Events & Festivals
Halloween in Medicine Hat
Find 20+ Halloween events in Medicine Hat this October 2025.
Find 20+ Halloween events in Medicine Hat this October 2025.
Fall has arrived in Medicine Hat, and Halloween is on its way. Family events, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and ghost tours are happening throughout the city this October 2025.
Miller’s Haunted Tours: Sensory Edition
October 15, 22 and 29, 2025 | Tickets Required
Experience the history and mystery of Medicine Hat’s haunted past, without the frights. This tour offers a calm, low stimulus atmosphere with no sudden scares, perfect for guests who prefer a gentler spooky season.
Miller’s Haunted Tour: Scream Edition, and St. Dymphna’s Haunted House
October 16-31, 2025 | Tickets Required
Miller’s Haunted Tours: Scream Edition is a night on the Sunshine Trolley, touring you to the darkest corners in Medicine Hat, with all new horror stories and surprises along the way. Tours are from Thursday to Saturdays, at 7:00p.m. and 8:30p.m.
Immersive Screening: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 1
October 16, 2025 | Tickets Required
Step into the magic, where grown-up witches and wizards can let their mischief roam free. Join the Esplanade for a one-of-a-kind interactive movie experience where the wizarding world comes alive in the theatre.
Textile Haunted House at Ewart Duggan House
October 18, 25 and 30, 2025 | Free Event
Explore Shanell Papp’s Textile Haunted House, catch ghostly projections downtown, join mini outdoor tours, and enjoy a Giant Ghost installation. It’s a full afternoon and evening of spooky, playful, and contemplative experiences.
October 18 is from 1-3:30p.m.
October 25 is from 7-9:30p.m, also including:
October 30 is from 7-9:30p.m. with a free outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus on the Esplanade’s front lawn.
Halloween Movies at The Monarch Theatre
October 18, 2025 | $5 at the door
Head to Canada’s oldest, purpose-built cinema in downtown Medicine Hat. The doors will open at 1:30 for a 2:00 showtime of Hotel Transylvania, and then will open again at 6:30 for a 7:00 showtime of Addams Family. Admission is $5, cash only at the door, and concession is any two items for $5.
Frightfully Fun Friday at YMCA
October 24, 2025 | Free Event
From 4-7p.m, find a haunted house, trick-or-treating, dance party, colouring contest, costume contest, and more at the Downtown YMCA.
The haunted house is open on multiple dates: October 24 from 4-7p.m. October 25 from 7-9p.m. October 26 from 11a.m.-2p.m. October 29 from 7-9p.m. and October 30 from 6-9p.m.
Forest of Fear: The Invasion at Police Point Park
October 25, 2025 | Tickets Required
Police Point Park is excited to invite the community to the second year of Forest of Fear from 7-10p.m. Stroll through the 300-year-old cottonwood tree forest at night, with scares and characters lingering in the bushes. Attendees must be 16+ with a guardian, ID’s will be checked at the door. All profits from the event help fund their programming throughout the year.
October 25, 2025 | Free Event
Enjoy live music, treats, hands-on activities, and smashing pumpkins from 1-3:30p.m. Costumes are encouraged. After heading up to the Esplanade Terrace where you can smash your pumpkin onto the drop zone below, find a puppet show, cooking decorating station, spin your own spider web, enjoy live music, order from the food truck, and find the face painting station. *the event is outside and weather dependent.
Halloween Photo Scavenger Hunt
October 25, 2025 | Free Event
Bring your cameras and your cell phone cameras and meet at the Cultural Centre at 7p.m. After receiving a list of pictures to capture, head to the city to find the halloween decorations around the city. Then, meet at the Scoreboard to visit and see who captured the most photos on the list.
October 28, 2025 | Registration Required
A game of horror, suspense, and shaky hands, use a Jenga tower to guide your fate in this one-shot RPG set deep in B.C.'s haunted pines, from 6-8p.m. Must be 18+.
Co-op Kid’s Club Halloween Party at the Co-op
October 29, 2025
Dress little ghosts and ghouls in their costumes and join 13th Ave South Country Co-op for their Kid’s Club Halloween Party. From 3-7p.m. find a mini haunted house, pumpkin carving, and caramel apple bar. Register online and use “HALLOWEEN” as the payment reason.
