Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - october 3-5, 2025
Looking for ways to make the most of your weekend with the family? Edmonton is buzzing with kid-friendly fun, seasonal celebrations, and even a few spooky surprises. Whether your little ones want to read stories with an RCMP officer, get crafty at a free workshop, or decorate cupcakes at the market, there’s something for every age group. From outdoor movies under the stars to harvest festivals filled with treats and games, this weekend is packed with activities that will keep the whole family smiling. Here’s your guide to the best things to do in Edmonton this weekend.
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend
Friday
For the toddlers: Read with an RCMP at Strathcona County Library | 10:00 a.m.
Read with RCMP at this Storytime at the library for kids of all ages.
Watch Hocus Pocus Outdoors on the Big Screen | 4:30 p.m.
Cozy up to the Fall season with a stroll in Blatchford, followed by an outdoor movie! Enjoy a delicious complimentary drink as you explore Blatchford’s beautiful energy-efficient show homes, greenspaces, and trails. Stay and cap off the evening with an outdoor viewing of family favourite Hocus Pocus in Littlewood Park (because is it ever too early for Halloween?).
Catch ‘Life of a Showgirl’ Taylor Swift Album On the Big Screen |
The almost 90-minute show will feature the world premiere of the music video for “The Fate of Ophelia,” BTS footage from the shoot, brand-new lyric videos, and Taylor’s personal reflections on her latest album. Experience an intimate celebration of The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, transforming theatres into an experience where fans can share in the magic and be part of this next era,” shares Cineplex.
Saturday
Visit the Smoky Lake Great White North Pumpkin Weigh-off & Fair | All day
The growers of Alberta and surrounding provinces bring their pumpkins, squash and gourds to participate in the Smoky Lake Great White North Pumpkin Fair and weigh off. Watch a giant pumpkin smash down to the ground at the Pumpkin DROP!
RONA Kids Workshop: Make a Halloween Lantern | 10:00 a.m.
On October 4, your children are invited to build and paint a bat-shaped lantern at participating RONA stores. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a fun family activity, spark your little ones’ creativity, and benefit from the advice of our on-site experts.
Harvest Festival at Currents of Windermere | 11:00 a.m.
Celebrate fall at Currents of Windermere’s Harvest Festival! Free family fun, petting zoo, games, treats, and prizes, Oct 4, 11–3.
LEGO Controller Make & Take at Mastermind Toys | 11:00 a.m.
Check out this free.
City of Edmonton Play Rangers | 1:00 p.m.
Play Rangers focuses on children and family participation, with planned special outdoor recreation activities that can be enjoyed by all. Play Rangers will take place at Whitemud Park, weekly on Saturdays.
Integra Haunted Tire Shop | 2:00 p.m.
Dare to enter the 3rd Annual Haunted Shop in Fort Saskatchewan! On October 4, 2025, Integra Tire transforms into a spine-chilling playground full of frights for ages 12 and up—and younger adventurers ready to test their courage. Alongside the scares, there will be fun activities for kids, all in support of the Fort Saskatchewan Food Bank. Come for the thrills, stay for the fun, and help make a difference.
Sunday
Kidzone at Callingwood: Decorate Cupcakes at the Market | 11:00 a.m.
Bring the kids for one last FREE activity – cupcake decorating with Lil Bites Baking!
Harvest Gathering at Greenland Garden Centre | 1:00 p.m.
A fun event for the whole family! Hayrides, marshmallow roast, the best corn on the cob and more! Come for a fun Sunday out to celebrate Fall in Edmonton.
See Pinnochio on Stage | 2:30 p.m.
Join Pinocchio on a magnificent adventure across enchanting Italy, deep
beneath the mediterranean sea, and into the belly of an enormous
shark, in Alberta Musical Theatre Company’s award-winning musical
adaptation of the classic fairy tale!
Check out Kiwi’s Haunted House | 5:30 - 9:30
Are you ready for a spooktacular Halloween? Join us for our annual Kiwi’s Haunted House!
Come to the nursery and see our trail system and growing house transformed for this eerily good time!
