Drop-in playtime for children birth to 3 years offers unstructured play, hands-on exploration, and a chance for caregivers to connect.

Watch the 1980 slasher classic Friday the 13th at Fort Edmonton Park's Capitol Theatre as part of Spooky Tuesdays this October.c

Free drop-in sports program for girls 8-17 at Edmonton rec centres. Build confidence through sports and games, no registration needed.

Come visit the University of Alberta's Observatory, located on the 5th floor of the CCIS building. On clear nights we'll be viewing star clusters, double stars, and nebulae. Starting in October, we should have good views of Saturn. The Moon will be visible on the evenings of September 17, 24, and October 22.

Boo at the Zoo returns to the Edmonton Valley Zoo October 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2026 with trick-or-treat stops, guest characters and spooky crafts.

Drop in with your kids, birth to 6, for relaxed playtime made for dads, granddads, uncles, and other male caregivers. Come as you are.

Walk through an exhibition of youth-created work — including zines, visual art, storytelling installations, and civic projects, born from labs exploring belonging, climate, media literacy, democracy, health equity, global citizenship and public imagination.

Celebrate fall at the free Harvest Festival at Currents of Windermere, with a petting zoo, family crafts with Michaels, a photo booth and giveaways.

The interactive dining experience features a 2-act production packed with songs, dancing, and Minion-style chaos tailored for young audiences and families.

Join the Manning Monster Mash at Manning Town Centre on Oct. 17! Free family Halloween fun with airbrush tattoos, balloon twisting, photo ops & more.

Costumes, crafts, and Spooky Skate at Halloween Haunt in St. Albert on Oct. 17, 2026 — a family-friendly event with an Inclusive Hour option.

Kids ages 6–10 and their families direct, film and edit a short friendship movie with iMovie on iPad in a free session at Apple West Edmonton.

Free weekly drop-in art-making for families at Churchill Square this fall — no registration needed, just bring your curiosity every Saturday from 1–4 pm.

Eastglen Leisure Centre's Main Pool adds inflatables to select public swim times, giving swimmers a mix of open swim and play features to enjoy.

Splash around with a FREE Saturday swim (sponsored by Pasta Pantry & Trattoria) at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre!

Glowing jack-o'-lanterns, twinkling lights and storybook surprises light up Patricia Lake at the family-friendly Griesbach Pumpkin Walk.

Take an after-dark ghost tour at Red Brick Common in Stony Plain this October, or book Tarot for Two, which pairs a tour with a tarot reading.

Boo at the Zoo returns to the Edmonton Valley Zoo October 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2026 with trick-or-treat stops, guest characters and spooky crafts.

Trade up to 5 gently used costumes for free at the Edmonton Reuse Centre Halloween Costume Swap on October 18, from 10 AM to 3 PM, no cost to attend.

Girls on Fire Confidence Conference hits Edmonton Oct. 18, 2026, helping girls 8–13 build confidence, friendship and leadership skills through mentorship.

Kids ages 8–12 can write and remix a theme song for a favourite show, book or game using GarageBand on iPad in this free workshop at Apple West Edmonton.

Make! at Farmer & Daughter toy shop — every Tuesday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. A new kids' craft each week, drop-in at the shop. Creativity, mess, and fun.

Join other caregivers and children ages birth to 6 for informal social time and educational activities, with coffee and tea provided.

Drop-in playtime for children birth to 3 years offers unstructured play, hands-on exploration, and a chance for caregivers to connect.

Free drop-in sports program for girls 8-17 at Edmonton rec centres. Build confidence through sports and games, no registration needed.

Catch Rosemary's Baby on the big screen at Fort Edmonton Park's historic Capitol Theatre during Spooky Tuesdays this October.

Brave 102.3 NOW! Radio's haunted house in Edmonton, with live actors and a 100-year-old mystery. Free entry with a food bank donation.

Brave 102.3 NOW! Radio's haunted house in Edmonton, with live actors and a 100-year-old mystery. Free entry with a food bank donation.

Take an after-dark ghost tour at Red Brick Common in Stony Plain this October, or book Tarot for Two, which pairs a tour with a tarot reading.

Come visit the University of Alberta's Observatory, located on the 5th floor of the CCIS building. On clear nights we'll be viewing star clusters, double stars, and nebulae. Starting in October, we should have good views of Saturn. The Moon will be visible on the evenings of September 17, 24, and October 22.

