Thanksgiving Long Weekend Activities and Events in and Around Edmonton
Friday, October 6 – Monday, October 9, 2023
Things to do around Edmonton during Thanksgiving long weekend including 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 22 – October 31, 2023
Borden Park, 11020 75a St NW #102, Edmonton
$15.95 to $22.95
Deadmonton Haunted House
Are you ready to experience one of Edmonton’s MOST anticipated events? Deadmonton Haunted House offers 3 attractions – TWO indoor attractions (RETURN OF THE WILLIAMS FARM & PRINT SHOW) and ONE outdoor attraction (THE CONVENT). The Print Show: Unveil the chilling tale of The Print Show as we delve into the secrets of the Edmonton Sun building. Between the walls the victims of a twisted serial killer await discovery. Will you find them? Or will the killer find you first? Details
September 29 – November 4, 2023
9300 47 Street, Edmonton
$39.99 & 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 1st, 7th, 8th & 9th, 14th & 15th, 21st & 22nd, 28th & 29th, 2023
Prairie Gardens, 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
$15 to $26
DARK
Celebrating six years of terror, DARK returns and brings with it the sinister thrills you’ve come to expect, plus a few more tricks and treats. Select nights from October 6 to 29, your worst fears will be roaming through Fort Edmonton Park’s exhilarating new haunting experiences. Survive a horde of undead in a defenceless frontier town. Escape the deranged killer clown whose grand gesture is murder. Dare to discover what nightmares are made during the witching hour. Details
October 6, 7, 12 to 14, 19 to 21, 26 to 29, 2023
Fort Edmonton Park, 143 Street Northwest, Edmonton
$45+charges
Paranormal Tours
Venture into the shadows of the Fort Complex and 1885 Street as your guides teach you the basics of investigating paranormal activity. Learn the fundamentals of conducting paranormal investigations using a variety of tools and techniques while exploring Fort Edmonton Park after dark. Details
October 8, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton
$65 (plus service fee & GST)
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
Oct 4, 5, Oct 8, 9 | 9 PM
Rutherford House, Edmonton
$23.76 to $29.36
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 & 9 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
10322 83rd Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
$18.18 to $23.76
II. Family Events & Activities
The Addams Family Band
Saturday & Monday | 11:00 AM
Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 2061-8882 170 Street, Edmonton
41.95 – $44.95
Gateway to the Stars
Experience the wonder of Elk Island’s night sky. In the heart of the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, escape the city to gaze upon the countless stars in our galaxy and learn to navigate from one constellation to the next. Gateway to the Stars is an introductory stargazing program where park interpreters guide participants using star charts to find some of the major constellations visible in the night sky in the fall. Details
October 6 to 21, 2023
Elk Island National Park, 54401 Range Road 203, Fort Saskatchewan
$14.70 per person
Smoky Lake Great White North Pumpkin Weigh-off & Fair
Get to Smoky Lake on the first Saturday in October. The growers of Alberta and surrounding provinces bring their pumpkins, squash and gourds to participate in the Smoky Lake Great White North Pumpkin Fair and weigh off. There will be carnival rides by Wildrose Shows, corn maze, food trucks, vendor market, Iron Cruisers Show and Shine and more! Details
October 6 to 8, 2023
Various Venues, Smoky Lake
Free & Ticketed Events
TD FAMILY NIGHTS
Families will enjoy an evening of FREE admission to the CuriousCITY Exhibition in the Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund Gallery, made possible by our friends at TD Bank Group. TD Family Night is an opportunity for you and your family to spend quality time together, as you explore and engage in hands-on learning and of course, play! Details
Friday, October 6 | 6 PM to 8 PM
TELUS World of Science, 11211 142 Street Northwest, Edmonton
Free
Owl Banding
This annual fall migration of owls occurs from September until early November, with October being the peak in their abundance. Species captured 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 5 to 8, 2023 | 7 PM
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 – Addams Family Values at Metro Cinema on Saturday, October 7th.
