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Another week bites the dust and a weekend of turkey dinners and pumpkin pie awaits! In case there are any gaps in your plans, here are 10 things to do in and around Edmonton this long weekend.
The beloved American rock band brings The Caves World Tour to Edmonton at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
When: Friday, October 11th, 2024
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton
Cost: $61+
Come down to Union Hall and experience an incredible night of music! Melafrique is a 7‑piece band renowned for their vibrant sound. Come for the energy, stay for the stunning vocals and a unique fusion of Jazz, R&B, Reggae, Neo-Soul, and African rhythms.
When: Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Where: Union Hall, 6240 99 St NW
Cost: $44.39
Cheer on the Oilers at either of their two home games this weekend. They’ll be facing off against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, and Sunday will be the battle of Alberta against the Calgary Flames!
When: Saturday, October 12th and Sunday, October 13th, 2024
Where: Rogers Place, Edmonton
Cost: $150+
Catch Sebastian Bach at Edmonton’s Union Hall for his “CHILD WITHIN THE MAN” tour. the event venue is 18+ and VIP tickets include a meet and greet with the man himself!
When: Sunday, October 13th, 2024
Where: Union Hall, Edmonton
Cost: $58+
Presented by Theatre Calgary, this show is a classic tale that follows Blanche DuBois as she flees to her sister’s New Orleans home, only to face an unravelling thread of illusions and harsh truths. It opens at the Citadel Theatre this Saturday, with ticket prices varying by seat.
When: Now until Sunday, October 13th, 2024
Where: Citadel Theatre, 9828 101A Ave
Cost: Tickets vary by seat
Add some chills to your long weekend, and explore the most haunted spots in the city! Take a ghostly walk through some of Edmonton’s historic landmarks. It’ll make you think twice the next time something goes bump in the night!
When: Dates throughout the fall
Where: Locations around Edmonton
Cost: $18+
You can’t have fall without a corn maze, and thankful this icon is back for the season! Head down and (literally) lose yourself in acres of corn. Don’t worry, they’ll find you… eventually.
When: Open until October 27th, 2024
Where: 26171 Secondary Hwy 627, Spruce Grove
Cost: $12+ for GA
An oldie but a goodie. Check out Pumpkins After Dark, a jaw-dropping display featuring over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins, games, and sweet treats. They still have tickets available for this weekend, with the exception of Thanksgiving Monday.
When: Now until Thursday, October 31st, 2024
Where: 7727 Borden Park Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 4W8
Cost: $27+
The Haunted Pumpkin Festival at Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm kicks off on the first weekend of October and is on until the end of the month! Get your tickets to this spooky pumpkin patch online and save $5. Kids in costume get in free on Halloween day.
When: Every weekend until October 31st, 2024
Where: 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
Cost: $17+
DARK is back for its 7th year! Head over to Fort Edmonton Park and experience their spookiest event. 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. Come for the scares and stay for the food and fun.
When: Now until Sunday, November 2nd, 2024
Where: Fort Edmonton Park – 7000 143 Street
Cost: $50+
Have a great long weekend!
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