It’s the weekend, and Halloween is creeping around the corner.

It’s almost time for the spookiest day of the year; we’re only one week away! In light of this, we’ve got some of the most festive activities and things to do this weekend in Edmonton just for you. Let’s get into all the best festivities!

Pumpkins After Dark

Edmonton’s Halloween tradition begins on Friday, running until Oct. 31. Over 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins await — and this is a great spot for a date night or evening out with family.

When: Now until Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: 7:30 to 9:15 p.m.
Where: Borden Park — 7727 Borden Park Rd. NW
Cost: $21.59 per ticket

Haunted Pumpkin Festival

Every weekend until Halloween, Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm will be throwing its own Haunted Pumpkin Festival. Complete with hay bales, loads of pumpkins, and an array of mazes to explore, this is the festival to check out this season.

When: Every weekend until Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 56311 Lily Lake Rd., Bon Accord, Alta.
Cost: Varies

Dark

Dark in Fort Edmonton Park is in full swing!

Enjoy some beats, local food, two scare zones, three returning haunts, and one new haunt you won’t want to miss. Dark is the ultimate Edmonton Halloween festival, and this year, it’s going to scare your socks off.

When: Now until Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
Time: Varies
Where: Fort Edmonton Park — 7000 143rd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $50+

ABBAMANIA: Back to the Disco Dimension

Sing along to ABBAMANIA: Back To The Disco Dimension at Jubilations Dinner Theatre!

This experience combines great food with great performances. Watch a musical parody blending ABBA classics with side-splitting humour and outrageous twists over a mouth-watering dinner service.

When: Now until Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre — 8882 170th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Varies

Paranormal Tours

Fort Edmonton Park is hosting authentic Paranormal Tours at two locations. Visit the Firkins House or the impressive Rowand House and unlock the mysteries hidden within the walls.

When: Now until Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025
Time: Varies
Where: Fort Edmonton Park — 7000 143rd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Varies

Art of Banksy

Having started this past weekend, you can now visit the Art of Banksy right in Edmonton City Centre! This art exhibition takes you through over 200 pieces of artwork by the street artist Banksy, including interactive displays like the Infinity Room.

When: Now until Sunday, Jan. 11, 2025
Time: Varies
Where: 10025 102A Ave. NW #114, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $21+

Warwa Woods

This haunted Halloween activity is near Edmonton, running every year as a fundraiser for Camp Warwa. This year, the theme is The Children of Mother.

“Decades ago, a forgotten community vanished within Warwa Woods, leaving only whispers of their existence. Now, mysterious figures have emerged—adults with no memory of life before the cult, all terrified of one thing: Mother of the Lake.”

When: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, to Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Where: Camp Warwa, Darwell, Alta.
Cost: $19.85+

Movie Night at World Waterpark

The West Edmonton Waterpark will be transforming the waves into a floating theatre for a special screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.

When: Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: West Edmonton World Waterpark — 8882 170th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $40

Refinery: Jumpscare

This 18+ event is inspired by the grainy grit of VHS horror and the stylish terror of cult-classic killers. Get taken through the Art Gallery of Alberta in this spooky, thrilling costume and cocktail party.

When: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Art Gallery of Alberta — 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq., Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $45

Haunted HalloFest

Celebrate Halloween at the Muttart Conservatory, surrounded by festive fun and stunning natural beauty. There’s a fun blend of activities like face-painting and a Halloween craft station, so don’t miss out!

When: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Muttart Conservatory — 9626 96a St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $14.95

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Alyssa Gallardo

Alyssa Gallardo

Alyssa is a Staff Writer for Dished and Curiocity Edmonton. She’s a big fan of everything entertainment, and can always be seen running around the city going from concert to concert.

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