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Thanksgiving Long Weekend Activities and Events in and Around Edmonton
Friday, October 10 – Monday, October 13, 2025.
Things to do around Edmonton during the Thanksgiving long weekend include free fun family activities, weekend events & activities for kids, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events.
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Free Things to Do During October
I. Halloween Events
Pumpkins After Dark
September 26 to October 31, 2025
Borden Park, 11020 75a St NW #102, Edmonton
$21.59 per adult (18+), $17.46 per youth (4-17), and up
Deadmonton Haunted House
Are you ready to experience one of Edmonton’s MOST anticipated events? Deadmonton Haunted House offers TWO indoor attractions and ONE outdoor attraction. Once you enter through the Deadmonton gate, you will find yourself an abundance of killer eats and elixir’s to satisfy all your cravings! Details
September 26 – November 8, 2025
9300 47 Street, Edmonton
$29.99 & up
Haunted Pumpkin Festival
The Haunted Pumpkin U-Pick Harvest Festival at Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm begins on October weekends! A spooky outing to the pumpkin patch and this charming month-long Halloween celebration remains an annual tradition! A spooky outing to the pumpkin patch and this charming month-long Halloween celebration remains an annual tradition for the past 30 years! Details
October 11-13, 2025 | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Prairie Gardens, 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
$17 to $26
DARK
Mr. DARK will bring his ghouls to transform Fort Edmonton Park into his living nightmare with: a brand new haunt, Elevated scare zones where the danger finds you, Three fan-favourite haunts you thought you’d survived, until now, Between the frights, grab bites from local food trucks, sip craft cocktails and spooky brews, and keep the night alive with a live DJ spinning eerie beats.
October 3 to November 1, 2025
Fort Edmonton Park, 143 Street Northwest, Edmonton
$50 – $80
Spooky Strathma
October 1 to 31, 2025
Strathcona County Musuem & Archives, 913 Ash Street, Sherwood Park
Donation to $30
Kiwi’s Haunted House
Come to the nursery and see our trail system and growing house transformed for this eerily good time! Are YOU brave enough to walk through our trails? Let’s hope you’re not scared of the dark… Details
October 12–13, 2025 | 5:30 – 9:00 PM each night
Kiwi Nurseries Ltd, 118 Ave NW, Acheson
$4 to $15
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Come walk through a world of pumpkins, skeletons, and haunted magic that transforms our home into Edmonton’s favorite Halloween stop. Details
October 10 to November 2, 2025
Maise’s Magical Christmas House, 9619-144 Ave NW, Edmonton
Free/Donation
High Level Bridge Haunted Trolley Tours
Join us for a spooky and historical 1 hour Trolley ride over the Historic and Haunted High Level Bridge and throughout Old Strathcona as the sun sets over Deadmonton. Hear the horrible history of the area and some of Old Strathcona’s and Edmonton’s most spooky and gruesome ghost stories. Details
October 10, 2025 | 5 PM
High Level Streetcar, 8408 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton
$43 +fees
U of A History and Haunted Walking Tour
A historical and haunted walk throughout the UofA campus to hear all the stories of ghosts, hauntings, murders and mysteries. A little education can be a ghastly business! The University of Alberta, a center for academics and higher learning, has more than its fair share of ghosts, urban legends, and unexplained events. We will explore the history of the University of Alberta, how it began and the many important historical figures. Details
October 9 to 13 | 9 PM
Rutherford House, Edmonton
$20 to $25
Edmonton Ghost Tours in Old Strathcona
A ghostly walk through Old Strathcona, where we stop in front of certain buildings, houses, and shops that have reported ghosts, hauntings, murders, and mysteries. They are all true stories that come from area residents and business owners. Details
October 8 to 13 | 9 PM
10322 83rd Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
$15 to $20
II. Family Events & Activities
Edmonton Corn Maze
Get lost in the corn maze and enjoy the pumpkin patch. The pumpkin patch is brimming with a vibrant harvest of pumpkins, perfect for creating jack-o’-lanterns, festive decorations, or simply enjoying the beauty of fall. Details
October 11 to 13, 2025
