Thanksgiving weekend events to take in
Posted Oct 10, 2014 8:37 am.
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The leaves around the city are turning golden brown, there’s a chill in the air and the Thanksgiving long weekend is here.
Sure there’s football to watch on television, but there is also plenty to do around the Calgary area.
The Autumn Pumpkin Festival is underway this weekend at the Calgary Corn Maze and Fun Farm southeast of the city.
You’ll find pumpkin bowling, pumpkin checkers, pumpkin picking, pumpkin decorating and even a pumpkin launch fired from old fashioned trebuchets.
If you’re looking for a scare, you can head to Screamfest at Stampede Park where you’ll find zombie paintball, live shows, and terrifying haunted houses.
It’s Halloweekend at Calaway Park, where you can take a stroll down Hall Street if you dare.
If you want something a little more laid back, perhaps the Blue Grass Pumpkin Festival in Balzac is more up your alley.
Heritage Park is closing for the season after this weekend, as a part of the festivities it’s offering a delicious Thanksgiving meal including a pumpkin baking demonstration.
