Things to Do This Halloween in Edmonton
Calling all ghosts and ghouls! Spooky season is upon us once again, and Edmonton is packed with haunted happenings you won't want to miss. Find your cloak, put on your mask, and sink your fangs into all the fearful festivities happening this season. It's Halloween, witches!
Find Your Spookiest Costume
Whether you prefer a premade costume or want to go all out and design the costume yourself, Edmonton has local spots for you to get all you need. Wander the isles of these shops to for fun costume ideas!
- Soul of Halloween (17250 Stony Plain Rd) - costumes, decorations, and animatronics
- Theatre Garage (3711 98 St) - costumes for rent or purchase
- The Lair (2978 - 8882 170 ST NW, in West Edmonton Mall) - replica props of swords, shields, and more
Looking for thrift stores? Check out this article on Sustainability in Edmonton that includes recommendations for local thrift and consignment stores!
DARK at Fort Edmonton Park
Find out what lingers deep in the shadows of Edmonton’s river valley and feel the fear in every fibre of your being. DARK offers three wicked experiences that will leave you sleeping with one eye open. Come for the scares, stay for the food and fun. From local food truck favourites, to spooky cocktails, to a live DJ spinning spooky beats, DARK is Edmonton’s haunted festival, and you won’t want to miss it!
October 4 - November 2, 2024
Pumpkins After Dark
We guarantee you've never seen this many pumpkins at once! Pumpkins After Dark features more than 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins. Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin displays with music and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and dragons, movie and pop culture icons – this family friendly event has something for everyone.
September 27 - October 31, 2024
SCREAM!
Costumed creepers, a haunted labyrinth, and a ton of musical acts! SCREAM, Canada’s largest and longest running Halloween dance event, returns on October 28 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. Get your groove on and enjoy the spooky vibes! You won't want to miss this Halloween's hottest event.
October 26, 2024
Deadmonton Haunted House
No Halloween is complete without a haunted house! Over the past decade, Deadmonton has been terrorizing Edmontonians in this chilling house of horrors. With your heart racing and your senses tingling, you will be spooked to the core as you make your way through the house. Don't miss out on the frights at the Edmonton Sun building in east Edmonton.
September 27 - November 9, 2024
Refinery: 2124 at the AGA
Step into the future at Refinery: 2124, the Art Gallery of Alberta’s annual Halloween bash! Experience futuristic art, space-themed entertainment, live performances, and hands-on activities, all while dazzling in your boldest costume at this 18+ retro-futuristic celebration.
October 26, 2024
Edmonton Corn Maze
Since 2001, the Edmonton Corn Maze has been designing fun mazes to navigate with family and friends. This family-owned business works closely with the community to create new mazes every year! From the air, the corn field paths reveal a fun design that represents a local organization. On the ground, you will get to test your sense of adventure (and direction) stroll through the golden corn stalks! With other farm activities including a pumpkin patch, sunflower picking, and the local market, the Edmonton Corn Maze is a wonderful place to spend an October afternoon!
September 3 - October 27, 2024
Discover Edmonton's Haunted History
Learn the spooky side of Edmonton's history as you join host Nadine Bailey on a spooky ghost tour! Discover ghostly tales of Edmonton at a variety of locations such as the University of Alberta, Old Strathcona, and the High Level Streetcar. Be sure to keep your eye out for otherworldly sightings – there are more than a few stories about spirits that have been spotted in the area. Boo!
Select dates during September to November 2024
Metro Cinema
Searching for some hair-raising films to enjoy this month? Look no further than Metro Cinema! An array of Halloween movies are lined up for this eerie season at the old, Garneau Theatre. From spooky classics to recent releases, this October-long cinematic marathon guarantees to send shivers down your spine.
Various dates in October
Fall-o-ween & Haunted Pumpkin Festival
Discover why an autumn outing to the pumpkin patch during this charming month-long Pumpkin Patch Haunted Harvest Fest is an annual tradition for many Edmontonians! This signature event happens at the Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm, a family-friendly countryside farm located only 40 minutes from Edmonton. Take a walk through the spooky ghost town, creep through the haunted farmhouse, and enjoy some live entertainment. Did we mention that there's also a pumpkin cannon?! Oh my gourd!
Every weekend from mid-September until Halloween
The Phantom Of The Opera
Experience the spooky and spectacular magic of Halloween night at the Winspear Centre as a live organist brings to life the 1925 classic film The Phantom of the Opera. Master silent film accompanist Dennis James will play the Davis Concert Organ as the film is projected above the Winspear stage. Prepare to be spooked as they take you to the Paris Opera House as it was nearly 100 years ago!
October 31, 2024
Candlelight Halloween
This Halloween, gather up your courage as you enter the candlelit theatre on MacEwan University campus for one of these two, string-quartet concerts!
- Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics presents a mix of classic and modern spooky pieces such as music from Ghostbusters, Stranger Things, and Beetlejuice.
- Looking for a little more scare? Attend the Best Horror Movie Soundtracks performance on Halloween night where you're sure to feel the shivers! By the dim glimmer of candlelight, your eyes will be tricked—and treated.
Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics - October 18 & 27, 2024
Best Horror Movie Soundtracks - October 31, 2024
Alberta Aviation Museum
Alberta Aviation Museum is extending their hours for two nights only! Attend this family friendly event for a ghostly night full of spooky scares and fun activities!
October 18 & 25, 2024
The Spooky Edmonton Halloween Cocktail Streetcar Experience
Enjoy a ghostly cocktail class - with a view! Hop onto the old streetcar with the Edmonton Radial Railway Society for this spooky, 18+ experience where you will learn how to make three delightfully chilling cocktails from a local expert. Dress up in your best costume and get ready for delicious samples and great sights!
October 11, 2024
Science Fiction Double Feature - SWEAT Halloween
Get ready for Grindstone Theatre and SWEAT's annual pop-up Halloween party, a thrilling secret venue experience. The themes this year are Sci-Fi and Rocky Horror, and prizes will be given to the best costumes. This thrilling event promises DJs, dancers, artist-designed rooms, interactive art displays, and more. Pull out that R2-D2 costume and get ready to dance!
October 25, 2024
Pumpkin Fair Kitchen Party
Head over to Métis Crossing to experience an autumn evening like no other! Indulge in delicious food and drinks available for purchase, and dive into a variety of fun games where you can win fantastic prizes. Experience authentic Indigenous cultural activities and enjoy live entertainment throughout the event. Take advantage of the convenient shuttle service to make your visit even more enjoyable!
October 5, 2024
The Haunted Woods of Camp Warwa
Something strange is happening in the woods of Camp Warwa! Experience the scares at this outdoor adventure camp, which has taken a sinister turn for Halloween. Located a 1-hour drive east of Edmonton, this haunt will take you through the woods where six campers mysteriously disappeared. Access ghostly digitized archives, chilling footage, and uncover the sinister secrets buried within. Are you brave enough to face the terror and solve the mystery of the lost?
October 25-26, 2024