WinSport's haunted mini golf is back for another Halloween run, turning an 18-hole outdoor course on the edge of the Canadian Rockies' gateway city into a spooky, decoration-filled playground. The event runs from Saturday, September 26 through Saturday, October 31, 2026, and it's pitched as creepy rather than terrifying — no jump-scare actors lurking behind windmills, just eerie obstacles and Halloween set dressing at your own pace.
Tee times run 1 to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, with a Friday-night option added from October 9 as part of WinSport's Fright Night Special (5 to 9 p.m.). Extra evening sessions land on October 22 and October 26 to 29. Last tee time is 8 p.m. wherever you go.
Pricing is straightforward: $17 for adults aged 18 to 64, $15 for seniors 65+ and youth 6 to 17, $10 for preschoolers 3 to 5, and free for kids two and under. One handy discount — if you're also going to Pumpkins After Dark, which runs on select dates at WinSport at the same time of year, you can knock $2 off mini golf admission by booking in person on the day (online bookings don't qualify).
A few practical things worth knowing. The course is licensed, so adults can carry a drink between holes, and snacks are on sale too — a nice touch for a low-key date night or a group outing. Putters and balls are provided; you just hand them back at the pro shop after hole 18. Basic etiquette applies: stay on the paths, keep to your group, and don't walk against the flow of play when it's busy.
Since it's an outdoor event in Alberta in October, layers are your friend. Check the forecast before you head out, and note that full refunds are offered if weather forces a cancellation. Free parking sits across the road from the course, behind the former Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, at 88 Canada Olympic Rd. SW on Calgary's west side near the Trans-Canada Highway.
Why it matters: this is an easy, affordable alternative to the usual haunted house circuit — genuinely family-friendly during the day and licensed for grown-ups in the evening. Pair it with Pumpkins After Dark for a full spooky afternoon, or grab a Friday Fright Night slot if you'd rather play after dark. Just book ahead for weekend slots and dress for the chill.
