1. LitFest: Edmonton’s Non-Fiction Festival | Through October 26
LitFest is Canada’s only creative nonfiction festival, celebrating literary talent through a variety of panels, workshops, and presentations with local and internationally renowned writers. No matter your interest, you’re sure to find an event with a book and an author to match it! Visit the website for a complete listing of events.
Various venues | 780-498-2500
2. Edmonton Comedy Festival | Through October 18
Over 30 comedians will perform and host comedy showcases throughout this festival. Nikki Glaser, Mitch Fatel, Rondell Sheridan, Mike MacDonald, and Alingon Mitra are among the headliners. And be sure to keep your phones out during performances! If you tweet with the hashtag #yegcomedy or #yegfunny, you could win prizes during the intermission! Visit the website for a complete list of shows.
Various venues | 780-439-8809
3. Fall Gallery Walk | Oct 18, 10 am – 5 pm; Oct 19, 12 pm – 4 pm
Enjoy a stroll down 124 Street and view local and international art as you visit some of the city’s best galleries! Each of the nine participating galleries will be celebrating the walk in their own way, with special exhibitions, refreshments, artist presentations, live music, and more! Visit the website to see all of the participating galleries.
124th St., between Jasper Ave and 105 Ave.
4. Pirates of the Pyramids Halloween | Oct 19 | 12 pm – 4 pm
Give everyone a preview of your Halloween costume while partaking in crafts and fun activities, such as a treasure hunt through the pyramids for candy. This is a great event for families looking for a less frightful Halloween party!
Muttart Conservatory | 9626-96A St. | 780-442-5311
5. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark at TWOSE
Now playing at the TELUS World of Science—Edmonton IMAX Theatre: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark! See this classic film digitally remastered, and then check out props from the movie in real life at the Indiana Jones exhibition running through November 11. It’s the perfect pairing for an adventure! Visit the website for showtimes.
TELUS World of Science—Edmonton | 11211-142 St. | 780-451-3344
