When fall arrives in Calgary and the leaves start to change colours, all I want to do is snuggle up and be romantic. There are so many ways to savour the last moments of bearable outdoor temperatures!
Even if you aren’t in a new relationship, these date night ideas will make that fire burn bright between you and your loved one. We have a list of the best fall dates for you and your sweetheart. The season will be over before you know it, so get out there and start checking off your fall date night bucket list!
Celebrate Halloween at Grim Manor
Experience 10,000+ square feet of terror as you immerse yourself in the legend of Professor Grim, his ill-fated quest for immortality and it’s consequences.
Grim Manor strives to leave lasting nightmares for Calgarians. This annual festival serves food and beverages, features live music and incredible performances by Comedy Daredevil Ryan Stock & Amberlynn.
Enjoy a Buffet Breakfast
Enjoy waffles, bacon, an omelette station, and more at one of Calgary's favourite breakfast buffets. Enjoy comforting homestyle food at a comfortable price at the Wainwright Hotel at Heritage Park.
Try a Flight Simulator
Learn about Avro Canada and its contributions to aviation, there is a flight simulator on-site which will be open for the public to take a spin the second Sunday of each month in October, November and December.
Visit a Pumpin Patch
Fall is so short in Calgary- usually only a few days or so, you have to make the most of the season. Here are the best places to find the perfect pumpkin and challenge yourself to a journey through a corn maze. Depending on which one you choose you might even get to see a Wallaby!
Cheer on the Stamps
Take in a home game and cheer on your home team. See a list of upcoming games and get ready for tailgating.
Get Hands-On with a Hot Coco
Stay warm inside and cuddle up with some hot chocolate, a spooky playlist and a fall-inspired diy, home project or carving terrifying pumpkins for the trick or treaters this Halloween.
Win Some Money
Enjoy an hour of BINGO at the Mustard Seed for a chance to win prizes. Admission is FREE on October 28th and November 25th from 1-4 pm.
Take a Haunted Tour
Enjoy an evening of ghostly entertainment. Locals and visitors alike will be fascinated by these glimpses into the murders of Calgary. All stories are researched and will be enjoyed even by skeptics. The tour includes many local ghost stories and local history. The Tour Guide is easily recognizable by the cape they wear and the lantern they carry.
Check out Calgary's only free ghost tour, Haunted Cowtown. They walk through the insanely haunted streets of downtown Calgary and Inglewood.
Watch Scary Movies in a Fort
Curl up for a scary movie night in. You can make this date more fun by making a fort together before the movie begins to spice up your night. Below is a list of our favourite scary movies:
A Quiet Place
Get Out
Rosemary's Baby
The Exorcist
It (2017)
Halloween
The Shining
A Nightmare on Elm Street
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The Ring
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