The fall weather just keeps rolling! While this week might be just a touch chillier in Edmonton, it’s still nice enough to get out there and enjoy it! Watch a hockey game, check out a ghost town (spooky), or just have fun in the great outdoors.
Here are the 10 best things to do in Edmonton this week.
CHECK OUT AN IN-PERSON PLAY
The dark comedy Bears is set to land later at the Citadel Theatre this week. The show uses a “stunning cast of performers and dancers to tell the story of one man’s perilous quest through the Rockies”. Sounds fun!
When: Starts Thursday, October 21st
Where: 9828 101 A Avenue
Cost: $34.65+
HIT THE EDMONTON CRAFT BEER FEST
After an extended hiatus, this amazing craft beer fest is back this week! Go taste some of the best beers from right here in Edmonton and around the world, with delicious food to go alongside it. Anyone who’s been will tell you- this is a great option.
When: Starts Friday, October 22nd
Where: 7515 118 Avenue NW
Cost: $19.99+
WATCH AN OILERS GAME
The Oilers home game streak just keeps on rolling! This week, they’re facing off against the Anaheim Ducks, who have got maybe the best alternate jerseys in the league. Sorry, we’re just being honest here.
When: Tuesday, October 19th
Where: 10220 104 Avenue NW
Cost: $35+
CHECK OUT A GHOST TOWN
Alberta has got no shortage of spooky ghost towns to check out, and Edmonton is a great launching point! See some abandoned buildings, travel down some backroads, and maybe share a few creepy stories of your own with your friends!
Where: Click the link above for our picks
DISCOVER THE WORLD IN A NEW WAY
The IMAX theatre at the Telus World of Science is back! And to celebrate, they’re showing some incredible travel documentaries of incredible destinations in Canada and beyond. You might not be able to see the pyramids for yourself anytime soon, so this is a great alternative.
When: Showtimes throughout the weekend
Where: 11211 142 Street NW
Cost: $14.95
HAVE AN EVENING UNDER THE STARS
Did the Northern Lights last week get you thinking about the universe? Yeah, same here. Luckily, Edmonton is under an hour away from Elk Island Park, which is one of the few designated dark sky preserves in Canada. You might not see the lights, but we guarantee you’ll still be in awe!
When: Open throughout the week
Where: 1 – 54401 Range Road 203
Cost: $7.90
DARK: FORT EDMONTON PARK
This year, Fort Edmonton Park has gone with 3 different concepts, each of which is spooky in its own right. Check out ‘Under the Big Top’ to see Midway attractions (and employees) that have taken a decidedly wrong turn. Or, get a little industrial at ‘Core Industries’, as you try and retrieve a fungus sample that has ‘mutated’ the workers inside. Our top pick, though, is ‘Blood Harvest’, which is set on a farm and has some serious ‘Children of the Corn’ vibes going for it.
When: Open throughout the week
Where: 7000 143 Street NW
Cost: $45 for GA
DEADMONTON HAUNTED HOUSE
Alongside Dark, the super-popular Deadmonton Haunted House has returned, with not one but two super scary experiences. Warped is their main attraction, and offers a twisted look at Area 51, while Dusk is an outdoor experience inspired by a New Orleans cemetery haunt.
When: On throughout the week
Where: 7031 Gateway Boulevard
Cost: $29.99+
SPOOK YOURSELF ON A GHOST TOUR
Feel more like dipping your toes into spooky season? A great option comes from Edmonton Ghost Tours, which offers a variety of tours showcasing the less-than-savoury history of the city. But hey, if you’re looking for a great mix of spooky and informative, this is it!
When: Tours throughout the week
Where: 10322 83rd Avenue
Cost: $22.23
VISIT A HAUNTED PUMPKIN U-PICK FARM
Finally, for a truly family-friendly option we’ve got Prairie Gardens! This massive u-pick farm just outside Vancouver offers everything from pumpkin displays to ghost town walks and even a pumpkin cannon. If we get some nice weather this week, this is a great option.
When: Open throughout the week
Where: 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
Cost: $17+
Alright that’s our list for this week! We hope you enjoy it, Edmonton.
