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October is in full swing – and we’re already feeling the impact of those shorter days. Good thing the weekend is here, which means you can power up on Pumpkin Spice Lattes and do all the fun things you’ve been looking forward to all week. Here are the best things to do in and around Edmonton this weekend!
Lynne Hanson is a two-time Canadian Folk Music Awards winner who’s beloved for her high-energy roots guitar-driven live performances. Catch her live at the St. Basil’s Cultural Centre, there’s free parking on-site.
When: Friday, October 4th, 2024
Where: St. Basil’s Cultural Centre, 10819 71 Avenue NW
Cost: $20-$30
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: Friday, October 4th until Sunday, November 2nd, 2024
Where: Fort Edmonton Park – 7000 143 Street
Cost: $50+
Experience the magic of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, performed by award-winning Canadian pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko. The piece is notoriously difficult, and stunning to see live. It’s guaranteed to be a night that impresses.
When: Friday, October 4th to Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Where: Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Cost: $37+
The 38th Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF) returns with 10 days of exciting events. You can expect filmmaker chats, Q&A’s, gala screenings, a local filmmaker spotlight, ‘buzzy’ films that are travelling the festival circuit, shorts with lunch, and more.
When: Now until Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Where: Various venues
Cost: Ticket price varies by film
How about a little football fever? The Edmonton Elks are celebrating their 75th anniversary, and they’re playing a home game this weekend at the Commonwealth Stadium against Saskatchewan Roughriders.
When: Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Where: 11000 Stadium Rd
Cost: $19+
Check out Métis Crossing for a very special autumnal event. Try delicious food and drinks available for purchase, and dive into a variety of fun games where you can win prizes (and bragging rights). Experience authentic Indigenous cultural activities and enjoy live entertainment throughout the event. Kids 12 and under get in free!
When: Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Where: 17339 Victoria Trail, Smoky Lake,
Cost: $30
Does October have you in the mood for some spooky markets? Do a little shopping for oodities at the Original Edmonton Witches Market’s – Halloween edition! Explore unique vendors, workshops, and treats… or tricks depending on your fancy.
When: Saturday and Sunday, October 5th – 6th, 2024
Where: Bellevue Community League, 7308 112 Avenue
Cost: Free
Get back to your roots and experience the height of Western soul with city-wide events like live country music, bingo, barrel racing, the Canadian Country Expo, and more. All that culminates in the Canadian Finals Rodeo, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year!
When: Now until Sunday, October 6th, 2024
Where: Locations around Edmonton
Cost: Varies by event
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
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: Now 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. 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+
There you have it! Those are all the things to do in and around Edmonton this weekend.
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