There’s lots happening around Edmonton and surrounding communities from Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4, 2026, including fall festivals, Halloween activities, markets, family events, arts and crafts, community events, sports and more!
Whether you’re looking for something free or budget-friendly, a family outing, a fall activity or something different to try, here are some ideas for this weekend.
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Please note: Event details, dates, times, admission prices and registration requirements can change. Please check with the event organizer before heading out.
🎉 FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
🎃 Smoky Lake Great White North Pumpkin Fair
🗓️ October 2–3
📍 Smoky Lake, AB
💰 Ticketed
One of the area’s popular fall celebrations returns with pumpkins, markets, midway rides and family activities.
Friday includes the Pumpkin Showcase Market, food trucks, midway, pumpkin pie contest, corn maze and a drone light show.
Saturday features the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, farmers’ market, artisan market, kids’ pumpkin painting, corn maze, midway, car show and the Giant Pumpkin Drop.
🎬 Edmonton International Film Festival
🗓️ September 24–October 3
📍 Landmark Cinemas 9 & Metro Cinema
💰 Ticketed
The Edmonton International Film Festival continues through Saturday, October 3, with films, special screenings, filmmaker events and other festival programming.
🍂 Crossroads Harvest Market
🗓️ October 2
🕓 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Inglewood, Edmonton
💰 FREE
Enjoy a community harvest evening with a corn roast, popcorn, bouncy castle, juggler, games and live music.
👨👩👧👦 FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS
🚂 Greater Edmonton Model Train Show
🗓️ October 3–4
🕙 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 Edmonton EXPO Centre, Hall H
🎟️ Adults $15 | Youth 6–16 $5 | Under 6 FREE
See operating model train layouts, displays, demonstrations, vendors and more.
🚍 Edmonton Transit Open House — Ferrier Garage
🗓️ October 3
🕙 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Ferrier Garage
💰 FREE
Kids can explore Edmonton Transit buses, sit in the driver’s seat and learn more about the vehicles and people who help keep Edmonton moving.
👨👧 Free Daddy + Me Playtime
🗓️ October 3
🕙 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Westbrook FFRN
💰 FREE
👶 Ages 0–6
A relaxed playtime for dads, granddads, uncles and other male caregivers to enjoy with their little ones.
🎭 Jubilations Junior: Despicable Minionz
🗓️ October 3–4
📍 Jubilations Dinner Theatre, West Edmonton Mall
💰 Ticketed
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly
A family-friendly interactive dinner theatre production featuring the Minions.
🔫 Laser City — Grand Opening
🗓️ October 2–4
📍 Londonderry Mall, Unit 201B, 1 Londonderry Mall NW
💰 $5 Grand Opening Deal
Laser City is opening a new location at Londonderry Mall, bringing laser tag and arcade-style entertainment to the area.
Please check Laser City or Londonderry Mall’s social media before visiting for the latest grand opening details and promotion.
🎨 ARTS & CRAFTS
🎨 Art Cart: Artist Innovators
🗓️ October 3
🕐 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Churchill Square
💰 FREE
Drop in for a family-friendly art activity with educators from the Art Gallery of Alberta.
🔨 RONA Kids Workshop — Halloween Special
🗓️ October 3
🕙 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Participating RONA locations
💰 FREE
Kids can build and paint a Halloween-themed wooden project to take home. Registration is required and spaces may be limited.
🤝 COMMUNITY EVENTS
🌳 Community Tree Planting at Rundle Park
🗓️ October 3
🕛 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 Rundle Park
💰 FREE
Take part in a community tree-planting and stewardship afternoon.
🎃 HALLOWEEN & FALL FUN
🎃 Pumpkins After Dark
🗓️ September 25–October 31
📍 Borden Park
💰 Ticketed
Walk through a glowing display featuring more than 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins.
🎟️ Tickets: Pumpkins After Dark Tickets
Use promo code FAMILYFRIENDLYYEG for 10% off your tickets.
