Events & Activities - Edmonton

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Zach Bryan Announces Edmonton & Vancouver Stadium Concerts for 2027 Tour: Presale and Ticket Dates

Zach Bryan is returning to Canada in 2027, with two stadium concerts confirmed in Vancouver and Edmonton as part of his newly announced Young Manhood and Other… Read more »

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Halloween in Edmonton 2026 – Haunted Attractions, Family Events, Adult Activities and Parties

A list of 85+ things to do this Halloween in Edmonton and Alberta Capital Region including haunted attractions, trick-or-treat events, cemetery tours, family fun activities and parades, and adult parties.

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21 Horror Movies & Shows Filmed Across Canada to Watch This Halloween

From Vancouver’s rain-soaked streets to Ontario’s forests and Newfoundland’s fishing villages, Canada has provided the setting for some seriously creepy movies and television shows. Some of the… Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Returns For 2026 Season with MAGIC! and Sam Roberts Band Among Star-Studded Lineup

The brightly illuminated CPKC Holiday Train is hitting the rails again this November, bringing live music to 182 communities across Canada and the United States while collecting… Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Alberta Schedule 2026 – Medicine Hat – Calgary – Edmonton – Banff

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is back for its 28th year! Two trains, each about 1,000 feet long with rail cars covered in hundreds… Read more »

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Johnston Canyon Trail in Banff Closed Until December 11: Here’s What Visitors Need to Know

Fall is usually a quieter time to explore Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park, once the summer crowds have thinned out. But if you were hoping to… Read more »

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Things to Do This Weekend in Edmonton – Oct 16 to 18, 2026

A list of Edmonton and Alberta Capital region Events this Weekend. A weekly digest of What’s On in Edmonton this weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, exhibitions and nightlife.

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Events & Festivals This Week in Edmonton

A look at what’s on this week in Edmonton. Events this Week in Edmonton. – October 12 to 18, 2026.

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Visit Edmonton’s Pumpkins After Dark This Thanksgiving Weekend for Glowing Pumpkin Trails and Halloween Fun

Borden Park is glowing with thousands of intricately carved pumpkins, colourful Halloween displays and illuminated trails as Pumpkins After Dark continues its 2026 season. The jack-o-lanterns and… Read more »

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Nickelback Is Coming to Seven Canadian Cities in 2027: Tour Dates and Ticket Details

Nickelback is heading back on the road in 2027, with seven Canadian arena concerts scheduled between March and April as part of the band’s newly announced Everything… Read more »

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Frights and Lights: Edmonton’s Magical Christmas House Turns Spooky for Halloween 2026

A house best known for its elaborate Christmas decorations has taken on a spooky appearance in north Edmonton. Pumpkins, skeletons and Halloween characters have replaced the usual… Read more »

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2026 Guide to Christmas & Holidays in Edmonton

Visiting Edmonton during Christmas/Holidays? Edmonton comes alive with warm festive lights, and joyful sounds during the season. This post lists most holiday activities taking place in and around Edmonton to help you plan your holiday and make you feel right at home for Christmas.

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Ghost Tours and Walks in Alberta – 2026 Halloween Season

Alberta’s creepiest ghost stories are lurking behind several local neighbourhoods, the province’s oldest buildings, and some unexpected places. Are you brave enough to listen to these tales? If so, you have a few options between different haunted locations!

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Scary Haunted Houses to Visit in Alberta This Halloween – 2026

You can scare yourselves silly this Halloween with a number of creative, creepy, and chilling haunted house experiences in Alberta. And no two experiences are the same…. Read more »

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Big Valley Jamboree Announces 2027 Headliners; Tickets Now on Sale

One of Alberta’s most popular summer music festivals has announced headliners for its 2027 edition. Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose usually sees around 90,000 music fans, and… Read more »

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50 Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in Alberta

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Alberta this year by doing something different. This coming weekend you’ll find an assorted variety of fall fun around all our province’s cities and… Read more »

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2026 Thanksgiving in Edmonton – Long Weekend Activities, Events & Festivals

Things to Do in and around Edmonton this Thanksgiving weekend including family fun events, thanksgiving brunch and dinner, sports, performances, festivals and more!

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Giant Pumpkin Smash & Drone Show: What to See & Do at the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair

A pumpkin weighing hundreds of pounds is strange enough to warrant a closer look. Dropping one from a crane onto a car takes Smoky Lake’s annual pumpkin… Read more »

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Haunted Hike: This Halloween Haunt Near Edmonton Has 20 Themed Rooms and New Terror for 2026

Twenty rooms filled with Halloween scenes make The Haunted Hike less of a literal hike these days and more of a trip through a giant indoor haunted… Read more »

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Calgary-Edmonton High-Speed Rail Moves Forward as Alberta Seeks Private-Sector Proposals

A high-speed train travelling between downtown Calgary and downtown Edmonton in one hour and 45 minutes is moving a step closer to consideration, with Alberta preparing to… Read more »

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Things to Do to Honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Around Edmonton

September 30th marks the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal Statutory holiday. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day to reflect on the impacts of residential schools, honour survivors of residential schools, their families, their communities and all of those who never made it home, and learn more about the perspectives of Indigenous Peoples.

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Things to Do in Alberta This Fall – 2026 Events, Festivals and Fun Activities

Fall in Alberta moves quickly. By late September, the larches are turning gold in the Rockies, pumpkin farms are in full swing, and communities across the province… Read more »

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Riley Green to Headline 2026 Grey Cup Halftime Show as Snowbirds Make Final Flight in Calgary

The 113th Grey Cup in Calgary is shaping up to be as much a music and aviation event as a football championship. Country singer-songwriter Riley Green will… Read more »

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Things to Do in Edmonton in October – 2026

Things to Do in Edmonton in October: Events, Activities and Festivals happening in Edmonton during the month of October 2024.