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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Live Music & Concerts in Edmonton
Dueling Piano Party
Fridays and Saturdays | 9:30 PM
Spotlight Cabaret, 8217 104th Street, Edmonton
$19.99
Daniel Caesar Presents Superpowers World Tour
Daniel Caesar’s latest critically acclaimed album NEVER ENOUGH is his highest charting release to date—debuting at #2 on Billboard Top R&B Albums Chart and Top 15 on Billboard 200 Chart upon release. Details
Thursday, October 05, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Rogers Place, 10220 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton
$49.5 – $109.5+fees
Pickle
w/ ELOHEL // Azaan Datoo // Ancell Rad Details
Friday, October 06, 2023 | 9:00 PM
Union Hall, 6240 99 St NW, Edmonton
Free Before 10:30PM
6 Minute Warning Dinner & Show
This group of 6 is renowned for its exceptional singing – tight harmonies, seamless phrasing, thrilling lead-solos, and intricate beat-boxing. The group’s repertoire ranges from the upbeat stylings of rock and pop music to the complex nuances of jazz, drawing influence from Boyz II Men, Take 6, Michael Jackson and many others. Details
October 6 & 7, 2023
Spotlight Cabaret, 8217 104th Street, Edmonton
$59.99
Leo Martinez Project LIVE
JOIN US for Leo Martinez Project Live. “Leo Martinez Jumps carefully between genres, picking bits and pieces from his influences to create something altogether new. Details
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 8PM
Thirsty Rooster Trail Eatery & Bar, 388 St Albert Trail, St. Albert
FREE
A Salute to Tommy Banks
The Don Berner Big Band is the city of Edmonton’s flagship large jazz ensemble. Featuring Edmonton’s best jazz musicians, the Don Berner Big Band presents an eclectic season drawing from classic big band and swing repertoire, collaborations with contemporary and pop artists, adaptations of works from other mediums, and more with a variety of special illustrious guests. Details
Saturday October 7, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Triffo Theatre, 11110 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton
$36.00 – $151.00
The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde is an American alternative hip hop group, formed in 1989, from South Central Los Angeles. Details
Saturday, October 07, 2023 | 8:00 PM
Union Hall, 6240 99 St NW, Edmonton
$44.91+fees
III. Theatre & Performing Arts
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Musicians Gone Wild: Rock The Canyon
The Mayfield premieres an electrifying new series – Musicians Gone Wild – celebrating the music we love and the iconic artists who created it. Part one, Rock the Canyon, takes us through the magnetic music of Laurel Canyon, a creative garden of Eden nuzzled in the heart of the Hollywood Hills. Ignited by the Beatles invasion, an explosion of popular music hit the air waves as folk musicians of the sixties went electric and fashioned the California Sound. Details
September 5 to November 5, 2023
Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615, 109 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
$91 to $131
The Importance Of Being Earnest
The classic comedy by Oscar Wilde comes alive on the Citadel stage. Two society bachelors, Jack and Algernon, both secretly pretend to be a man called Ernest. After meeting two beautiful women who know them only as their alter egos, a weekend in the country sparks mayhem and hilarity in this farce about mistaken identities as they attempt to conceal the truth and keep up the charade. Details
September 23 to October 15, 2023
Citadel Theatre, 9828 101 A Avenue, Edmonton
$40.25 & up
Clue: Burlesque Murder Mystery
After a 3 year hiatus Clue Burlesque Murder Mystery is BACK! Join our cast of burlesque performers, improvisers and theatre-creators for a night of intrigue, mystery and reveals. Who of the six players killed “Ms. Boddy”? Join our detective host as he (with the help of the audience) solves the crime. Details
October 5 to 7, 2023
Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
$25 – $50
A Bloody Good Fundraising Dinner & Comedy Show
The Commonwealth Comedy Tour presents…A “Bloody Good Dinner & Comedy Show” in support of Canadian Blood Services. Join local comedian, Lars Callieou, and Australian comedians – Chris Franklin and Ned Townsend – for a night of great food, wonderful company, and explosive laughter, all in support of a bloody good cause! Details
Friday October 6, 2023 | 5:30pm to 10pm
Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
$89
6 Minute Warning Dinner & Show
This group of 6 is renowned for its exceptional singing – tight harmonies, seamless phrasing, thrilling lead-solos, and intricate beat-boxing. The group’s repertoire ranges from the upbeat stylings of rock and pop music to the complex nuances of jazz, drawing influence from Boyz II Men, Take 6, Michael Jackson and many others. Details
October 6 & 7, 2023
Spotlight Cabaret, 8217 104th Street, Edmonton
$59.99
A Phoenix Too Frequent
Northern Light Theatre presents… “This romantic comedy depicts a grieving widow in Ancient Greece gradually finding the attractions of a young soldier outweighing her determination to join her husband in the underworld.” Details
October 6th – 21st, 2023
Northern Light Theatre, 203, 10816A – 82 Ave, Edmonton
$38.85 + Fees
Bear Grease
