the TREX art exhibition, with coffee on. Her detailed collage-drawings deal with cultural hybridity, displacement and personal mythology, drawn from her place as a South Asian woman in the West.

Arts & Theatre
10:00amto 11:00am

Art Society "Falling Into Color, Art Show and Sale

A. J. Ottewell Community Centre, 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park, Sherwood Park · nil

Category: Community event Audience: Adults,Business community,Children,Families,Parents and caregivers,Residents,Seniors,Young adults,Youth Type of Event: Art and culture Cost: nil Accessibility: Guide Dogs allowed,Wheelchair accessible Contact Information: 780 449 4443, artsoc@telus.net Link: www.a

Arts & Theatre
10:00amto 6:00pm

Newcomers Desk

Central Library, Calgary

Drop in to get support from newcomer-serving organizations. Meet with staff for needs of assessment and referrals, language training, child support, education and skills training, employment, community connections and more.

Community
10:00amto 6:00pm

Spooktacular Book Sale

Stettler Public Library 6202, Stettler

Monday October 19 to Saturday October 24 during Stettler Public Library regular hours: Monday 10a.m. to 6p.m. | Tuesday 10a.m. to 8p.m. | Wednesday 10a.m. to 8p.m. | Thursday 10a.m. to 8p.m. | Friday 10a.m. to 6p.m. | Saturday 10a.m. to 6:00p.m. The will be accepting donations un Saturday, October 1

10:00amto 1:30pmFREE

Tech Time

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library, Sylvan Lake

Need help with your smart phone, laptop, tablet, or e-Reader? Have questions about cyber safety? Stop by the Library for a free half-hour session with our Technology Assistant. Assistance provided by registration first, or drop in for empty slots. Call 403-887-2130 or stop by the Library to sign up.

10:00amto 4:30pm

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Downtown Branch, Red Deer

Our Friends of the Library are hosting another massive book sale! Browse and shop the huge selection of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, and more. Cash only, please! The public sale runs October 22-25, but Friends of the Library Members can come for the preview sale on the evening of Wedne

Community
10:00amto 10:30amFREE

Preschool Fun Storytime

Timberlands Branch, Red Deer

Perfectly tailored for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers, this fun and engaging storytime features stories, rhymes and activities that build early literacy skills, develop kindergarten readiness and encourage learning through play! Each session will also include tips and strategies to suppor

CommunityFamily
10:00am

1907 - 2026: A Legacy in Research & Development

Flatiron Building Museum, Lacombe

For more than a century, the Lacombe Research and Development Centre advanced Canadian agriculture through science, innovation, and collaboration. This exhibit honours the people, discoveries, and achievements that shaped its history and lasting legacy across Canada. Curated by the Lacombe Museum.

Arts & Theatre
10:00amto 5:30pm

Elzbieta Krawecka – A Space that Remembers

724 11 Ave SW #100, Calgary

A Space That Remembers reflects my belief that places can inhabit us as much as we inhabit them. “Through painting, I seek to create spaces where observation, memory, emotion, and imagination come together—spaces that invite us to look closely, to reflect, and to consider what a landscape carries, w

Arts & Theatre
10:00amto 5:00pm

Signatures Our Best to You

Westerner Park, Red Deer

This market attracts serious buyers looking for premium, one-of-a-kind products and is one of the strongest sales events in Central Alberta. Overview Showcase your handcrafted products, connect with eager shoppers, and grow your brand secure your spot and sell at one of Central Alberta’s most antici

Markets
10:00amto 2:00pm

Sunday Brunch Buffet

Thomsons Kitchen & Bar, Calgary · $7

Sundays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM One of the most enjoyed brunch buffets in downtown Calgary, indulge in eggs Benedict, pancakes, farm-fresh salads, freshly baked pastries, and slow-roasted Alberta beef. Pair your brunch with a Mimosa, available for $7 per glass. $49.90 per person $24 kids ages six to 1

Food & Drink
10:00amto 8:00pm

Edmonton Corn Maze - Daily Admission | October

Edmonton Corn Maze, Spruce Grove · $12–$14

Daily Admission to the Edmonton Corn Maze. Please visit our website to confirm hours of operation each day Children aged 3 & under do not need a ticket. Admission includes everything except for our Spud Gun ($2/3 shots) and the Corn Cob Express ($2/person) these are available on-site. Your tickets

CommunityFamily
10:00amto 11:00amFREE

Together We Grow

South East Edmonton Seniors Association (SEESA) Library, Edmonton

We welcome you and your child, 0 to 3 years old, to a fun-filled program of intergenerational songs, rhymes, and stories. Parents/caregivers and their children will join older adults in the community for safe, fun, and educational activities that enhance your child’s development and promote connecti

CommunityFamily
10:15amto 11:00amFREE

Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn

Riverbend Library, Edmonton

You and your child from birth to age three are invited to join us for songs, rhymes and signs! In this inclusive class, offered in collaboration with the Edmonton Early Childhood Intervention Program, parents/caregivers will interact one-on-one with their child while learning strategies to engage th

CommunityFamily
10:15amto 11:00amFREE

Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn

Woodcroft (Westmount) Library, Edmonton

You and your child from birth to age three are invited to join us for songs, rhymes and signs! In this inclusive class, offered in collaboration with the Edmonton Early Childhood Intervention Program, parents/caregivers will interact one-on-one with their child while learning strategies to engage th

CommunityFamily
10:15amto 10:45am

Family Storytime

Calgary Public Library - Quarry Park

Join us for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy.

CommunityFamily
10:15amto 10:45am

Family Storytime

Fish Creek Library, Calgary

Join us for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy.

CommunityFamily
10:15amto 10:45amFREE

¡Hola! Spanish Rhyme Time

Strathcona County Library, Sherwood Park

For ages birth - 4 with an adult, siblings of other ages welcome. Explore the Spanish language through music, movement and rhymes. Perfect for Spanish-speaking families and anyone looking to introduce their little ones to the language. Drop-in, no registration required.

CommunityFamily
10:15amto 10:45am

Family Storytime

Calgary Public Library - Judith Ubach branch (Thorncliffe), Calgary

Join us for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy.

CommunityFamily
10:30amto 11:00amFREE

Little Buds Storytime

Spruce Grove Public Library - North East Branch, Spruce Grove

The whole family is invited to join us for storytime- we will share activities, songs, stories, rhymes, and more that will help children gain early literacy skills and develop a love for reading. For children with their parent or caregiver. Located at the North East Branch #116, 50 Westwind Drive

CommunityFamily
10:30amto 11:15amFREE

Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn

Capilano Library, Edmonton

You and your child from birth to age three are invited to join us for songs, rhymes and signs! In this inclusive class, offered in collaboration with the Edmonton Early Childhood Intervention Program, parents/caregivers will interact one-on-one with their child while learning strategies to engage th

CommunityFamily
10:30amto 11:00am

Family Storytime

Calgary Public Library - Nicholls Family, Calgary

Join us for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy.