Edmonton Corn Maze, Spruce Grove
$15 to $17
Public Art Celebration
October 11, 2025 | 3-4 PM
Churchill Square, Edmonton
Free
Super Mario’s Bowser Boogie Battle
The super plumber Mario is back with his bro Luigi and the whole gang. They are ready to take their singing and dancing to the next level. It’s time for another adventure full of all the Goombas and Thwomps that the Bros can handle. It’s laughter and fun for the whole family when Jubilations Junior presents Super Mario’s Bowser Boogie Battle! Details
Saturdays | 11:00 AM
Jubilations Junior, 2061, 8882 170 Street Edmonton
$41.95-$44.95
Owl Banding
This annual fall migration of owls occurs from September until early November, with October being the peak in their abundance. Species targeted include Northern Saw-whet Owls, Long-eared Owls and Boreal Owls. Join our biologists for an evening in the woods to learn about the research being conducted on our feathery friends and hopefully see a live owl up close and personal! Details
October 9 to 12, 2025
Beaverhill Bird Observatory, Township Road 510, Tofield
$10 to $25
Fall Fun Farms Edmonton
Nothing says fall like a visit to the farm! Lucky for those in the Edmonton area there are a variety of farms to visit with all sorts of unique and family-friendly attractions. Apples, Pumpkins & Corn Mazes: Fun Family Farms For a Fall Day Trip From Edmonton
Other Family Activities
1. Movies
Landmark Theatres — Every Sunday, kids can get out of the house, a movie ticket and Snack Pack (popcorn, drink, choice of candy treat) @ Edmonton City Centre/St Albert/Spruce Grove location.
Reel Family Cinema – Monster House at Metro Cinema on Saturday, October 12.
2. Telus World of Science
- Imax theatre: Shows
Drop – in Programs
Edmonton Recreation:
St Albert – Schedule
Strathcona County – Schedule
Fun at EPL
Get an EPL card online and use these 10 Free Edmonton Public Library Services. Details
Explore Edmonton & Area – Fall Fun Hikes & Activities
- 25 Fall Day Trips in and Around Edmonton
- Must-Visit Nature Attractions In And Around Edmonton
- 25 of the Best Hikes in and Around Edmonton
- 20+ Scenic Lookouts You Should Visit in Edmonton
- 15 of the Best Fall Activities in Jasper National Park
- 25 Things to Do Along Iron Horse Trail
II. Live Music & Concerts
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Headliner Concert Tours in Edmonton
Live Music & Concerts in Edmonton
Bravi! Opera’s Greatest Hits
Composers saved their most glorious melodies for the human voice. This theatrical concert will feature a full program of familiar and memorable music written for the operatic stage. Experience an evening of drama, comedy, passion, and above all, musical beauty. As Puccini said, “Any subject is good for opera if the composer feels it so intensely, he must sing it out.” Details
October 9 & 11, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW, Edmonton
$32.50 – $129.00
The Mbira Renaissance Band presents One Night in Zimbabwe
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 7.30 PM
Rec Room South Edmonton Common, 1725 99 Street Northwest, Edmonton
$10 – $15
Boyce Avenue
Experience the world’s most viewed independent band on YouTube, Boyce Avenue, as they bring their soulful acoustic sound to Edmonton for one unforgettable night. Known for their heartfelt original music and iconic covers that have captured billions of views worldwide, the Manzano brothers create a live concert experience that is both intimate and electrifying. Details
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave. NW, Edmonton
$72.85 & up
Boys Night Out – Trainwreck 20th Anniversary Tour
Boys Night Out’s Trainwreck 20th Anniversary Tour celebrates two decades of their cult-classic concept album Trainwreck. Known for blending post-hardcore intensity with theatrical storytelling, the Canadian band revisits the record’s dark, emotional narrative in full. This tour offers longtime fans a rare chance to experience the album live, honoring its legacy while reigniting the band’s raw energy on stage. Details
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Union Hall, 6240 99 St NW, Edmonton
$35.84
Daniel Lanois
Daniel Lanois is a record producer, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter known for his atmospheric production style and influential work in rock, ambient and folk music. He has released several solo albums that showcase his emotive guitar work and richly textured soundscapes. Most recently, he has hit a rich creative seam showcased on his rhythmically complex Flesh and Machine and the gorgeously weightless Goodbye to Language. Details
