38 Dates to go on in Edmonton in October
The YEG Travel Show
When: October 1st
Where: Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel
Edmonton's biggest travel show is coming back to the YEG airport. Join thousands of travel fanatics and enjoy the day at the airport. Experience cultural performances, inspiration for your next adventure, exclusive special offers & much more. You can talk directly to the hotel, airline and supplier representatives to learn how to make your next trip unforgettable.
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YEG Cruise & Travel Expo
When: October 2nd
Where: Edmonton EXPO Centre
Join us for a day of world exploration and learning. There will 30+ Travel vendors in the trade show and in-depth travel talks.
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Magic & Madness with Chris Gowen
When: October 7th
Where: The Rec Room South
Don't miss Alberta's first intimate magic experience and be astounded by magic unlike anything you've seen or can imagine, inches and feet away from where you are sitting, in an intimate setting designed for only 40 people in The Library at The Rec Room South Common by one of Canada's best Magicians.
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A Taste of Nigeria
When: October 9th
Where: Taylor College (Stencel Hall)
A Taste of Nigeria is an Annual event by Arispop to celebrate Nigeria's Independence and culture. Let us be your personal guide to the magic of Nigeria, her Culture and Stunning Beauty. Bring the entire family for a day of absolute fun.
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Streetcar Concert with Josh Sahunta
When: October 7th
Where: The Edmonton Street Car
This autumn, enjoy an intimate party in the streetcar. Live music will start your date, as you enjoy your chance to try a local seasonal brew in the Streetcar, watching the setting sun from the best location in the city, atop the high level bridge.
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Pumpkin Flower Workshop-Canadian Brewhouse
When: October 7th
Where: The Canadian Brewhouse Manning
Funky Petals Flower Shop, Edmonton will supply you with your kit filled with all of the greens, foam, decorations, and your container. Kits will be brought to The Canadian Brewhouse on the event night. All participants will make their very own Fall Flower Arrangement.
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GROWCASE 2022 with Central Social Hall
When: October 8th
Where: 10141 124 St
Join us for an entertaining evening out with friends and family featuring The Grand Dueling Piano Show & Magician Ian Pidgeon! There will be an amazing silent auction and raffles, including a liquor basket, a WestJet Flight for Two, and a 50/50. Cash bar provided by Central Social Hall + complimentary small bites.
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Oktoberfest 2022
When: October 15th
Where: Strathcona County Community Centre
Great beer, traditional food, fantastic musicians and more. What’s not to love?! Hosted by the German Language and Culture Association (GLCA) with the support of Strathcona County. We have partnered for fundraising with numerous local community groups including; Sherwood Park Rotary Club, ELKS of Canada, Knights of Columbus and United Commercial Travelers . We are excited to grow our local event this year and give back to our community while enjoying a fun event and traditional treats.
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Pageantinta - WELCOME TO THE FREAK SHOW
When: October 7th
Where: Evolution Wonderlounge
Pageantinta is back and freakier than ever with WELCOME TO THE FREAK SHOW! Five competitors will battle it out through performance, runway and interview with hopes of making it to the final top 2 lipsync! Voted Best Evo Show, this Halloween edition of the Pag is not one to miss!
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Drag Brunch Vol. 3 - A Halloween Extravaganza!
When: October 22nd
Where: Central Social Hall
It's time to get spoooooky! Join Tri Guys and Central Social Hall Downtown for our 3rd volume of Drag Brunch, just in time for Halloween! Expect the same delicious food and amazing service you've come to love while being entertained by some of the most fabulously devilish queens Edmonton has to offer! Hosted by the Queen Witch herself, Ladonna Stone.
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Halloween Cookie Decorating
When: October 27th
Where: Glasshouse Kitchen and Bar
Come enjoy a night of spooky decorating to kick off the Halloween season! Start off the spooky season on the sweet side. As part of this sweet night out, you'll enjoy a cocktail while you decorate 12 cookies from Glasshouse, and catch some scary movie vibes. Tickets include 12 cookies, decoraing supplies and welcome drink at Glasshouse.
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Halloween Couples Gaming Tournament Best Costume Edition
When: October 27th
Where: The Rec Room WEM
Bring your A-game to The Rec Room West Edmonton Mall and compete with other couples at popular redemption games in the yard. The couple with the most points at the end of the sixty minutes will take home the grand prize - and during that time you've got unlimited credits to stomp the competition.We've got three prizes, first, second and third. The Grand Prize will take home the ultimate date night complements of The Rec Room. $15 per couple. Best Themed Win Date Night at the Movies.
