Who else loves Halloween month?! So many fun themed things to do going on! We’ve got you covered with a full list of activities to choose from in & around Edmonton for October, 2023.
Pumpkin Harvest at Prairie Gardens
Visit the pumpkin patch, get lost in the corn maze, pet farm animals, play games and more!
When: Every weekend until Halloween; see their website for operating hours for each day, linked below
Where: Prairie Garden Adventure Farms – 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord (Just North of Edmonton)
Check out our Ultimate list of Corn Mazes/Pumpkin patches in & around Edmonton here.
Visit a Haunted House!
Check out our Ultimate list of haunted houses to visit this Halloween season in & around Edmonton here.
St. Albert Halloween Haunt
Geared toward children ages 12 and under, come down to enjoy inflatables, sensory bins, toddler toys, crafts, skating, candy station, scavenger hunt and more. Access included with general admission purchase.
When: Saturday, October 28; 1 pm to 4 pm
Where: Servus Credit Union Place, St. Albert
Boo At the Zoo
The last two weekends before Halloween are Boo at the Zoo time at the Edmonton Valley Zoo! Come down in your Halloween costume for Halloween themed fun including learning about nocturnal animals and watch them get some yummy Halloween treats!
When: October 21, 22, 28 & 29; 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Edmonton Valley Zoo
Dark: Fort Edmonton Park
Walk through multiple haunted houses after dark! Family friendly but may be too scary for younger kids. Visit at your discretion!
When: Now until October 29
Where: Fort Edmonton Park
Pumpkins After Dark
Walk down themed pathways with lit up jack-o-lanterns of all different themes for a fun Halloween night fun for all ages. Over 6000 hand carved pumpkins to enjoy!
When: Now until October 31, 2023
Where: Borden Park
Dynamyx Gymnastics Halloween Party
Come in costume for family friendly activities for kids of all ages, gymnastics play and a treat bag for all kids attending. $15/child
When: Saturday, October 28; drop-in from 3 pm to 5 pm
Where: Dynamyx Gymnastics – 110 – 175 Carleton Drive, St. Albert
Salisbury Greenhouse Little Shop of Horrors
Discover Costumed Villains, eerie Stilt Walkers, a mysterious magician, and Halloween delights for kids. Face painting, balloon twisting, roving Halloween themed characters and more. Dive into the intriguing world of Carnivore plants and support local food banks.
When & Where:
- Saturday: Salisbury Greenhouse – Sherwood Park | October 21, 2023 – 12pm – 3pm
- Sunday: Salisbury at Enjoy – St. Albert | October 22, 2023 – 12pm – 3pm
Spooky Strathma Halloween Party
Family friendly Halloween party with music, dancing, games, ghost tours & more. All ages party tickets are $10 each.
When: Now until October 31
Where: Strathcona County Museum – 913 Ash Street, Sherwood Park
Family Friendly Community Events
- South Clareview Community League family Halloween event: Oct 28, 6 pm to 9 pm
- Delwood Halloween Dinner & Dance: Oct 29, 1 pm to 4 pm
- La Perle Halloween Scavenger Hunt: Oct 29
- Chappelle Gardens pumpkin carving: dates/times vary
Callingwood Market Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Visit the KIDZONE at The Marketplace at Callingwood! The first 100 participants who successfully complete our Halloween scavenger hunt will win free pumpkins
When: Saturday, October 28 from 1 pm to 3 pm
Where: The Marketplace at Callingwood
Free Family Halloween Skate in Ardrossan
When: Sunday, October 29; 1 pm to 3 pm
Where: MacMillan Team Arena, Ardrossan
Fright Night at Galaxyland
It’s the annual Halloween themed Galaxyland night! Enjoy the rides and attractions Galaxyland has to offer in a spooky Halloween themed environment with live zombies walking around, swag bags and more.
When: Saturday, October 28 from 6 pm to 10 pm
Where: Galaxyland, West Edmonton Mall
Trunk-Or-Treat
An alternative to going house-to-house – visit one of these trunk-or-treat events instead!
- October 21, 6 pm to 8:30 pm: Belmont Sobeys
- October 28, Noon to 4 pm: Little Minions Event, Fort Sask
- October 28, 1 pm to 3 pm: Celebration Church on Argyll
- October 28, 3 pm to 5 pm: North Pointe Community Church
- October 28, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Wildrose Gymnastics
- October 31, 6 pm to 8 pm: Vantage Point Community Church in Delwood
Did we miss an awesome family friendly Halloween event around Edmonton? Email us the details so we can add it to the list: contact@edmontonmama.ca
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