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What To See In Calgary this weekend

The Fibre Shindig

Date: Oct 21, 2017

Winter is coming and the weather is getting cooler. It is time to stock up on cozy fibre goods to stay warm. At this annual Fibre Shindig this weekend, local artisans will be selling items such as hand-dyed yarn, fibre tools, embroidery and handmade accessories like mittens.

For more information, visit: http://www.fibreshindig.com/

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: $5 admission

Location: 

Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Centre
1320 5 Ave. N.W.
Calgary, AB

Haunted House Hamlet

Date: Oct 20 to Oct 22

Holloween is coming soon. For one weekend only, Theatre Canmore and the Artists’ Collective Theatre will be staging Haunted House Hamlet, an adaptation that follows the story of a young boy named Jimmy after he meets Hamlet in a haunted house. Ready to experience William Shakespeare’s famous play in a whole new way?

Times:
Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
Sunday 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

For more information, visit: theatrecanmore.com

Cost: $15

Location: 

Canmore Collegiate High School
1800 8 Ave.
Canmore, AB

 Aspen Crossing’s Train of Terror

Date: Oct 6 to Oct 28

There are a lot of haunted house going on in Calgary this month because of Halloween. But I think it would be really fun and special to step onto the Train of Terror and experience everything from haunted railway cars to eerie entertainment.  You will also experience fog effects, tight spaces, and close encounters with actors. The trip is about 90 minutes and recommended for adults.

Times:
The train departs at 5, 7 and 9 p.m.

For more information, visit: trainofterror.com

 Cost: $66

Location: 

Aspen Crossing
1 km west of Mossleigh, AB on Hwy. 24
Mossleigh, AB

Palette Fine Art Show and Sale

Date: Oct 21

Pick out a piece of artwork for your home decoration for winter and fall at this show and sale. There will be many types of fine art such as watercolors, mixed media and more. All the amazing arts are created by more than 50 local artists. There will also be live art demonstrations at the event, so it will be a good time to learn some skills.

Times: 
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, visit: facebook.com

Location:

Triwood Community Association
2244 Chicoutimi Dr. N.W.
Calgary

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