Happy first week of October, Edmonton! It’s sort of, now, officially scary season, and Mondays can be scary. But plan to add some fun in your week, because we’re here to help with that. Here are 10 things to do in and around Edmonton this week!
Edmonton Oilers
It’s almost hockey season, and the Edmonton Oilers are hosting several home games. Two preseason games take place this week against the Calgary Flames on October 4th, and Seattle Kraken on the 6th.
When: Wednesday, October 4th and Friday October 6th 2023
Where: Rogers Place
Cost: $30+
Hans Zimmer: Phenomenal Film Scores
Music and movie fans will be interested in this one! From Interstellar and Dune to Driving Miss Daisy and The Holiday, Hans Zimmer has “created moving and powerful sound worlds that are unforgettable.” And this week, you can join Hollywood conductor Richard Kaufman when – for the first time – the Edmonton Symphony plays an entire evening of Zimmer’s film music!
When: Wednesday, October 4th and Thursday, October 5th, 2023
Where: Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq
Cost: $120+
Old Strathcona Ghost Tours
There’s a ghostly walk through Old Strathcona this week that is sure to give you a chill! 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: Wednesday, October 4th and Thursday, October 5th, 2023
Where: Meet in front of Rescue Statue directly next to the Walterdale Theater
Cost: $18.18+
Daniel Caesar
Multi-platinum GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Daniel Caesar is on his global outing- Daniel Caesar Presents Superpowers World Tour. And he stops in Edmonton this week!
When: Thursday, October 5th, 2023
Where: Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton
Cost: $61+
Florasonic- a BWDC Fundraiser at the Muttart Conservatory
Florasonic is a music party which activates each pyramid at the Muttart Conservatory with a different sonic experience, and it is also a big fundraising event. Get ready to dance, while enjoying treats, drinks, and a silent auction.
When: Friday, October 6th, 2023
Where: Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96A Street Northwest
Cost: $50+
Outdoor Autumn Night Market
Get ready to cozy up by the fire under the stars at a night market! The Outdoor Autumn Night Market is taking place this week and you can explore over 10 vendors, and sip on warm and comforting apple cider.
When: Friday, October 6th, 2023
Where: Rising Moon Studio, 52219 RR231 Sherwood Park
Cost: Free
DARK: Fort Edmonton Park
On select nights from October 6 to 29, you’ll be able to face your biggest fears in Edmonton! Dark at Fort Edmonton Park has new haunting experiences at its event, which is celebrating 6 years of terror. “Survive a horde of undead in a defenceless frontier town. Escape the deranged killer clown whose grand gesture is murder. Dare to discover what nightmares are made during the witching hour,” states the event. We are scared just reading that.
When: Friday, October 6th to Sunday, October 29th, 2023
Where: 7000 143 Street NW
Cost: $45 for GA
Gateway to the Stars
Looking to see the stars in dark skies? You can join fellow night sky enthusiasts at Astotin Lake after dark! Elk Island National Park is a member of the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve – and it is a perfect place to experience the stars and planets above! Be sure to register in advance.
When: Friday, October 6th, 2023
Where: Elk Island National Park
Cost: $14.70
Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair & Great White North Weigh-Off
Located northeast of Edmonton, Smoky Lake is the official “pumpkin capital of Alberta,” and even hosts a festival every year attended by people all over the country. Highly anticipated by gourd enthusiasts and local fun-seekers, The Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair gets bigger every year, much like the giant orange entries do at the annual weigh-off. This time around, they’ll kick things off on Thursday with a harvest dinner, before inviting everyone to indulge at the food trucks and a beer garden on Friday night.
When: Thursday, October 5th until Sunday, October 8th, 2023
Where: Smoky Lake, Alberta – Directions here
Cost: Varies
Deadmonton Haunted House
The super-popular Deadmonton Haunted House has returned! Celebrating 10 years of scary the pants off of nearly everyone who attends, this year’s event will take place at the old Edmonton Sun building and feature 3 chilling experiences.
When: On now until November 4th, 2023
Where: 9300 47 Street, Edmonton, AB
Cost: $39.99+