CommunityFamily
10:30amto 11:30amFREE

Book Babies

Wood Buffalo Regional Library, Fort McMurray

Bring your babies to enjoy lap-sit songs, interactive baby rhymes, and simple storybooks followed by playtime with toys. Audience: Newborn-1yr Children's programs are sponsored by Suncor.

CommunityFamily
10:30amto 11:30amFREE

Baby Storytime @ Everitt Gardens

St. Albert Public Library, St. Albert

A special storytime for babies, their caregivers, and seniors! Stories, songs, tickles, and bounces are the perfect way to have fun with your baby and connect with other parents. We'll be sharing our baby program with the seniors at the Everitt Gardens Retirement Residence. This is a great way to b

CommunityFamily
10:30amto 5:00pm

Jack Bishop: In The Pines

Newzones Gallery Of Contemporary Art, Calgary

Newzones is pleased to present In The Pines, a solo exhibition of new work by Canadian contemporary painter, Jack Bishop. In these new paintings segments of the Trans-Canada are like a topiary, where the tree lines carve out an ornamental landscape the highway cuts through. The liminal space throug

Arts & Theatre
10:30amto 5:00pmFREE

Free Play Friday

Innisfail Public Library, Innisfail

Come join us for Free Play Firday! Kids can explore, create, and play at their own pace with the features play center. It's a relaxed time to make friends, use their imagination, and simply enjoy some free play at the library! This program is unfacilitated.

Family
10:30amto 1:00pm

Prairie Fall Art with Michelle Condie

102 22106 South Cooking Lake Road, South Cooking Lake, AB T8E 1J1, South Cooking Lake · Members: $30 Non-members: $32

Category: Community event Audience: Seniors Type of Event: Art and culture,Social Cost: Members: $30 Non-members: $32 Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible Contact Information: information@sclsa.ca Link: https://sclsa.ca/acrylic-fall-nature-art Come get creative with local artist Michelle Condie in

Arts & Theatre
10:30amto 11:00amFREE

All Age Story Time

Servus Credit Union Public Library, Blackfalds

Stories, songs and crafts! All Ages; Drop-In All programs are free, but donations to the Library & Blackfalds Food Bank are always welcome.

Family
10:30amto 11:30amFREE

Together We Grow

St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospital Library, Edmonton

We welcome you and your child, 0 to 3 years old, to a fun-filled program of intergenerational songs, rhymes, and stories followed by an opportunity to play and connect. Parents/caregivers and their children will join older adults in the community for safe, fun, and educational activities that enhanc

CommunityFamily
10:30amto 11:15amFREE

Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn

Clareview Library, Edmonton

You and your child from birth to age three are invited to join us for songs, rhymes and signs! In this inclusive class, offered in collaboration with the Edmonton Early Childhood Intervention Program, parents/caregivers will interact one-on-one with their child while learning strategies to engage th

CommunityFamily
10:30amto 11:00am

Family Storytime

Calgary Public Library - Nose Hill, Calgary

Join us for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy.

CommunityFamily
10:30amto 11:00am

Family Storytime

Calgary Public Library - Giuffre Family

Join us for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy.

CommunityFamily
10:30amto 11:00am

Family Storytime

Seton Calgary Public Library

Join us for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy.

CommunityFamily
10:30amto 11:00amFREE

Baby Laptime

Londonderry Library, Edmonton

Enjoy delightful stories, songs, books, rhymes, finger plays and more, especially for babies. Cuddle with your baby and connect with other caregivers. Ages 0-12 months Duration: 30 minutes Register one person to reserve a spot for your family. Registered spots are guaranteed until the class begin

CommunityFamily
10:30amto 11:00amFREE

Baby Laptime

Castle Downs Library, Edmonton

Enjoy delightful stories, songs, books, rhymes, finger plays and more, especially for babies. Cuddle with your baby and connect with other caregivers. Ages 0-12 months Duration: 30 minutes Register one person to reserve a spot for your family. Registered spots are guaranteed until the class begin

CommunityFamily
10:30amto 11:00amFREE

Toddler Dance Party

Lloydminster Public Library, Lloydminster

Ages 2-5 welcome! Make sure you bring your dance moves when you visit the library on Friday mornings. We will dance the morning away and refresh ourselves with a juice box.

Family
10:30amto 11:00amFREE

Preschool Read and Rhyme

Abbottsfield - Penny McKee Library, Edmonton

Preschool Read and Rhyme gives children aged 4 to 5 the opportunity to interact with words in a fun and stimulating environment. With stories, songs, rhymes, and movement, they will explore language and have fun! Parents may choose to participate or let their child attend solo. All parents must rema

CommunityFamily
10:30amto 12:30pm

Uke'in in the Rockies

Rocky Mountain House Public Library, Rocky Mountain House

Drop-in for Uke'in in the Rockies! A ukulele group welcoming to anybody. Feel free to stop by and just give it a listen if you do not play; maybe it will inspire you to start!

10:30amto 11:15amFREE

1 2 3 Sing With Me / 1 2 3 Chante avec moi

Heritage Valley Library, Edmonton

This storytime is designed for families interested in introducing French as an additional language in their children’s early years. Children aged 0-3 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for music, stories, rhymes and movement. The class will be led in English but will be enriched by French-l

CommunityFamily
10:30amto 12:00pm

Seniors Drop-In Social Club: Conversation, Games & Activities

Calgary Public Library - Bowness, Calgary

Join us for Seniors Drop-In Social Club (55+) to engage in conversation and make new friends in a comfortable, friendly environment while you enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, fun activities, games, topics and occasional speakers, supported by a Library Volunteer Host.

CommunityFamily
10:30amto 11:00am

Family Storytime

Calgary Public Library - Louise Riley Branch, Calgary

Join us for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy.

CommunityFamily
10:30amto 11:15amFREE

Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn

Whitemud Crossing Library, Edmonton

You and your child from birth to age three are invited to join us for songs, rhymes and signs! In this inclusive class, offered in collaboration with the Edmonton Early Childhood Intervention Program, parents/caregivers will interact one-on-one with their child while learning strategies to engage th

Daily except Tuesday at 10:30am · through December 31CommunityFamily
10:30amto 11:15amFREE

Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn

Sprucewood Library, Edmonton

You and your child from birth to age three are invited to join us for songs, rhymes and signs! In this inclusive class, offered in collaboration with the Edmonton Early Childhood Intervention Program, parents/caregivers will interact one-on-one with their child while learning strategies to engage th

CommunityFamily
10:45amto 11:30amFREE

Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn

McConachie Library, Edmonton

You and your child from birth to age three are invited to join us for songs, rhymes and signs! In this inclusive class, offered in collaboration with the Edmonton Early Intervention Program, parents/caregivers will interact one-on-one with their child while learning strategies to engage their child