Friday, October 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Arden Theatre, 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert
$67.50
The Story of The Eagles
The Story Of The Eagles is an immersive concert event that blends live performances with captivating storytelling and stunning multimedia that takes you on a journey through the rise, fall and unexpected rise again of one of the greatest bands in music history. The iconic songs that shaped a generation including “Hotel California”, “Take It Easy”, and “New Kid In Town” serve as a backdrop to one of the most turbulent tales in rock history. Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave. NW, Edmonton
$54.20 & up
Sabai Pres: I’M ALRIGHT TOUR
SABAI’s I’M ALRIGHT TOUR highlights his emotive blend of electronic, pop, and future bass, bringing raw storytelling to the dance floor. Known for songs about healing, love, and self-discovery, SABAI creates an atmosphere that’s both uplifting and deeply personal. The tour delivers high-energy sets infused with heartfelt emotion, connecting fans through powerful drops and vulnerable lyrics. Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 10:00 PM
Union Hall, 6240 99 St NW, Edmonton
$38.17
Max McNown – Forever Ain’t Long Enough Tour
Max McNown’s Forever Ain’t Long Enough Tour highlights his rising presence in country and Americana music. Known for soulful vocals and heartfelt storytelling, McNown connects deeply with fans through songs about love, time, and life’s fleeting moments. The tour brings his authentic sound to stages nationwide, offering an intimate yet powerful live experience that cements his place as an emerging artist to watch.Details
Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Midway Music Hall, 6107-104 Street NW, Edmonton
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| THE EXISTence | Album Debut
Join us for a special event celebrating the band’s new 11-song LP, “Behind Spines and Lifelines.” For the first time ever, they will perform the entire album live, from start to finish. The night also features a performance by Polaris Prize nominee Mark Davis and will be emceed by a friend of the band, Louis Bloom. Details
Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
$20.00
Max McNown – Forever Ain’t Long Enough Tour
With The Jack Wharff Band. Max McNown’s Forever Ain’t Long Enough Tour highlights his rising presence in country and Americana music. Known for soulful vocals and heartfelt storytelling, McNown connects deeply with fans through songs about love, time, and life’s fleeting moments. The tour brings his authentic sound to stages nationwide, offering an intimate yet powerful live experience that cements his place as an emerging artist to watch. Details
Monday, October 13, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Midway Music Hall, 6107-104 Street NW, Edmonton
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III. Theatre & Performing Arts
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United Nations of Comedy
Get ready for a night of world-class stand-up comedy the whole family can enjoy! The United Nations of Comedy brings together a powerhouse lineup of comedians for a Comedy Gala packed with laughter, cultural celebrations, and side-splitting stories. Starring Joe Avati and The Portuguese Kids with special guests Efthimios Nasiopoulos and Leonard Chan and hosting the event is Canadian favourite Ali Hassan. Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Citadel Theatre,
9828 101A Ave, Edmonton
$64.90 & up
The 11 O’clock Number
The 11 O’clock Number is Grindstone’s award winning improvised musical comedy! Based on suggestions from the audience the cast improvises a brand new musical comedy on the spot, complete with twisting plots and show stopping numbers. Laughs are guaranteed. Details
Every Saturday | 11 PM
The Grindstone Theatre & Bistro, 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton
$22.71
ABBAMANIA: Back to the Disco Dimension
Get ready to laugh, dance, and sing along with ‘ABBAMANIA: Back to the Disco Dimension’ at Jubilations Dinner Theatre, a rollicking musical parody that turns iconic ABBA hits on their head. This show blends beloved ABBA classics with side-splitting humor and outrageous twists. It’s a high-energy celebration of ABBA’s timeless music with a hilariously absurd spin that guarantees a night of unforgettable fun! Details