Casa Amigos Cantina Presents: Halloween Trivia
October 30, 2025 | Free Event
Test your knowledge about Halloween at Casa Amigos’ Halloween Trivia. Drink specials, delicious food, and a little competition this October.
October 30, 2025 | Tickets Required
Test your knowledge on all things creepy, crawly, and downright spooky while sipping on their signature cocktails. Grab your ghoul-friends, bring your boo, and compete for some frighteningly fabulous prizes.
October 31, 2025 | Free Event
Drop by during Medicine Hat Public Library’s opening hours for a monstrously fun time, where kids can create their very own Frankenstein-inspired masterpiece. This passive craft is perfect for young ghouls and goblins of all ages.
Casa Amigos Halloween Party with Snakes and the Riot
October 31, 2025 | $5 Cover Charge
Join Casa Amigos for their Halloween party, starting at 9:00p.m. Dress in your costumes, and party with Snakes and The Riot all night long, alongside tasty food and drink specials.
October 31, 2025 | Free Event
Join DayzOff Pub for their Halloween bash, with live music from Hyena — The Pack, drink specials and a costume contest with prizes. The party starts at 9:00p.m. Grab your costumes, bring your crew, and get ready to dance, drink, and party with the spookiest crowd in town.
St. Dyphna’s Reformatory Haunted House
Nightmare on Cartwright Haunt #1
Perfectly Splendid Haunted House
Hundreds of pumpkins, for baking and carving, and gourds for decor.
Johnson Fresh Farms (located near Taber, Alberta)
A day trip on Highway 3 brings you to Johnson Fresh Farms, where you can walk kilometres to find hundreds of pumpkins at the u-pick pumpkin patch. A hay bale maze and tractor ride are also featured for families to enjoy even more time on the pumpkin prairie land.
Once you are done finding your way through the maze, the farm has many other activities like picking your very own pumpkin in the pumpkin patch, magnetic fish pond, mini golf, train rides, and farm animals to pet.
Experience fall in a small city.
Downtown Historic Building Tour
Historic buildings line the streets and avenues in Medicine Hat's downtown. And inside, you'll find coffee shops, bakeries, and local boutiques. Some bricks you'll spot were manufactured locally in the early 1900s, during the city's booming clay and pottery industry.
A hot cup of coffee on a cooler day, while strolling a historic downtown and browsing local small shops is the perfect fall experience. Find a Poolhouse Roastery & Cafe, Station Coffee Company, and Nosh. downtown, and more coffee shops around the city. All within walking distance, all serving creative and cozy beverages. Plan your visit around a Festive Flavours Sunshine & Café Market Tour or a guided Indy Coffee Tour.
Find that feeling when you walk into a bakery and are amazed at all the beautiful and delicious options in downtown Medicine Hat. There are six bakeries in the heart of the city, and more throughout. Pair your tasty beverage with a freshly baked treat before hitting the streets to browse local boutiques.
Inside the historic buildings in downtown Medicine Hat, you'll find your coffee, decadent bakery treats, and a variety of retail options from clothing to records, brand new and thrifted. Meet the owners, meet the locals, and bring a piece of Medicine Hat home with you.
After your day in the heart of the city, drive two minutes to a nearby city park and stroll the trails. Order food from a local spot for a picnic, or dine in before surrounding yourself with beautiful fall foliage, cottonwood trees, and the beautiful southern Alberta coulee landscape. There are over 5 City Parks, and 190+ kilometres of paved trails with views of the South Saskatchewan River, and panoramic views of the city.
Local Tip: If you're downtown, hop on Devonian Trail on foot (located alongside the South Saskatchewan River and behind the Medicine Hat Public Library) and this will bring you into Strathcona Island Park in under 15 minutes. Find the full trail map here.
A Taste of d'Carlo & The Hunter's Supermoon
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Start with a 3-course dinner from d'Carlo Pasta House, with choices between Chicken and Proscuitto Cannelloni and Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni, and Espresso Tiramisu Cake, Affagato, and Cheesecake. Then, hop on the Sunshine Trolley towards Eagle Butte Observatory. Guests will board the Sunshine Trolley and head to the Eagle Butte Observatory to view the Hunter's Supermoon with amateur astronomer, Rod DeVries.