CommunityFamily
10:45amto 12:45pm

Pickleball - Friday All Levels

LBCA – Gymnasium, Calgary

Pickleball Fall Schedule Monday 9:15am-11:15am Intermediate – Advanced Only Monday 11:30am-1:30pm All Levels Tuesday 1:15pm-3:15pm All Levels Wednesday 1:15pm-3:15pm Beginners Only(10 spots only, No Instructor On-Site) Wednesday 1:15-3:15pm All Levels (12 spots only) Thursday 1:15pm-3:15pm All Level

Sports
11:00amto 12:00pmFREE

Fall Into Qigong & Boost Your Well-Being

Cochrane Public Library, Cochrane

Prepare for the autumn season with Qigong! Join us for a class with Donna Devlin, where gentle movements and breathing will help boost your immune system, calm your mind, and improve your overall well-being. Fall time tends to see an increase in flu and respiratory illness. This class will emphasiz

Comedy
11:00amto 11:45amFREE

Preschool Problem Solvers (6 Weeks)

Strathcona Library, Edmonton

Looking for opportunities that help build school skills and encourage independence? Preschool Problem Solvers introduces shapes, numbers, colours and classroom behaviour to children aged four to five. In this class, they will dance, sing, investigate and have fun! Parents may choose to participate o

CommunityFamily
11:00amto 5:00pmFREE

Art Show and Sale: Meg Nicks

Canmore Art Guild, Canmore

The Canmore Art Guild presents its new show and sale. The Gallery is located inside Elevation Place at 700 Railway Avenue in Canmore and is open from 11:00 to 5:00 on Thursdays to Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays). The feature artist this month is Meg Nicks. The Canmore Art Guild is a coopera

Arts & Theatre
11:00amto 1:00pm

Memory Café — Banff

Catharine Robb Whyte Building, Banff

Memory Café events are for people living with dementia and their caregivers. https://banff.ca/calendar.aspx?EID=35338

11:00amto 1:00pm

Curiosities

Innisfail Family Resource Network Office, Innisfail

See poster for details

11:00amto 11:45am

KIMOCHIS (0-12 Years)

The Hub Family Resource Centre, Fort McMurray

Feelings can be messy… Kimochis® can help! This program engages children in a fun and exciting way, while helping them understand emotions. Kimochis® is a tool with simple, practical lessons that children love – because it’s fun, easy, and it works.

Family
11:00amto 11:30am

Family Storytime

Calgary Public Library - Southwood, Calgary

Join us for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy.

CommunityFamily
11:00amto 11:30amFREE

Baby Fun Storytime

Timberlands Branch, Red Deer

Babies and their caregivers are invited to join us for a gentle and joyful introduction to early literacy. Through tickle rhymes, wiggle songs, and simple stories, we foster early brain development and bonding between child and caregiver. A great way to meet other families with little ones in a fun

CommunityFamily
11:00amto 4:00pm

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Spruce View Community Library, Spruce View

One thousand books? You got this! It doesn't matter if your child is a baby or a toddler, there is no better time to start than now. Your child will build literacy skills, have fun and earn prizes along the way!

Family
11:00amto 11:30am

Family Storytime

Calgary Public Library - Village Square Library, Calgary

Join us for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy.

CommunityFamily
11:15amto 11:45am

Family Storytime

Central Library, Calgary

Join us for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy.

CommunityFamily
11:15amto 12:00pmFREE

Caregiver and Tot Duplo Club

Servus Credit Union Public Library, Blackfalds

Caregivers join their little ones for building fun with Duplo blocks! Socialize with other parents/caregivers and let your child build. Ages 0-4, Drop-In All programs are free, but donations to the Library & Blackfalds Food Bank are always welcome.

Charity
11:15amto 12:00pm

Baby Rhyme Time

Central Library, Calgary

Welcome your baby to the Library. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories that will make your baby smile.

Community
11:30amto 2:00pm

PD Day Matinee - Wicked

Camrose Public Library, Camrose

Join CPL and Camrose Family Resource Centre for an afternoon of literacy AND film! This month we're reading from L. Frank Baum's classic novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and watching the film Wicked, an modernized take on some of the classic characters. Pizza is generously provided by Domino's Camr

Arts & Theatre
11:45amto 12:30pmFREE

Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn

Lois Hole (Callingwood) Library, Edmonton

You and your child from birth to age three are invited to join us for songs, rhymes and signs! In this inclusive class, offered in collaboration with the Edmonton Early Intervention Program, parents/caregivers will interact one-on-one with their child while learning strategies to engage their child

CommunityFamily
12:00pmto 5:00pm

Jane Jin Kaisen: Burial of This Order

Contemporary Calgary, Calgary

Burial of This Order brings together three works by Jane Jin Kaisen that underscore her ongoing interest in ritual, collectivity, capitalist critique, and the possibilities of social and political transgressions. The exhibition centres on Kaisen’s titular video installation (2022), through which th

Arts & Theatre
12:00pmto 1:00pm

Drop in Beading

NAIT Main Campus, Edmonton

Join us for drop in beading on Fridays from 12-1pm at the Nîsôhkamâtotân Centre! Materials will be provided and guidance is available for anyone who has limited or no e...

12:00pmto 6:00pm

Wellness Desk

Central Library, Calgary

Access free mental health and addictions support, health information, and referral to services by calling or texting with a mental health professional. This free service is available by calling 403.299.9699 (8am – 11pm) or texting 587.315.5000 (9am – 10pm).

CommunityWellness
12:00pmto 9:00pm

Fall Frenzy Slot Tournament

Eagle River Casino, Whitecourt

get ready to spin, play, and chase your share of $2,800+ in prizes! join us for the fall frenzy slot tournament from 6-9pm, exclusively for winner’s edge members! registration opens at 12pm and entry is FREE! bring your game face and get ready for an afternoon of excitement leading into tournament

Sports
12:00pmto 5:00pm

Curtis Talwst Santiago: worlds, worlds, worlds

Contemporary Calgary, Calgary

worlds, worlds, worlds explores how stories are held and carried across the vestiges of history and memory. Rooted in a form of world-building where inherited imagination meets critical fabulation¹, the exhibition celebrates polyphonic identities that negotiate different geographies across time, wea

Arts & Theatre
12:00pm

Slooh Airstream Experience

Jasper Town, Jasper

You don’t need to leave downtown Jasper to start exploring the universe. The Slooh Airstream Experience brings a travelling astronomy hub right into town, with interactive astronomy experiences, remote telescope demonstrations and conversations about astronomy and dark skies. Through Slooh’s network

12:00pmto 1:00pm

Stick & Puck

The Rink at the BCA, Calgary · $5

Stick & Puck at the BCA Arena 🏒 Work on your shot or just get some solo ice time at our weekly Stick & Puck session! 🗓️ Fridays🕛 12:00 – 1:00 PM📍 BCA Arena (7904 43 Ave NW)🎟️ $5 entry starting January👥 All ages welcome (helmet required if under 18)🧤 Bring your own gear — must be able to skate and

Sports
12:00pmto 6:00pm

Arthur Jafa: Love is the Message, the Message is Death

Esker Foundation, Calgary

Arthur Jafa is an artist and filmmaker. Across three decades, Jafa has developed a dynamic practice comprising films, artefacts, and happenings that reference and question the universal and specific articulations of Black being. Underscoring the many facets of Jafa’s practice is a recurring question

