HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS AROUND WEST VILLAGE TOWERS
Introduction
Halloween enthusiasts! Nestled in or around West Village Towers? Lucky you! A stone’s throw away, the epicentre of Halloween shenanigans awaits. Want to jazz up your October with a bit of spook and sparkle? From chilling haunts to delightful treats, consider us your ultimate guide to all the ghostly goings-on.
So, let’s explore the supernatural fun lurking just around the corner!
ScreamFest
📷:ScreamFest
First up, let’s talk about ScreamFest. Brace yourselves because this place promises chills and thrills! Venture through six spooky haunted houses, and test your skills with carnival games or even some axe throwing (just so you know, games use “Killer Cash” – available for purchase onsite or when you buy your ticket online). Hungry? Some awesome food trucks will be right outside. The best part? It’s a quick 9-minutes from West Village Towers. They’re spooking it up till October 31st, with an adults-only bash on October 27th, starting at 7 PM. Grab your tickets, priced between $30-$40, directly from their website.
Ghosts and Gourmet
📷: Heritage Park
Heritage Park’s annual Halloween bash is where scrumptious food meets spine-chilling tales. Just a breezy 12-minute drive from West Village Towers, the evening kicks off with a three-course meal at the Wainwright Hotel, peppered with ghostly stories. Once you’re filled up, brace yourself for an eerie outdoor ghost tour around Heritage Park. With a guide sharing stories rooted in real staff encounters, it’s bound to send shivers down your spine. Heads up: tours on Oct. 19th and 21st are already fully booked. So, only the 30th and 31st are up for grabs! Don’t snooze on this; grab your spot pronto!
Ghost Walking Tours
📷: Ghost Gurus
Ever fancied ghost hunting? Ghost Gurus has got you covered! Dive into a unique two-hour walking tour guided by a real psychic. Get ready to hear spine-tingling ghost tales and try your hand at ghost hunting with legit equipment. They’re on a mission to catch some real paranormal evidence! Just a short 7-minute jaunt from West Village Towers, every tour with them is a fresh experience. They do private tours all year, but for that Halloween vibe, lock in your spot for Oct 21, 27, or 28, kicking off at 7 PM. Want in? Head to their website and book your spine-chilling adventure!
Halloween Horror Movie Marathon
📷: UGFF
Movie buffs! Living in or near West Village Towers? You’re in luck! Just a 2-minute hop away, the Calgary Underground Film Festival is gearing up to serve some spine-chilling classics. This Halloween, brace yourselves for a movie marathon like no other: 12 hours of non-stop horror flicks from dusk till dawn. The night isn’t just about movies starting at 7 PM and rolling till 7 AM. They’ve got a costume contest, and some surprise shenanigans lined up. It’s all going down at Globe Cinema on October 28, 2023. With tickets at $20 (or $18 if you’re a member, student, or senior), make sure to snag yours on their website. It’s going to be one hauntingly good night!
Halloween Brunch at the Calgary Zoo
📷: Calgary Zoo
Alright, foodies and animal lovers, here’s a brunch date you won’t want to miss! The Calgary Zoo, a mere 10-minute drive from West Village Towers, is laying out a Halloween brunch spread that promises zero spooks but loads of delightful bites. Save the date for October 28 and 29, 2023, and head over to the Safari Lodge in Destination, Africa, for some wickedly good breakfast and desserts.
The pricing? For Kiddos between 3 and 15 years, it’s $35; for folks between 16 and 59, it’s $55; and for the fabulous seniors, it’s $50. The best part? That price tag gets you into the zoo, too!
Choose your brunch slot: either 9-11 AM, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM, or 2-3:30 PM. And hey, don’t dash off after you’ve had your fill. Stay awhile and get into the ZooBoo spirit with treat stations dotted around. Get your tickets now. Happy brunching and zoo-exploring!
Conclusion
As Halloween 2023 approaches, Downtown Calgary buzzes with countless activities. Yet, the ones we’ve spotlighted stand out for their uniqueness and proximity to the West Village Towers neighbourhood. Living in West Village Towers isn’t just about luxury; it’s about embracing a lifestyle where every day holds a new adventure and vibrant local events are just around the corner.
We pride ourselves on offering more than just a residence. You get a community, top-tier amenities, and thoughtfully designed spaces here. It’s all about creating a space where you feel truly at home. Dive into the excitement and comfort that is uniquely West Village Towers. Cheers to an enriched living experience!