# Event Details - **Event Name**: Textile Haunted House - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: IT'S BACK! Step into the Historic Ewart Duggan House this October for a spooky textile-inspired haunted house experience created by Alberta artist Shanell Papp. Explore the historic home as it transforms into a softly spooky and immersive Halloween experience, filled with eerie textile works, haunting details and unexpected surprises. Through textiles, sculpture and multimedia, Papp explores themes of impermanence, grief and the things that haunt us—balancing eerie playfulness with thoughtful reflection. The Textile Haunted House is a come-and-go experience, so you can explore at your own pace. Make an afternoon or evening of it and enjoy additional seasonal activities happening throughout the event. Open House Dates October 17 | 1–4 PM October 24 | 1–4 PM - Part of Pumpkin Smash festivities. October 30 | 7–9:30 PM October 31 | 1–4 PM There’s lots to see and do along the way, so come explore, get a little spooked and enjoy the Halloween season! Downtown Giant Ghost Keep an eye out downtown! As part of the Textile Haunted House experience, a Giant Ghost installation will appear October 7 atop the 20-foot-tall chess piece between the Medicine Hat Public Library and the Courthouse. The ghost will remain through the first week of November, making it a fun photo stop and Instagram-worthy addition to spooky season downtown. Artist Bio Shanell Papp lives and works in Lethbridge Alberta. Where she maintains a labour intensive studio practice. Papp holds a BFA from the University of Lethbridge, 2006 and and MFA from the University of Saskatchewan, 2010. Solo exhibitions at the CASA, Pith, The New Gallery, Gallery Gachet, University of Saskatchewan, Estevan, Latitude 53. selected group exhibitions at the SAAG, The University of Lethbridge, The Triannon, AKA, The Eskar, City of Craft, Textile Museum of Canada. Publications Ceci n’est pas un pull – Pyramyd editions- France-2017, I laughed, I cried, I split my side – Blackdog press – England- 2016, SNAP CRACKLE POP – University of Lethbridge – 2010. Link - https://www.esplanade.ca/esplanade-exhibitions-programs-and-shows/textile-haunted-house-2026 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/medicine-hat/textile-haunted-house/200030776434414 - **Event Categories**: Exhibitions, Art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Medicine Hat - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre - **lat**: 50.039918833297 - **long**: -110.68035046115 - **full address**: Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, 401 1 St SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8W2, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Textile Haunted House - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/effe60d970a10decc4e044d46588c9fa3e36d85421adc140c812c2ccf5dbbbbd-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1791145574 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Textile Haunted House being held? - **A:** Textile Haunted House takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, 401 1 St SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8W2, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Textile Haunted House? - **A:** Textile Haunted House is organized by Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre a rating of 3.67/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Textile Haunted House is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Medicine Hat, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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