Arts & Theatre
12:00pmto 7:00pm

Gallery Admission

Contemporary Calgary, Calgary · $12

Secure your tickets to Contemporary Calgary and immerse yourself in the world of contemporary art through thought-provoking exhibitions and engaging programs. Book your admission online for a smooth, seamless entry.  WHAT'S ONTo learn more about our current exhibitions and public programs see www.co

Arts & TheatreCommunity
12:00pmto 2:00pm

Advanced English Practice

Central Library, Calgary

Enhance your English conversation skills and build your confidence in communication by joining this drop-in program. Advanced English Practice will help you refine your grammar while giving you the opportunity to practice speaking more like a native English speaker. A strong intermediate level of En

Community
12:00pmto 5:00pm

Bárbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca: “Swinguerra”

Esker Foundation, Calgary

For over a decade, Bárbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca have developed a collaborative practice across cinema, visual arts and performance. Their videos and installations are created in dialogue with diverse artists and collectives, combining documentary strategies with narrative layers of fantasy and

Arts & Theatre
12:00pmto 2:00pm

Digital Literacy Microsoft Excel Program

Women in Need Society

Join our 8-week beginner-friendly Microsoft Excel program. Learn formatting, formulas, functions, data organization, charts, and workplace reporting. Starting September 22, 2026 (Beltline location) and September 25, 2026 (Manchester location).

Learning
12:00pmto 4:00pm

Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

Dunvegan Inn & Suites, Fairview · $51

Annual Fairview & District Chamber Business Awards We are excited to welcome you to the Annual Business Awards, an evening dedicated to honoring the outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals that make our community thrive. Join us as we celebrate the collective achievements of our busin

BusinessCommunity
12:00pmto 5:00pm

Brendan Fernandes: Other Moves

Esker Foundation, Calgary

Brendan Fernandes is an internationally recognized Canadian artist working at the intersection of dance and visual art. Based in Chicago, his practice explores race, queer culture, migration, protest, and other forms of collective movement. Seeking to create new spaces for agency and belonging, Fern

Sports
12:05pmto 12:50pm

Kickboxing

NAIT Main Campus, Edmonton

Build strength, boost your confidence, and have fun in this high-energy class designed for all experience levels. Whether you're trying kickboxing for the first time or looking for a fun way to sta...

LearningWellness
12:15pmto 1:00pm

Sweetgrass Flow Yoga (18+)

Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre, Fort McMurray

Take care of yourself in a good way with this short, gentle yoga practice with Health & Wellness Coordinator Melissa Redden. Sweetgrass Flow invites participants to move, to listen, and to be still, connecting traditional Yoga postures with land-based principles. A limited number of yoga mats are a

Wellness
12:15pmto 1:45pmFREE

Friday Stick & Puck: Large Ice

LBCA – Large Arena, Calgary

Strap on your skates and hop on the LBCA’s Small Ice for Drop-In Stick & Puck! Practice passing, shooting, puck control, and more in a fun and casual environment. Sunday: 12:15 – 1:15 pm (Small Ice)Monday: 3:00 – 4:30 pm (Small Ice)Wednesday: 12:00 – 1:00 pm (Large Ice)Friday: 12:15 – 1:45 pm (Large

Sports
12:30pmto 1:00pm

Family Storytime

Calgary Public Library - Bowness, Calgary

Join us for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy.

CommunityFamily
12:30pmto 2:00pmFREE

Bookmobile Special Visit: North Cooking Lake/Deville Hall

Deville North Cooking Lake Community Hall Library, Sherwood Park

In addition to the regular weekly schedule, Bookmobile Special Visits allow for extra browsing time on the Bookmobile. Visit us Friday afternoons at Deville/North Cooking Lake Hall. Everyone Welcome!

Community
12:30pmto 1:30pmFREE

UCalgary’s Digital Futures Institute Town Hall (Foothills Campus)

Theatre 4, Health Sciences Centre, Foothills Campus, Calgary

The Digital Futures Institute is gaining momentum! Join us for this in-person town hall to hear an update about the Institute from the three co-leads working on the initiative. There is a real need for transdisciplinary approaches to tackle the digital challenges of this time, from data and applie

Civic
12:30pmto 2:00pm

Seniors Social

Calgary Public Library - Shawnessy, Calgary

Coffee and tea provided No registration - just pop in to visit!

Community
12:30pmto 1:15pmFREE

Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn

Londonderry Library, Edmonton

You and your child from birth to age three are invited to join us for songs, rhymes and signs! In this inclusive class, offered in collaboration with the Edmonton Early Intervention Program, parents/caregivers will interact one-on-one with their child while learning strategies to engage their child

CommunityFamily
12:45pmto 4:00pm

Calahoo Canasta afternoons

Calahoo Fire Hall, Calahoo

Calahoo Golden Agers Canasta Club hosts cards on Friday from 12:45- 4:00pm Join us Fridays in the Community room within the firehall.

Community
1:00pmto 4:00pm

Euchre

Golden Circle, Red Deer

Meeting Room 1, Meeting Room 2.

1:00pmto 2:00pm

Bookends: Exhibition Tours

Alberta University of the Arts, Calgary

A series of exhibition tours of Bookends, led by Student Gallery Attendants Student Gallery Attendants will be offering tours of Bookends, a solo exhibition by Elaine Cameron-Weir over the course of the exhibition. These tours are drop in from 1-2pm. Please meet in the AUArts main mall, outside the

Arts & TheatreTours & Attractions
1:00pmto 2:00pmFREE

Book Clubs of EPL: Bad Cree

Strathcona Library, Edmonton

Love reading? Love to talk about books you've read? Join our book club for spirited discussions on a wide range of fiction and non-fiction. Each month we'll tackle a new title. Whether you loved it, loathed it, or left it unfinished, we want to hear your take. Come share your impressions and connect

CommunityLearning
1:00pmto 1:30pm

Pre-School Storytime

Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre > Hinton Municipal Library, Hinton

Join us for a new storytime designed especially for pre-school aged kids (3-5 years old) and their caregivers. Stories, rhymes, and activities will be geared towards early pre-readers and those starting out in pre-school programs. https://www.hinton.ca/calendar.aspx?EID=19131

Family
1:00pmto 5:00pm

Reach Out

Central Library, Calgary

Youth patrons ages 15 – 29 can get help accessing information and community supports for wellbeing from Wood’s Homes Youth and Family Counsellors.

