100+ Free Things to do in Edmonton in October with Your Kids
Fall is here and with it you can find hundreds of things to do with your kids in Edmonton, from discovering a local trail, to a free swimming with inflatables, and fall festivals - we’ve got you covered for the best free things to do in Edmonton with kids.
Here are 100+ things that you can do with your kids in Edmonton this month
Explore a new Playground
Month-long
Use this Edmonton Playgrounds map to find the best Edmonton playgrounds, with photos and features, and find a new playground to explore this month. It’s your guide to the best places to play this fall - and your key to finding the newest Edmonton playgrounds.
Visit the WebsiteQueen Elizabeth Planetarium Opening
October 1, 2023
Visit the Queen Elizabeth Planetarium, immaculately refurbished after forty years, and experience a full weekend of tours, information and a glimpse at the planets at Telus World of Science, Edmonton.
Visit the WebsiteFree Kids Coding Workshop: Make Your own Theme Song
October 1, 2023
Create a theme song for your favourite show, book or game using GarageBand on iPad. We’ll cover rhythm basics and kids will get hands-on with experimenting with Smart Drums, adding pre-recorded loops and remixing their theme song. Bring your iPad or we’ll provide one. Recommended for ages 8–12.
Click here to registerHarvest Festival at the Currents of Windermere
October 1, 2023
Enjoy fantastic live music and performances, take a tour through our straw maze or snuggle with some cute animals in our petting zoo! And if you’re feeling hungry, don’t worry! We’ll have free food samples from our amazing restaurants.
Visit the WebsiteFree For Girls by Girls Drop-in Sports
October 4, 2023
For Girls By Girls is a FREE drop-in program to help girls ages 8-17 build confidence and encourage their pursuit in sport and recreation. Join us to participate in a variety of sports, games, and skill development exercises. Each session will be facilitated by an instructor.
Visit the WebsiteJoin a Teen Book Club
October 4, 2023
Get together with other book lovers to discuss your favourite reads. Staff will pick a new book each month, suitable for ages 13+, and you can find the book at your local library, rotating locations.
Visit the WebsiteDrop in Free Dungeons and Dragons
October 4, 11, 18, 25
DnD runs every second Wednesday at the CanTEEN. No experience needed, every one is welcome to join in on the fun in the dungeons! From 5pm-8pm, get ready to get your roll on!
Visit the WebsiteUltimate Werewolf Teen Drop-in
October 5, 2023
Come and play this fast-paced social deduction game. Snacks provided! When registering, please include the first names of all attendees in the First Name field. Designed for grades 7-12.
Visit the WebsiteGet out of Town for the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Festival
October 5-7, 2023
The growers of Alberta and surrounding provinces bring their pumpkins, squash and gourds to the world famous Smoky Lake Great White North Pumpkin Fair and weigh off. Contestants have been known to travel over 1000 kilometres to participate in the event.
Visit the WebsiteJoin a Halloween Scavenger Hunt in Spruce Grove
Starts October 6, 2023
The Halloween house hunt is a treasure hunt that will have you out exploring this fall in Edmonton. There is a Halloween house hidden in the parks and trails system in Spruce Grove, and it’s up to you to find it! You can have a chance to win an over $400 prize package, while you’re outside and exploring!
Visit the WebsitePaw Patrol Playdate at Toys R Us
October 7, 2023
All pups on deck: fans can join us at our PAWSOME in-store play hub* for a demo of our Top Toy pick, the PAW Patrol Lookout Tower! PLUS: they’ll take home a fun Mighty Movie activity book!
Visit the WebsiteFree Kids Coding Workshop: Design your own Emoji
October 7, 2023
Kids will learn fun ways to create their own emoji. We’ll show them how to draw colourful faces and objects. They’ll get hands-on using the Procreate app on iPad with Apple Pencil to draw an emoji to take home. Devices will be provided.
