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Calgary’s favourite avenue to eat, shop, play, & explore.

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10/22/2026

One more sleep until Halloween on 17th. 🎃

And we’ve got some playful company joining us! TriXtan Entertainment is bringing games and performers to Carnival Classics on Saturday, October 24, from 3–7 PM.

Bring the family, wear your costumes, and leave a little room between candy stops for more Halloween fun.

It all starts tomorrow. Find the full October 23 & 24 schedule at the link in bio! 🕸️

10/21/2026

The Avenue is about to become a living stage in TWO DAYS. 🎭🕸️

We’re teaming up with B!G Art and Le Cirque de la Nuit to bring Halloween on 17th to life, with immersive art, cirque performances, and unexpected encounters along the way.

They’ve been working their magic. In two days, you get to step inside it.

🎧 FRIDAY | 8–11 PM
Jess B, Bass Panda, and headliner Burchill take over Monster’s Ball.

🎧 SATURDAY | 7–11 PM
Come back for Carnival After Dark with Jon Delerious, Matt Cain, THEFUNKYSLAB, and SKY MILLZ.

Join us October 23 & 24 for two days of FREE Halloween fun in Tomkins Park. Explore the full schedule at the link in bio. 👀

10/20/2026

Three days. Consider this your warning. 👀🕸️

Halloween on 17th takes over October 23 & 24 in Tomkins Park.

Get the costume ready, send the schedule to your group chat, and make a plan. There’s a whole lot waiting for you on the Avenue.

Two days. Completely FREE. Follow through the schedule and come ready to play. 🎃

10/19/2026

Still deciding who you’re going to be for Halloween? 👀

Start with one great find and see where it takes you. A vintage piece, an unexpected accessory, a little makeup, or something you make yourself can turn into a costume that’s entirely yours.

Explore our Halloween shopping guide at the link in bio, then come show off your look at Halloween on 17th, October 23 & 24. 🕸️

10/16/2026

One week until things get a little strange on 17th Ave. 👀🎃

Spotted these decals outside our businesses? They’re your sign that treats are waiting on Saturday, October 24 from 3pm to 5pm!

With 45+ participating businesses, there’s plenty to discover beyond Tomkins Park. Follow the map east and west, explore a little further, and give the businesses at both ends of the Avenue some Halloween love. 🍬

Start planning your route with the trick-or-treat map at the link in bio. Your next treat might be a few blocks further!

10/15/2026

Your lunch plans? Wrapped up. 🌯

It’s National Shawarma Day, and we’re making a stop on 17th Ave for tender meat, fresh toppings, and that all-important garlic sauce.

Pick your go-to or try somewhere new. Either way, come hungry.

Avesta Shawarma Downtown, 1512 14 St SW
Shawarma Palace, 1256 17 Ave SW
Jerusalem Shawarma, 923 17 Ave SW
Damascus Fine Mediterranean Foods, 718 17 Ave SW #4
Shawarmalicious, 502 17 Ave SW

Who’s your favourite shawarma stop on the Avenue?

10/14/2026

You know that dessert you’ve been thinking about all day? This is your reminder to stop for it on the way home. 🍰

It’s National Dessert Day, so take a little detour down 17th Ave and pick up something sweet. Grab enough to share, or keep this one for yourself. 😉

Which spot are you stopping at?

10/13/2026

Small businesses. Big love. 💛

There’s a reason you keep going back. Maybe they remember your order, always have the perfect gift, or make you feel welcome every time you walk through the door.

Ahead of Small Business Week, we’re giving you a chance to WIN a $50 17th Ave gift card while giving your favourite local business a little love.

To enter, comment with your favourite 17th Ave small business and tell us why you love them. Tag the business if you can so they can see your shout-out!

Entries close October, 21 at 11:59pm. One winner will be randomly selected and contacted by this account.

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

10/10/2026

However you’re spending today, it’s okay to slow down. 💚

World Mental Health Day is a reminder that we all need support sometimes, and that taking care of ourselves can look different from one day to the next. It might mean connecting with someone you trust, making time to rest, or reaching out for help.

If today feels heavy, you don’t have to carry it alone. There is a caring health professional on the Avenue, ready to listen and help, for everyone. Explore our business directory to find support that’s right for you.

10/09/2026

Two weeks until 17th Ave becomes one big trick-or-treat trail. 🎃🍬

This year, 45+ businesses along the Avenue are getting in on the Halloween fun, with candy waiting for little ghosts, monsters, witches and everything in between.

Our official Trick-or-Treating Map is here, so you can start planning your route now. 👻

🍭 Trick-or-Treating on 17th
📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 3–5 PM
📍 45+ participating businesses along 17th Ave SW

Check out the map, plan your stops and come ready to fill those candy bags. Then stick around for even more Halloween fun happening along the Avenue. 🕸️🎪

Halloween on 17th is only two weeks away!

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17th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
T2T0A3

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http://www.17thave.ca/

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