Don't miss these spooky(ish) October events!
Fall has arrived in Medicine Hat, and Halloween is on its way. Family events, pumpkin patches and carving contests, haunted houses, and ghost tours are only a few of the events happening in the city this October 2024.
Events
Haunted Medicine Hat Trolley Tour
October 17-19, 24-26
Be introduced to some of Medicine Hat’s spirit residents, guided by a local during an evening tour on the Sunshine Trolley.
October 18
Shop over 90 Canadian vendors, from artisans and makers, to designers. Start your Christmas shopping this fall and shop local.
Spooky Movie Nights in the Loft
October 16, 23, 30
Enjoy a brew and watch a scary movie in the loft at Travois Ale Works. October 16: Corpse Bride. October 23: Sweeney Todd. October 30: The Exorcist.
Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Monarch
October 19, 2024
Watch Rocky Horror Picture Show inside Canada’s oldest, surviving, purpose-built theatre, The Monarch. Dress up, grab the popcorn and candy, and sit back and enjoy the show.
“Woof Put a Spell on You” Children’s Festival & Fall Market
October 19, 2024
A spooktacular family day with Halloween-themed games and exciting prizes, all while supporting Medicine Hat’s local animal shelters. Dress up, take a shot at the skeleton dunk, try to unlock a pirate treasure chest, and have your face painted by Painter Girl. Food trucks on site.
MT Nest Cafe & Market: Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest
October 26, 2024
A good ol’ fashioned Halloween party, with treats, drinks, and pumpkin carving. Located inside the neighbourhood cafe on the Southwest Hill.
October 26, 2024
Test your knowledge of all things eerie and enigmatic as we delve into the shadows of horror, mystery, and the supernatural.
October 26, 2024
Back for another smashing good time. Enjoy live music, treats, hands-on activities, and smashing pumpkins at the free, all ages, halloween event. This year, Juno award-winner Norman Foote will be performing at a “Pay What You Will” concert. Get your free tickets at Tixx.ca. Costumes encouraged.
Boo’s & Blues at Copper Coulee Casino
October 26, 2024
Bringing you brews, boo's, and blues by Mike Clark Band, the community is invited to dress up in their best Halloween costume and enjoy some live music, drink specials, and prize draws.
Forest of Fear at Police Point Park
October 26, 2024
*adult event*
Calling all ghosts, goblins, and ghouls! Police Point Park invites you to their haunted forest walk. This year in the Forest of Fear, you can look forward to being unraveled and thoroughly creeped out. Designed for adults and teenagers.
Haunted Houses
The Silver Buckle Haunted House
Located in the basement of The Silver Buckle, this Haunted House screams scary. The opening night is Friday, October 11 at 6:00p.m. They’ve added dates and are allowing minors on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Sunday, Oct. 13, 20, 27 from 2-5p.m.
Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 31 from 6-9p.m.
A haunted greenhouse in Redcliff, where the floors are dirt and twigs snap with every step. This haunted house features a mix of natural and curated Halloween decor, and actors throughout the building. Opening night is October 13 from 6-10p.m.
Sunday-Thursday from 6-10p.m.
Friday-Saturday from 6-11p.m.
Pumpkin Patches
Hundreds of pumpkins, for baking and carving, and gourds for decor.
A little pumpkin patch near the entrance, where all proceeds are donated to charity.
Located in the Greenhouse Capital of the Prairies in Redcliff, family-owned Huber’s Farm Market has an array of pumpkins, both large and small.
Molnar’s Fun Farm (located near Taber, Alberta)
A day trip on Highway 3 brings you to Molnar’s Fun Farm, where you can walk kilometres to find thousands of pumpkins. A hay bale maze and tractor ride are also featured for families to enjoy even more time on the pumpkin prairie land!
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