New Royal Alberta Museum Opening:
Free tickets have all been taken, but there will be limited walk-up admissions available.
There is no on site parking at the museum, but there are public parking lots nearby. Bicycle parking is available on site
LRT access via Churchill LRT station.
When: Wednesday, October 3 to Monday, October 8, 2018
Time: Wednesday 12 pm to 5 pm, Thursday 10 am to 8 pm, Friday to Monday 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Royal Alberta Museum, 9810 – 103A Avenue, Edmonton
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Nitro Circus You Got This Tour:
When: Sunday, October 7, 2018
Time: 6 pm
Where: Rogers Place, 10545 – 106 Avenue, Edmonton
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Hospital of Horror:
Virtual Reality Experience
When: October 1 to 31, 2018
Time: book your timeslot on-line
Where: Laser City Laser Tag, 5104 – 67 Avenue, Edmonton
Cost: October 1 to 15, 2018 – $20 per person; October 16 to 31, 2018 – $25 per person
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*Recommended for those over the age of 14*
Haunted Pumpkin Festival:
When: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, Now until October 31, 2018
Plus Thanksgiving Monday, October 8
Time: gates: 9 am – 6 pm (activities run 10 am – 5 pm)
Where: Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm, 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
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Volcanoes The Fires of Creation in IMAX
When: Starting Friday, October 5, 2018
Time: Daily Showtimes
Where: IMAX Theatre at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton, 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
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Let It Glow:
When: Now until October 13, 2018
Where: Centre Court, Southgate Centre, 5015 – 111 Street, Edmonton
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*This event is a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta
*Add a lantern to the beautiful display by donation
Saturday, October 6, 2018, 2 pm: Free lantern-making workshop
Sunday, October 7, 2018, 2 pm: Hong de Canada – Lion Dance and Warrior Drums
Saturday, October 13, 2018, 1 pm: Hung de Canada – Lion Dance and Warrior Drums 3pm: Jeon’s Traditional Taekwando
Ant-Man and The Wasp in IMAX:
When: October 5 & 6, 2018
Time: 7 pm
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton, 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
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Gateway to the Stars:
When: October 5, 12 and 19
Time: 9 pm – 10 pm
Where: Astotin Lake Beach, Elk Island National Park, 1- 54401 Range Road 203, Fort Saskatchewan
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Jubilations Junior 2018
Star Warz
When: Saturdays, Now Until October 13, 2018, with an extra performance on October 8, 2018.
Time: Doors open at 11 am
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase I West Edmonton Mall, #2061, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: Adults $39.95, Child $35.95: 3-show package: Adult $107.85, Child $97.05
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Muttart Kids Corner:
When: Tuesdays and Fridays
Time: 10:30 am-11 am
Where: Muttart Conservatory
Address: 9626 – 96A Street, Edmonton AB
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Cineplex Family Favourites:
When: Saturday, October 6 – Sing
Time: 11 am
Where: participating Cineplex theatres
Cost: $2.99 per ticket
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Dinosaurs Unearthed Down to the Bone:
When: Opens June 1, 2018
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton, 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
Phone: 780-451-3344
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Spruce Grove Fall Park Crawl:
Visit 3 of Spruce Grove’s best parks within a two hour time period
Free: snacks, coffee, hot chocolate, and even free fall family photos!
When: Saturday, October 6, 2018
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Where: Spruce Grove parks (see website for map)
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IndigoKids Events: Gift Thanks with Yoobi Gratitude journal and thank you cards
When: Saturday, October 6, 2018
Time: 11 am-12 pm
Where: Indigo and Chapters locations
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Coming up later this month at Indigo:
Saturday, October 13, 2018 – Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Dress up as your favourite character, also build your own make-and-take LEGO snitch.
Saturday, October 20, 2018 – Open House: Toy fans will love this chance to check out the newest offerings from top toy brands.
Saturday, October 27, 2018 – Halloween Slimetacular: Wear your costume, join the Halloween Parade, and check out the colour-changing Slime Time station!
Edmonton Corn Maze:
Where: 26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove
When: Summer Hours (July 26 – Sept 3), Monday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm
Fall Hours (Sept 4 – Oct 22), Tuesday to Thursday 12 pm to 8 pm, Friday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm, Monday closed
Cost: General $12, Youth (aged 5-11) $9, Child (under 5) free
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Harvest Fest in Laurel Green:
When: Saturday, October 6, 2018
Time: 12 pm to 4 pm
Where: Laurel Green, 19 A Avenue & 25 A Street.
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Dog Day at the U of A Botanic Garden:
When: Sunday, October 7, 2018
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Where: U of A Botanic Garden, 5 kms north of Devon on Highway 60 in Parkland County
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Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
-Smallfoot
-A House With A Clock In Its Walls (Rated PG)
-The Meg (Rated PG)
-Christopher Robin
-Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
Cost: General Admission prices
Where: Find a theatre near you on the Cineplex website
When: Visit the Cineplex website (or download the app) for show times at different theatre locations.