3 ways to maximize fall vibes in Calgary

  • 15 October 2024

A yellow tree stands in front of a brick building under a blue sky.

Fall is here! Whether you prefer apples or pumpkins, getting cozy indoors or staying cool outdoors, make the most of this colourful time of year.

Here’s some fall inspiration to dial in the season on-campus, at home and around the city.

Get your pumpkin fix on campus

Pumpkins are piled on the stone steps of a building.

As the mornings get chillier, it’s time to break out your sweaters and hot drinks — think of it like practice for winter if you’re new to sub-zero temps.

Pumpkin spice lattes (aka PSLs) are synonymous with fall, so take a break between classes with a fall-themed drink creation here on campus.

  • Odyssey Market (Senator Burns building)
  • Tim Hortons (Senator Burns building, Cenovus Energy Centre)
  • Starbucks (Johnson-Cobbe Energy Centre)
  • Second Cup (Aldred Centre)

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Find your best angle in front of fall foliage on campus

Trees arch over a pathway with their golden leaves lit from behind by the setting sun.

Add some more gold to your golden hour — that’s the time about an hour after sunrise or before sunset where the light is especially good for photos. With all the leaves changing colours on campus, it’s a great time to grab a few friends and head out for a photo shoot.

Tag your best pics with #HereAtSAIT on Instagram and they just might be featured on SAIT’s social media channels.

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Fall events around Calgary

A group of pedestrians walk on a wide path next to the Bow River with yellow leaves on the trees and on the path.

There are lots of events around the city to help you experience beautiful autumn colours and scream-worthy skeletons.

  • Pumpkins are a quintessential sign of fall and Butterfield Acres’ Harvest Pumpkin Fest is a celebration of all things pumpkin.
  • Exercise your creativity and make a spooky pumpkin creation with Saitsa in the Peer Support Centre on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 10 am to 2 pm.
  • Turn up the spookiness and turn down the lights for Pumpkins After Dark at Winsport. If you’re looking to spend more time outdoors add on a round of Spooktacular Haunted Mini-Golf..
  • If the forecast is looking too chilly, stay inside and curate your own scary movie marathon. You can find free movies to stream at the Reg Erhardt Library, just scroll down to ‘C’ for Criterion on Demand.
  • For that true movie theatre experience, get tickets for the Calgary Underground Film Festival’s 12-Hour Halloween Horror Movie Marathon 2024.
  • Finally, speaking of horror, try a haunted house this Halloween. Grab some friends and head over to ScreamFest Calgary at Stampede Park.

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Check in with yourself before the mid-semester break

A woman sits on a grassy hill looking into the distance and in the background are yellow trees for fall and Heritage Hall.

As we head towards the mid-term semester break in November, it’s also a good time to check in with yourself — both academically and mentally.

How are your studies going? Are you settling into a routine? Are you finding some courses more challenging than others?

  • SAIT’s Student Services department is here to help! Find the support you need before the break.
  • Connect with a learning strategist at the Lamb Learner Success Centre.
  • Drop in for English language tutoring.
  • Learn how to recognize and manage stress by talking to a counsellor.
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