6 Halloween things to do in and around Calgary

Halloween is less than a month away, so here are six ways to get in the spooky spirit.

1. Screamfest

This annual event in the Grandstand Building on the Stampede Grounds has haunted houses, a spooky-sounding Clown Town, the Bates Motel, and this year it's licensed.

Tickets are available online or at the gate. The events run from 7 p.m. to midnight every weekend, plus Thursdays in the last two weeks before Halloween.

2. Halloweekends at Calaway Park

For the little ones, this weekend event at Calaway Park just west of the city has face painting, scavenger hunts and Billy the Boo Crew.

Tickets are available online or at the gate. It runs Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Oct. 12.

3. Haunted Calgary: The Coven

This volunteer-run haunted house has been going for 26 years. It takes place Oct. 30 and 31, and Nov. 1.

On the Friday and Saturday there's a full-scare version from 6 p.m to 10 p.m and a more kid-friendly level of spookiness from noon until 5 p.m.

Entry is by donation ($10 is suggested) which goes to Oops-A-Dazy Rescue. Haunted Calgary is at 222 Rocky Ridge Bay N.W.

4. Ghostbusters at the Plaza Theatre

See the 80s comedy classic on the big screen Oct. 17. There will also be live music and improv.

Tickets are available through EventBrite.

5. "Little Boo" at Atlas Coal Mine

This is a chance to see the national historic site and museum while having some spooky family fun on Oct. 25.

It runs from noon to 4 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes.

The Atlas Coal Mine is at 110 Century Dr. in East Coulee, about 25 kilometres southeast of Drumheller.

6.Bragg Creek Scarecrow Festival

And finally, go check out the Scarecrow Festival in Bragg Creek, about 45 kilometres west of Calgary.

They'll be on display all over the hamlet until Nov. 1. Vote for your favourite.