Visit the WebsiteDrop in JAWS Loonie Swim at Harbour Pool ($1, almost free!)
October 7, 2023
Drop in Loonie Swim and Jaws Party in Fort Saskatchewan. This is a perfect opportunity to explore the youth only time in the pool! Drop off your youth for a Nintendo switch-game filled, Jaws themed swim with activities both inside, and out of the water. It’s your chance to win a spooky themed prize basket and it’s only a dollar to get in! Harbour Pool has such fun events for kids. This event is for ages 10+.
Visit the WebsiteCentury 21 Masers Pumpkin Drive
October 7, 2023
Join the team on October 7, 2023, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM at 5954 Gateway Blvd NW in Edmonton for an exciting day of fun activities, a complimentary BBQ, and FREE pumpkins.
Visit the WebsiteDrop in for a Youth Scrabble Club
October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023
Learn new words and strategies to improve your game. A great way to boost your skills, meet new friends, and have a lot of fun! Scrabble boards are provided, or bring your own. Beginners welcome.
Visit the WebsiteFree Kids Coding Workshop: Make Your own Theme Song
October 8, 2023
Create a theme song for your favourite show, book or game using GarageBand on iPad. We’ll cover rhythm basics and kids will get hands-on with experimenting with Smart Drums, adding pre-recorded loops and remixing their theme song. Bring your iPad or we’ll provide one. Recommended for ages 8–12.
Click here to registerFree For Girls by Girls Drop-in Sports
October 11, 2023
For Girls By Girls is a FREE drop-in program to help girls ages 8-17 build confidence and encourage their pursuit in sport and recreation. Join us to participate in a variety of sports, games, and skill development exercises. Each session will be facilitated by an instructor.
Visit the WebsiteDrop in Anime Club
October 12, 2023
Join other anime enthusiasts for activities, snacks and anime watching! When registering, please include the first names of all attendees in the First Name field.
Visit the WebsiteFree Edmonton Oilers Autograph Sesion at West Edmonton Mall
October 12, 2023
Calling all Oilers Fans! West Edmonton Mall is excited to host the Edmonton Oilers for a fun-filled autograph session on October 12, 2023. The player map will be listed soon, and you can find the full details at @official_wem. Make sure you arrive early, this is going to be a popular Edmonton Oilers autograph signing event with the full team roster on-site.
Visit the WebsiteFree Family Movie Night: Spider Man Into the Spiderverse
October 13, 2023
Join the fun for a family-friendly showing of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse for FREE on Friday, October 13. Catch a screening on a big screen with friends, the community and enjoy a family-friendly night out in Edmonton. Bring a blanket and make it a cozy movie night out!
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Cambrian Harvest Festival & Grand Opening
October 14, 2023
Visit Cambrian to explore the neighbourhood and enjoy family fun at the Harvest festival. Families can enjoy Pumpkin Painting, Food Trucks, and the grand opening of Cambrian, Sherwood Park!
RSVP here to attend the Harvest Festival
Join the 3D Printing Club at Edmonton Public LIburay
October 14, 2023
In this class, EPL staff will guide you through designing a 3D printable model in TinkerCAD –we’ll learn what works and what doesn't when designing for the 3D printing process and work on a project.
Visit the WebsiteFinancial Literacy Workshop for Teens
October 14, 2023
Designed to equip girls between the ages of 12-16 with the building blocks of financial literacy, participants at this workshop will learn about earning, spending, saving, and borrowing. Our trained volunteers will engage with youth and empower them as they start to think about finances.
Visit the WebsiteFree Home Depot Kids Workshop
October 14, 2023
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, we’ve got a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Rescue Floatplane.
Visit the WebsiteTry a Free Drop-in Improv Club
October 14, 2023
In this program, participants will learn about the world of improvisation and performance. Through a variety of games, challenges, and skits, participants will learn to think on their feet and react quickly to their surroundings, problem solve, and work together as a group to reach a common goal.
