A downtown Calgary parking lot is turning into an outdoor cinema for three nights this week, with nine Halloween movies scheduled from Oct. 22 to 24, 2026. Horizon Drive-In is hosting the screenings in the Badlands Parking Lot, with movies playing each night from early evening until after midnight.
If you’re planning to check it out, here’s what to expect, including the full movie schedule, ticket details, and how to score some free popcorn.
What to expect at Horizon Drive-In
What is Horizon Drive-In?
Horizon Drive-In is a pop-up drive-in theatre in the Badlands Parking lot in downtown Calgary. Throughout the season, the outdoor cinema shows different movies and hosts themed screenings, primarily in the summer.
This weekend, the drive-in is hosting a Halloween series, so you can watch some classics on the big screen.
When is the Halloween Movie Series?
The screenings run from Thursday, Oct. 22 to Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, with three movies playing each night at 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m., and 11:45 p.m.
What movies can I see on Thursday?
Thursday, Oct. 22, will kick off the series, starting with an animated Halloween special before moving into comedy and horror later in the evening.
- Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!
- The Addams Family
- Halloween (1978)
What movies can I see on Friday?
Friday’s lineup includes:
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Beetlejuice
- Final Destination
What movies can I see on Saturday?
Saturday is the final night of the series and features the following screenings:
- Hocus Pocus
- Ghostbusters
- Scream
Can I get popcorn at the event?
Horizon Drive-In offers free movie theatre popcorn through its Popcorn for a Cause initiative. According to organizers, if you donate $5 worth of non-perishable food, you’ll receive a free bag of popcorn.
How much are tickets?
There are two ticket options to choose from, depending on how you want to watch the movies.
Outdoor viewing passes cost $10.74 each and let you watch from the front-row seating area. You’ll need to bring your own lawn chair or blanket, and the ticket doesn’t include vehicle access.
If you’d rather watch from your car, a vehicle ticket costs $16.12 for the driver and one vehicle. Additional adult passengers cost $16.12 each, while children aged 15 and under cost $10.64 each.
Each passenger needs their own ticket, and you must purchase all additional passenger tickets with a vehicle ticket.
What else do I need to know before I go?
If you’re watching from your vehicle, make sure you have a working FM radio, as the movie audio is broadcast directly to your car through a designated frequency.
Parking is first come, first served, so organizers recommend arriving 30 to 45 minutes before the movie starts. And if you get hungry, on-site concessions will be available with snacks and beverages.
So if you want to squeeze in one more outdoor movie night before the weather gets too cold, head downtown and catch a screening before the drive-in season wraps up.
When: Thursday, Oct. 22 to Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Time: Movies at 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 11:45 p.m.
Where: Badlands Parking Lot – 725 9th Ave. SW, Calgary, Alta.
Cost: Outdoor Viewing Pass: $10.74, Car Ticket/SUV Ticket: $16.12. Adult Passenger Pass: $16.12, Child Passenger Pass: $10.74
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