🎬 Lilo & Stitch at the Horizon Drive-In
🗓️ October 2
🕖 7:00–10:00 PM
📍 Edmonton Valley Zoo
💰 Ticketed
Pack the blankets and enjoy Lilo & Stitch under the stars from the comfort of your vehicle.
🎟️ Tickets: Horizon Drive-In Tickets
🎃 DARK — Edmonton’s Halloween Festival
🗓️ October 2–31
🕡 Gates open at 6:30 PM | Haunts 7:00–11:00 PM
📍 Fort Edmonton Park
💰 $50 + fees/GST
🔞 Recommended for ages 14+
A large-scale Halloween attraction featuring haunted experiences and spooky entertainment.
Please note: This event is recommended for older teens and adults rather than young children.
🎃 Haunted Pumpkin Festival
🗓️ October 3–31
📍 Prairie Gardens, Bon Accord
💰 Ticketed
Enjoy a fall and Halloween experience with pumpkins, farm activities, mazes, animals and spooky-season fun.
🎟️ More details: Prairie Gardens Haunted Pumpkin Festival
🎃 U-Pick Pumpkin Patch — Shady Hazel Farm
🗓️ October 3–4
🕙 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Shady Hazel Farm
💰 Ticketed
Pick your own pumpkins and enjoy a fall day at the farm.
🍎 Tuff Pumpkin Edmonton
🗓️ October 3
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Northeast River Valley Park
💰 From $47
A pumpkin-themed run and walk with several event options for participants.
🍂 Muttart Conservatory — Fall Harvest
🗓️ September 19–November 15
📍 Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96A St NW
💰 From $7.75
Enjoy a colourful fall display featuring pumpkins, chrysanthemums and seasonal décor.
🏒 SPORTS
🏒 Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken
🗓️ October 3
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Rogers Place
💰 Ticketed
The Edmonton Oilers take on the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Place.
📚 EDMONTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
There are several free EPL programs happening around Edmonton this weekend. Here are a few family-friendly options:
📖 Family Storytime with epl2go
🗓️ October 2
🕒 3:00–3:30 PM
📍 Orchards Residents Association
💰 FREE
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with your little ones.
🔬 Discovery Club
🗓️ October 3
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Whitemud Crossing Library
💰 FREE
A STEAM-focused program where young scientists and makers can explore science, technology, engineering, art and math.
📖 Family Storytime
🗓️ October 4
🕥 10:30–11:00 AM
📍 Meadows Library
💰 FREE
Stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family.
📖 Family Storytime
🗓️ October 4
🕚 11:00–11:30 AM
📍 Stanley A. Milner Library
💰 FREE
A free Sunday storytime for families.
🛍️ MARKETS
🧙 Original Edmonton Witches Market
🗓️ October 3–4
📍 Bellevue Community League
💰 FREE
Browse local vendors and Halloween-themed finds at this spooky-season market.
🌱 Sprigs & Sprouts Plant Sale
🗓️ October 3–4
🕙 Saturday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Sunday 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 Caernarvon Community Hall, 14830 118 St NW
💰 FREE admission
A local plant sale for anyone looking to add a little greenery to their home.
🐧 Callingwood Farmers’ Market — KiDZONE
🗓️ October 4
🕚 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Callingwood Farmers’ Market
🎨 Penguin Painting
💰 FREE
The October KiDZONE activity features penguin painting for kids.
🎃 Pages, Paws & Pumpkins Fall Market
🗓️ October 4
🕐 1:00–4:30 PM
📍 Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery
💰 FREE
A fall community market featuring books, animal rescue organizations, food, pumpkin activities, a kids’ costume drive and live music.
🌸 Hello Pretty Market — Book Club Edition
🗓️ October 3–4
🕛 12:00–5:00 PM
📍 Event Centre at Northeast River Valley Park, 903 153 Ave NE
💰 $5 + fees | Kids 12 and under FREE
A book-themed market featuring local businesses, bookish finds, photo opportunities and more.