Visit the WebsiteFree Toys R Us Playdate: Enchantimals Masks
October 14, 2023
Join us to celebrate the return of Enchantimals – “R” EXCLUSIVE! We’ll have fun, make-and-take masks of favourite Enchantimals characters that kids can wear in photos with a character standee!
Visit the WebsiteFree ‘Try it’ Session: Artistic Swimming (6-12)
October 15, 2023
Try Artistic swimming, for free. This fun, drop-in, free try-it swimming session is a great option for boys and girls, aged 6-12, who have comfort in deep water, to try artistic swimming. Children will get a basic feel for the skills required for the sport. To participate, children must be able to swim 15-20m without swim aids.
Visit the WebsiteLittle Kitchen Academy Open House Event
October 15, 2023
Little Kitchen Academy opens in Ellerslie and you can visit the academy during an open house on October 15th, between 10:30 - 12:30 and 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Come discover the space, explore the environment and receive a voucher for $25 off of your first regular fall session.
Visit the WebsiteFor Girls by Girls Drop-in Sports
October 18, 2023
For Girls By Girls is a FREE drop-in program to help girls ages 8-17 build confidence and encourage their pursuit in sport and recreation. Join us to participate in a variety of sports, games, and skill development exercises. Each session will be facilitated by an instructor.
Visit the WebsiteWalk Through Delwood ‘Lights on’ Haunted House (on the cheap)
October 20, 2023
Not free, but very cheap! Delwood Haunted House admission is $5, and on family night it’s buy one, get one free. All donations from the haunted house will benefit Alberta Cross Cancer.
Visit the WebsiteAttend a Teen Murder Mystery Party
October 20, 2023
The Graymire police have listed you as a suspect in the murder of coldhearted miser Archibald Grim. You must journey to the Grim Castle to defend your innocence and discover who is guilty. Was it the butler? A former employee?
Visit the WebsiteJoin a Teen Swiftee Dance Party
October 20, 2023
Calling all Taylor Swift fans! Join us for an evening celebrating all things Taylor, including trivia and Name That Tune. Pizza dinner provided!
Visit the WebsiteFree Swim with Inflatable at Emerald Hills
October 21, 2023
Free swimming is back - and the inflatables are ready and in the pool. Enjoy free swimming, no pre-registration necessary, at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre.
Visit the WebsiteHow to Festival: How to Draw a Portrait
October 21, 2023
Join visual artist Shaiheim Small to learn the art of portraiture. Participants will learn how to draw a portrait in graphite pencil on paper. This class will cover the basics of structure, geometry and flow.
Visit the WebsiteBelmont Sobeys Trunk or Treat
October 21, 2023
Get on a costume and head outside to Belmont Sobeys for the 2023 Trunk or Treat event! Dress up for some Trunk or Treating and get your hands on treats for a fun, free Edmonton halloween event.
Visit the WebsiteFree For Girls by Girls Drop-in Sports
October 25, 2023
For Girls By Girls is a FREE drop-in program to help girls ages 8-17 build confidence and encourage their pursuit in sport and recreation. Join us to participate in a variety of sports, games, and skill development exercises. Each session will be facilitated by an instructor.
Visit the WebsiteFree Admission to Art Gallery of Alberta
October 26, 2023
Every last Thursday of the month, enjoy free admission to Art Gallery of Alberta. It’s a great time to explore the rotating galleries, experience the Pop Art: From Warhol to Banksy exhibit, or play in the children’s gallery. No pre-registration is required.
Visit the WebsiteWalk through the Now Radio Haunted House
October 26/27, 2023
The Now Radio haunted house is back for two nights only. Walk through the haunted house in the parking lot - you’re in for a scare! Keep in mind this one is for kids 10+, as it’s a spooky, spooky haunted house experience!
