Events in Edmonton – Oct 2 – 4, 2015

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Smoky Lake Great White North Pumpkin Fair – Oct 2 – 4, 2015 –

Morinville Harvest Festival – October 2 & 3, 2015 –

1. Splash’N Boots

From Dubai to Italy, Bermuda to Australia and across North America, Splash’N Boots tour extensively to bring their high energy musical show to families around the globe. Described as “cutting edge children’s entertainment” by The Globe and Mail, this is a hilarious and memorable family event you don’t want to miss.

2. Haunted Pumpkin Festival

There are over 50 family friendly activities to enjoy at the farm. Weekends at the Pumpkin Patch promises a season of huge family fun, and nowhere are the good times more evident than at all the events taking place at this magical family farm. From shootin’ pumpkins out of a cannon, to screaming through a haunted house, to creeping through a corn maze…in short, this might be the most unusual festival you’ll experience this year!

1. Live Music

See Live Music & Concerts in Edmonton for more details

1. Play It Forward: Live Music for Charity

Join ACT-UCT and Festival Place for an evening of great live music from 3 bands. The barbeque will be fired up and the dance floor will be open. Great items will be available at the Silent Auction.

Saturday, October 03 | 7:30 PM @ Festival Place, Sherwood Park |$30.00-$100.00

2. Abbamania & Night Fever on Friday, October 2 | 08:00 PM @ Winspear Centre, Edmonton | $30.00 – $50.00

3. Tara Davidson Duets & Quartet on Friday, October 2 | 08:00 PM @ Yardbird Suite, Edmonton | $22.00 – $26.00

4. John Reischman & The Jaybirds on Friday, October 2 | 7:30 PM @ Festival Place, Sherwood Park | $28.00-$32.00

5. Barry Allen and the New Rebels on Friday, October 2 | 7:30 PM @ Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre, Spruce Grove | $30.00-$35.00

6. Don Ross & Calum Graham on Saturday, October 3 | 07:30 PM @ Shell Theatre, Fort Saskatchewan | $24 – $28

7. Jeremy Fisher with Ariana Gillis on Saturday, October 3 | 7:30 PM @ Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre, Spruce Grove | $30.00-$35.00

8. Oscar Lopez on Saturday, October 3 | 07:30 PM @ The Arden Theatre, St Albert | $34.00

9. Amendola vs Blades on Saturday, October 3 | 08:00 PM @ Yardbird Suite, Edmonton | $22.00 – $26.00

10. Alberta Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, October 4 | 3:00 PM @ Shell Theatre, Fort Saskatchewan | $20 – $35

11. Amadeus Guitar Duo on Sunday, October 4, | 7:30 PM @ Muttart Hall, Alberta College, Edmonton | $10 – $25

2. Performing Arts & Theatre

For more details see Performing Arts & Theatre in Edmonton.

Balletlujah! by Alberta Ballet

1. Theatresports on Fridays & CHiMPROV on Saturdays @ The Citadel Theatre – Ziedler Hall

2. CBC’s The Irrelevant Show on Sunday, October 04, 2015 | 7:30 PM @ Festival Place, Sherwood Park | $30.00-$34.00 – Details

3. Bone Cage by Catherine Banks from September 24 to October 4 @ La Cite Francophone (L’Unitheatre), Edmonton | $15.00 to $28.00

4. Boom from September 19 to October 11 @ Shoctor Theatre, Citadel Theatre, Edmonton | $35.00 & up.

5. Balletlujah! Alberta Ballet on Friday, October 2, 2015 | 7:30PM & Saturday, October 3, 2015 | 7:30PM @ Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | $29.00 to $95.00 Details

6. Frankenstein Radio Show from October 1 to 4 | 08:00 PM @ The Capitol Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park | $22.00 – $25.00

7. The Hothouse Prince Presented by Teatro La Quindicina from October 2 to 17 @ Varscona Backstage Theatre, Edmonton | $16.00 – $30.00

3. Edmonton IFF

The Edmonton International Film Festival… international, independent and eye-opening. For ten days each autumn, Edmontonians feast on all things cinematic. It’s a veritable buffet of the best new indie filmmaking from around the globe. Our schedule includes 55 feature-length slots, and 100+ short films programmed into feature-length packages. All films screened at EIFF must be Edmonton premieres.

