We’ve rounded up family-friendly Halloween fun, pumpkin experiences, free events, haunted attractions, ghost tours and Halloween activities for older teens and adults happening throughout September and October 2026.
Whether you’re looking for something not-too-scary for the kids, a free community event, or a spooky night out with older kids and adults, there are lots of ways to celebrate Halloween around Edmonton!
🎃 FAMILY-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN EVENTS
🎃 Pumpkins After Dark
📍 Borden Park, 1020 75A Street NW, Edmonton
📅 September 25–October 31, 2026
🎟️ From $17.19
👨👩👧👦 All ages
Enjoy an evening surrounded by thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, illuminated displays and Halloween-themed scenes. A fun option for families who want a festive Halloween experience without a traditional haunted house.
🦁 Boo at the Zoo
📍 Edmonton Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Road NW, Edmonton
📅 October 17, 18, 24 & 25, 2026
👨👩👧👦 All ages
🎟️ Regular zoo admission
Celebrate Halloween at the zoo with trick-or-treating, Halloween activities, costumed characters and spooky fun throughout the Valley Zoo.
👹 Manning Monster Mash
📍 Manning Town Centre, 15531 37 Street NW, Edmonton
📅 October 17, 2026
🕛 12–3 PM
🎟️ FREE
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly
Put on your Halloween costume and head to Manning Town Centre for a free afternoon of Halloween activities, entertainment, treats, prizes and family fun.
👻 Halloween Haunt — St. Albert
📍 Servus Credit Union Place, 400 Campbell Road, St. Albert
📅 October 17, 2026
🕛 12–4 PM
🎟️ $6.75; free for Servus Place members
👧 Best suited for children 12 and under
A Halloween afternoon featuring crafts, inflatables, a photo booth, balloon artist, spooky characters and other activities for kids.
There is also an Inclusive Hour from 12–1 PM, with dimmed lighting, no music and smaller crowds.
🎃 Halloween Scavenger Hunt at Callingwood
📍 The Marketplace at Callingwood, 6655 178 Street NW, Edmonton
📅 October 24, 2026
🕐 1–3 PM
🎟️ FREE
👧 Kids & families
Kids can take part in a Halloween scavenger hunt around the shopping centre, with treats, activities, a costume competition and pumpkins available while supplies last.
🎃 HAROWEEN — Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre
📍 Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre, Edmonton
📅 October 24–25, 2026
🕙 Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM
🕛 Sunday: 12–5 PM
🎟️ FREE admission
A Halloween-themed market featuring local artists, makers and small businesses. Costumes are welcome, making this a fun option for families who enjoy Halloween without the scares.
🐾 HOWL-O-WEEN Celebration
📍 Edmonton Humane Society, 13550 163 Street NW, Edmonton
📅 October 25, 2026
🕙 10 AM–4 PM
🎟️ FREE
🐶 Pet-friendly
Bring the family — including your four-legged friends — for a Halloween celebration at the Edmonton Humane Society.
🌾 FAMILY HALLOWEEN EVENTS — SURROUNDING AREAS
🎃 Haunted Pumpkin Festival
📍 Prairie Gardens, 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
📅 October 3–31, 2026 — weekends
🎟️ Admission varies
Head out to Prairie Gardens for a Halloween experience featuring pumpkins, spooky displays, a ghost town, Ghost Walks and a kid-friendly Haunted Farm House.
The Haunted Farm House is designed to be spooky without gore.
👻 Graveyard Groove — Stony Plain
📍 Heritage Park, 5100 41 Avenue, Stony Plain
📅 October 24, 2026
🕚 11 AM–4 PM
🎟️ FREE
Enjoy Halloween activities at Heritage Park, including a haunted house, Halloween house hunt, crafts, entertainment and other family activities.
🎃 Spooktacular Acreage — Spruce Grove
📍 54020 Range Road 275, Spruce Grove area
📅 October 15–18 & October 22–31, 2026
🕕 6–9 PM
🎟️ FREE
Take a drive out to see a private property decorated with more than 200 Halloween inflatables and decorations. Costumes are welcome, and donations are being collected for the Parkland Food Bank.
🎃 Spooky Strathma — Sherwood Park
📍 Strathma, Sherwood Park
📅 October 16–17, 2026
🕕 6–9 PM
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly
Strathma gets a spooky makeover for Halloween with family activities and a Halloween dance party for kids.
🎶 Norman Foote’s Halloween Howl — Sherwood Park
📍 Festival Place, Sherwood Park
📅 October 20–22, 2026
🎟️ Approximately $20–$25
Enjoy a Halloween-themed musical performance with Norman Foote and plenty of silly, spooky fun for families.
👻 The Haunted Hike — Kids Hour
📍 5225 52 Avenue, Vegreville
📅 October 2–3, 9–10, 16–17, 23–25 & 30–31, 2026
🕒 Kids Hour: 3–5 PM
🎟️ Kids Hour from $14.99
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly during Kids Hour
The Haunted Hike offers a special Kids Hour with no actors, giving families a chance to experience the attraction without the full scare experience.
A more intense version with live actors begins later in the evening.
HALLOWEEN ON A BUDGET
Looking for Halloween fun that won’t cost much? Here are several free or low-cost options to keep on your list:
👹 Manning Monster Mash
📅 October 17
📍 Manning Town Centre
🎟️ FREE
🎃 Halloween Costume Swap
📅 October 18
📍 Edmonton Reuse Centre
🎟️ FREE
Bring clean, wearable costumes to exchange for something new-to-you. Registration may be required.
