Family Friendly Things to do This Weekend:
Boo at the Zoo:
General admission applies. Come down dressed in costume to enjoy Halloween-themed activities at the zoo. Bring your trick-or-treat bag!
When: Sunday, October 27
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Where: Edmonton Valley Zoo – 13315 Buena Vista Road
More info
TWOS Halloween Costume Party: Breakfast, Movie in the IMAX & Activities:
When: Saturday, October 26
Where: TELUS World of Science = 11211 142 Street, Edmonton
Kids get in to Prairie Gardens for FREE:
Kids attending this weekend dressed in costume get in for FREE!
When: Saturday, October 26 & Sunday, October 27
Where: Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm – 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord (25 Km north of Edmonton)
Manning Monster Mash:
Come down dressed in costume! Pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, prizes & more
When: Saturday, October 26
Time: 12 pm to 3 pm
Where: Manning Town Centre – 15531 – 37 Street, Edmonton
More info
Dynamyx Gymnastics Halloween:
$15 per child, no charge for supervising adults. Pre-registration is required. Cash concession & water fountains on site.
When: Sunday, October 27
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
Where: Dynamyx Gymnastic Club – #104, 25 Chisholm Ave, St. Albert
More info
Howl-leen Pooch Parade:
Costume contest with your pets! Registration for animals is $15 per dog. Spectators welcome, admission by donation!
When: Sunday, October 27
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
Where: Greenland Garden Centre – 23108 Highway 16, Sherwood Park
More info
Skate and Scare:
When: Sunday, October 27
Time: 1:45 pm to 3:15 pm
Where: Jerome Iginla Arena – 66 Hebert Road, St. Albert
More info
Century 21 Leading Spooktacular Acreage:
When: October 24 to 31, 2019
Time: 6 pm – 9 pm
Address: 54020 Range Road 275, Spruce Grove
More info
A Ghostly Walk Through Old Strathcona:
Outdoor tours – $15 per person, cash only. Tours start at 7 pm sharp!
When: October 14 to November 3, 2019
Time: 7 pm
Where: Meet in front of the Rescue Statue next to the Walterdale Playhouse – 10322 – 83 Ave, Edmonton
More info
Lakeland Haunted House:
Where: 820, 3880 Sherwood Drive – Aspen Plaza, Sherwood Park
When: October 18 to October 31
Time:
- Monday to Friday 5 pm to 9 pm
- Saturday & Sunday 3 pm to 9 pm
Admission is FREE, but donations are appreciated – food bank donations will go to the Strathcona County Food Bank and cash donations will go to Zoe’s Animal Rescue.
Great Pumpkin Celebration:
When: October 25-31
Times: various times, see website for details
Where: Cabela’s stores
More info
See the list of our top Halloween themed events going on in & around Edmonton for October, 2019 here.
Toys R Us In Store Events:
Where: Toys R Us locations
*confirm dates/times with your local Toys R Us*
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, October 26: LEGO Frankenstein’s Monster Make & Take
& Pokemon trading event every Sunday!
Indigo Kids Events:
When:
- Saturday, October 26 – 11 am – Halloween Parade, make your own color-changing slime & hunt for treasure in the Foam Alive demo (Ages 5+)
Where: participating Indigo and Chapters locations
More info
Michael’s Kids Club:
$3 drop-in crafts every Saturday from 10 am to Noon (unless otherwise noted)
This Saturday, October 26: Spider web photo frame
Where: Participating Michael’s Craft Stores
The Wiggles on Tour:
When: Saturday, October 26
Times:
- 10 am
- 12:30 pm
- 3 pm
Where: The EXPO Centre – 7515 118 Avenue, Edmonton
More info
Marvel: Universe of Superheroes Exhibit:
*Opening weekend!*
When: Opening day – October 19, 2019
Where: TELUS World of Science – 11211 142 Street
Fall/Winter Green Shack Programs:
When: Now until December 6th
Where: various green shack sites throughout the city
Locations, schedules & more info
Great Bear Rainforest:
When: Opens Friday, September 20th
Time: Daily Showtimes
Where: IMAX Theatre at TELUS World of Science – 11211 142 Street
More info
PLAY INDOORS:
Check out our ultimate list of indoor play places in & around Edmonton HERE.
Parents’ Date Night at Tree House Indoor Playground:
For kids aged 4 to 10 – drop the kids off between 5 & 5:30 pm and pick them up between 8 & 8:30 pm. Admission fee is $29.95 for the first child and the second child is 50% off. Price includes a snack.
When: Friday nights
Time: 5 pm to 8:30 pm
Where:
- Tree House Edmonton North – 4235 139 Avenue
- Tree House Edmonton South – 10181 – 34 Avenue
Kids’ Night Out at Color Me Mine:
When: Friday evenings
Time: 5:30 pm to 8 pm
Where: Color Me Mine, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 – 170 Street NW, Edmonton
Petting Zoo at West Edmonton Mall:
When: Friday to Sunday
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Where: Level One, Phase I, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: FREE
See A Movie
Landmark Cinemas Kids’ Day Sundays:
When: any Sunday
Time: any movie
Where: Landmark Cinemas:
Edmonton City Centre: 10200 – 102 Avenue NW, Edmonton
St. Albert: 800 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
Spruce Grove: 130 Century Crossing , Spruce Grove
More info
$2.99 Cineplex Family Favourites:
When: Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: Participating Cineplex theatres
More info & Movie Line up
Upcoming movies:
- October 19, 2019 – Paw Patrol: Ready Race Rescue
Reel Family Cinema:
When: Saturdays, usually 1 pm, but double check start times (none scheduled for this weekend)
Where: Garneau Theatre
Address: 8712 – 109 Street, Edmonton
More info
Upcoming Shows:
October 19, 2019: Addams Family
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
–Malificent: Mistress of Evil (PG)
-Addams Family
-Abominable
Cost: General Admission prices
Upcoming Sensory Friendly Screenings at Cineplex:
- November 30, 2019: Frozen 2
Time: 10:30 am
Where: Cineplex Cinemas North Edmonton and VIP
14231 – 137 Avenue, Edmonton