It’s a new week, Edmonton! And it looks like a warm, fall week is ahead of us, with lots of sunshine. With that, let’s go out and enjoy these gorgeous sunny days! Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this week.
Organized by The Common, the Street Car Cask Party is an adults-only night out on the High Level Bridge with all the fixings. During the experience, you’ll be treated to some delicious food, multiple beers from a local name, and of course, stunning views of the River Valley.
When: Thursday, October 20th, 2022
Where: High Level Streetcar (Jasper Plaza Terminal) 10910 100 Avenue
Cost: $56.93
Are you ready for Halloween? Pumpkins After Dark will set you in the mood, it’s a place that is all about Halloween where you can enjoy thousands of hand-carved pumpkins in a beautiful setting.
When: On now until October 31st
Where: Borden Park
Cost: $21.95+ for GA
LitFest is Canada’s Original Nonfiction Festival, running every October in Edmonton, AB. Its events continue this week, with some paid and some free events in the city.
When: On now until October 23rd
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free or paid, depending on event
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If you’re in the mood for some country, Brett Young will be in town soon as part of his 33-city headlining ‘The Weekends’ Tour.
When: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
Where: 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq
Cost: $54.70+
Get ready to dance! Keys N Krates are coming to bring all the grooves to our dance floors. And there is no better way to spend a Friday night than dancing.
When: Friday, October 21st, 2022
Where: 6240 99 St NW
Cost: $36.92
DARK: FORT EDMONTON PARK
Get spooked this week! Escape a menacing jokester whose grand gesture is murder. Visit a farm where a sinister deal harvests gruesome consequences. Or dare to discover what nightmares are made of when demons come knocking at three in the morning. Whatever your fright, DARK will leave you looking for the light switch!
When: On now until October 30th
Where: 7000 143 Street NW
Cost: $45 for GA
Speaking of Dark, this year you can also check out Dead Centre of Town – with or without your Dark entry at an added cost. “Dead Centre of Town by the DCoT Collective with Catch the Keys Productions is Edmonton’s only live-action thriller inspired by true history and possesses the Capitol Theatre for an intimate and immersive theatrical retelling of some of Edmonton’s long-lost supernatural secrets. Secrets that can’t stay backstage forever.”
When: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
Where: Capitol Theatre – Fort Edmonton Park, 1920 Street
Cost: $40 for show, or $85 bundled with DARK
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
HAUNTED TROLLEY TOUR OVER HIGH LEVEL BRIDGE
We are full on Halloween mode this week, which means you can check out this spooky and historical Trolley ride over the Historic and Haunted High Level Bridge and throughout Old Strathcona as the sun sets over Deadmonton. Hear the horrible history of the area and some of Old Strathcona’s and Edmonton’s most spooky and gruesome ghost stories.
When: Friday, October 21st, 2022
Where: 8408 Gateway Blvd NW
Cost: $43.45
There’s nothing more terrifying than an at-home haunt! This month, check out Spruce Ridge Scare, a family-owned and built Haunted House located at #287 Spruce Ridge rd. in Spruce Grove! The family charges either $5 a person, or one non-perishable food donation per person (for the parkland food bank).
When: Friday, October 21st, 2022
Where: 287 Spruce Ridge Road
Cost: $5 or a non-perishable food item
