From having your pants scared off at a haunted house to enjoying some subtly spooky family fun, your options are nearly endless for Halloween-themed activities to enjoy in the month of October! Get in the Halloween spirit at one of these ghost tours or scary film screenings below!
1. Dedfest | October 20 – 25
This annual film festival showcases a selection of blood-curdling, suspenseful independent feature-length and short horror, cult, and sci-fi films from around the world. Announced feature films include The Invitation, Tales of Halloween, and Bite. View the website for a complete listing of movies and showtimes.
Metro Cinema at the Garneau | 8712-109 St. | 780-425-9212
2. Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde | October 31 | 11:30 pm
At this unique movie experience, the classic 1920 film will be screened with live accompaniment from Dennis James, an expert silent film organist.
Winspear Centre | 9720-102 Ave. | 780-428-1414
3. Edmonton Ghost Tours | Through October 29 | 7 pm & 9 pm
For just $10 per soul, you can go on an educational and spooky tour of Edmonton to learn about some of its dark and supernatural history. At 7 pm, meet in front of the Rescuer statue at Walterdale Playhouse for a tour of the Whyte Ave. and Old Strathcona area. Or, at 9 pm, meet in front of Rutherford House for a tour of the University of Alberta and Garneau area. Both have many chilling stories to reveal!
Walterdale Playhouse | 10322-83 Ave.
Rutherford House | 11153 Saskatchewan Dr.
4. Halloween Movies at Metro Cinema | Through October 31
One of the best ways to get your Halloween-chill fix is to take in a scary movie, but some movies are too frightening to take in alone at home. So head to the theatre and see a scary flick in the safety of others! Features include Carrie, House on Haunted Hill, Ghostbusters, and more leading up to Halloween night! View the website for a complete listing of movies and showtimes.
Metro Cinema at the Garneau | 8712-109 St. | 780-425-9212
5. Deadmonton House | Through November 13 | 7 pm – 11 pm
Relocated to the old Paramount Theatre for an extra special fear, the freakiest haunted house in Edmonton is ready to give you new chills. Feeling brave? Then attend the premier of a film about the legendary Williams family and see if you can avoid the curse of the farm. If you weren’t scared enough by the house your first time, return on November 6 & 7 to try walking through with only one flashlight per group! Please read the warning on the house’s website before visiting, as this event is not for the faint of heart.
Deadmonton House | 10233 Jasper Ave.
6. Spooktacular: Grave Discoveries | Oct 23 & 24, 30
Prepare to be haunted by the past at Fort Edmonton Park! In a time when people still believed in superstitions and scientists performed mad experiments in the name of medicine, you’ll explore creepy shops and disturbing finds. This spooky, family-friendly history lessons ups its scare tactics on October 30 for an adults-only event.
Fort Edmonton Park | Fox Dr. & Whitemud Dr., 7000-143 St. | 780-496-8787
7. Halloween Theatresports | October 30 | 7:30 pm & 10 pm
Edmonton’s renowned improv comedy troupe Rapid Fire Theatre performs Theatresports weekly, where teams of talented improvisers do their best to win over the audience in a series of improv challenges. Halloween night will have them playing with a special Halloween theme!
The Citadel Theatre | 9828-101A Ave. | 780-425-1820
8. The Mod Club’s Halloween Bash | October 30 – 31 | Doors at 9 pm
Make sure to dress up in a cool costume because this retro dance party will feature a prize giveaway for the best one. Enjoy 60s hits, Brit pop, indie rock, Motown, and more retro tunes at this Halloween party!
The Common | 9910-99 St. | 780-452-7333
9. Haunted Pumpkin Festival | Fri – Sun through November 1
Take your kids out to Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm for endless Halloween fun! Cool activities include the infamous pumpkin cannon, pumpkin carving, scarecrow building, and a haunted house! For a complete list of activities and events, visit the website.
Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm | 56311 Lily Lake Rd., Bon Accord, 25 km north of Edmonton | 780-921-2272
10. Boo-tanical Bash | October 25 | 12 pm – 4 pm
Enjoy a scary good time at the Muttart Conservatory’s annual Halloween party! Make a creepy craft, have your face painted, or take in the other family-friendly activities! And don’t miss out on the ZimSculpt Showcase in the feature pyramid, which is filled with the impressive stone sculptures of Zimbabwe artists!
Muttart Conservatory | 9626-96A St. | 780-442-5311
