{"id":937990,"date":"2026-10-18T20:10:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T20:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/937990\/"},"modified":"2026-10-18T20:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T20:10:12","slug":"10-fun-things-to-do-this-week-in-edmonton-oct-19-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/937990\/","title":{"rendered":"10 fun things to do this week in Edmonton (Oct. 19-23)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From corn mazes to scare events in the woods, there are a whole bunch of great things to do this week in Edmonton and the surrounding areas.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for some great events and activities to check out this week, we\u2019ve got you covered. We rounded up a bunch of experiences to check out this week that will entertain not only you but the entire family. Without further ado, let\u2019s get into things.<\/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 has 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:\u00a0Now 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>Orangetheory\u2019s most iconic event is back!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a week of extra-spicy workouts that break the norm and push you in the best way. Challenging, fun, and a little wild\u2014 it\u2019s intensity with a devilish grin. This is the burn you can\u2019t help but crave. Everyone can join in on the fun this year \u2014 purchase a pass that gives you access to the challenge for only $39.<\/p>\n<p>Complete four out of eight themed workouts and earn the coveted Hell Week t-shirt.<\/p>\n<p>When: Thursday, Oct. 22, to Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026<br \/>Time: Various times<br \/>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orangetheory.com\/en-ca\/locations\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">All Orangetheory studios across Edmonton<\/a><br \/>Cost: $39<\/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:\u00a0Now 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>In this experience at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortedmontonpark.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fort Edmonton Park<\/a>, you are taken through a real, authentic paranormal investigation using tools and techniques like the Spirit Box and EMF Readers. While you learn the history of the buildings and the park, you also get to hear the best-kept ghost stories they have to offer.<\/p>\n<p>This year, the two options include the 1885 Street Venture or the Fort Featured Investigation, which takes you through the impressive Rowand House.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Now until Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a0Various times<br \/>Where:\u00a07000 143rd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$67 plus tax<\/p>\n<p>Famous scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson is coming to Edmonton to give a curated talk on all the cosmic collisions of the universe.<\/p>\n<p>When: Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2026<br \/>Time: 7:30 p.m.<br \/>Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium \u2014 11455 87th Ave., Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost: Tickets starting at $91.40<\/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, Oct. 21, 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>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. 22, 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>With 20 themed rooms and live actors lurking around every corner, this haunted house in Alberta is back this October with familiar frights and all-new terrors awaiting.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Fridays and Saturdays from now until Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a03 to 5 p.m. (Kids Hour); 6 to 11 p.m. (Scary Hour)<br \/>Where:\u00a05225 52nd Ave., Vegreville, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Varies<\/p>\n<p>This thrilling Halloween event only comes to Alberta one weekend a year, and it\u2019s back with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/campwarwa.org\/warwa-woods-experience\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">what they called their<\/a>\u00a0\u201cmost ambitious haunted experience yet.\u201d Expect a haunted forest filled with frights, expanded storytelling, and two immersive trails to explore instead of the sole path they\u2019ve had in previous years.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Friday, Oct. 23, to Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a07 to 10 p.m.<br \/>Where:\u00a0Camp Warwa, Darwell, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$22 per person, $77 for families (four people maximum), and $175 for group bookings (10 people maximum)<\/p>\n<p>Recent posts:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/castle-provincial-park-alberta-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">This massive provincial park in Alberta is home to a stunning waterfall and an extensive trail network<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/halloween-markets-edmonton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">5 spooky markets in Edmonton to check out this Halloween season<\/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\/10\/1792354211_294_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\/10\/1792354212_178_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":"From corn mazes to scare events in the woods, there are a whole bunch of great things to&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":937991,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194294],"tags":[49,48,23752],"class_list":["post-937990","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\/937990","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=937990"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/937990\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/937991"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=937990"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=937990"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=937990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}