Thursday, October 16 and Wednesday, October 19
Your evening begins at Grit City Distillery - Master Distiller Jen will lead you on a distillery tour to learn how Grit City's signature spirits are created. Then, head to the tasting room for a cocktail flight and personal pizza. Hop on the Sunshine Trolley to the Eagle Butte Observatory, and be introduced to the stars with a night sky presentation led by owner and amateur astronomer Rod DeVries.
Can't make these dates? Come visit in November!
A Taste of Paradise and The Beaver Supermoon
Tuesday, November 4
The tour begins at The Clubhouse at Paradise Valley, where guests are welcomed with a mocktail, appetizer and the choice of main courses between Pesto Primavera Penne, Pork Carnitas Bowl, or Chicken & Chorizo Lasagne served with Garlic Toast and Garden Salad. Then, hop on the Sunshine Trolley to Eagle Butte Observatory to view the Beaver Supermoon. A Supermoon is when the moon is full and closer to the earth, appearing 30% larger.
Plan a longer trip and fit in more must-do Medicine Hat autumn activities here.
Explore the outdoors, find Indigenous-led experiences, choose a tasty spot for food, read more about the locals and plan your trip to Canada's Sunniest City, in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
A three day foodie festival is coming to Downtown Medicine Hat this weekend. Along with live music, sidewalk sales, and special events and offerings from local businesses in the heart of the city.
Food & Beverage Expo. Purchase tickets at CORE Association from 12-8pm (412 3rd St SE) and sample 20 Downtown food & beverage businesses, each with something unique to offer! Tickets are 10 for $10
Thursday August 21
Friday August 22
Saturday August 23
Pop Rocks Candy & Vinyl
See In Store for Assortment of Chips, Candy & Drink Pairing
Tea's R Me
Iced Tea and Hot tea samples
Casa Amigos Cantina
Classic Margarita - 5 Tickets
Chicken Taco - 5 Tickets
Poolhouse Cafe & Roastery
Cold Brew Icecream Float - 5 Tickets
Kookie Bites
Cookies - 2 Tickets
Kroffles - 3 Tickets
Beverage - 3 Tickets
Local Public Eatery
Fish Taco - 5 Tickets
Chicken Taco - 5 Tickets
Twin City Lager Sleeve - 5 Tickets
The Yard Patio & Eatery
Smoaked Meat Slider - 4 Tickets
Mini Garden Nachos - 4 Tickets
Troubled Tea 5oz - 3 Tickets
Easy Vodka Lemonade 5oz - 3 Tickets
Travois Ale Works
Mini Totchos - 4 Tickets
Cinnamon Knot - 4 Tickets
Mac & Cheese with BBQ Pork - 6 Tickets
Any 5oz beer - 3 Tickets
King Bagel Bakery
Sample Bagels - 3 Tickets
Millers Emporium
Iced Tea or Hot Tea - 1 Ticket
Samples of Cheese, Sourkraut, Dips & Honey - 1 Ticket each
note comfort food+drink
Pasta - 6 Tickets
First Dates - 8 Tickets
Red/White Canadian Wine 3oz - 4 Tickets
Station Coffee Co.
Pina Co'latte - 5 Tickets
Big Marble Fresh Mojito - 5 Tickets
Soft Pretzel - 5 Tickets
Fruitful Specialty Shop
Chocolate Dipped Sours, Jujubes, Marshmallows - 2 Tickets
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry - 4 Tickets
Serotonin Sweets
Assortment of Samples - Brownies, Cookies, Scones, Muffins, Sourdough Loaves - 2-6 Tickets
Nosh
Sandwich Paninis - 4 Tickets
Pop Culture Soda
Craft Pop Sample - 3 Tickets
Assorted flavours
The Hat's Olive Tap
Smokin' Guns Chili - 4 Tickets
Groovy Guava Spritzer - 1 Ticket
Elliot Home+Lifestyle
Nonny Non-Alcoholic Beer - Vancouver
Try the Czech Pilsner, Pale Ale, West Coast IPA - 2 Tickets
Benjamin Bridge Non-Alcoholic Wine - Wolfvi, Nova Zero - 3 Tickets
Hometown Culinary
Devils Margarita - 5 Tickets
Mini Pulled Duck Poutine - 5 Tickets
Sivers Tattoo
Canned Drinks - 2 Tickets
Downtown Taster - grab a little something from 2-3 places - 20 tickets
Downtown Sampler - Get around to those places you've been meaning to try - 50 tickets
Downtown Traveler - Enough to try one thing from each business - 80 tickets
Downtown Conqueror - TRY EVERYTHING!! - 170 Tickets
Stay in a beautiful accommodation in Medicine Hat this summer.