Visit the WebsiteHalloween Crafts at the Library
October 27, 2023
Join the fun for some spook-tacular fun! Make some creepy-crawly crafts to get ready for Halloween. Drop-in, no registration required. Designed for children in grades 4-6.
Visit the WebsiteFree Haunted Hunt in Rosenthal
October 28, 2023
Gather your goblins and ghouls, throw on their capes and costumes and join us for a Spooktacular Haunted Hunt! Kids of all ages will navigate the field by the Rosenthal Playground with a map identifying spooky flags.
Visit the WebsiteFree Trunk or Treat at Celebration Church
October 28, 2023
Join the annual Trunk or Treat event! This is a traditional event where families decorate their vehicles with a Halloween theme and pass out candies to the children who attend.
Visit the WebsiteFree LEGO Make and Take: Disney Castle
October 28, 023
Visit Toys R Us during the weekend of October 28th and 29th, 2023 for a free LEGO Make and Take. There are two sessions available, with limited quantities, at 11am and 2pm. You can build a LEGO Disney Castle, for free. There is one free build available per child.
Visit the WebsiteTrick or Treat at the Precinct
October 28, 2023
Get a costume and go trick or treating at The Fort Heritage Precinct. It’s a fun way to spend Halloween with the whole family, where kids can trick or treat as they go from building to building in the historic village. While you’re there, you can complete a Halloween scavenger hunt, and win great prizes.
Visit the WebsiteCallingwood Marketplace Kidzone Pumpkin Hunt
October 28, 2023
We are delighted to announce that KIDZONE is returning to The Marketplace at Callingwood! Here's your chance to grab a free pumpkin – the first 100 participants who successfully complete our Halloween scavenger hunt will be pumpkin winners!
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Free Family Fun Pumpkin Carve Off
October 29, 2023
To celebrate the Fall season join us for an afternoon of free pumpkin carving! We’ll have an amazing pumpkin carving event full of music, fun, and connection - plus a chance to show off your creative Halloween costume!
Visit the WebsiteFree Haunted Skate with Costumes!
October 29, 2023
Grab your costume and your skates and come to Ardrossan for a free costume skate! No sticks on the ice, and helmets are encouraged - find an afternoon of family fun on the ice! This is an all ages event, no pre-registration is required.
Visit the WebsiteTrunk or Treat at Vantage Point Church
October 31, 2023
Who says you need a house to trick or treat. Everyone is welcome to join the fun in this Trunk or Treat event in Edmonton on Halloween!
Visit the WebsiteFree Halloween Fireworks at Tomlinson Park
October 31, 2023
Cap off a wonderful night of trick or treating with fireworks in Tomlinson Park. It’s a great way to end the night with the kids. Parking will be limited, so make sure you can walk nearby to watch the fireworks show.
Visit the WebsiteUnited Sport & Cycle Halloween Scavenger Hunt
October 31, 2023
Visit the store on Halloween for a fun scavenger hunt and get a treat bag and a $10 gift certificate. It’s a fun way to spend Halloween day in Edmonton with kids.
Visit the WebsiteExplore the new Eiffel Tower Playground
All Month-long
Explore the brand new Eiffel tower playground in Cherot, near Edmonton in Beaumont. There’s even a cool photo app, where you can become part of PARIS.
Visit the WebsiteLEGO at the Library
All Month-long
Calling all LEGO lovers! Come to the library to design and build a LEGO creation. Share your building tips and tricks with others.
Visit the WebsiteSaturdays at Strathma
Saturdays, ongoing
Stop by Strathma on Saturdays between 10am – 3:30pm to enjoy free activities for all ages. Admission is free. If you haven’t explored this, it’s a fun educational way to learn more about the country!
Visit the WebsiteTry Geocaching this Fall
All-month
Get out on your favourite trail this weekend, or hit an area of town that you’ve yet to discover, and try Geocaching! It’s a fun, free activity (with a paid app subscription to make it easier, with premium searches) but you can do it for free, that will have you outside, exploring with your kids!
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