Spooky season is well underway with festivals,

Here are the Best Family-friendly Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend

Friday

Delwood Kingdom of Lost Souls: Family Night
Delwood Kingdom of Lost Souls Haunted House makes a return for 2024 with the Kingdom of Lost Souls Haunted House. There are low-scare, family opening night experiences through the short-season and scary times to visit the Edmonton Haunted House. This is one of those haunted house experiences that we come back for, year after year. Come see Delwood transform into one of the most popular scares of the season!

Strathcona Wilderness Haunted Wilderness Tours
Dare to venture into the unknown on our spine-chilling Haunted Trail Tour. Perfect for thrill-seekers and ghost enthusiasts, this outdoor adventure will immerse you in the haunted history and mysterious tales of the area.

Speakeasy Magic Show at The Rec Room
Step into our intimate parlour setting, meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 48 people. Now with tiered seating, every guest is guaranteed a front-row experience. Prepare to have your mind blown and the time of your life as you see expert magic the way it was always meant to be, up-close and personal.

Watch Pirates of the Caribbean on the Big Screen at Epic Market
Catch a screening of Pirates of the Caribbean at Epic Market! There’s a family-friendly showing at 6 p.m., followed by a date night showing at 9 p.m., for the adults in the crowd. Tickets are $6 for the show!

The Spooktacular Acreage is back for 2024
The Spooktaular Acreage is back for 2024 and it’s just a short drive outside of the city. There are inflatables, animatronics, displays and decorations for the whole family. This one is a great event for families with young children, as it is a low scare event.

Saturday

Chapters Indigo is Hosting a FREE Lego Crocodile Make & Take During the Holiday Open House!
Visit your local Chapters Indigo store for a FREE LEGO Make & Take. There are fun activities through the full day for families to take part in - and you can get inspired for your Christmas list. There’s story time, free make and takes and a fun way to try something new at the Holiday Open House.

Celebrate Fall at the Currents of Windermere Fall Festival
Currents of Windermere Fall Harvest Festival is a full afternoon of family-friendly activities in Edmonton. Get your hands on a fun day out with the kids, on the cheap.

Get Dressed up for the Manning Monster Mash
Join us at Manning Town Centre Saturday, October 19th, 2024 from 12:00 - 3:00 PM for an afternoon of Halloween fun - dress up and be ready to get some candy!

Get Spooky at the St. Albert Halloween Haunt
Join the fun for a spooktacular event! The Halloween Haunt is an annual family-friendly event geared towards children 12 years and younger. Come show off your costume as you play, collect treats and burn off that Halloween energy!

Kids Graphic Novel and Spooky Storytelling Workshop
Young Alberta Book Society and McCauley Community League present three workshops, Telling Spooky Stories, aWorkshop for kids 7 to 12, Telling Spooky Stories, a Workshop geared for teens 13+, and a Graphic Novel Creation Workshop for Teens 13+.

FREE Drop-in Saturday Swim with Inflatables at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre
Splash around with a FREE Saturday swim (sponsored by Pasta Pantry & Trattoria) at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre! This inflatable session in the pool is best suited for the smaller kids in your crew, as it’s a small-scale inflatable in the shallow area pool.

Stargaze at Gateway to the Stars at Elk Island National Park
Experience the wonder of Elk Island’s night sky. In the heart of the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, escape the city to gaze upon the countless stars in our galaxy and learn to navigate from one constellation to the next.

Come Get a Pumpkin at Save on Foods in the Hamptons
This weekend is the RE/MAX Excellence Pumpkin Giveaway! Show up at Save on Foods between the hours of 8:30 and 2:30 to get a free pumpkin when you bring a food bank donation. Simply drop off a non-perishable or monetary donation and pick your pumpkin! To date, this event has raised over 1,200 kg of food an $3,000 for the Food Bank! 6260 199 St NW

Sunday

Take a Free Lego Creativity Workshop
Is your child a gamer? No matter how they play, we're celebrating their love for gaming with a new Creativity Workshop. Kids will bring gaming to life through building by creating their own avatar and game world.

Drop in for FREE Swimming at Leduc Recreation Centre
Enjoy a free swimming session, sponsored by Servus at Leduc Recreation Centre. Come for a fun swim and giveaways. What a great way to spend a few hours with the family splashing around and making memories. Come for the free swim and perks, between 3-5pm.