Fun Stuff to do in Edmonton This Weekend
Looking for Fun Stuff To Do In Edmonton This Weekend? Edmonton Playgrounds has you covered! Check our list of the best weekend activities for families in Edmonton for October 9-12, 2026!
The forecast is calling for a COLD weekend! You might be looking for Edmonton Indoor Playgrounds and Play Cafes. Use our list to find indoor fun this long weekend!
- KIWI’S HAUNTED HOUSE
Kiwi’s Haunted House opens for the season at Kiwi’s Garden Centre & Nurseries, west of Edmonton on Highway 16. The Haunted House runs 5:30pm-9pm each night, with a milder experience from 5:30-6:30pm and more scares after 6:30pm. Tickets are $8 per person or $4 if you bring a donation to the Parkland Food Bank. Kids under 8 are FREE!
Friday, October 9 & Saturday, October 10 – 5:30pm-9pm – More info HERE
- MAISIE’S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS HOUSE IS OPEN FOR THE SEASON!
Maisie’s Magical Christmas House is now open for the season! The house is set up in all its Halloween glory. It’s free to visit and walk around the exterior of the home at 9619 – 144 Avenue and donations are accepted on site for SCARS (Second Chance Animal Rescue Society).
Open Daily – 5pm-11pm nightly – More info HERE
- PUMPKINS AFTER DARK
Pumpkins After Dark returns to Borden Park as a fun and artistic (and not too scary!) celebration of Halloween in Edmonton! This is a great activity to enjoy in early October when the weather is still nice! Use our Promo Code: EDMPLAY10 to save 10% on your tickets!
Until October 31 – More info HERE
- FALL HARVEST FEATURE PYRAMID
Weather wise, it looks like it could be a good weekend to enjoy the Fall indoors! Check out all the cute photo ops at “Fall Harvest”, the Muttart Conservatory’s new feature pyramid! Muttart Conservatory is located at 9626 – 96A Street in Edmonton.
Open Daily – 10am-5pm – More info HERE
- HAUNTED PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Every weekend in October, Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farms hosts the Haunted Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy Halloween-themed activities that aren’t too scary plus traditional farm-fun activities!
Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11 – More info HERE
- ROYAL ALBERTA MUSEUM
It’s a LONG weekend and that means Royal Alberta Museum is open Monday! Enjoy the museum from 10am to 4pm all weekend. You can also pop by the drop-in activities like “Investigation Station”, “Live Animal Encounter” and “Museum Makers”!
Open all weekend including Monday – 10am-4pm – More info HERE
- EDMONTON VALLEY ZOO
The Valley Zoo is open all weekend including Holiday Monday – but you might want to plan ahead for NEXT weekend and snag tickets for their annual Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo! Boo at the Zoo runs October 17, 18, 24 & 25 this year!
Open all weekend including Monday – 9am-5pm – More info HERE
- U OF A BOTANIC GARDEN
It’s the final weekend of the year to visit the University of Alberta Botanic Garden, west of Edmonton near Devon. The garden is stunning in the fall!
Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11 – 10am-7pm – More info HERE
- HIGH LEVEL BRIDGE STREETCAR
It’s also the final weekend of the year to take a ride on the High Level Bridge Streetcar. Streetcar service operates between Whyte Avenue and Jasper Plaza.
Friday, October 9 to Monday, October 12 – More info HERE
- MAGIC IN THE MALL
Head to Londonderry Mall on Saturday for a high-energy K-pop performance from the Pop Star Girls! There will also be other favourite characters to meet around the mall!
Saturday, October 10 – 12pm-3pm – More info HERE
- HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 IN CONCERT
Watch the movie, hear the music – live! “How to Train Your Dragon 2” will be presented at the Jubilee Auditorium with a symphony orchestra playing the score!
Friday, October 9 – 7:30pm | Saturday, October 10 – 2pm – More info HERE
- DROP-IN CRAFTING AT MICHAELS STORES
Most weekends, Michaels stores offer drop-in crafting sessions. This weekend there are 2 projects to choose from!
On Saturday join the fun at ‘Lil Witching Hours: Yarn Wrapped Frame to make a cute Halloween craft! This project is FREE with all supplies provided!
On Sunday, check out Witching Hours: Ghost in a Jar. Simply purchase a jar and the other supplies will be provided!
Saturday, October 10 – 11am-1pm | Sunday, October 11 – 2pm-4am – More info HERE
- MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS
Have you checked out the Museum of Illusions in West Edmonton Mall? Test your brain and your brawn with puzzles, games and optical illusions – plus enjoy so many cool photo ops! Use Promo Code: JILL15 to save 15% off your tickets!
Open daily – More info HERE
Indoor Playgrounds are a great place to burn energy on a chilly day! Use our list to find the Best Indoor Playgrounds in Edmonton. This list has Edmonton Play Cafes too!