Visit the Clarkdale Creepshow in Sherwood Park for The Gathering at Brimstone, an outdoor Halloween walkthrough and live-actor haunted house supporting the Strathcona Food Bank.

Brave 102.3 NOW! Radio's haunted house in Edmonton, with live actors and a 100-year-old mystery. Free entry with a food bank donation.

Grimwood Acres is a new community-built haunted house in Beaumont, running Oct 23–24 and 30–31, 2026. Tickets available online; free parking on-site.

Kids 5+ can build a free mini LEGO Disney Stitch to take home at this hands-on Staples session, plus a chance to win a LEGO prize pack.

Boo at the Zoo returns to the Edmonton Valley Zoo October 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2026 with trick-or-treat stops, guest characters and spooky crafts.

Drop in with your kids, birth to 6, for relaxed playtime made for dads, granddads, uncles, and other male caregivers. Come as you are.

Free family Halloween fun at Graveyard Groove in Stony Plain — a haunted house, VR escape room, costumed farm animals, live entertainment and more, October 24, 2026.

Spruce Grove’s free Fall Fest on October 24 brings trunk-or-treating, pumpkin painting, costume prizes, live music and a fall market to Columbus Park.

The interactive dining experience features a 2-act production packed with songs, dancing, and Minion-style chaos tailored for young audiences and families.

Rosenthal's 7th Annual Haunted Hunt is a free costumed scavenger hunt at the Splash Park for kids 5–12. Registration opens October 1.

Trunk or Treat returns to Fort Saskatchewan’s CN Station parking lot on October 24, with decorated trunks and candy for costumed kids.

Eastglen Leisure Centre's Main Pool adds inflatables to select public swim times, giving swimmers a mix of open swim and play features to enjoy.

Free family Halloween walkthrough on CUE's lit-up Magrath Campus in Edmonton, Oct 24–31, with trick-or-treating on Halloween night.

Kensington Community Hall hosts a Halloween DJ dance and pizza party on Oct 24, 5–9 p.m. $5/person, kids 5 and under free. Tickets sold in advance only.

Visit the Clarkdale Creepshow in Sherwood Park for The Gathering at Brimstone, an outdoor Halloween walkthrough and live-actor haunted house supporting the Strathcona Food Bank.

Grimwood Acres is a new community-built haunted house in Beaumont, running Oct 23–24 and 30–31, 2026. Tickets available online; free parking on-site.

Take an after-dark ghost tour at Red Brick Common in Stony Plain this October, or book Tarot for Two, which pairs a tour with a tarot reading.

Boo at the Zoo returns to the Edmonton Valley Zoo October 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2026 with trick-or-treat stops, guest characters and spooky crafts.

Kensington Community Hall hosts its 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat on Oct 25, 2–4 p.m. — decorated vehicles, candy, and costumes for the whole family. Free, RSVP requested.

Free family Halloween walkthrough on CUE's lit-up Magrath Campus in Edmonton, Oct 24–31, with trick-or-treating on Halloween night.

Free family Halloween walkthrough on CUE's lit-up Magrath Campus in Edmonton, Oct 24–31, with trick-or-treating on Halloween night.

Make! at Farmer & Daughter toy shop — every Tuesday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. A new kids' craft each week, drop-in at the shop. Creativity, mess, and fun.

Join other caregivers and children ages birth to 6 for informal social time and educational activities, with coffee and tea provided.

Free family Halloween walkthrough on CUE's lit-up Magrath Campus in Edmonton, Oct 24–31, with trick-or-treating on Halloween night.

Drop-in playtime for children birth to 3 years offers unstructured play, hands-on exploration, and a chance for caregivers to connect.

Free family Halloween walkthrough on CUE's lit-up Magrath Campus in Edmonton, Oct 24–31, with trick-or-treating on Halloween night.

Close out Spooky Tuesdays at Fort Edmonton Park's Capitol Theatre with Carrie, the 1976 Stephen King adaptation, on the big screen.

Free drop-in sports program for girls 8-17 at Edmonton rec centres. Build confidence through sports and games, no registration needed.

Free family Halloween walkthrough on CUE's lit-up Magrath Campus in Edmonton, Oct 24–31, with trick-or-treating on Halloween night.

Three nights only! Step inside the Leduc Grain Elevator for a spooky haunted elevator experience this Halloween. $5 suggested donation per person, paid at the door.