Until November 16, 2025
Jubilations Dinner Theatre WEM, 2061, 8882 170 Street, Edmonton
$48.95-$85.95
Handcrafted Magic
October 17 & 18, 2025 | 7:25 PM – 8:45 PM
The Rec Room South Edmonton Common, 1725 99 St NW, Edmonton
$40.06
The Pink Unicorn
By Elise Forier-Edie Starring Patricia Zentilli in her NLT debut as Trisha Lee. The welcome return of a wonderful comedy/drama that deftly opens up a timely and relevant conversation about parents dealing with the pressures of a changing world as they try to protect, empower and advocate for the rights of their children in our ever-changing social landscape. Details
September 26 to October 11, 2025
ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330 84 Ave NW, Edmonton
$38.85 – $110.00
Pinocchio
Under then starry Tuscan sky, a lonely puppet-maker longs to be reunited with his long-lost son. Much to his surprise, his wish is granted when his newest marionette, Pinocchio, is magically brought to life with the mission to find and bring his son home. Join Pinocchio on a magnificent adventure across enchanting Italy, deep beneath the mediterranean sea, and into the belly of an enormous shark, in Alberta Musical Theatre Company’s award-winning musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale! Details
October 3 to 12, 2025
The Roxy Theatre, 10708 124 Street, Edmonton
$14+fees
According to the Chorus
In the backstage of a Broadway theatre in the mid-1980s, the chorus girls and their dressers are waging a turf battle. Who is the mysterious new dresser, and will she be able to find her way? This show is a funny, touching, behind-the-scenes glimpse at everyday lives, set against a period in history where women’s issues and the AIDS crisis play out in the background. Details
October 8 to 18, 2025
Walterdale Theatre, 10322 83rd Avenue NW, Edmonton
$20 to $25
Timmy No Brakes
Timmy No Brakes: Timmy No Brakes is comedy’s most unhinged rising star, recently winning the golden ticket on Kill Tony. As a Kill Tony viral menace, Timmy’s off-the-rails energy has lit up everything from packed arenas (don’t fact check that) to legendary rooms like The Cenote Coffee Open Mic. His live shows blend chaotic character work, high-octane rants, and just enough sincerity to make you question your life choices. Details
October 9 to 11, 2025
The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, Edmonton
$32.50 – $41.50
The Moors
Join our captivating protagonist Orlando on a fantastical journey through time, place, and gender, in this magical adaptation of the classic Virginia Woolf tale. Details
October 9 to 18, 2025
Timms Centre for the Arts, 8737 Avenue 112 St NW, Edmonton
$15 – $25
yegDND
yegDND is an epic improvised fantasy adventure based on the rules and mythology of Dungeons & Dragons. Everything is completely made up on the spot, including when we roll giant 20-sided dice to determine the fates of our adventurers. Featuring a Dungeon Master, heroes, monsters, music, and combat, yegDND brings tabletop roleplaying to life in a way you’ve never seen before! — Warning: This show contains live musical accompaniment and sound effects.Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 7 PM
Grindstone Theatre, 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton
$12-$18
Newman Mentalist
For over a decade, award-winning mentalist and magician Jeff Newman has astounded audiences around the world. Jeff has been seen and heard on CBC, CTV, and Global TV and has performed in over 25 countries on 5 continents. Jeff Newman will influence your thoughts. He will predict what you’ll do before you even know you’re doing it. He will even read your mind. He’ll fool you badly, and you’ll love every minute of it. Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 7:30 PM – 10 PM
Shell Theatre, 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan
$35-$38
Young Kids of Comedy
Young Kids of Comedy is a high-energy stand-up showcase where the punchlines are fresh, the jokes are fearless, and the comics are… barely old enough to drive. This hilarious series spotlights a rotating cast of up-and-coming comedians, proving that sharp wit and clever timing aren’t just for the grown-ups. Equal parts charming and laugh-out-loud funny, Young Kids of Comedy is where the next generation of stand-up superstars cut their teeth—and leave audiences in stitches. Details
Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, Edmonton
$14.50
III. Sports & Related Events