CommunityFamily
1:00pmto 3:00pmFREE

Family Literacy Workshop (Free)- Keyano and WBRL

Wood Buffalo Regional Library, Fort McMurray

Family Literacy Workshops invite adults with children (ages 0-8) to join a fun and educational journey focused on reading and literacy. The sessions offer interactive activities to enhance literacy, numeracy, and writing skills while strengthening family bonds and promoting lifelong learning. Ideal

FamilyLearning
1:30pmto 3:00pmFREE

Afternoon Activities

Wood Buffalo Regional Library, Fort McMurray

This drop-in program is designed for teens and adults with disabilities. Join us each week in the Canadian Natural Teen Area as we have fun with a new activity—from movies to painting, to games, and more! Audience: 13+ with disabilities Sponsored by Pembina September 18: Mosaic Autumn Leaf Paintin

Arts & TheatreCommunity
1:30pmto 3:30pm

Music Jam

Golden Circle, Red Deer

Main Dining Room. Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. For more information, please call the Golden Circle at 403-343-6074

Live Music
1:30pmto 3:00pm

Open Lab

Seton Calgary Public Library

What's your geek? From art to robots, and photography to coding, follow your passion or find a new one!

Arts & TheatreCommunity
1:30pm

Dear Johnny Deere

Rosebud Opera House, Rosebud

Schedule: Matinee: Wednesday through Saturday - Buffet from 11:00am - 1:00pm, Showtime 1:30pm Evening: Friday & Saturday - Buffet from 5:00pm -7:00pm, Showtime 7:30pm (New evening showtime for 2026!) CONTENT ADVISORY: Dear Johnny Deere language, infidelity, drinking, simulated gunshots. Age reco

1:30pmto 3:00pm

Tech Mentors

Calgary Public Library - Judith Ubach branch (Thorncliffe), Calgary

Need help with technology? Volunteers with strong computer skills will work with you one-on-one to answer your tech questions. Get help or practice your skills with new software, websites, or devices; or connect with useful Library resources like eBooks, movies, and online learning. Sign up on the d

Arts & TheatreCommunity
1:30pmto 2:00pmFREE

Baby Laptime

Mill Woods Library, Edmonton

Enjoy delightful stories, songs, books, rhymes, finger plays and more, especially for babies. Cuddle with your baby and connect with other caregivers. Ages 0-12 months Duration: 30 minutes Register one person to reserve a spot for your family. Registered spots are guaranteed until the class begin

CommunityFamily
1:30pmto 4:00pmFREE

Build and Grow: Take Your Business to the Next Level

Spruce Grove Public Library - North East Branch, Spruce Grove

Join us for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and community as we celebrate the entrepreneurs and small businesses that help our local economy thrive. Whether you’re just starting out, navigating the next stage of growth, or looking for new connections and resources, this event is for you.

Community
1:30pmto 3:30pmFREE

PD Day Drop-In Skate

Town of Blackfalds

Come and enjoy some fun and exercise as you hit the ice at the Eagle Builders Centre Arena on Fridays. *Helmets strongly recommended. *No shoes or strollers permitted on the ice. Arena 2 | Eagle Builders Centre 5302 Broadway Ave Fri | Oct 23 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm | Free

Sports
1:30pmto 3:00pm

Kitchen Kompanions

The Community Room at the BCA, Calgary

Kitchen Kompanions Session 2: Recipe with History Friday October 23, 2026 1:30pm – 3:00pm Community Kitchen Program of Calgary and Bowness Community Association are offering a 3 week program called Kitchen Kompanions where you can learn about cooking. Kitchen Kompanions aims to work with seniors

Community
1:30pmto 2:00pmFREE

Baby Laptime

Lois Hole (Callingwood) Library, Edmonton

Enjoy delightful stories, songs, books, rhymes, finger plays and more, especially for babies. Cuddle with your baby and connect with other caregivers. Ages 0-12 months Duration: 30 minutes Register one person to reserve a spot for your family. Registered spots are guaranteed until the class begin

CommunityFamily
1:30pm

Park Distillery Tour (1:30 pm)

Park Distillery, Banff

After an interactive, small group distillery tour with time for questions, stick around and enjoy a guided spirit-tasting flight that includes a ½ ounce sample of our 4 most popular spirits (yes, gin is in!).

Food & Drink
1:30pmto 2:15pmFREE

Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn with epl2go

Orchards Residents Association Library, Edmonton

You and your child from birth to age three are invited to join us for songs, rhymes and signs! In this inclusive class, offered in collaboration with the Edmonton Early Intervention Program, parents/caregivers will interact one-on-one with their child while learning strategies to engage their child

CommunityFamily
1:30pmFREE

NourishU

Exact MRU location and room number will be provided upon enrollment., Calgary

Nourish U helps MRU students build essential culinary skills while learning to cook budget-friendly meals. Join us on October 23rd from 1:30-4:30 for this free program, featuring hands-on cooking instruction, practical food education, a delicious meal, and a $100 grocery gift card! Limited spots av

2:00pmto 4:00pmFREE

DROP-IN: Knitting & Crochet Circle (adults)

Fort Saskatchewan Public Library, Fort Saskatchewan

Join other local crafters for conversation and work on your individual project. Crochet and knitting lessons are not provided. Please bring your own supplies. Thank you to our volunteers who run the knitting and crochet circle!

Community
2:00pmto 3:30pm

Game on! Gaming Club

Calgary Public Library - Village Square Library, Calgary

Love playing games? Hang out, relax, and make new friends as we play fun video and tabletop games each week.

CommunityFamily
2:00pmto 3:30pm

Open Lab

Calgary Public Library - Crowfoot, Calgary

What's your geek? From art to robots, and photography to coding, follow your passion or find a new one!

Arts & TheatreCommunity
2:00pmto 2:45pmFREE

Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn

Meadows Library, Edmonton

You and your child from birth to age three are invited to join us for songs, rhymes and signs! In this inclusive class, offered in collaboration with the Edmonton Early Childhood Intervention Program, parents/caregivers will interact one-on-one with their child while learning strategies to engage th

CommunityFamily
2:00pmto 3:30pmFREE

Craft & Chat Art - Drop-in

Stanley A. Milner (Downtown) Library, Edmonton

Create and have fun making art. A different project/medium is provided by staff each week, or feel free to bring a project that you are working on. This class is intended to provide a space for multiple generations to connect. Bring your parents and your kids and join us for an exploration of expres

Arts & TheatreCommunity
2:00pmto 3:00pmFREE

Baby Social Time

Mill Woods Library, Edmonton

Drop in for social time with other families and their babies! Come relax in a comfortable space where your baby can play and you can connect with other parents and caregivers. The library will have toys, books, and music for use during social time, but no structured programming is provided. Durati

Live MusicFamily
2:00pmto 5:00pm

WRC 20th Anniversary Art Showcase

Women’s Resource Centre (MSC 482), Calgary

Celebrate Women’s History Month and the Women’s Resource Centre’s 20th Anniversary enjoying an afternoon of reflection, sharing, and learning through mixed media art. In the spirit of activism, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the services and programming offered by the Centre, and sup

Arts & Theatre
2:00pmto 2:30pmFREE

Growing Minds Stem Class

Servus Credit Union Public Library, Blackfalds

Come to the library to do a science experiment or a steam activity In this class we will doing the Floating Egg Experiment Ages 4-8, Registration Required. To register, please call or message us with your child's name, age, and your contact number to get signed up. All programs are free, but dona

