{"id":911895,"date":"2026-09-27T18:38:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T18:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/911895\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T18:38:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T18:38:12","slug":"10-things-to-do-this-week-in-edmonton-sept-28-oct-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/911895\/","title":{"rendered":"10 things to do this week in Edmonton (Sept. 28-Oct. 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Edmonton is packed with things to do this week, especially as we head into October and really embrace the spooky season.<\/p>\n<p>With film festivals, corn mazes, haunted houses, and more, you\u2019ll be able to embrace every part of the fall season. No matter what you\u2019re looking to do with friends, family, or a special loved one, you\u2019ll be able to find something in this round-up that will fit the occasion.<\/p>\n<p>Without further ado, let\u2019s jump into the best things to do this week in Edmonton.<\/p>\n<p>Returning for 10 days this fall is the 40th annual Edmonton International Film Festival. Edmonton\u2019s annual festival focuses on highlighting the incredible and diverse films from around the world. With films curated from submissions and solicited from distributors, this festival showcases high-quality films and presents a series of filmmaker chats, Q&amp;As, gala screenings, local filmmaker spotlights, and more opportunities for film lovers and makers.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Now until Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a0Various times<br \/>Where:\u00a0Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre \u2014 10200 102nd Ave. NW, Edmonton; Metro Cinema \u2014 8712 109th St. NW, Edmonton<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Tickets starting at $15<\/p>\n<p>This corn maze sits west of Edmonton and features outdoorsy, family-friendly fun from August to October. Complete with farm animals, spud gun launches, mini golf, a popular sunflower stroll, photo opportunities, and a pumpkin patch coming this fall, this experience truly offers it all.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Now until Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a010 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays<br \/>Where:\u00a051529 Range Rd. 262, Spruce Grove, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$15+<\/p>\n<p>Pumpkins After Dark is back for more Halloween madness, and this year, it\u2019s rebuilt the experience for the most immersive, memorable, and magical season yet. This upcoming weekend will be its first time operating in Edmonton in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>When:  Now until Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a06:30 to 11 p.m.<br \/>Where:\u00a0Borden Park \u2014 7507 Borden Park Rd. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Varies depending on date<\/p>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t familiar, Deadmonton is easily one of the creepiest, scariest, and most exciting haunted houses in Edmonton during Halloween season. With three new haunts ready for your arrival, you\u2019re going to have your socks absolutely knocked off. Invite some friends, grab your coat, and get ready for the thrill of a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>When: Now until Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a0Varies<br \/>Where:\u00a09300 47th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Varies based on time and date<\/p>\n<p>Every Tuesday in Churchill Square this month, guests will get the opportunity to learn a type of Latin dance like salsa or bachata for free, all thanks to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/etownsalsa.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ETOWN SALSA<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re a novice or a beginner to the art of Latin dance, these free dance classes are going to give you the chance to learn and do something entirely new.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Every Tuesday in September 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a06 to 8 p.m.<br \/>Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square \u2014 1 Sir Winston Churchill Sq., Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n<p>This viral indie-folk rock band is escaping TikTok and heading to Edmonton for their Somersault Slide 360 Tour; we couldn\u2019t be more excited. Get ready, because you\u2019ll likely get to hear songs from their newest album (which we can only hope will be released soon).<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a07 p.m.<br \/>Where:\u00a0Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium \u2014 11455 87th Ave., Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$320+<\/p>\n<p>Watch these two Canadian teams face off in an epic battle on the ice.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026<br \/>Time: 8 p.m.<br \/>Where:  Rogers Place \u2014 10220 104th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost: $135+<\/p>\n<p>Every week on Wednesdays, The Grindstone hosts one of Edmonton\u2019s only stand-up comedy open mic nights. Open to both first-timers and seasoned comics, each set is five minutes for some good laughs.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a010 p.m. to midnight<br \/>Where:\u00a0Grindstone Theatre \u2014 10019 81st Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n<p>124th Grand Market takes over the streets on Thursdays. Each week, there is a selection of over 60 rotating vendors with fresh produce, handmade goods, and trinkets, as well as food trucks that are going to satisfy your taste buds in every way.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Every Thursday now until Oct. 18, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a04 to 8 p.m.<br \/>Where:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/124+Grand+Market\/@53.5430075,-113.6056073,12z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x53a023d19dd89d8f:0xb13f2d84cb22e56c!8m2!3d53.5525409!4d-113.5350414!16s%2Fg%2F11c7vsrk_s?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/124+Grand+Market\/@53.5430075,-113.6056073,12z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x53a023d19dd89d8f:0xb13f2d84cb22e56c!8m2!3d53.5525409!4d-113.5350414!16s%2Fg%2F11c7vsrk_s?entry=ttu\" data-modified->108th Avenue and 124th Street<\/a>, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n<p>Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughs at The Grindstone Theatre!<\/p>\n<p>This improv night is an evening of top-tier comedy featuring the city\u2019s best improvisers, performing hilarious, unscripted scenes based on your wildest suggestions.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a07 to 8 p.m.<br \/>Where:\u00a0Grindstone Theatre \u2014 10019 81st Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$15.34+<\/p>\n<p>Recent posts:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/the-cave-sauna-day-spa-cochrane-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">There\u2019s a huge spa facility in Alberta with five different saunas and a hydrotherapy room<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/pincher-creek-alberta-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">You can explore a 180-acre heritage farm in this Alberta town<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=curiocity.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-loaded alignnone size-full wp-image-254369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1790534291_979_Keep-up-with-your-city.-Add-Curiocity-as-a-Preferred-Source-on-Google-e1779889457233.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"851\" height=\"199\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-loaded \" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1790534292_136_Screenshot-2025-07-07-090847.png\" alt=\"Alyssa Gallardo\" title=\"Alyssa Gallardo\"  \/>Alyssa Gallardo<\/p>\n<p>Alyssa is a Staff Writer for Dished and Curiocity Edmonton. She\u2019s a big fan of everything entertainment, and can always be seen running around the city going from concert to concert.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/author\/alyssa-gallardo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read articles<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Edmonton is packed with things to do this week, especially as we head into October and really embrace&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":911896,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194294],"tags":[49,48,23752],"class_list":["post-911895","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-edmonton","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-edmonton"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/911895","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=911895"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/911895\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/911896"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=911895"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=911895"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=911895"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}