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Pumpkins After Dark Edmonton
When: September 29th - October 31st
Where: Borden Park
Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and dragons, movie and pop culture icons – this family friendly event has something for everyone. Make Pumpkins After Dark your new annual tradition!
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Rutherford Manor Haunted House
When: October 28th - October 31st
Where: 1906 Robertson Cresent Edmonton
The world of Rutherford Manor is facing oblivion. The Savidge and Flesher families are at odds with a tragic ending of pure butchery of blood and bone at hand.Do you dare enter the most infamous Haunted House in Edmonton?
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Halloween Night Market
When: October 28th
Where: Alberta Aviation Museum
85 spooky vendors, local brewers & food trucks. Face painting, live music & a costume contest. All Ages. Entry by donations to the Edmonton Food Bank.
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The Dark Eighties Halloween Party at 9910
When: October 28th
Where: 99ten
The Dark Eighties presents a cult 80s hits costume Halloween party at the fabulous 9910! For HALLOWEEN weekend 2022, we're bringing one of our famous Halloween parties (with touring DJs!!!) to 9910 in Edmonton! We'll be playing your favourite (and some more obscure) DARK 80s anthems until LATE!
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Scream
When: October 29th
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre
Join us on October 29th, at the Edmonton Expo Centre for the 21st edition of SCREAM! Featuring 2 main stages + the secret labyrinth garden. Music provided by DJ SNAKE, ALISON WONDERLAND, NORA EN PURE, TRITONAL, DA TWEEKAZ, SPENCER BROWN, ARTY, SULTAN & SHEPPARD, and all your favourite regional acts!
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Halloween Homecoming starring Starcrawler
When: October 29th
Where: Foundry Room
Join Starcrawler and special guests, Stemchamp, Tebby & the Heavy and Exit Division at the first annual Halloween Homecoming by Foundry Room. Starcrawler are a rock band for a new generation. Best known for their explosive liveshows.
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Spirits: A Spirited Night of Drinks, Burlesque and Ghost Stories
When: October 30th
Where: DOSC
As the sun begins to set, saunter over to DOSC Restaurant for an incredible decadent night sure to give you chills and thrills. House of Hush Burlesque will put a spell on you as we share delightful ghost stories, while you imbibe on a fabulous potion of a mystical welcome cocktail or mocktail and our enchanting performers will dance and tease around your tables. This is a haunting experience you won't soon forget. This event is perfect to share with dates, friends, or even just treat yourself.
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Deadmonton House
When: September 23rd - November 5th
Where: 7031 Gateway Blvd
Deadmonton House is Edmonton's premier haunted house, bringing you the ultimate in horror. We are proud to bring you TWO amazing haunted attractions: Icons of Darkness and Return of the Living Dead. We specialize in scaring you witless with jump scares, unexpected surprises and nerve-wracking encounters!
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DARK at Fort Edmonton Park
When: October 7th - October 30th
Where: Fort Edmonton Park
Escape a menacing jokester whose grand gesture is murder. Visit a farm where a sinister deal harvests gruesome consequences. Or dare to discover what nightmares are made of when demons come knocking at three in the morning. Whatever your fright, DARK will leave you looking for the light switch.
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Old Strathcona Ghost Tour
When: September 28th - October 31st
Where: 10322 83rd Avenue
Discover the Darker Side of Edmonton! Join us on a ghostly walk through Old Strathcona, where we stop in front of the Strathcona Hotel, the Princess Theatre, the Strathcona High School and many other buildings, houses, and shops that have reported ghosts, hauntings, murders, and mysteries. They are all true stories that come from area residents and business owners. The tours are hosted by a veteran storyteller with 12 years of experience.
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Kiwi's Haunted House
When: October 14th - October 30th
Where: Kiwi Nursery
Are you ready for a spooktacular Halloween? Join us for our annual Kiwi’s Haunted House!
Come to the nursery and see our trail system and growing house transformed for this eerily good time!
Are YOU brave …
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Haunted Trolley Tour
When: October 14th - October 31st
Where: Strathcona Streetcar Barn
Join us for a spooky and historical Trolley ride over the High Level Bridge and throughout Old Strathcona as the sun sets over Deadmonton. Hear the horrible history of the area and some of Old Strathcona’s and Edmonton’s most spooky and gruesome ghost stories.