💜 The Lavender House 20th Anniversary Open House & Craft Market
🗓️ October 3
🕙 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 The Lavender House Flower Shop, 10340 121 St NW
💰 FREE
Celebrate The Lavender House’s 20th anniversary while shopping from more than 20 local vendors. Free creative workshops, flowers, coffee and treats will also be part of the day.
🌈 Rang Roots Fall Shopping Festival
🗓️ October 3–4
📍 Pakistan Canada Association of Edmonton, 9226 39 Ave NW
💰 Check with organizer
A two-day cultural shopping event featuring South Asian clothing, jewellery, home décor, beauty products and traditional foods.
📚 Harvest Art + Book Fair
🗓️ October 3–4
🕚 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 ArtsHub Ortona, 9722 102 St NW
💰 FREE
Shop from independent artists, local bookshops, small presses, publishers and community organizations during this two-day fair.
🔮 Galaxy Psychic & Crystal Fair
🗓️ October 1–4
🕑 Friday 2:00–10:00 PM | Saturday 11:00 AM–10:00 PM | Sunday 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
📍 Edmonton Inn Conference Centre, 11834 Kingsway NW
💰 $10 | Kids 12 and under FREE
Browse crystals, handmade jewellery and other vendors, with psychic, tarot and astrology services also available throughout the weekend.
💕 Meet Cute Market — Romance Eh
🗓️ October 3
🕙 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 River Cree Resort & Casino, 300 East Lapotac Blvd, Enoch
💰 FREE
Part of Romance Eh 2026, this market features bookish vendors and merchandise makers.
REGULAR WEEKEND MARKETS
🥕 Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
🗓️ October 3–4
🕗 Saturday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM | Sunday 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 10310 83 Ave NW
💰 FREE admission
A year-round farmers’ market featuring local food, produce, prepared foods, baking, artisan products and more.
🥕 Downtown Farmers’ Market
🗓️ October 3
🕙 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 104 Street, Downtown Edmonton
💰 FREE admission
Shop from local farmers, food vendors and makers at this outdoor Saturday market.
🌿 124 Grand Market
🗓️ October 4
🕚 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 102 Ave between 124 St and 122 St
💰 FREE
Browse local vendors offering produce, handmade goods, prepared foods, street food and more.
🌿 St. Albert Farmers’ Market
🗓️ October 3
🕙 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert
💰 FREE admission
Shop from local vendors at one of the final Saturday markets of the 2026 season.
📍 SURROUNDING AREA
🦎 Edmonton Reptile Expo
🗓️ October 3–4
📍 Enjoy Centre, St. Albert
💰 $14 + fees
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly
Meet reptiles and other animals while browsing vendors and educational displays. Family activities such as face painting and balloon animals are also planned.
🚒 Beaumont Fire Prevention Week Open House
🗓️ October 3
🕚 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Beaumont Fire Hall
💰 FREE
Explore fire trucks, watch demonstrations and enjoy crafts and family activities during this community open house.
🚒 Morinville Fire Hall Open House
🗓️ October 3
🕚 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Don Found Fire Station, 10021 100 St, Morinville
💰 FREE
Tour a fire truck, watch demonstrations, meet local firefighters and enjoy family activities. Free refreshments will also be available.
🐴 Pigeon Lake Glow Trail Rides
🗓️ October 2
🕣 8:30–10:00 PM
📍 Pigeon Lake area
🎟️ $30/horse
🔞 Riders 10+
Enjoy a short illuminated horseback trail ride after dark.
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There are plenty of ways to enjoy October 2–4, 2026 around Edmonton and area! 🍂🎃
From pumpkin festivals and Halloween activities to free community events, markets, library programs, sports and family activities, there’s something for many different ages and budgets.
📍 Edmonton + surrounding area
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Please remember: Event information can change, including dates, times, admission prices and registration requirements. Please check the organizer’s website or social media before heading out.