Come visit the University of Alberta's Observatory, located on the 5th floor of the CCIS building. On clear nights we'll be viewing star clusters, double stars, and nebulae. Starting in October, we should have good views of Saturn. The Moon will be visible on the evenings of September 17, 24, and October 22.

Visit the Clarkdale Creepshow in Sherwood Park for The Gathering at Brimstone, an outdoor Halloween walkthrough and live-actor haunted house supporting the Strathcona Food Bank.

Families can explore the Art Gallery of Alberta at no cost on the last Thursday of every month, with free admission available 4-7pm.

Kids can trunk-or-treat at the Leduc Heritage Grain Elevator on October 30 at this Halloween event hosted by Alberta Made Market.

Three nights only! Step inside the Leduc Grain Elevator for a spooky haunted elevator experience this Halloween. $5 suggested donation per person, paid at the door.

Grimwood Acres is a new community-built haunted house in Beaumont, running Oct 23–24 and 30–31, 2026. Tickets available online; free parking on-site.

Take an after-dark ghost tour at Red Brick Common in Stony Plain this October, or book Tarot for Two, which pairs a tour with a tarot reading.

Eastglen Leisure Centre's Main Pool adds inflatables to select public swim times, giving swimmers a mix of open swim and play features to enjoy.

Catch a free screening of Ghostbusters (1984) at this family Halloween movie night. Dress as a Ghostbusters character to win prizes, and enjoy a spooky concession.

Drop in with your kids, birth to 6, for relaxed playtime made for dads, granddads, uncles, and other male caregivers. Come as you are.

Free Halloween fun at St. Albert Centre: snacks, crafts and activities for all ages with Neutral Ground. No registration needed, just drop in.

The interactive dining experience features a 2-act production packed with songs, dancing, and Minion-style chaos tailored for young audiences and families.

Free Halloween fun at Bonnie Doon on Oct 31, with mall trick-or-treating, free costume photos, crafts with EPL, character meet-and-greets and prizes for kids.

Dance in your costumes at Rink or Treat, a free family Halloween dance party with hot apple cider at Glastonbury Park's new rink on Halloween afternoon.

Free trick-or-treating at the Fort Heritage Precinct's Historic Village in Fort Saskatchewan, with treats at historic homesteads and schoolhouses for kids 2–12.

Eastglen Leisure Centre's Main Pool adds inflatables to select public swim times, giving swimmers a mix of open swim and play features to enjoy.

Trick-or-treat indoors at Southgate Centre this Halloween, with eight candy stations, treats from participating retailers and a balloon artist.

Watch Halloweentown or Jaws from the water at Harbour Pool’s Halloween Dive-In Movies on October 31. Afternoon and evening shows; Jaws is rated 14A.

Free mall-wide Halloween trick-or-treating, Sat Oct 31, 3–6 p.m. Collect treats, meet costumed characters, and explore new immersive photo scenes.

Trick-or-treat at Mill Woods Town Centre this Halloween afternoon, with candy stations at Centre Court and near Dollarama plus treats from participating retailers.

Trick-or-treat indoors at West Edmonton Mall this Halloween, with candy stations throughout the mall and character appearances at Centre Stage.

Holborn Hall near Stony Plain hosts a Halloween night Trunk or Treat with candy, free hot chocolate, raffle prizes and a best-decorated trunk prize.

Free family Halloween walkthrough on CUE's lit-up Magrath Campus in Edmonton, Oct 24–31, with trick-or-treating on Halloween night.

Three nights only! Step inside the Leduc Grain Elevator for a spooky haunted elevator experience this Halloween. $5 suggested donation per person, paid at the door.

Visit the Clarkdale Creepshow in Sherwood Park for The Gathering at Brimstone, an outdoor Halloween walkthrough and live-actor haunted house supporting the Strathcona Food Bank.

Grimwood Acres is a new community-built haunted house in Beaumont, running Oct 23–24 and 30–31, 2026. Tickets available online; free parking on-site.

Take an after-dark ghost tour at Red Brick Common in Stony Plain this October, or book Tarot for Two, which pairs a tour with a tarot reading.

Bring the family to Ardrossan for a free Halloween afternoon with a haunted house, hot chocolate, treats from the RCMP and a costume-friendly free skate.

Make! at Farmer & Daughter toy shop — every Tuesday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. A new kids' craft each week, drop-in at the shop. Creativity, mess, and fun.

Join other caregivers and children ages birth to 6 for informal social time and educational activities, with coffee and tea provided.

