Ghouls' Night Out

Get ready ghosts and goblins, Ghouls' Night Out Halloween event is returning to Calgary’s Heritage Park! Pick out your costumes, gather the family and get ready to experience this wildly popular, safe and fun-filled Halloween event for all ages.

Tickets will also be available for purchase at the front gate of the Historical Village on Sunday, Oct. 30. Tickets are completely sold out for Oct. 29, including purchases at the front gate.

Escape Annual Membership Holders do not receive a discount on this event. 

Spooktacular Family Activities

We have tons of brand-NEW activities for you and your family to enjoy, including a fun magic show and a spooky haunted house in Gunn's Dairy Barn and two Mad Science shows per evening in the Canmore Opera House!

● Tea in the Rabbit Hole
Come for a tea party, play some croquet and meet your favourite Alice in Wonderland characters in the Rabbit Hole at the Repsol Heritage Education Centre (Burns Barn)!
● Sanderson Sisters’ Flying Academy
Take to the sky at the Sanderson Sisters' Flying Academy in the Weedon Schoolyard!
● Pumpkin Patch
Play fun games and meet the local spooky scarecrow in our Pumpkin Patch!
● Halloween Crafts
Enjoy fun family crafts at Innovation Crossing!
● Carnival Games & Photos
Play fantastical Carnivale games and take pictures at Chautauqua Tents!
● Monster Operation
Keep a steady hand as you play a monster-sized version of Operation at the Atlas Lumber Yard!
● Cookie Decorating
Decorate your very own hauntingly delicious Halloween cookies!
● Scary Storytelling
Listen, if you dare, to terrifying tales in the Canmore Opera House!

Spine-tingling Street Theatre

Take in entertaining vignette performances featuring classic Halloween characters!

The Game of Love After Life - A Bachelorette Game Show

SHOWTIMES

Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29: 6:50 p.m., 7:50 p.m., 8:40 p.m.
Sunday, October 30: 5:50 p.m., 6:50 p.m., 7:40 p.m.

Venue
Didsbury Bandstand

The year is 1937, We meet our hero CHARLES “Charlie Horse” Bones, a recently deceased well-to-do British jazz singer who tragically died before he could marry the love of his life. Enter Virgil The Magic Matchmaking Mirror! The underworld’s leading expert in making matches that last all eternity.
Virgil helps convince Charles to come on Virgil’s show “The Game of Love Afterlife”, where he will meet three stunningly spooky bachelorettes in a gameshow with twists, turns, gags, thrills and chills! Will Charles find his happy ever afterlife?

Still Ghostbusting

SHOWTIMES

Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29: 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:20 p.m.
Sunday, October 30: 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:20 p.m.

Venue
Prince House

The Ghostbusters are back in town investigating paranormal activity and encounter the Ghost of the Lady in White at the Prince House.

The Addams' Family House Guests

SHOWTIMES

Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29: 6:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 7:15 p.m. (Meet and Greet), 8:45 p.m.
Sunday, October 30: 5:15 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 6:15 p.m. (Meet and Greet), 7:45 p.m.

Venue
Famous Five Centre for Canadian Women

The Addams' Family have some unwanted house guests attempting to rid the family of valuable family heirlooms.  Wednesday has a few tricks up her sleeve to ward them off. Meet the Addams family for yourself after the show concludes!

The Further Adventures of Dr. Frankenstein and the Monster

SHOWTIMES

Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29: 6:45 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:45 p.m.
Sunday, October 30: 5:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:45 p.m.

Venue
Wing Chong Laundry

Dr. Frankenstein uses her Monster-mixo-matic to intensify the "scariness" of her Monster to impress the Uberheim Monstrocological Society.  Will it work or will the name of Frankenstein be shamed forever?!

Monsterish Meet-and-Greets

Wander throughout the Park to meet and snap a photo with beloved characters, including the Headless Horseman, Scooby-Doo, Beetlejuice and many more!

Halloween Eats and Treats

It wouldn't be Halloween without candy, and we have it in droves! Visit the Claresholm General Store, the NEW Scream Parlour and the Trick or Treatery for all your sugary needs! And if your sweet tooth isn't acting up, the Boo-Loungerie, Bat Saloon and the Club Café are a the perfect places to stop for a bite to eat.

Don't miss out! Buy your tickets today and come enjoy a jam-packed, fun-filled, family-friendly and safe Halloween at Ghouls' Night Out!

Ghouls’ Night Out FAQ

Do Annual Membership holders receive free admission or a discounted admission to Ghouls' Night Out?

No, Annual Membership holders, both Escape and Express, do not receive free admission or a discounted admission to Ghouls' Night Out.

Is Ghouls’ Night Out too scary for young children?

Absolutely not! Ghouls’ Night Out is geared towards families, so it won’t be too spooky for young children! Of course, every child is different, so keep your little one’s fright tolerance in mind.

Is the Historical Village open all day during the event?

No, the Historical Village is only open during the event itself, which lasts from 6 - 9 pm on Oct. 28 and 29, and 5 - 8 pm on Oct. 30.

If I have Fair Entry status, do I get a discounted admission to Ghouls' Night Out?

Unfortunately, Fair Entry does not apply to ticketed events like Ghouls' Night Out, and therefore we cannot provide discounted admission to Ghouls' Night Out to those who are Fair Entry status.

If I have a CANOO pass, do I get free admission to Ghouls' Night Out?

Unfortunately, CANOO passes do not apply to ticketed events like Ghouls' Night Out, and therefore we cannot provide free admission to Ghouls' Night Out to those who are CANOO pass holders.

Will there be trick-or-treating this year?

Not this year, but we know your little ones will be wanting candy, and we’ve prepared for that! Pay a visit to the Claresholm General Store, the NEW Scream Parlour and the Trick or Treatery for all your sugary needs!

Where in Heritage Park does the event take place?

Ghouls’ Night Out takes place throughout Heritage Park, both indoors and outdoors.

Is parking included?

Parking is not included in the ticket prices, but it is available at the Park. If you’re an Escape Annual Membership holder, parking at Heritage Park is free!

What’s the plan for inclement weather?

Ghouls’ Night Out will go ahead rain or shine, so dress accordingly! Some of the programming at Ghouls’ Night Out will be weather-dependent.

What should I wear and bring to the event?

We encourage you to get all decked out in your Halloween costume for Ghouls’ Night Out! Please make sure you dress for the weather and wear a good pair of walking shoes, as there are several different types of terrain throughout Heritage Park. Bring a flashlight, as this event will take place in the evening, and consider a stroller or wagon for your little ones as there’s a lot of ground to cover!

How does purchasing a ticket support Heritage Park?

As a registered charity, all proceeds from Ghouls’ Night Out will allow Heritage Park to continue bringing the history of Western Canada to life.