Owners Darrell and Dawna Motz host Guesthouse 71 and GH71 STUDIO on their property just outside of Medicine Hat. The private bed and breakfast-style accommodations offer a cozy and carefully curated way to rest, relax, and enjoy Southern Alberta. Featuring beautiful views, thoughtful amenities, and locally-sourced food options, this is a peaceful prairie stay.
Beautiful dome lodging and cabins offer a perfect blend of adventure, solace, and rest, making them ideal for a rustic glamping getaway. Wellness retreats are hosted throughout the year as well, from yoga to equine therapy. Snowshoe around the property with flat and hilly terrain. A sanctuary where comfort meets the beauty of the great prairie outdoors.
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Medicine Hat is a hub for history, from old buildings, to century-old museums, and historic Indigenous spaces.
All play a role in the culture that is rooted in the Southern Alberta city, and there are stories behind the walls and trees that stand throughout Medicine Hat.
Join the guided tours to explore the oldest streets in Medicine Hat, First Street SE, First Street SW, and Historic Railroad District! Actors make an appearance for the First Street SE tour, and the Railroad District visits the restaurant Hometown at the end for guests to enjoy 25 cent coffee or tea, which was approximately the price for coffee when the location used to be Coffee Bar & Grill in 1947.
Medalta in the Historic Clay District is the largest historic site in Canada. And clay/pottery was a booming industry in the early 1900s in Medicine Hat. Tour the space to find a 2,000+ Medalta collection, view old machinery, step inside a beehive kiln (that used to fire pottery at volcanic temperatures) and more during this guided tour.
Join Pat and April for a guided tour through Saratoga Park, where there was a Métis settlement until the early 2010s. The two had family who lived in Saratoga Park, and often spent time in the area. They’ll share stories of community members and what life was like living in Saratoga Park.
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Medicine Hat Art Club invites professional artists, aspiring artists, and leisure artists.
They gather at the Cultural Centre to create, learn, and socialize with a group that has similar interests with one another.
The group hosts workshops, where professional artists show how to use a variety of materials, from acrylics, to oils, watercolour, and alcohol inks, as well as “skill share” gatherings. Members of the group show their specialty in art to those looking to learn a new expressive skill.
The space offers art enthusiasts a casual drop-in studio for when members need a space to work on their art. The club hosts events for members to meet new people, grow friendships, and help people find a “third place” in Medicine Hat.
“Third place” is a term from sociologist Ray Oldenburg, who defines a third place as somewhere that isn’t home or the workplace for people to connect.
All ages and levels are welcome, from people who have been doing art for years, to people who have never picked up a paint brush.
The perks of living in Medicine Hat, is there has always been a strong, rooted artist community in the city already. It dates back to when there was a clay district in the early 1900s. Artists still move to Medicine Hat to take the Artist in Residence program at Medalta in the Historic Clay District.
Clay was derived from the coulees in the city, and the various landscapes within and around Medicine Hat still gives artists ample inspiration when painting their homeland. From coulees, to prairie farmlands, canola fields, and the rolling hills in Cypress Hills, Hat Art Club members Angela, Loretta, and Theresa say the way the lights his Southern Alberta is always a breathtaking sight.
“The different hues in the sky, I’m always stopping to take photos of a sunset. The way the light hits the prairies, it gives a different view every time you look out the window. Now that I’ve started taking art classes, I see the world a little differently,” says Angela.
“The art club is an underlying thread for Medicine Hat’s artist community. It’s a way to meet other artists and make friends,” says Theresa. “For people who want to learn about art media, it’s a really welcoming and safe space and we’re always open to welcoming new members.”
“If someone is new to the city, it’s a great way to meet people. This is more of a social space. A cozier setting to grow friendships through something everyone’s interested in,” says Loretta.
