🌟 The BEST Edmonton & Area Family Weekend Guide: October 2–5, 2025
Hey, Mamas! 🍁 Fall fun and spooky season are in full swing. From glowing pumpkin paths and farm adventures to haunted houses and community festivals, here’s your guide for the weekend!
📅 What’s Happening in YEG (Oct 2–5)
Thursday, October 2
Public Solar Observing — U of A Observatory
📍 U of A Dept. of Physics Astronomical Observatory (CCIS Rooftop)
🕛 12–1 PM | 🎟️ Free
👉Info Here!
Spooky Strathma’s Mystery at the Museum
📍 Strathcona County Museum & Archives
🗓 Oct 2–31 | 🎟️ Admission by donation
👉Info Here!
Friday, October 3
Idea Lab Kids
📍 Idea Lab Kids, Edmonton
🗓 Friday | 🎟️ Admission Required
👉Info Here!
Kiwis Nursery Haunted House
📍 Kiwis Nursery, Edmonton
🗓 Friday & Saturday | 🎟️ Admission Required
👉Info Here!
TWOSE Open Late
📍 Telus World of Science
🗓 Friday Evening | 🎟️ Regular Admission
👉Info Here!
Pumpkins After Dark
📍 Borden Park
🗓 Sept 26–Oct 31 | 🎟️ Ticketed
👉Info Here!
DARK — Fort Edmonton Park
📍 Fort Edmonton Park
🕖 Gates open 6:30 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed
👉Info Here!
Smoky Lake Great White North Pumpkin Fair
📍 Smoky Lake
🗓 Oct 3-5 | 🎟️ Ticketed
👉Info Here!
Saturday, October 4
Family Fun Walk — Cambrian
📍 Cambrian Area, Edmonton
🕙 Morning | 🎟️ Free
👉Info Here!
All-You-Can-Eat Cereal & Cartoon Party — Metro Cinema
📍 Metro Cinema, Garneau Theatre
🕙 Saturday Morning | 🎟️ Ticketed
👉Info Here!
Magic in the Mall — Londonderry Mall
📍 Londonderry Mall
🕙 All Day | 🎟️ Free
👉Info Here!
Play Rangers — Whitemud Park
📍 Whitemud Park
🕜 1:30–4 PM | 🎟️ Free
👉Info Here!
Harvest Festival — Currents of Windermere
📍 Currents of Windermere
🕚 11 AM–3 PM | 🎟️ Free
👉Info Here!
Smoky Lake Great White North Pumpkin Fair
📍 Smoky Lake
🗓 Oct 3-5 | 🎟️ Ticketed
👉Info Here!
Fall-o-Ween Festival — Prairie Gardens
📍 Bon Accord
🗓 Sat & Sun | 🎟️ Admission Required
👉Info Here!
Sassy G’s Adventure Farm
📍 North of Edmonton
🗓 Sat & Sun | 🎟️ Admission Required
👉Info Here!
APEGA Rock & Fossil Clinic
📍 Edmonton (Venue TBA)
🕘 All Day | 🎟️ Free
👉Info Here!
Sunday, October 5
Harvest Gathering — Greenland Garden Centre
📍 Greenland Garden Centre, Sherwood Park
🕘 Sunday | 🎟️ Free
👉Info Here!
The Makery
📍 The Makery, Edmonton
🕘 Sunday | 🎟️ Ticketed
👉Info Here!
Smoky Lake Great White North Pumpkin Fair (Day 2)
📍 Smoky Lake
🗓 Oct 3–5 | 🎟️ Ticketed
👉Info Here!
Fall-o-Ween Festival — Prairie Gardens
📍 Bon Accord
🗓 All Day | 🎟️ Admission Required
👉 Info Here!
Sassy G’s Adventure Farm
📍 North of Edmonton
🗓 All Day | 🎟️ Admission Required
👉 Info Here!
🌤️ Weekend Weather
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Thursday – Mild with sun, 15°C
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Friday – Cloudy, 13°C
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Saturday – Mix of sun & cloud, 12°C
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Sunday – Breezy and cool, 11°C
☀️ Mama Tip
Bring extra layers — especially for evening events like DARK or Pumpkins After Dark. Don’t forget hot chocolate in a thermos for the kids!
🧺 Mama’s Weekend Hacks
📸 Snap your parking spot at big events
🥣 Prep snacks for cereal parties & walks
🎟️ Pre-book tickets online where possible
🧣 Gloves & hats = lifesavers for chilly evenings
🪑 Pack blankets or folding chairs for downtime
⏰ Sample Weekend Itinerary
Thursday — Solar viewing at U of A + spooky fun at Strathma Museum.
Friday — Idea Lab Kids, Haunted House at Kiwis, then Pumpkins After Dark or DARK.
Saturday — Start with Cambrian Family Walk or Cereal Party, head to Smoky Lake or Prairie Gardens, wrap up with magic shows at Londonderry.
Sunday — Harvest Gathering at Greenland, explore The Makery, or wind down at Sassy G’s Adventure Farm.
💬 Tag @edmonton.mama on Instagram or Facebook and show us your fall family fun!
✨ Written by Jana Konelsky — your local mama with the inside scoop. Stay playful, stay present, and stay caffeinated, Edmonton.