1. Edmonton Oil Kings

Family fun sunday on Oct 4, with special kids zone and autograph session.

2. Runs & Walks

Edmonton Zombie Walk

Friday, October 2, 2015 | 07:30 PM @ Churchil square and 09:00 PM @ Alberta Legislature Grounds.

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure

Register to run or walk 1k or 5k on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Every step you take and every dollar you raise helps the CIBC Run for the Cure fund the kind of vital research and programs that are creating a future without breast cancer.

Sunday, October 4th, 2015, 8:00 AM ~ 12:00 PM @ Sir Winston Churchill Square –

Run Burundi

Half Marathon Run/10km Run /5km Run on Saturday October 3, 2015 | 08:30 AM @ Sherwood Park

Breaking The Silence Mental Health Awareness

5K Run/Walk on Saturday October 3, 2015 | 09:00 AM @ Millwoods Rec Center, Edmonton –

The Cupcake Classic

5K Run/Walk on Saturday October 3, 2015 | 10:00 AM @ Whitemud Park, Edmonton –

1. Dig In Fest

Dig-In, St. Albert’s Horticulinary Festival, is an exciting weekend of culinary adventure that will excite you with the possibilities and benefits of eating locally grown food. Through a series of demonstrations and hands-on workshops, participants will learn how to grow food in an urban setting and to prepare and preserve their own produce. Additionally, those who take part will discover the delicious joy of food they’ve grown themselves.

2. Harvest Swing Dance

Join us at the Harvest Swing Dance. Doors open at 7 pm. Swing Dance lessons at 7:30 pm provided by Sugar Swing Dance Club. Fundraiser for Edmonton Paddling Centres Associations.

3. It’s Time to Bloom

It’s Time to Bloom 2015 is a two day yoga, music, wellness and inspirational speaker event designed to inspire, create community, connect and celebrate LIFE.

4. Alberta Beer Week

A celebration of fresh, local beer hosted by the Alberta Small Brewers Association with special events around the province.

5. Edmonton Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is a celebration of local beers, we’ve decided it is only right for us to celebrate the great local beers of Edmonton and area. All breweries from Alberta will be pouring their delicious brews as well. 18+.

6. The Franchise Expo

Alberta’s Largest “Own Your Own Business” Event! See All Your Business Ownership Options & Learn from Experts.

7. RV Expo & Sale

Large selection of units to choose from over 20 different manufacturers.

8. Crestwood Pop-Up Market

Local retailers, vendors and artisans selling hand made clothing, jewelry, photography, baby items, baked goods and much more! We will have hot and cold drinks for sale and a kids section with sparkle tattoos, colouring sheets and little candy bags for sale!

9. Green Energy Tours

Alberta has a great sustainable energy story to tell. Costs of renewable energy technologies have dropped dramatically over the past few years. Now Alberta has regulations that allow home owners to generate their own renewable energy for their own use or to sell back to the grid. Green Energy Doors Open (GEDO) invites Albertans to visit some of the many sustainable energy initiatives that are paving the way for a green energy future in Alberta. The event features 16 events showcasing a variety of technologies of different sizes across the province. Details

10. Nest in the City

Join us for a fun day full of shopping, activities, crafts, door prizes and more!! Enjoy shopping, mini make and take crafts, and photo booth fun! Purchase tickets for fun, creative and informative workshops and seminars featuring everything from Calligraphy, Flower Crowns and Fairy Gardens, to Family Travel, Cooking and more!

11. St. Albert Quilters’ Guild Quilt Show and Walk

The St. Albert Quilters’ Guild members are hosting a Quilt Show at the Little White School to celebrate their 35th anniversary as a guild.

12. Welcome Wagon

Geared towards expecting moms to pre-school children, Welcome Wagon Family Events have everything you need under one roof. Held in local communities across the country, featuring guest speakers with valuable information and demonstrations designed to help you and your baby/toddler.