Events & Activities - Edmonton

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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.

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Free Halloween Activities & Things to Do in Edmonton in October – 2026

A list of Free Halloween Activities and Free Things to Do in Edmonton in October. For more free Halloween events, see Halloween in Edmonton. You may like: Edmonton… Read more »

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Alberta to Suspend 13-Cent Fuel Tax Starting October 1

Alberta drivers are set to see some relief at the pump this fall. Starting October 1, the province will suspend its full 13-cent-per-litre fuel tax on gasoline… Read more »

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Music Day in Canada Brings 60+ Artists to Stages Across the Country on September 26

More than 60 Canadian artists will take part in Music Day in Canada on Saturday, September 26, with 20-plus events connecting local stages across the country. The… Read more »

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Larch Valley Hikes 2026: Reserve Bus Tickets Now to See Fall Colours Around Moraine Lake

As autumn unfurls its golden hues, hikers lace up for a spectacular journey through Larch Valley, nestled by the pristine Moraine Lake in Banff National Park. Known… Read more »

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Here’s What You Can Eat, See and Hear at Savour Strathcona County This Sunday

If you want to enjoy great food, fun performances, and exciting art pieces, visit Sherwood Park this Sunday. The annual Savour Strathcona festival is returning on Sunday,… Read more »

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Prost! 12 Oktoberfest Celebrations Around Alberta to Toast the Season

It’s time for lederhosen, bier, and bratwurst! Oktoberfest events in Alberta are coming up quickly, with some starting the celebrations as early as September 10. Get your… Read more »

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Edmonton’s Free Strathearn Art Walk and Music Festival Returns This Weekend

Edmonton’s free festival, which combines music and artwork, is back this weekend. The Strathearn Art Walk celebrates local artists and the community as a whole. The free, family-friendly… Read more »

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50 Things to Do in Alberta This September

September in Alberta is a magical time: the sky opens up, the harvest season kicks off, and the world bursts into the golden yellows and reds of… Read more »

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Fall & Harvest Festivals in Alberta For a Perfect End to Your Summer

Start your fall season off by celebrating everything beautiful about this time of year in Alberta. How? These harvest or fall season festivals in Alberta all have… Read more »

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50 Things to Do in Alberta This Labour Day Weekend – 2026

If you’re in Alberta this Labour Day weekend, there is plenty to do to get you out of your regular routine and into leisure. Whether you are rejuvenated by festivals, by the quiet of the landscape, or by learning something new, there’s something on this list for you.

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2026 Labour Day in Edmonton: Festivals & Activities

Labour Day Weekend events and activities in and around Edmonton including free fun family activities, weekend events & activities for kids, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events.

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2026 Edmonton Pride Parade – What You Need to Know About Festivities, Route, and Road Closures

Head downtown Edmonton this Saturday for plenty of colour, music and celebration as the Edmonton Pride Parade & Trans March returns for its second year back on… Read more »