🎃 Spooktacular Acreage
📅 October 15–18 & October 22–31
📍 Spruce Grove area
🎟️ FREE
👻 Graveyard Groove
📅 October 24
📍 Stony Plain
🎟️ FREE
🐾 HOWL-O-WEEN
📅 October 25
📍 Edmonton Humane Society
🎟️ FREE
🎃 Halloween Scavenger Hunt
📅 October 24
📍 Callingwood
🎟️ FREE
🎃 HAROWEEN
📅 October 24–25
📍 Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre
🎟️ FREE
👻 OLDER TEENS & ADULTS
These experiences are better suited to older kids, teens and adults.
🩸 DARK at Fort Edmonton Park
📍 Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 Street NW, Edmonton
📅 October 2–31, 2026
🕡 Gates open at 6:30 PM
🕖 Haunts: 7–11 PM
🎟️ $50 + service fee & GST
🎟️ $80 + service fee & GST with Fast Pass
⚠️ Recommended for ages 14+
Fort Edmonton Park transforms after dark with haunted attractions, scare zones, entertainment and Halloween-themed activities.
👻 Deadmonton Haunted House
📍 9300 47 Street NW, Edmonton
📅 September 25–November 7, 2026
🎟️ From $36.99
⚠️ Recommended for ages 12+
Deadmonton features multiple haunted attractions and roaming actors for a more intense Halloween experience.
Special events:
🎃 Date Night: October 2
🔦 Lights Out: November 6–7
👻 Old Strathcona Ghost Tour
📍 10322 83 Avenue NW, Edmonton
📌 Meet at the Rescue Statue next to Walterdale Theatre
🕖 7 PM
👦 16+
🎟️ $20 adults
📅 September 28–October 1
📅 October 5–November 5
Take an evening walking tour through Old Strathcona while hearing stories about reported ghosts, hauntings, mysteries and Edmonton history.
👻 U of A History & Haunted Hike
📍 11153 Saskatchewan Drive NW, Edmonton
📌 Meet in front of Rutherford House
🕘 9 PM
⏱️ Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
📅 September 30–October 1
📅 October 5–8
📅 October 12–15
📅 October 19–22
📅 October 26–November 5
🎟️ $25 adults / $20 children under 12
Explore the University of Alberta campus while hearing stories about local history, reported hauntings and spooky legends.
Please note: The tour begins at 9 PM, so consider the late start when deciding whether it is appropriate for your child or teen.
🚋 High Level Bridge Haunted Trolley Tours
📍 High Level Streetcar, 8408 Gateway Boulevard NW, Edmonton
📅 Select dates October 9–24, 2026
🎟️ Approximately $49.49
Take a one-hour haunted historical trolley ride through Edmonton and Old Strathcona while hearing spooky stories connected to local landmarks.
Currently listed dates include:
- October 9
- October 10
- October 16
- October 17
- October 23
- October 24
Check the organizer’s booking page for current departure times and availability.
🔮 Paranormal Tours at Fort Edmonton Park
📍 Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 Street NW, Edmonton
🕖 7–10:30 PM
👦 14+
Explore reportedly haunted locations at Fort Edmonton Park during an evening paranormal investigation-style experience.
Currently listed 2026 dates:
- October 11
- November 1
🌲 Warwa Woods — Halloween Forest Experience
📍 Camp Warwa, Darwell area
📅 October 23–25, 2026
🎟️ Approximately $22
A Halloween-themed forest experience outside Edmonton. This is better suited to older kids, teens and adults looking for a darker and more atmospheric Halloween experience.
🌽 K3 Field of Screams — Tofield
📍 K3 Corn Maze & Family Farm, Tofield
📅 October 24 & 30, 2026
🕢 7:30–10:30 PM
⚠️ Recommended for older teens & adults
Take on K3’s Field of Screams after dark, featuring a haunted corn maze and spooky characters for a scarier Halloween experience.
🔞 ADULT HALLOWEEN EVENTS
🎨 Spooktacular Ceramic Ghosts
📍 Stephanie Jonsson Creative, Edmonton
📅 Weekends in October
🔞 Adults-only
Spend an evening creating your own Halloween-themed ceramic ghost in a hands-on workshop.
🍸 Halloween Cocktail Workshop
📍 AURA Cocktails & Kitchen, Edmonton
📅 October 11, 2026
🔞 18+
A Halloween-themed cocktail experience for adults.
🎨 Halloween Paint & Sip
📍 Echo Studio and Venue, Edmonton
📅 October 23, 2026
🔞 Adults
Enjoy a Halloween-themed painting and social evening.
🎶 R&BOO! Halloween Brunch + Day Party
📍 The Banquet, ICE District, Edmonton
📅 October 31, 2026
🕐 1–5 PM
🔞 18+
A Halloween-themed daytime event featuring brunch, music, games and entertainment.
🎃 HALLOWEEN IN EDMONTON — MORE EVENTS TO COME
We’ll continue updating this guide as more Halloween events, trick-or-treating activities, community celebrations and family events are announced for 2026.
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❤️ A NOTE FOR FAMILIES
Halloween events can range from gentle, family-friendly activities to intense haunted attractions. Some experiences may include dark environments, loud noises, frightening characters, scary themes or other content that may not be suitable for younger children.
Please check the organizer’s website or social media before attending for the most current information about dates, times, admission prices, age recommendations, registration and event changes.
Event details can change without notice.
Have a happy halloween! 👻🎃