Happy weekend, Edmonton! It was a short week, and we’re almost at mid-October, so keep the fall fun going with these events over the weekend! Check out the best things to do in Edmonton this weekend.
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 October
Where: 10322 83rd Avenue
Cost: $20+ (depending on tour)
DARK: FORT EDMONTON PARK
Face your biggest fears in Edmonton this weekend! “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,” states the event. And we are ready!
When: October 14th and 15th
Where: 7000 143 Street NW
Cost: $45 for GA
The Edmonton Short Film Festival (ESFF) is dedicated to the elevation of Independent short film. Its gala event showcases Alberta filmmakers with films up to 15 minutes and our Long Shorts program screens Alberta films over 15 minutes PLUS films up to 60 minutes from anywhere in the world.
When: October 15th and 16th
Where:Metro Cinema, 8712 109 Street Northwest
Cost: $20+
Ballet Edmonton opens its season this weekend with the return of SWAN by Ballet Edmonton’s artistic director, Wen Wei Wang, a new piece by emerging creator Diego Ramalho, and THE RITE by Alberta-born, Vancouver-based creator Shay Kuebler.
When: October 14th and 15th
Where: Triffo Theatre, Allard Hall, 11110 104 Avenue NW
Cost: $40
Soundwave is back! Get ready to party with an amazing line up at North America’s largest indoor waterpark. Performers include SAINt JHN, Roy Woods, BLEU, and Manila Grey!
When: Saturday, October 15th
Where: West Edmonton Mall, 8882 170 St. NW Edmonton
Cost: $104+
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EDMONTON OILERS vs CALGARY FLAMES
Tis the season for hockey! And the Oilers play the Flames this weekend. Dust off those jerseys and get ready to cheer!
When: Saturday, October 15th
Where: Rogers Place
Cost: $126+
WATCH TWO FOOTBALL GAMES
Speaking of sports, football season is still on and it’s not here for long! This weekend, catch a doubleheader as the Edmonton Elks take on the Toronto Argos, as well as a game with UofA Bears v UofC Dinos!
When: Saturday, October 15th
Where: 11000 Stadium Road
Cost: $41+
The super-popular Deadmonton Haunted House has returned, with not one but two super scary experiences. First up? Icons of Darkness, a silver screen inspired experience that promises to have you become “the star of a grisly finale” as you “meet your deepest fear in the flesh”. Following that, and in the same vein, the other experience is called Return of the Living Dead, and we’re pretty sure we can guess what it’ll be about.
When: On now until November 3rd
Where: 7031 Gateway Boulevard
Cost: $36.99+ for GA
There’s nothing more terrifying than an at-home haunt! This weekend, 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: October 14th to 16th
Where: 287 Spruce Ridge Road
Cost: $5 or a non-perishable food item
American band Citizen is touring their fourth album Life In Your Glass World, and will be stopping in Edmonton after stops in Vancouver and Calgary.
When: October 16
Where: 10030 102 Street
Cost: $40.76
Have a great weekend, Edmonton!
