Things to do Around Edmonton With the Kids This Weekend, October 19-21, 2018

Crafting at the Reuse Centre:

Saturday, October 20, 2018 – 10 am to 12 pm – Monster Making Madness Workshop
Use Reuse Centre supplies to make petrifying pill-bottle monsters, a Frankenstein candy collector and scary spiderwebs. *This course is for kids aged 6 and up, who must register and attend with an adult. Cost: $9 per child and $11 per adult.

Where: City of Edmonton Reuse Centre, 6835 – 83 Street NW, Edmonton
Phone: 780-944-7424 
More info

Most sessions are free, recommended for kids aged 5 and up, and parents must stay to supervise (or participate in!) the project

Muttart Kids

Muttart Kids Corner:

When: Tuesdays and Fridays
Time: 10:30 am-11 am
Where: Muttart Conservatory
Address: 9626 – 96A Street, Edmonton AB
More info

Night of Fear Festival:

When: October 19-20, 2018
Time: Friday 6 pm to 12 am; Saturday 12 pm to 8 pm
Where: German Canadian Cultural Association, 8310 Roper Road, Edmonton
More info

Edmonton Corn Maze:

Where: 26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove
When: Fall Hours (until 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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Sherwood Park Halloween Haunted House:

Ghoulish fun for the whole family!  Saturday afternoon, the frights are dialed down a notch for the littler boys and ghouls. There’s a kids’ costume contest Saturday at 1pm. Other activities include a haunted house, escape room, tarot card reader, vendors and much more. Tickets are available at the door or buy them in advance to save money.

The house is designed for all ages

Admission to the house is by donation: food donations to the Strathcona County Food Bank and the collected money going towards Zoe’s Animal Rescue.

When: October 19 – 31, 2018
Time: 6 pm – 9 pm nightly
Address: 1212 LakeVista Crescent, Sherwood Park
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Spooktacular Acreage of Fun:

This event is free, made to be fun, but not too scary, so it’s great for younger kids!

Donations of money, or new, unwrapped toys are gratefully accepted. Proceeds go to the  Stony Plain Kinsmen Christmas Hamper program.

When: October 12-14, 18-21, 25-31, 2018
Time: 6 pm – 9 pm
Address: 54020 Range Road 275 Spruce Grove
More info

Dinosaurs Unearthed Down to the Bone:

When: Opens June 1, 2018, Ends November 4, 2018
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton, 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
Phone: 780-451-3344
More info

National Chemistry Week:

When: October 13, 14 & 20, 2018
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton, 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
More info

Cineplex Family Favourites:

Saturday, October 20 – Hotel Transylvania 3

When:  Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: participating Cineplex theatres
Cost: $2.99 per ticket
More info

IndigoKids Events:

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!

When: select Saturdays
Time: 11 am-12 pm
Where: Indigo and Chapters locations
More info

Photo: zolo

Haunted Pumpkin Festival:

When: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, Until October 31, 2018
Time: gates: 9 am – 6 pm; activities run 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm, 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
More info

Diwali Fair:

When: Saturday, October 20 & Sunday, October 21, 2018
Time: Saturday 12 pm – 8 pm, Sunday 12 pm – 6 pm
Where: The Meadows Community Recreation Centre, 2704 – 17 Street NW, Edmonton
More info

Entry is free!

Great Pumpkin Celebration at Cabela’s:

When: October 20 – 21, & October 26 – 31, 2018
Halloween Trick or Treating event – Wednesday, October 31, 2018, 5 pm – 8 pm
Times: vary, see chart above or website
Where: Cabela’s stores
More info

Caernarvon Community Glowstick Walk:

When: Saturday, October 20, 2018
Time: 6:45 pm to 9:30 pm
Where: Castle Downs Public Library, 15379 Castle Downs Road NW, Edmonton
Register
More info

This event is FREE, but please register in advance so organizers can plan accordingly.

A Ghostly Walk Through Old Strathcona Details:

When:
October: 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31

November: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2018
Time: 7 pm
Where: Meet in front of the Rescue Statue next to the Walterdale Playhouse, 10322 – 83 Ave, Edmonton
More info

Cost: Cost is $15 per person and only cash is accepted at the event; You can also pay online via Eventbrite ($1.68 admin charge)

Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:

-Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

-Smallfoot

-A House With A Clock In Its Walls (Rated PG)

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.

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