Edmonton Oil Kings
vs. Moose Jaw Warriors
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Rogers Place, 10220 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton
$24.25 & up
Edmonton Elks vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Commonwealth Stadium, 11000 Stadium Rd., Edmonton
$24.25 & up
Edmonton Oilers
vs. Vancouver Canucks Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Rogers Place, 10220 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton
$68 & up+fees
Edmonton Oil Kings
vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes Details
Monday, October 13, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Rogers Place, 10220 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton
$24.25 & up
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
More To Do
Little Warriors Child Abuse Prevention Month Display
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, a mural titled “Brave Journeys” will be displayed at Kingsway Mall in partnership with Little Warriors. Created by Edmonton artist Ashley Rosenow, the installation symbolizes the healing journey at the Be Brave Ranch—Canada’s only intensive treatment centre for children, teens, and families impacted by sexual abuse trauma. Details
October 1 to 17, 2025
Kingsway Mall, 109 Kingsway NW, Edmonton
Free
Bingo Loco presents Name That Song
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 5:30 PM
Midway Music Hall, 6107-104 Street NW, Edmonton
$65.25 & up
La Fiesta!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of Latin rhythm and energy! 🎶 Dulce con Dulce, from the creators of Orquesta Son Romero, brings the best of merengue and cumbia to the Rocky Mountain Icehouse! Details
Saturday October 11, 2025 | 9:00 PM – 02:00 AM
Rocky Mountain Icehouse,
10516 Jasper Ave, Edmonton
Free
Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin Performing the Live Score to Suspiria
An American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realize that the school is a front for something sinister amid a series of grisly murders. Following the screening there will be a short intermission and then a 45 minute “Best of” live set. Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Metro Cinema, 8712 109 Street NW, Edmonton
$80.00 – $100.00
Edmonton Record Fair
Edmonton’s biggest record fair featuring dozens of sellers offering tens of thousands of records, CDs, tapes and music memorabilia too! Everything from rare and valuable collectibles to discount digs and delights! Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 930 AM – 330 PM.
Northgate Lions Recreation Centre, 7524 139 Ave NW, Edmonton
$5-$10
Thanksgiving Turkey To Go
A chef-prepared holiday feast, designed to serve gatherings large or small, includes a whole roasted turkey, traditional sides, and dessert. Turkey to Go features a festive feast: fresh rolls, wild mushroom soup, winter green salad, a whole roasted turkey with apple brioche stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, roasted Brussels sprouts and root vegetables, Yukon Gold garlic mash, and pumpkin spiced tiramisu. Details
October 11–13, 2025
The Westin Edmonton, 10135 100 St NW, Edmonton
$370 to $520
Thanksgiving Brunch buffet
Join us for a delightful Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet at the Beverly Hills Ballroom. Indulge in a decadent spread of traditional holiday favourites and gourmet delights, including turkey and prime rib carvings, popular breakfast classics, and a delightful dessert bar. Enjoy live music to set the festive mood, and don’t miss our fall-themed green wall, perfect for fun family photo opportunities. Details
Sunday, October 12, 2025, between 10.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.
Fantasyland Hotel, 17700 87 Ave NW, Edmonton
$0 – $79
Callingwood Farmers’ Market
We are proud to be Edmonton’s largest outdoor market, operating for over 40 years with 200+ vendors offering a beautiful mix of locally grown and hand-crafted goods. Details
Sunday October 11, 2025 | 0AM-3PM
The Marketplace at Callingwood, 6655 178 Street, Edmonton
FREE
124 Grand Market
Edmonton’s “Grandest Farmers Market” is back in the heart of 124 Street! Each week, enjoy 60+ top-notch rotating vendor stalls from our Grand Market Network, including food trucks, local produce, prepared foods and artisan goods. Details
Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
102 Avenue & 124 Street, Edmonton
Free
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