Learning
2:00pmto 4:00pmFREE

Films at the Library: Girls Like Girls (2026)

Stanley A. Milner (Downtown) Library, Edmonton

Join us at the library for a wide variety of films! It’s the summer of 2006 and 17-year-old Coley and her dad have just moved to rural Oregon. Coley meets some of the local teens and quickly connects with Sonja. As the two girls begin to hang out, they learn more about each other forming a close bo

Arts & TheatreCommunity
2:00pmto 4:00pmFREE

Computer Skills: Smartphones and Tablets

Idylwylde (Bonnie Doon) Library, Edmonton

This is a class for those who are new to computers including English language learners and seniors. You will learn the basics of navigating your device, modifying your settings, and recognizing common icons and apps. Register to reserve a spot. We recommend registering with a phone number: log in o

CommunityLearning
2:00pmto 3:00pmFREE

Book Clubs of EPL: Once Upon a Tome

Capilano Library, Edmonton

Love reading? Love to talk about books you've read? Join our book club for spirited discussions on a wide range of fiction and non-fiction. Each month we'll tackle a new title. Whether you loved it, loathed it, or left it unfinished, we want to hear your take. Come share your impressions and connect

CommunityLearning
2:00pmto 3:30pm

Level Up! Gaming Club

Calgary Public Library - Village Square Library, Calgary

If you love video games or tabletop gaming, this club is for you. Drop in to relax, snack, and play games of all kinds.

CommunityFamily
2:00pmto 4:00pm

Youth Drop-In: Cooking Class (ages 9-17)

YW Family Resource Network, Calgary

Looking for something to do after school? Come chill, play games, make art, meet new people, and enjoy a fun afternoon with other youth in the community. Snacks will be provided!

Learning
2:00pmFREE

Spill the Beans: Planet-wise cooking

MacKimmie Tower 116 (MT 116), Main Campus, Calgary

Did you know that more than 60% of food is thrown away in Canada and could have been eaten? Learning simple food planning tricks and ways to store and preserve food can make a difference. Join Green Calgary for a one-hour workshop where you can learn more about Planet-wise cooking and eating! Learn

Learning
2:00pmto 3:00pm

Vocabulary Club: English Conversation Class

Heritage Valley Library, Edmonton

Join our fun English vocabulary and conversation class at the library! This program is perfect for people who are just starting to learn English. In this class, you'll discover everyday English words and how to use them. You'll practice using these words in conversations and other activities. We'll

CommunityLearning
2:00pm

CKUA FALL FUNDRAISER with LAURIE IVERSON & "Traffic Jam"

Ironwood Stage & Grill, Calgary

Let’s launch CKUA’s Fall Fundraiser in Calgary with live music, special guests, and a live broadcast of Traffic Jams. The Ironwood Stage & Grill in Calgary is the place to be when Fall Fundraiser 2026 launches. Enjoy live music, special guests, and a live-to-air broadcast of Traffic Jams, the CKUA

Live MusicCharity
2:00pmto 3:00pm

Shinny Hockey

North Coutny Recreation Complex, Picture Butte · $2

Shinny Hockey2 - 3 p.mPublic Skate Fees:6 and under: FreeChild (7-17): $2.00Adult (18+): $300Family: $10.00SHINNY PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HELMETS AND GLOVESSeason Passes available.To view other public events visit: www.picturebutte.activityreg.com

Sports
2:00pmto 7:00pm

Harvest Farmers Market

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 104, Innisfail

Friday October 23, 2pm-7 pm @Royal Canadian Legion #104 Over 40 vendors with baking, jams, sewing, crochet, coffee beans, freeze dried,superpatch, tupperware, woodworking,candles,wreaths, dried floral bokays and so much more

Markets
2:00pmto 2:30pmFREE

Baby Laptime

Riverbend Library, Edmonton

Enjoy delightful stories, songs, books, rhymes, finger plays and more, especially for babies. Cuddle with your baby and connect with other caregivers. Ages 0-12 months Duration: 30 minutes Register one person to reserve a spot for your family. Registered spots are guaranteed until the class begin

CommunityFamily
2:00pmto 2:45pmFREE

Preschool Problem Solvers (6 Weeks)

Clareview Library, Edmonton

Looking for opportunities that help build school skills and encourage independence? Preschool Problem Solvers introduces shapes, numbers, colours and classroom behaviour to children aged four to five. In this class, they will dance, sing, investigate and have fun! Parents may choose to participate o

CommunityFamily
2:00pmto 2:30pm

Family Storytime

Calgary Public Library - Forest Lawn, Calgary

Join us for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy.

CommunityFamily
2:00pmto 3:30pm

Drop-In English Practice

Calgary Public Library - Signal Hill, Calgary

Build your English skills in a relaxed, supportive setting. Practise speaking and listening in English while connecting with new people. Friendly volunteers will guide small groups in interesting conversations. Please note this is for language practice, not a formal class.

CommunityLearning
2:00pmto 4:00pm

Game on! Gaming Club

Central Library, Calgary

Love playing games? Hang out, relax, and make new friends as we play fun video and tabletop games each week.

CommunityFamily
2:15pmto 4:00pm

Friday Drop-In Gym: Badminton & Basketball

LBCA – Gymnasium, Calgary · $8

The LBCA’s Drop-In runs weekly on Fridays and Sundays from Sept 13 – Dec 18, 2026.On Fridays, the equipment setup rotates, either badminton and basketball or volleyball and basketball. FRIDAY Basketball & Volleyball Dates: Sept 18, Oct 2, 16, 30, Nov 13, 27, Dec 11FRIDAY Badminton & Basketball Dates

Sports
2:30pmto 2:45pmFREE

Story Stop

Stanley A. Milner (Downtown) Library, Edmonton

This quick 15-minute storytime features stories, rhymes and songs - fast and fun for the whole family.

CommunityFamily
2:30pmto 3:30pmFREE

Donuts and Discussions Peer Support Meeting

Unit 5, 3500 24 Ave NW, Calgary, AB, Calgary

Join the UCRC for an open-ended discussion about addiction and recovery. Open to anyone in recovery, seeking recovery, or exploring their relationship with substances or behaviors, these peer-led meetings welcome all pathways and stages of recovery. Participants share experiences, build community, a

Wellness
2:30pmto 4:00pm

Game on! Gaming Club

Calgary Public Library - Giuffre Family

Love playing games? Hang out, relax, and make new friends as we play fun video and tabletop games each week.

CommunityFamily
2:30pmto 4:00pm

Game on! Gaming Club

Fish Creek Library, Calgary

Love playing games? Hang out, relax, and make new friends as we play fun video and tabletop games each week.

