Happy Thanksgiving, Edmonton! We love a nice long weekend any time, but especially in the fall! Celebrate the first long weekend of fall by heading outside, or hanging indoors! If you’re looking for activities, here are 10 things to do in and around Edmonton on Thanksgiving Monday.
EDMONTON CORN MAZE
The Edmonton Corn Maze is amongst the best in the country. Massive, and featuring a new design every year, and it’s open on Thanksgiving Monday!
When: Open until October 16th
Where: 26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove
Cost: $14+
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA GHOST TOUR
Add some spook to your Thanksgiving weekend. Join this tour and get ready for a “Ghostly Walk Through the UofA Campus to hear true stories of ghosts, hauntings, murders and mysteries.”
When: Monday, October 10th, 2022
Where: Meet in front of the Rescue Statue, next to the Walterdale Playhouse in Old Strathcona at 10322 83 rd Avenue.
Cost: $22.23+
Another family-friendly ghost tour! This tour goes through Old Strathcona, and 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: Monday, October 10th, 2022
Where: Meet in front of the Rescue Statue, next to the Walterdale Playhouse in Old Strathcona at 10322 83 rd Avenue
Cost: $16.93+
HARRY POPPER AND THE LITTLE MERMAID SPELL
Looking for more family-friendly events? Check out Jubilations Junior’s Harry Popper and The Little Mermaid Spell!
This production is written for kids, and comes with a meal designed with kids in mind. It’s an early show so keep that in mind!
When: Monday, October 10th, 2022
Where: 2061-8882 170 Street
Cost: $41.95+
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Where: Check out our list for some ideas!
Sweater season is when the mountains and their trees come to life, but blink and you might miss it. Not sure where to see the iconic larch trees in all their glory? Check out our list above for the best hikes in the province!
This weekend, the TELUS World of Science – Edmonton awaits you! Open on Monday, it has unique activities, experiments, IMAX shows, and fun for the entire family.
When: Monday, October 10th, 2022
Where: 11211 142 St NW
Cost: $20.95+
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ENJOY A 5 COURSE MEAL AT HARVEST ROOM
For an unforgettable and festive culinary experience, you can celebrate Thanksgiving this weekend at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald! The Harvest Room will offer a five-course table d’hôte dinner from October 8-10.
When: October 8th to 10th
Where: 10065 100 St NW, Edmonton
There’s a new arcade centre open in the city, but it’s nothing like the ones you’ve been to before. Activate Edmonton claims to be the world’s first active gaming facility, where you and your friends compete in a series of challenges that are basically life-sized arcade games. And it’s open this weekend!
Where: 1949 98 Street NW
Cost: $25 per person, with a minimum of 3 paid admissions per booking
SPEND THE DAY INDOORS WATCHING SOMETHING NEW
We are a week into October, which means there are new shows and movies on our fave streaming sites. Check out what’s on Netflix or Crave or Disney Plus to get started! We recommend this activity after Thanksgiving dinner.
Have a great Thanksgiving, Edmonton!
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