27 FREE Halloween Events, Activities, Treats and Haunted Houses in EDmonton in october

If you love all things pumpkins, costumes, and a good (friendly) scare, you’re in for a treat this October. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker hunting down haunted houses, a parent looking for family-friendly fun, or just here for the free candy (no judgment) we’ve got you covered.

From eerie light displays to pumpkin walks, ghost tours, and trick-or-treat events — there’s something for everyone to enjoy without spending a dime. So grab your costume and let’s dive into all the free Halloween fun happening in Edmonton this October!

27 FREE Halloween events, activities, treats, and haunted houses happening around Edmonton this month

• Find the Spookiest Houses for Halloween on the Haunted Halloween Map
  All month
  Use this map to find the best decorated houses in Edmonton. It’s a fun way to get a night out for free and find the best halloween decorations in Edmonton.

• Spooky Scanveger Hunt at IKEA
  October 31, 2025
  Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy a frightfully fun adventure perfect for kids and grown-ups alike. Complete the hunt and receive a treat (no tricks involved)! No registration required. Just stop by and start your haunted hunt anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Please note: to ensure the safety of all participants, all children will require guardian supervision for the duration of the scavenger hunt.

• Trick or Treating FUN at Bonnie Doon Centre
  October 31, 2025
  Trick or Treating at Bonnie Doon Stores treats for children in costumes while supplies last starting at 4pm. Look for the pumpkin floor decals in front of participating stores. The fun starts at 4pm with family activities, photos and more.

• The Headless Carrot Halloween Party
  October 31, 2025
  Gather around the fire pits to roast hot dogs and marshmallows, then dance the night away to the beats of our spooky DJ. This neighborhood celebration is the perfect opportunity to connect with your community while celebrating Halloween together.

• Trick or Treat Festival at West Edmonton Mall
  October 31, 2025
  Get your costumes ready and join us for a spook-tacular night of trick-or-treating throughout the mall! Make your way to our candy stations and celebrate Halloween in a fun, safe, and warm environment.

• Catch a Dog Parade of Costumes
  October 26, 2025
  Come see adorable dogs and their owners dressed up for Halloween in support of local animal rescues.

• Spooky Soiree at Ridgewood
  October 26, 2025
  Come down to Ridgewood Community Hall at 3705 Mill Woods Rd E on Sunday, October 26th from 12:30 - 3 pm for a fun event filled with, tricks, treats, and activities for the whole family.

• Halloween at John Walter Museum
  October 26, 2025
  Join us to celebrate All Hallow’s Eve! Practice trick-or-treating and learn some spooky history with us in this free family fun event.

• FREE Lego Make & Take: Build a LEGO Witch
  October 26, 2025
  LEGO Witch make and take event is intended for participants aged 6+ years. The LEGO Witch model will be available on a first come first serve basis, at participating locations, while supplies last.

• Halloween Costume Party & Parade
  October 25, 2025

• Howl-ween at Edmonton Humane Society
  October 25, 2025
  Join the Edmonton Humane Society and the City of Edmonton’s Animal Care & Control Centre (ACCC) shared campus for a FREE to attend family & pet-friendly Halloween celebration! This is more than just a Halloween event — it’s a time to highlight community, compassion and the joy animals bring into our lives.

• Cineplex Family Favourites: The Corpse Bride ($3.99)
  October 25, 2025
  Set in a 19th century European village, this stop-motion, animated feature follows the story of Victor , a young man who is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious Corpse Bride, while his real bride, Victoria, waits bereft in the land of the living. Though life in the Land of the Dead proves to be a lot more colorful than his strict Victorian upbringing, Victor learns that there is nothing in this world, or the next, that can keep him away from his one true love.

• Rosenthal Haunted Hunt
  October 25, 2025
  Goblins and ghouls of all ages are welcome! Don’t forget your capes and costumes and get ready for a frightfully fun adventure. Follow a spooky map of Rosenthal Splash Park to find hidden flags—complete the scavenger hunt and earn an extra sweet treat!

• Fort Saskatchewan Trunk or Treat
  October 25, 2025
  Trunk or Treat is a much-loved Halloween event that has become a seasonal destination for families and Halloween enthusiasts alike.

• Walk Through Halloween at Concordia
  October 25, 2025
  Walk through the spooky, decorated grounds at Halloween at Magrath at Magrath Campus - 6240 Ada Boulevard. Experience the eerie atmosphere as you stroll through our haunted grounds, at your own pace to kick off Halloween season in Edmonton.

• Trick or Treat at the Museum
  October 25, 2025
  Planning on going to Trunk or Treat in the CN Station parking lot? Stop by and join us in the Historic Village at the Fort Heritage Precinct for an afternoon of FREE trick-or-treating fun!

• Clarkdale Creepshow Haunted House
  October 24, 2025
  This Halloween come try your luck at the shooting gallery, Test your Bravery in The Haunted house and Journey through Our Outside Walkthrough Display! Be careful though…. the ghost of Old Mr. Clark is Lurking along with his friend turned foe

• Now Radio Haunted House
  October 22-24, 2025
  Once a bustling and joyous summer camp for the children of the NOW! Family, Camp 1023 has fallen silent after “the incident.” But what happened to the children? The counsellors? Where did they go? Theories went wild, but the locals know one thing for sure: stay out after dark and you too might just get lost to the woods.

• Edmonton Treat Accessibly Halloween Village
  October 19, 2025
  Join us for the Edmonton Treat Accessibly Halloween Village, where we create a magical and safe trick or treating experience for all kids, with and without disabilities. Delight in a variety of trick or treating stations filled with both edible and non-edible treats, alongside a DJ, magicians, and costumed entertainers. This family-friendly event takes place during the day before Halloween, allowing kids, parents, and caregivers to fully embrace the joy of the season.

• FREE Bracelet Halloween Making at Michaels
  October 19, 2025
  Get ready to celebrate all things spooky season with this free Halloween Celebration! Join us in-store to create a Treat Bag, ghostly friendship bracelets, and more.

• Manning Monster Mash
  October 18, 2025
  Your favourite free, family-friendly Halloween event will be running from noon to 3 PM, featuring all the activities you love! Enjoy bouncy castles, roaming characters, balloon twisting, airbrush tattoos, a pumpkin carving demo, plus a giveaway, and booths by Manning Town Centre.

• FREE Lego Make & Take at Chapters Indigo
  October 18, 2025
  Build, play, and take it away—customize your own LEGO® bookmark to use with your favourite books.

• Wear your Costume to a FREE Saturday Swim
  October 18, 2025
  Splash around with a FREE Saturday swim (sponsored by Pasta Pantry & Trattoria) at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre!
  

  Find the best things to do in Edmonton this month. Visit the full Edmonton.family event calendar.