As the crisp fall chill settles over the city, Edmonton goes from cheery to eerie in celebration of another spooky season to come. Whether you’re looking for the perfect pumpkin, a harrowing haunt, or a bone-chilling fright, Edmonton offers a variety of Halloween events and activities to suit adults, teens, and families alike.
Five Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Edmonton
Edmonton didn’t get its cherished “Festival City” moniker by simply slaying the summer social scene. No matter the season, you can always count on YEG to have a jam-packed event calendar that caters to residents and visitors of all ages, interests, and budgets. Here are five frighteningly festive attractions to check out this Halloween season.
DARK Halloween Festival at Fort Edmonton Park
Designed for those in search of a scare, DARK is a popular Halloween festival that transforms Fort Edmonton Park into a haunted haven with spine-chilling scare zones, theatrical frights, and eerie entertainment. What makes this festival particularly unique is that the historic park’s creepy carnival grounds and antiquated architecture create the perfect backdrop for some of the city’s spookiest attractions. Complete with festive beats, delicious drinks, and local eats, DARK is ideal for folks looking to immerse themselves in the ultimate fright night with friends.
DARK at Fort Edmonton Park is on from October 4th until November 2nd, so be sure to buy your tickets and prepare for a scare!
The Haunted Pumpkin Festival at Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm
Calling all Jack-O-Lantern lovers! Get ready for a pumpkin-packed adventure at the Haunted Pumpkin Festival, a much-loved family affair that has been a staple at Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm for the last 30 years. Perfect for families who want to celebrate spooky season without giving the kiddos too big of a fright, this fabulous festival features a corn maze, hay rides, a pumpkin cannon and carving, chilling ghost walks, and live entertainment. Kids can enjoy the Halloween-themed playground, while adults might find themselves getting a thrill from the farm’s haunted attractions.
The Haunted Pumpkin Festival runs every weekend in October at 56311 Lily Lake Road in Bon Accord, located just north of Edmonton. Get your tickets today and save $5 when you buy online!
Edmonton Ghost Tours
True crime enthusiasts and supernatural supporters will be blown away by Edmonton Ghost Tours. Nadine Bailey, host of the Haunted Canada podcast, takes visitors through some of the most haunted locations in Central Edmonton, including historic buildings, cemeteries, and even the famous High Level Bridge Streetcar. As you stroll through the dimly lit streets, you’ll hear tales of ghostly encounters and murder mysteries that are sure to send shivers down your spine. It’s a perfect blend of history and hauntings for folks of all ages.
Edmonton Ghost Tours offers a variety of tour packages, including a Haunted Pub Tour for adults in search of boos and brews.
Deadmonton Haunted House
Find out what goes bump in the night at Deadmonton, a tried-and-true haunted house experience that guarantees a spine-chilling scare. Suitable for ages 12 and up, Deadmonton’s three haunted houses have taken over the old Edmonton Sun building on the east side of the city. Visitors can enjoy spooky beverages, delicious food, and haunting entertainment outside before heading in for a spine-chilling show. You can even double down on the fear factor by enduring LIGHTS OUT, an experience that challenges you to walk through a Deadmonton house in absolute darkness.
You can buy Deadmonton tickets online, and speed passes are available if you’re not a fan of long line-ups.
Halloween at Metro Cinema
If you’re a sucker for a horror flick, head to Metro Cinema at the historic Garneau Theatre and catch a thrill on the big screen. Folks looking for a more mellow way to embrace the Halloween vibes here in Edmonton can find the perfect balance of comfortable and creepy with a good, old-fashioned night at the movies. Metro Cinema screens popular cult classics like The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Scary Movie, with a healthy dose of horror movies old and new every Halloween season.
Check out the Metro’s movie screening schedule and plan your next date night at one of Edmonton’s most historic theatres in the heritage community of Garneau.
Plan Your Visit to Edmonton this Fall
Whether you’re visiting Edmonton for the first time or coming back for another taste of the amazing events and attractions our festival city has to offer, be sure to plan your stay ahead of time to find a great hotel. Visit Best Edmonton Hotels and book your stay today.
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