Drop in for creative art activities like painting, sculpting, and crocheting — a welcoming space for youth ages 8-17 to connect and create.

Drop-in playtime for children birth to 3 years offers unstructured play, hands-on exploration, and a chance for caregivers to connect.

Free Sleeping Beauty Kids Club, Wed Nov 4, 3:30–4:30pm — group dance, meet-and-greet photos, and crown decorating. Reservation required for the craft.

Come visit the University of Alberta's Observatory, located on the 5th floor of the CCIS building. On clear nights we'll be viewing star clusters, double stars, and nebulae. Starting in October, we should have good views of Saturn. The Moon will be visible on the evenings of September 17, 24, and October 22.

Drop in with your kids, birth to 6, for relaxed playtime made for dads, granddads, uncles, and other male caregivers. Come as you are.

Make! at Farmer & Daughter toy shop — every Tuesday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. A new kids' craft each week, drop-in at the shop. Creativity, mess, and fun.

Join other caregivers and children ages birth to 6 for informal social time and educational activities, with coffee and tea provided.

Drop in for creative art activities like painting, sculpting, and crocheting — a welcoming space for youth ages 8-17 to connect and create.

Come visit the University of Alberta's Observatory, located on the 5th floor of the CCIS building. On clear nights we'll be viewing star clusters, double stars, and nebulae. Starting in October, we should have good views of Saturn. The Moon will be visible on the evenings of September 17, 24, and October 22.

Drop in with your kids, birth to 6, for relaxed playtime made for dads, granddads, uncles, and other male caregivers. Come as you are.

If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, Home Depot has a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Dump Truck. All materials included and completely free.

Bring up to 5 outgrown, still-usable toys to trade for free at the Edmonton Reuse Centre Toy Swap on Sunday, November 15, from 10 AM to 3 PM daily.

Make! at Farmer & Daughter toy shop — every Tuesday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. A new kids' craft each week, drop-in at the shop. Creativity, mess, and fun.

Drop in for creative art activities like painting, sculpting, and crocheting — a welcoming space for youth ages 8-17 to connect and create.

Drop-in playtime for children birth to 3 years offers unstructured play, hands-on exploration, and a chance for caregivers to connect.

Come visit the University of Alberta's Observatory, located on the 5th floor of the CCIS building. On clear nights we'll be viewing star clusters, double stars, and nebulae. Starting in October, we should have good views of Saturn. The Moon will be visible on the evenings of September 17, 24, and October 22.

Disney On Ice presents Jump In! skates into Rogers Place Nov 20–22, 2026, with 50+ characters from Moana 2, Frozen, Encanto & more.

In this workshop, get hands-on with real fossils and learn the skills that help palaeontologists make their discoveries. Learn how to tell the difference between Ice Age fossils and how to piece together Alberta's frozen past.

Bring the family to Strathcona County's free Celebration of Lights on Nov. 21, 2026, for festive fun at Festival Place in Sherwood Park.

Free O'Leary Leisure Centre open house, Sun Nov 22, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Tours, swim, games, crafts, prizes and membership discounts. Free admission, all ages.

Make! at Farmer & Daughter toy shop — every Tuesday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. A new kids' craft each week, drop-in at the shop. Creativity, mess, and fun.

Drop in for creative art activities like painting, sculpting, and crocheting — a welcoming space for youth ages 8-17 to connect and create.

Drop-in playtime for children birth to 3 years offers unstructured play, hands-on exploration, and a chance for caregivers to connect.

Come visit the University of Alberta's Observatory, located on the 5th floor of the CCIS building. On clear nights we'll be viewing star clusters, double stars, and nebulae. Starting in October, we should have good views of Saturn. The Moon will be visible on the evenings of September 17, 24, and October 22.

Celebrate the season at St. Albert's Snowflake Festival on Nov. 27, 2026 — sleigh rides, Santa, petting zoos, and downtown holiday cheer.

Meet live owls, hawks, and falcons at Backyard Birds Nature Shop in Spruce Grove! Free bird of prey visits from Beaverhill Bird Observatory, select Saturdays 11am-2pm.

Breakfast with Santa at the Edmonton Convention Centre: buffet, festive games, letters to Santa and photos in Santa’s den, all supporting the University Hospital Foundation.

Stony Plain's Winter Fest runs Nov. 29–Dec. 31, 2026, with tree lighting, a town-wide scavenger hunt, and a New Year's Eve family celebration.

