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It’s the week of Halloween, so it’s time to get your spook on! From haunted tours to ghostly events, here’s everything to do in and around Edmonton this week.
Looking for a killer Halloween party to go to? Step into A Nightmare on Jasper Ave at The Pendennis Building, one of downtown Edmonton’s most iconic venues for a night of spooky fun spanning multiple floors and DJ-spun beats.
When: Thursday, October 31st, 2024
Where: 9660 Jasper Avenue
Cost: $17+
Spend Halloween at the Royal Alberta Museum! If you’re a bit of a science nerd and would prefer to learn about creepy crawlies rather than dress like one, this is the perfect event for you.
When: Thursday, October 31st, 2024
Where: Royal Alberta Museum, 9810 103a Ave
Cost: $21
Experience a spooky and spectacular Halloween night at the Winspear Centre as a live organist accompanies the 1925 film, The Phantom of the Opera. Prepare to be dazzled as they take you to the Paris Opera House from 100 years ago!
When: Thursday, October 31st, 2024
Where: Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Cost: $37+
Stop by the Art Gallery of Alberta for their adult open studio class on Halloween. Explore the uncanny and strange with the classic drawing game, Exquisite Corpse. Make a series of printed monsters à la Mary Shelley.
When: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Thursday, October 31, 2024
Where: Art Gallery of Alberta, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq
Cost: $25
Take a ghostly walk through Old Strathcona, and maybe even spot an apparition or two! The tour stops in front of the Strathcona Hotel, the Princess Theatre, the Strathcona High School and many other buildings, houses, and shops that have reported ghosts, hauntings, murders, and mysteries.
When: Throughout October
Where: Meet in front of Rescue Statue directly next to the Walterdale Theater
Cost: $18+
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. This event transforms Borden Park every year – you should really think of making it a tradition!
When: Now until Thursday, October 31st, 2024
Where: 7727 Borden Park Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 4W8
Cost: $27+
DARK is back for its 6th 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+
Send off a spooky season with flair with a cult classic! This screening brings all the iconic rock songs, elaborate dances, and audience participation that the show is known for.
When: Now until Saturday, November 3rd, 2024
Where: Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 St NW
Cost: $43+
Try your hand as a paranormal investigator! Descend on Fort Edmonton Park and explore its most haunted locations. Expect ghost stories and maybe even a spectre or two! Limited spots remain for Fall tours, so fill out the online form to be notified about future booking updates.
When: Now until Wednesday, November 27th, 2024
Where: Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 St NW
Cost: $20+
A renowned Dubai dining experience is making its North American debut right here! Combining art with food, 7 Paintings is a highly-anticipated dining experience that will be here until December! 7 Paintings is a 2.5-hour sensory journey that brings the works of iconic artists like Michelangelo, Banksy, Picasso, Pollock, Warhol, Dali, and Van Gogh to life while you dine.
When: Now until December 2024
Where: HALO Bar | Bistro, 4236 36th E, Edmonton International Airport
Cost: Reserve online, cost varies by meal
There you have all the things to do in Edmonton this week – have a great time!
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