CommunityFamily
2:30pmto 3:30pmFREE

Baby Social Time

Riverbend Library, Edmonton

Drop in for social time with other families and their babies! Come relax in a comfortable space where your baby can play and you can connect with other parents and caregivers. The library will have toys, books, and music for use during social time, but no structured programming is provided. Durati

Live MusicFamily
2:30pmto 3:15pmFREE

Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn

Bountiful Farmers' Market Library, Edmonton

You and your child from birth to age three are invited to join us for songs, rhymes and signs! In this inclusive class, offered in collaboration with the Edmonton Early Childhood Intervention Program, parents/caregivers will interact one-on-one with their child while learning strategies to engage th

CommunityFamily
2:30pmto 4:30pm

Roll the Dice

Innisfail Family Resource Network Office, Innisfail

See poster for details

2:30pmto 4:00pm

Open Lab

Calgary Public Library - Shawnessy, Calgary

What's your geek? From art to robots, and photography to coding, follow your passion or find a new one!

Arts & TheatreCommunity
2:30pmto 3:30pm

Teens Create

Calgary Public Library - Saddletowne, Calgary

Let your creative side shine! Make and trade buttons, craft with duct tape, and more.

CommunityFamily
3:00pmto 3:30pmFREE

Family Storytime with epl2go

Orchards Residents Association Library, Edmonton

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes suitable for the whole family. All Ages Duration: 30 minutes

CommunityFamily
3:00pmto 6:00pmFREE

Flourish and Harvest: Plants and Pot Painting

UCalgary Community Garden (located west of Lot 49, near Cascade Hall), Calgary

Feeling burnt out, stressed, or overwhelmed? Come join us at the Campus Community Garden for a fun-filled activity with snacks provided by the Office of Institutional Commitments! We’ll be painting pots, making new friends, and chatting about all things plants. This event is also a chance to celebr

Arts & Theatre
3:00pmto 4:30pm

Open Lab

Calgary Public Library - Nose Hill, Calgary

What's your geek? From art to robots, and photography to coding, follow your passion or find a new one!

Arts & TheatreCommunity
3:00pmto 4:00pmFREE

Tech Time

Londonderry Library, Edmonton

Join one of three available 20-minute timeslots, call ahead day of to confirm your spot. Need some one-on-one tech help? Bring your device (or use one of ours) and come prepared with a tech-related question or challenge you would like to explore with a savvy staff member. Tech Time is divided into

CommunityLearning
3:00pmto 5:00pm

Adult Recess

Bonnie Doon Hall, 9240 93 Street, Edmonton

Our website has the details.

3:00pmto 4:00pm

Spooky Spides, Snakes and More

Sage Hill Public Library, Calgary

Every Halloween stores fill with decorations of "creepy" creatures like snakes and spiders. Join Calgary Reptile Parties at the library to explore myths and realities of these misunderstood creatures in a hands on, interactive program.

Seasonal
3:00pm

Live Music Afternoon

Three Bears, Banff

Live music afternoon every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, from 15:00 to 17:00.

Live Music
3:00pmto 6:00pm

Traffic Jams LIVE with Lisa Wilton and Kate Stevens By

Ironwood Stage & Grill, Calgary

Traffic Jams LIVE with Lisa Wilton and Kate Stevens Friday, October 23, 3pm – 6pm MT (Doors at 2pm) The Ironwood Stage & Grill in Calgary is the place to be when Fall Fundraiser 2026 launches. Enjoy live music, special guests, and a live-to-air broadcast of Traffic Jams, the CKUA program that move

Live Music
3:00pmto 5:00pm

The Trouble of the Token Fish

Social Sciences 1253, Calgary

Large language models use ‘tokens’ as input and output. These consist of words, sub-words, and other recurring linguistic fragments. This approach allows for the decomposition and recomposition of sentences at scale. Words and human concepts do not delineate so neatly, however. The talk examines fam

3:00pmto 4:30pm

Level Up! Gaming Club

Calgary Public Library - Prototype: Skyview, Calgary

If you love video games or tabletop gaming, this club is for you. Drop in to relax, snack, and play games of all kinds.

CommunityFamily
3:00pmto 4:00pm

Teens Create

Calgary Public Library - Bowness, Calgary

Let your creative side shine! Make and trade buttons, craft with duct tape, and more.

CommunityFamily
3:00pmto 4:00pm

Worms Love Leftovers

Calgary Public Library - Southwood, Calgary

Everyone loves worms – but they are even cooler than you think! Take a peek into the amazing world of worms and how they help recycle organic waste, turning it into healthy living soil. After this program, you'll have a whole new respect for our friends in the dirt!

Community
3:00pmto 4:30pm

Game on! Gaming Club

Calgary Public Library - Forest Lawn, Calgary

Love playing games? Hang out, relax, and make new friends as we play fun video and tabletop games each week.

CommunityFamily
3:15pmto 5:15pm

Open Lab

Central Library, Calgary

What's your geek? From art to robots, and photography to coding, follow your passion or find a new one!

Arts & TheatreCommunity
3:30pmto 5:30pmFREE

Computer Skills: Internet Safety and Privacy

Mill Woods Library, Edmonton

This is a class for those who are new to computers including English language learners and seniors. You will be introduced to the risks involved in using the Internet as well as ways to identify threats and protect yourself and your devices. A laptop will be provided for this class. Due to high de

CommunityLearning
3:30pmto 5:00pmFREE

Youth Talk

Londonderry Library, Edmonton

Practice your communication skills and gain familiarity with Canadian society and culture in this conversation-based class designed for newcomer youth. This in person class is offered in partnership with Action for Healthy Communities. It is also offered as a virtual class through Google Meet. Cont

CommunityLearning
3:30pmto 4:30pm

LEGO Club

Calgary Public Library - Nicholls Family, Calgary

Join us to build, create, and explore! LEGO provided.

CommunityFamily
3:30pmto 6:30pm

Lac La Biche Farmer’s Market

Lac La Biche

HOURS: Shop every Friday – 3:30 to 6:30 PM (Easter through Christmas) Held at the Lakeland Agricom & Pavillion there’s also a Concession and music! For more details or to book a table, please contact Market Manager Bev Tkachuk at 780-623-0503 or send an email to ll**************@***il.com Check out

Markets
3:30pmFREE

FREE Shinny Hockey

Town of Grimshaw local events

Friday, October 23, 2026 at 3:30 PM to Friday, October 23, 2026 at 4:15 PM 24 25

Sports
3:30pmto 5:00pm

Open Lab

Calgary Public Library - Saddletowne, Calgary

What's your geek? From art to robots, and photography to coding, follow your passion or find a new one!

Arts & TheatreCommunity
3:30pmto 4:30pm

LEGO Club

Calgary Public Library - Louise Riley Branch, Calgary

Join us to build, create, and explore! LEGO provided.

CommunityFamily
3:30pmto 4:30pm

Something Cool After School

Camrose Public Library, Camrose

Board games and video games, and crafts? Oh my! Pop in to the library after school for something different each day. Program will not run on school PD days or holidays as noted by the Battle River School Division calendar.

Arts & Theatre
3:30pmto 5:30pm

Grades 6-12 Doors Open Program

Allan & Jean Millar Centre, Whitecourt

Hang out with us at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre after school on Wednesdays-Fridays! Snacks are provided, and so is Free Transit to and from the Allan & Jean Millar Centre.