Make! at Farmer & Daughter toy shop — every Tuesday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. A new kids' craft each week, drop-in at the shop. Creativity, mess, and fun.

Drop in for creative art activities like painting, sculpting, and crocheting — a welcoming space for youth ages 8-17 to connect and create.

Drop-in playtime for children birth to 3 years offers unstructured play, hands-on exploration, and a chance for caregivers to connect.

Free holiday Kids Club, Wed Dec 2, 3:30–4:30pm — decorate a gingerbread cookie, meet the Gingerbread Girls, snap photos, and write a letter to Santa.

Come visit the University of Alberta's Observatory, located on the 5th floor of the CCIS building. On clear nights we'll be viewing star clusters, double stars, and nebulae. Starting in October, we should have good views of Saturn. The Moon will be visible on the evenings of September 17, 24, and October 22.

Make! at Farmer & Daughter toy shop — every Tuesday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. A new kids' craft each week, drop-in at the shop. Creativity, mess, and fun.

Drop in for creative art activities like painting, sculpting, and crocheting — a welcoming space for youth ages 8-17 to connect and create.

Drop-in playtime for children birth to 3 years offers unstructured play, hands-on exploration, and a chance for caregivers to connect.

Come visit the University of Alberta's Observatory, located on the 5th floor of the CCIS building. On clear nights we'll be viewing star clusters, double stars, and nebulae. Starting in October, we should have good views of Saturn. The Moon will be visible on the evenings of September 17, 24, and October 22.

Skate with Santa at Glen Allan Recreation Complex on Dec. 13, 2026 — a free family skate with cookie decorating, hot chocolate, and more.

Free Confederation Leisure Centre open house, Sun Dec 13, 2–4 p.m. Tours, swim, games, crafts, prizes and membership discounts. Free admission, all ages.

Make! at Farmer & Daughter toy shop — every Tuesday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. A new kids' craft each week, drop-in at the shop. Creativity, mess, and fun.

Come visit the University of Alberta's Observatory, located on the 5th floor of the CCIS building. On clear nights we'll be viewing star clusters, double stars, and nebulae. Starting in October, we should have good views of Saturn. The Moon will be visible on the evenings of September 17, 24, and October 22.

Meet Santa at the pool during Santa Swim at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre on Dec. 19, 2026 — photos, pool games, mermaids, and more.

A 30-minute illuminated horseback ride at Pigeon Lake Horse Drawn Rides, one horse per rider, $30 each. New this year, riders must be 10+.

Brunch with Santa at Sherbrooke Community League in Edmonton: a volunteer-made brunch, photos with Santa and gifts for every child. Kids under 12 free.

A 30-minute illuminated horseback ride at Pigeon Lake Horse Drawn Rides, one horse per rider, $30 each. New this year, riders must be 10+.

Make! at Farmer & Daughter toy shop — every Tuesday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. A new kids' craft each week, drop-in at the shop. Creativity, mess, and fun.

A 30-minute illuminated horseback ride at Pigeon Lake Horse Drawn Rides, one horse per rider, $30 each. New this year, riders must be 10+.

A 30-minute illuminated horseback ride at Pigeon Lake Horse Drawn Rides, one horse per rider, $30 each. New this year, riders must be 10+.

A 30-minute illuminated horseback ride at Pigeon Lake Horse Drawn Rides, one horse per rider, $30 each. New this year, riders must be 10+.

A 30-minute illuminated horseback ride at Pigeon Lake Horse Drawn Rides, one horse per rider, $30 each. New this year, riders must be 10+.

A 30-minute illuminated horseback ride at Pigeon Lake Horse Drawn Rides, one horse per rider, $30 each. New this year, riders must be 10+.

Meet live owls, hawks, and falcons at Backyard Birds Nature Shop in Spruce Grove! Free bird of prey visits from Beaverhill Bird Observatory, select Saturdays 11am-2pm.

Meet live owls, hawks, and falcons at Backyard Birds Nature Shop in Spruce Grove! Free bird of prey visits from Beaverhill Bird Observatory, select Saturdays 11am-2pm.

Meet live owls, hawks, and falcons at Backyard Birds Nature Shop in Spruce Grove! Free bird of prey visits from Beaverhill Bird Observatory, select Saturdays 11am-2pm.

Meet live owls, hawks, and falcons at Backyard Birds Nature Shop in Spruce Grove! Free bird of prey visits from Beaverhill Bird Observatory, select Saturdays 11am-2pm.