The Hat Art Club has around 60 members, and also hosts shows throughout the year, including an art show at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre every second year.
Wednesday and Friday are double toonie days, only $4 for general admission.
Visit Medicine Hat during Stampede Week from July 23-26, 2025 for live music, thrilling rodeo, exciting amusement rides, free entertainment, tradeshows and exhibitions, and more!
Thursday, July 24
In Medicine Hat’s Historic Downtown, set up your lawn chair to see vibrant floats during the Medicine Hat Stampede Parade, featuring local businesses, organizations, and performers. Find the parade route here.
July 19. Homestead Market. 8-11am. 1750 Gershaw Dr SW.
July 21. Medicine Hat College. 8-10am. 299 College Dr SE.
July 22. Hillcrest Church. 7-10am. 3785 13 Ave SE
July 23. Medicine Hat Lodge. 7-10am. 1051 Ross Glen Dr SE.
July 25. South Country Co-op. 7-10am. 3030 13 Ave SE
Friday, July 25
Free admission for children 12 and under, Methanex Kiddies Day is a full day of children's activities, like jelly bean guess contest, colouring contest, bouncy castles, pony hops, face painting, scavenger hunt, and photo booth.
July 21. At Stampede Summer Jam, a variety of local bands and musicians take the stage, featuring Rising Star Mila Reid, Desperate Measures, Presley Battle Band, Bramble & The Rose, Fox & The Hounds, Smiling Politely, and KMAG.
July 23. Doc Walker with special guest Rent to Own. Doc Walker is a country music group from Manitoba, Canada. They’ve won Canadian Country Music Awards and had radio hits with the songs, “I am Ready” and “The Show is Free”.
July 24. Tim & The Glory Boys are a Juno Award winning backwoods hillbillies playing boot-stompin’ country and bluegrass music, from Chilliwack, British Columbia.
July 26. Crash Test Dummies with opener Wide Mouth Mason. Crash Test Dummies are a Canadian rock band from Winnepeg, Manitoba, and received Canadian recognition in 1991, reaching sales of $400,000, for their album “The Ghosts that Haunt Me”. Their album “God Shuffled His Feet” earned the band members three grammy nominations and three Juno nominations. They’ve sold more than five and a half million copies worldwide.
July 24-26. The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede is proud to be a part of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Tour for the rodeo season. The tour is made up of a number of high-profile rodeos in Canada.
July 23-26. Find thrilling rides, classic games, and midway food throughout the park for a full day of fun. Pre-sale wristbands are at all Co-ops and Co-op gas bars.
July 23-26. Browse the artisan markets at the Summer Stampede Tradeshow, and then check out the local artists who are featured at the Visual Arts exhibit.
July 23-26. There are various performances from noon until midnight during Medicine Hat Stampede week that are free to enjoy with daily gate admission.
July 23-26. This initiative connects urban and rural communities by having informative, educational, and interactive displays on topics related to agriculture, energy, recycling, and living in the country. This is sponsored by UFA.
July 23-26. An exhibition featuring crafts and horticulture-related displays and art pieces.
July 23-25. The beer gardens is open from 5p.m. to midnight. Admission is free and people must be 18+ to attend. Each night there is live music.
Don't let summer pass by too fast! Stay present and breathe in the fresh air at two yoga studios.
Nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Medicine Hat YogaRevolution offers a diverse range of yoga classes catering to various preferences and needs. Emphasizing holistic wellness, they specialize in heated/hot classes, invigorating vinyasa sessions, and deeply restorative practices. In addition to group sessions, they offer personalized attention through individual and small group sessions, allowing for tailored guidance and support on your yoga journey. Step into their warm and welcoming space where the air is filled with tranquility and the energy of community.
Where every breath unlocks a journey to inner harmony, Yoga You4ia is a sanctuary of serenity, inviting you to discover the transformative power of movement and mindfulness. Immerse yourself in the practice, find strength in stillness, and let the rhythm of your breath guide you. At Yoga You4ia, they believe in the profound simplicity of “Just Breathe” – a mantra that echoes through each class, connecting mind, body, and spirit. Join us on this path of self-discovery and wellness, where every inhale is an opportunity to exhale a better version of yourself.
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