3:45pmto 5:15pm

Open Lab

Calgary Public Library - Country Hills

What's your geek? From art to robots, and photography to coding, follow your passion or find a new one!

Arts & TheatreCommunity
4:00pmto 5:00pmFREE

epl2go Afterschool

Orchards Residents Association Library, Edmonton

All are welcome to come use a variety of services as we bring the library to you! Get a library card, check out a book, get tech help, and join an on-the-spot activity.

CommunityFamily
4:00pmto 5:00pm

Halloween Craft - Yarn Witches 18 Plus

Ponoka Jubilee Library, Ponoka

We will craft yarn witches for Halloween. This program is adult because of the level of difficulty in this version of yarn witches. There is also an all-ages yarn witch crafting day on October 30, suitable for families and children. Please pre-register for either one! 403-783-3843

Arts & TheatreCommunity
4:00pm

BuildYYC

Platform (East Annex), Calgary · $35–$50

Product Calgary, and our co-hosts Platform Calgary & SpaceXAI are proud to launch BUILDYYC, the Buildathon event of 2026! 120 Product Builders15 Builder Teams 3 Workshops5 Industry Coaches10 Ecosystem Judges Join the Calgary tech community and 150 other product builders, managers, designers and deve

Learning
4:00pmto 5:30pmFREE

Teen Lounge

Woodcroft (Westmount) Library, Edmonton

Join other teens to play video games, make a DIY project, meet friends or just hang out.

CommunityFamily
4:00pmto 4:40pmFREE

Crafty Corner and Games

Servus Credit Union Public Library, Blackfalds

We will be making crafts or playing games! Take part in art, crafts, games & expanding your imagination. Ages 6-9; Registration Required. To register, please call or message us with your child's name, age, and your contact number to get signed up. All programs are free, but donations to the Librar

Arts & Theatre
4:00pmto 5:50pm

Primetime

Metro Cinema, Edmonton

In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history.

4:00pmto 5:00pm

LEGO Club

Calgary Public Library - Quarry Park

Join us to build, create, and explore! LEGO provided.

CommunityFamily
4:00pmto 5:30pmFREE

One Sky, Many Hands: Building Observatories and Communities Across Borders

Otto's Cache Provisions + Café, Jasper

The night sky is the one thing every culture on Earth has always shared — and yet access to it is no longer equal. Slooh founder Michael Paolucci shares what he's learned across years of building remote observatories in remote corners of the world, and what happened when he opened them to everyone.

Community
4:30pmto 7:30pm

Deadstock Management

Join Greenview’s Agricultural Services Department for an informative workshop. This panel discussion will focus on deadstock management, providing producers with an opportunity to share experiences, discuss challenges, and exchange practical strategies. The goal is to facilitate peer-to-peer learni

Learning
4:30pmto 5:30pmFREE

GSA Youth Drop-In

Lois Hole (Callingwood) Library, Edmonton

EPL invites you to a drop-in GSA (Gender & Sexualities Alliance) at the Lois Hole (Callingwood) Library. This is a safe and respectful space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies in Grades 7-12 to: - socialize - get information and resources - do fun activities - eat snacks!

FamilyLearning
4:30pmto 7:00pm

Spooky Cookies & Creative Cravings

Raven's Cravin's, Coronation · $50

A family Halloween gathering. Sugar cookie decorating and mystery supper Cost $50 per family of four Pre-register by Oct 19th by calling or texting 403-894-4319

Family
4:30pm

Pete Stone

The Hideout, Red Deer

Listed in Red Deer Scene's October 2026 live events listing.

Live Music
4:30pmto 6:00pmFREE

YMCA’s Youth Zone

Stanley A. Milner (Downtown) Library, Edmonton

Want a place to hang out after school? Drop in for games, music, and chill vibes only. Whether you're into board games, tabletop games, or just vibing with friends, this is your space with no pressure and no expectations. Relaxation and fun come first, but support is always there if you need it.

CommunityLearning
4:30pmto 5:30pmFREE

iLead Leadership

Spruce Grove Public Library, Spruce Grove

The Young Entrepreneur Program is a 9-month leadership and business development experience for youth ages 13–25 in Spruce Grove and the surrounding area. Delivered under the iLead Youth Leadership Program, it equips participants with real entrepreneurship skills; ideation, branding, financial litera

Community
4:30pmto 5:30pmFREE

Reading Buddies

Calder Library, Edmonton

THIS CLASS IS FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES 2 TO 4 ONLY. Do you love to read? Do you want to have fun, make new friends and practice your reading skills? Reading Buddies is a class that matches teen mentors with kids in Grades 2–4 . Through interactive games and activities, buddies share their enthusiasm

CommunityFamily
4:30pmto 7:30pm

Hoots for the Ooks - Women's Volleyball

NAIT Gymnasium, Edmonton

Join us and come together to cheer on the OOKS Women’s Volleyball team as they take on the Ambrose Lions! This is more than just a game. It’s a chance to show your campus spirit, c...

Sports
4:30pmto 5:30pmFREE

Young Actors Club

Stanley A. Milner (Downtown) Library, Edmonton

To be or not to be! If the stage calls your name, join us for drama games and activities, and learn how to use your voice, body, and imagination to bring a story to life. No acting experience required. Ages: 6-12 Duration: 60 minutes Registration is recommended.

Community
4:30pmto 6:30pm

Kids AI

BGC Fort McMurray, Fort McMurray

AI for Kids is where creativity meets technology! Youth get hands-on with exciting AI tools, digital design, and interactive tech while learning how artificial intelligence works in a fun, age-appropriate way. From creating characters and digital art to exploring how AI thinks and responds, kids bui

Family
4:30pmFREE

Complimentary Ballet Classes

Keyano Theatre, Fort McMurray

Beginner Ballet in Partnership with Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre. In this free 8-week beginner ballet program, students will explore the basics of ballet technique and musicality while nurturing self-expression. These fun, creative classes build strength, posture, athleticism and grace. Ballet also

Arts & TheatreLearning
5:00pmto 7:00pm

30 for 30 Grand Re-Opening - BGC Stettler - Heartland Youth Center

BGC Stettler - Heartland Youth Center (5002 47 St, Stettler), Stettler)

Did you know our facility has been around for 30 years? In honour of being a home away from home for local youth for 30 years we are launching our 30 FOR 30 fundraiser! After 30 years of existence, our facility underwent extensive renovations this summer, some expected and some not. These facility u

Charity
5:00pmto 10:00pm

Banff Beerfest 2026 Tickets

Cave and Basin, Banff · $40

Experience the World’s Most Beautiful Beerfest, Banff Craft Beer Festival! 🍺 Presented by Alberta Beef 🏔️ Craft beverages showcased in the Rockies! Join us October 22-24, 2026 for the Banff Craft Beer Festival, hosted at the Cave & Basin for a weekend you won’t forget!  ✅ The Pinnacle of Beverage Ce

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