{"id":950915,"date":"2026-10-29T18:04:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T18:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/950915\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T18:04:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T18:04:13","slug":"10-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-edmonton-oct-30-nov-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/950915\/","title":{"rendered":"10 things to do this weekend in Edmonton (Oct. 30-Nov. 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These next few days coming up in Edmonton are going to be some good ones, with Halloween (Oct. 31) bringing along loads of exciting things to do this weekend in the city, with scare events, drive-ins, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking to celebrate the season and be a part of some thrilling Halloween activities, or you\u2019re just wanting to head out for a chill weekend, we\u2019ve got you covered. We rounded up a bunch of great things to do this weekend, including events suited for solo dates, hanging out with friends, and even family outings.<\/p>\n<p>Horizon Drive-In is bringing a special Halloween-themed weekend to Edmonton, playing a number of spooky and scary movies in honour of the festive season. Nine horror movies and family-friendly Halloween films will be screened, bringing all the festive fun and energy just in time for the holiday itself.<\/p>\n<p>When: Now until Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a07 p.m., 9:30 p.m., and 11:45 p.m.<br \/>Where:\u00a0Edmonton Valley Zoo \u2014 13315 Buena Vista Rd. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$10+<\/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>Home to over 120 different vendors, more than 80 per cent of those vendors are local, who make, bake, and grow their own products. This year-round market offers so much more than you could ever imagine, so you\u2019ll just have to check it out yourself.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday<br \/>Time:\u00a010 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday<br \/>Where:\u00a03696 97th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Free<\/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: Friday, Oct. 30, and 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 night market is taking over the Albert Aviation Museum with over 85 vendors, artists, and local brewers. Not only that, but visitors will be able to check out the food trucks, flash tattoos, and henna artist on site as well!<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Friday, Oct. 30, 2026<br \/>Time: 7 to 11 p.m.<br \/>Where: Alberta Aviation Museum \u2014 11410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost: Free<\/p>\n<p>The Field of Screams is K3 Corn Maze and Family Farm\u2019s annual Halloween experience east of Edmonton, and it\u2019s back for its sixth annual event with spooky scare actors hidden in the maze itself.<\/p>\n<p>The main attraction is, of course, the terrifying corn maze, featuring different frights and scare actors around each and every corner. In addition to the maze, there will also be bonfires, as well as hot food and drinks available for purchase.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Friday, Oct. 30, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a07:30 to 10:30 p.m.<br \/>Where:\u00a019409 Township Rd. 512, Tofield, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$12 per person<\/p>\n<p>This market in Old Strathcona has been around for ages, and it\u2019s Edmonton\u2019s premier farmers market. Being the original year-rounder, this place offers the best locally grown and made goods as well as trinkets you won\u2019t be able to find anywhere else.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Every Saturday and Sunday<br \/>Time:\u00a08 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays<br \/>Where:\u00a010310 83rd Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n<p>Queen Mary\u2019s Market is located in the heart of Edmonton and offers over 130 vendors, as well as five individual restaurants within the building. This market features strong local vendors with a selection of antiques, rare collectibles, local produce, artisanal goods, and services.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Every Saturday and Sunday<br \/>Time:\u00a010 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays<br \/>Where:\u00a012011 111th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n<p>This open-format bar crawl will give you access to multiple bars all booming with the same great Halloween energy. If you\u2019re looking to explore and make the most of the bustling club events, this wristband is just the thing.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a07:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.<br \/>Where:\u00a0Multiple locations on Whyte Avenue, Edmonton<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$79.56<\/p>\n<p>Recent posts:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/halloween-weather-forecast-edmonton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Edmonton is trading snow for sunshine just in time for Halloween<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/things-to-do-november-edmonton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">10 exciting things to do in Edmonton this November<\/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\/1793297052_762_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\/1793297053_733_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":"These next few days coming up in Edmonton are going to be some good ones, with Halloween (Oct.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":950916,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194294],"tags":[49,48,23752],"class_list":["post-950915","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\/950915","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=950915"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/950915\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/950916"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=950915"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=950915"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=950915"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}