Kick off the weekend early with a Haunted House Gingerbread decorating session at Duchess Bake Shop. Catch a Friday night magic show, or find a place to haunt your socks off at one of the many, free haunted houses events popping up in Edmonton this month.

Here are the Best Family-friendly Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend

Friday

Edmonton Elks vs Toronto Argonauts - Spooktacular
Join the Elks at Commonwealth Stadium as they battle the Toronto Argonauts for Spooktacular. Here’s your chance to dress up like a giant football without people giving you funny looks (sorry Punter, we still love you). This is the final regular season game of the season. For the Spooktacular you can enter a pie eating contest or carve some pumpkins at the tailgate party and there will be stations around the concourse for children to trick or treat.

Catch a Friday Night Magic Show
It’s your last chance to catch Chris Gowen’s Friday night magic show at The Rec Room. This speakeasy style magic show is perfect for families, but we recommend bringing kids 8+ to the show. It’s a close-up magic experience that will have you delighted throughout the hour-long show! Tickets are only $25, and you can find it in the secret library at The Rec Room.

Delwood Kingdom of Lost Souls Haunted House
Delwood Kingdom of Lost Souls Haunted House makes a return for 2024 with the Kingdom of Lost Souls Haunted House. There are low-scare, family opening night experiences through the short-season and scary times to visit the Edmonton Haunted House. This is one of those haunted house experiences that we come back for, year after year. Come see Delwood transform into one of the most popular scares of the season!

Free Haunted House: The Flickering Curse at Clarkdale Creepshow
Join us for a spooky Halloween celebration at the Clarkdale Creepshow! Witness the tale of Stingy Jack, the man who started the Jack-o-lantern tradition, and behold the haunted grounds lit up nightly beginning Oct 19th. Experience the haunted house with live actor shows on Oct 25, 26, and 31.

Duchess Bake Shop Gingerbread House Making Workshop
Get into the spooky spirit by learning to build and decorate your very own Gingerbread Halloween Haunted House Perfect for both kids (10+ up) and adults, this hands-on workshop is all about creativity and fun as you transform gingerbread into a frightfully festive haunted house.

Strathcona Wilderness Centre Haunted Trail Tour
Dare to venture into the unknown on our spine-chilling Haunted Trail Tour. Perfect for thrill-seekers and ghost enthusiasts, this outdoor adventure will immerse you in the haunted history and mysterious tales of the area.

Catch a Secret Magic Show at The Rec Room
Step into our intimate parlour setting, meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 48 people. Now with tiered seating, every guest is guaranteed a front-row experience. Prepare to have your mind blown and the time of your life as you see expert magic the way it was always meant to be, up-close and personal.

Saturday

It’s the Fifth Annual Rosenthal Haunted Hunt
Gather your goblins and ghouls, throw on their capes and costumes and join us for a Spooktacular Haunted Hunt! Kids of all ages will navigate the field by the Rosenthal Playground with a map identifying spooky flags.

City of Edmonton Family Adventure Club at North Edmonton River Valley Park
Family Adventure Club North showcases the City of Edmonton’s new Northeast River Valley Park (903 153 Ave NE) through various outdoor and nature based learning activities. Leaders are excited to share an adventure with you in Edmonton's new North East River Valley Park, during a monthly drop-in play session.

Dress Up for the Spooky Strathma Halloween Party
This October, Strathma transforms into a thrilling mystery adventure straight out of your favourite board games and classic detective stories. Explore our museum, solve clues, and unravel a suspenseful mystery inspired by the timeless intrigue of classic whodunits.

Free Haunted House at Clarkdale Creepshow
Join us for a spooky Halloween celebration at the Clarkdale Creepshow! Witness the tale of Stingy Jack, the man who started the Jack-o-lantern tradition, and behold the haunted grounds lit up nightly beginning Oct 19th. Experience the haunted house with live actor shows on Oct 25, 26, and 31. Don't forget to support the Strathcona Food Bank by making a donation.

Dive in Movie at Harbour Pool: Dispicable Me
Catch a dive-in movie in the pool at Harbour Pool. This dive-in movie is a fun way to stay warm and catch a movie on the big screen, in the pool!

Sunday

Ridgewood Community League is Hosting a Spooky Soiree
There will be fun & games for the whole family, free hot chocolate, cookie decorating, pumpkin decorating, the winner of our Spooky Yard Decoration contest will be announced and other fun events!

Lace up for the Haunted Halloween Skate in Ardrossan
The Haunted Halloween Skate is back for 2024 at Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Get your skates, your costume, and your spooky friends for this fun way to stay cool this month.

Trick or Treat at the John Walter Museum
Spend the afternoon trick or treating at John Walter Museum. Bundle up in your costumes and get an early start on Trick or Treating in Edmonton at this fun, free Edmonton halloween event. Bring your treat bags and dress up in your costume to visit the three historic houses for treats and tricks at the John Walter Museum.

Join a Family Pumpkin Carve-Off
To celebrate the Fall season join us for an afternoon of free pumpkin carving! We’ll have an amazing pumpkin carving event full of music, fun, and connection - plus a chance to show off your creative Halloween costume! 

Catch the Nightmare Before Christmas at Family Films at the Library
This weekend, watch The Nightmare Before Christmas as part of the free library films. Catch the movie on the big screen at Whitemud Library, and kick off the halloween season with a family favourite movie.