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Spirits: A Spirited Night of Drinks, Burlesque and Ghost Stories
When: October 30th
Where: DOSC
As the sun begins to set, saunter over to DOSC Restaurant for an incredible decadent night sure to give you chills and thrills. House of Hush Burlesque will put a spell on you as we share delightful ghost stories, while you imbibe on a fabulous potion of a mystical welcome cocktail or mocktail and our enchanting performers will dance and tease around your tables. This is a haunting experience you won't soon forget. This event is perfect to share with dates, friends, or even just treat yourself.
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Salsa Lessons at Azucar
When: Saturdays
Where: Azucar
Every Saturday, join a salsa-dancing lesson at Azucar Taco House. The half hour lesson is a great start to the night, to learn moves to put into place the high energy dance party that is Azucar Taco house on the weekends. The lesson is FREE and it’s BOGO margaritas between 8-9.
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TRIVIA LEAGUE at WEM The Rec Room
When: Tuesdays
Where: The Rec Room WEM
Trivia League brings BIG screen visuals and pumps up the volume so you can put your knowledge to the test for beginners and trivia champions alike! We’ve got 9 weeks of Trivia. That’s 9 weeks of prizes to be won, and 9 weeks of bragging rights to be claimed.
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Pop-up Streetcar Party: Beer and Sunset Concert
When: October 14th
Where: The Edmonton Streetcar
Live music will start your date, as you enjoy your chance to try a local seasonal brew in the Streetcar, watching the setting sun from the best location in the city, atop the high level bridge.
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Speed Dating at The Rec Room
When: October 20th
Where: The Rec Room West Edmonton Mall
YEG.date and The Rec Room are bringing speed dating to the loft at The Rec Room West Edmonton Mall, where you'll break into groups of two at the event and meet with 20+ local singles, to find a potential match.
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Beer Yoga at the Rec Room
When: October 27th
Where: The Rec Room WEM
Come for the Yoga, stay for the beer. We're spending an hour in poses that celebrate our bodies, celebrate beer and incorperate your glass of beer into the class.
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East Coast Lobster Boil at Blowers & Grafton
When: October 5th
Where: Whyte Ave Location
We are having an East Coast Lobster Boil at Blowers & Grafton. Tickets are $49.75/person, and it includes a full Lobster Dinner that has fresh Mussels, scrumptious Prawns, Brothers Pepperoni, corn, and potatoes.
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Toronto Raptors VS Utah Jazz
When: October 2nd
Where: Rogers Place
The Toronto Raptors take on the Utah Jazz at Rogers Place in one of two preseason games in the Canada Series 2022. Watch Canada’s NBA team in the first time this series has been held since 2019.
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Michael Bublé Concert at Rogera
When: October 5th
Where: Rogers Place
Grammy winning, multi-platinum superstar entertainer, Micahel Bublé is bringing his “Higher” tour to Edmonton. With unstoppable talent, energy and a voice that is equally at home singing standards, pop tunes, swing, jazz, R&B and comedy, it’s no wonder that when Michael Bublé gets to town, the party begins. You don’t want to miss it!
Spooky Cinema Night at the AGA
When: October 13th
Where: Art Gallery of Edmonton
Join us for a spooky screening of two ghostly films, starting off with the classic Tim Burton film Beetlejuice and then Ringu (リング ), the original “the Ring” movie that started the horror franchise. Ringu will be screened in Japanese with English subtitles. Enjoy one film for $10 or both for $15. Members to the AGA are Free. We will be screening both films in our Ledcor Theatre.
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Where Science Meets Cocktail
When: October 13th
Where: Telus World of Science
Enjoy unique cocktails with a scientific twist, hosted by entertaining and dynamic mixologists, then treat your taste buds to delicious food pairings, featuring molecular gastronomy from some of the best local talent.
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Rave to the Grave
When: October 29th
Where: Art Gallery of Edmonton
This is going to be the biggest Halloween party yet. Discover and explore all levels of the Gallery. This will be an evening filled with artists, eerie interactive stations, DJs on the blacklight dancefloor, performances by local drag and burlesque legends, premium lounge, specialty cocktails, 50/50 and our signature costume contest.
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Free Admission to the Art Gallery of Edmonton
When: October 27th
Where: Art Gallery of Edmonton
The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month. Take advantage of this offer to check out our galleries and programming.
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Try the Pretzels at the Newest Pretzel Hotspot
When: Anytime
Where: Das Brezel Haus in Manchester Square
Our goal at Das Brezel Haus is to completely redefine the way you see pretzels. With our authentic German recipes and tantalizing flavours, this is a pretzel journey unlike any other!
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