Go Grease Lighting! “BEAR GREASE” is a hilarious, indigenous twist on the musical “Grease”. It features an all-indigenous cast starring: Crystle Lightning (Canadian Screen Award Winner for Best Lead Actress “Trickster”) and MC RedCloud (Former World Record holder for “Longest Freestyle Rap”). Come with your singing voices ready for this night of Indigenized Musical Theatre. Details
Saturday October 7, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Shell Theatre, 8700 – 84 St., Fort Saskatchewan
$41- $44
III. Sports & Related Events
Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken
Friday, October 06, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Rogers Place, 10220 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton
$26 – $461+fees
Hoopfest
Tournament hosted by the University of Alberta. Details
October 6 to 8, 2023
Saville Community Sports Centre, 11520-65 Avenue, Edmonton
$10 – $21+fees
Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Prince Albert Raiders
Western Hockey League, Edmonton Oil Kings Home Game Details
&Saturday, October 07, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Rogers Place, 10220 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton
$20 – $39+fees
Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes
Western Hockey League, Edmonton Oil Kings Home Game Details
Monday, October 09, 2023 | 12:00 PM
Rogers Place, 10220 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton
$20 – $39+fees
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
More To Do
Farmhouse Fall Pumpkin – Paint Night
Fall’s favorite fruit highlighted by candlelight and succulents in a trendy color palette. No experience necessary, we will guide you under the direction of our artist brushstroke by brushstroke for a night of creative doodle, paint and a whole lot of fun! Details
Saturday, October 7, 2023 / 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Color Cafe, 8882 170th Street, Ste. 1758, Edmonton
$49+
October Craft & Vendor Market
Come down to to our market! Shop 40 amazing vendors. Support local, support your community. Entry Gift to the first 20 customers on eay day, Saturday and Sunday! No purchase necessary! Door Prize raffle draws! A gift from our vendors! The Vendor Connection Door Prize! Details
October 7 & 8, 2023
The Norwood Legion, 11150 82 St, Edmonton
Free
Thanksgiving Turkey to Go
Curated by our talented executive chef and his culinary team, our mouthwatering turkey dinner and all its delectable fixings will be a feast to remember. Details
The Westin Edmonton, 10135 100 St NW, Edmonton
$325-435
Brick and Bar
You’re An Adult. You Love Lego®. So What? Wanna Make Something Out Of It? Oh, snap! Looking for your next date night? Want to play with LEGO instead of stepping on them? It’s your turn to build with Brick and Bar – an adult only (18+) night at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton! BRICK AND BAR INCLUDES: The Art of the Brick Exhibition: Come face-to-face with a giant LEGO skull, walk alongside a 20-foot-long LEGO T-Rex, and more with the world’s largest display of LEGO art. Details
Friday, Oct. 6 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
TELUS World of Science, 11211 142 Street NW, Edmonton
$18.95
Sunday Night Trivia!
Sundays in Edmonton have just become a whole lot more entertaining! Brewsters Unity Square and Tremendous Trivia are pleased to host an evening of fun, challenging, and enormously entertaining pub trivia, every Sunday night starting at 7:00pm. Details
Sundays – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Brewsters Brewing Company and Restaurant – Unity Square, 11620 104 Ave NW, Edmonton
Free
Birchwood Meadows – Autumn Magic
Find an enchanting collection of pumpkins, gourds and fall accoutrements to usher one of our favourite seasons into its full glory. Details
Until Oct 7, 2023 | 10am – 3pm.
Birchwood Meadows, Range Road 245, Sturgeon County
Free
Orchids Through Time – Feature Pyramid
Take your turn strolling down the catwalk in the Muttart Conservatory Feature Pyramid this fall. The Muttart Conservatory and the Orchid Species Preservation Foundation are proud to present “Orchids Through Time.” A wide variety of rare orchid and other plant material will be on display throughout the pyramid, including a stunning waterfall feature. Details
September 2 to November 19, 2023. | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96a St NW, Edmonton
$7.75 to $14.95
Service, Ceremony and Tradition: The Diamond Jubilee Portrait in Alberta
Discover insights into Alberta’s unique connections to Canada’s constitutional monarchy through the frame of a masterful work of art. The centrepiece of Service, Ceremony and Tradition is the official Diamond Jubilee portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Details
Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Borealis Gallery, Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre, 9820 107 Street, Edmonton
Free
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Farmers Markets
Shopping local and supporting local this summer are made easy and fun with the many, many farmers’ markets throughout the Capital Region and Edmonton. With food trucks and snacks on-site, these markets can easily help you spend an entire morning or afternoon. Browse the booths of homemade goods and discover some of the best manufacturers and creators our region has to offer.
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