17 Fun & Spooky Edmonton Halloween Day Events for Kids
Halloween in Edmonton isn’t just about costumes and candy — it’s a full day (and night!) of spooky fun, creative events, and community celebrations. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker looking for haunted houses, a family searching for pumpkin patches and kid-friendly festivals, or someone who simply wants to enjoy the fall vibes with themed food and movies, the city has something for everyone. From ghost tours in Old Strathcona to festive markets and eerie outdoor adventures, Edmonton comes alive with Halloween spirit.
We’ve rounded up 17 fun activities to do on Halloween Day in Edmonton, so you can make the most of this frightfully delightful holiday!
Kick off the Morning with Free Admission to Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm for Kids in Costume
Try a Spooky Halloween Witch Hunt at Bountiful Market | 8:00 a.m.
Get ready for our Witch Hunt on October 31st! Ten mischievous witches have hidden their hats throughout the market, and Bountiful needs your help to find them!
Pop into Ikea for a Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt | 10:00 a.m.
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)!
Brick or Treat at The LEGO Store Scavenger Hunt | 10:00 a.m
Enter a LEGO® Store…if you dare, to participate in a brick-built pumpkin scavenger hunt from October 24-31. Find the hidden pumpkins around the store and get a treat (while supplies last)!
Halloween at Royal Alberta Museum | 10:00 a.m.
Come for the Halloween fun, like a fun spooky specimans game: Just like the well-known Halloween game, build up some courage and put your hand inside the box. Instead of boiled spaghetti, you’ll get to touch all sorts of cool museum objects!
Trick or Treating at Sherwood Park Mall | 3:00 p.m.
Collect candy from participating stores throughout the mall
Snap a photo with some spooktacular guests, including Jack Skellington & Sally, Spiderman & Spider-Gwen, Elphaba & Glinda, and Princess Aurora & Maleficent!
Halloween at Bonnie Doon Centre | 4:00 p.m.
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.
Trick or Treating at Londonderry Mall | 4:00 p.m.
Bring your little ghosts to visit the eight participating stores for sweet surprises.
Trick or Treating at Kingsway Mall | 4:30 p.m.
Kingsway is proud to welcome the community and celebrate Halloween in style with fun displays and trick-or-treating. Show off your costume and visit treat stations around the centre from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Halloween (Friday, October 31st).
West Edmonton Mall Trick or Treat Festival | 5:00 p.m.
Make your way through the mall and discover candy stations and spooky fun for the whole family. If you’re staying indoors or have younger children, you’re going to want to check this out.
Take a Spooky Walk at Magrath: Trick or Treating | 5:00 p.m.
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. Wear your costume and trick or treat at Magrath and all it’s spooky corners.
Halloween Haunted House Monster Laboratory | 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
“The lab opens its doors for one night only… are you brave enough to meet the creatures?” Step inside the Monster Laboratory — a small but monstrously coolHalloween walkthrough where eerie lights flicker, strange experiments bubble, and creatures claw their way from the shadows. It may be brief, but it’s packed with eerie detail, glowing experiments, and sights you won’t soon forget!
Ride with the Riverdale Witches | 6:00 p.m.
Come prowl the streets of Riverdale with us this Halloween Night! We re gathering our ghoulish gang for a deliciously slow cruise through the neighborhood - perfect for giving the little trick or treaters a spine-tingling thrill and conjuring up some seriously creepy Halloween magic!
Check out a FREE VR Haunted House | 6:00 p.m.
This Halloween night, step into Insanity: The Haunting — a terrifying, 25-minute virtual reality experience that will test your courage and your sanity. No booking required. No fee. Just show up… if you dare. Gather your friends and brave the haunted halls together in our free-roam VR arena. Feel every scare in full immersion — you’ll see it, hear it, and feel it all around you.
Halloween Party and Fireworks in Griesbach | 8:00 p.m.
Join after trick or treating on Friday, October 31st at 8:00 PM for an epic end to Halloween night at Griesbach’s Maple Leaf Park.
Halloween Fireworks in Terwillegar | 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween night with a spectacular fireworks show at Tomlinson Park in Terwillegar, Edmonton. Families and friends are invited to gather on October 31 for an evening filled with community spirit and seasonal fun. As dusk settles, the sky will come alive with brilliant fireworks in festive colors, creating a magical backdrop for costumes, laughter, and togetherness.
