The 20 Best Things to do in Edmonton in October
10.1 Take the Last Outdoor Glow Yoga Class
Take the last outdoor yoga class of the season and get your glow on while you do it. Situated over one of the most scenic views in the river valley, the glow yoga class is one of the most revitalizing ways you can kick off your weekend.
10.01 | Candlelight Dinner in a Secret Garden
Savour a delicious five-course dinner in an intimate ambiance in the beautiful Secret Garden bathed in candlelight. Indulge in one of three set menus and listen to live acoustic music by Stringed Sessions featuring live acoustic covers of popular songs of the 2000s and 2010s.
All Month | Take an Edmonton Ghost Tour
On the tours, you can take 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.
10.4 Catch a Preseason Oilers/Flames Game
The season is upon us! Cheer on the Edmonton Oilers while they battle it out with the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place! Connor McDavid in a world-class arena... what more could you ask for?
Wednesday is unlimited appetizers at Gretabar. It’s not just a tiny bite of each one either - no, there are generous portions where you can order one of everything for just $18/person. Grab a game card, and some drinks, and you’ve got a great weeknight date night. ps/ they’re open LATE.
10.5 | Eat at 5th Street Food Hall
Four restaurants under one roof and a cool space to explore - that’s what you’ll find at 5th St. Food Hall by Just Cook Kitchens.
10.4 - 10.9 | Beverly Dining Week
Save your appetite! The Beverly Dining Week is a week-long food experience starting October 4th until October 9th, 2021. Enjoy specialty menus from some of Edmonton's best restaurants and food establishments in this historic neighbourhood.
Biermaster dinner at CRAFT Beer Market
Join us at CRAFT Beer Market for a four-course Oktoberfest-inspired dinner and European beer pairing experience hosted by Erdinger Weissbrau. Your ticket includes: An Oktoberfest inspired four-course dinner crafted by our Executive Chef, with each course paired with seasonally-inspired European & German beers, tasting notes and stories from our Executive Chef and cultured beer ambassadors and cicerones, a take home gift from Erdinger Weissbrau.
10.9 | Dancing Returns to the Basement at El Cortez
It’s the night we’ve been waiting for! Dancing is returning to the basement of El Cortez and we couldn’t be more excited about it.
Last year Deadmonton abducted you, and whisked you away to Area 51! Now, armed with the strange knowledge gathered from within that mysterious site, the diabolical minds behind Deadmonton Industries attempt to warp the fabric of time, space, and even reality. Join us on a twisted trip down the rabbit hole and into the warped minds of madness!
This year, there are two haunts to scare your pants off - all month long.
10.20 | Enter a Couples Gaming Tournament
One hour. Twenty couples and the games of your choice at The Rec Room. At Couples Gaming Tournament you’ll compete against other couples for the highest score. There are prizes for the top three scores, and at this edition - a prize for best costume!
10.22 - 10.23 | Edmonton Craft Beer Fest
What can you do aside from try a new beer? At the festival, you can hear great stories in the Lets Meet For A Beer Seminars or savour the food & beer pairings in the Cooking with Beer Seminars; Explore the emerging craft spirit industry in Distillery District; sample delicious food from some of Edmonton’s best restaurants; Take in all the entertainment; Be the first to try the #BeTheBrewer ‘Your Wish Is Pomegranted’ Beer.
Spend a Saturday Night at Azucar Taco House
Dancing, Tacos, bottle service - is there a better way to spend your Saturday night? If you haven’t spent a Saturday night a Azucar, you’re missing out on a whole vibe.
Halloween Brekky at Central Social Hall
The Second Annual Halloween BRUNCH PARTY! Round up the squad, choose a costume (mandatory), and grab a table! We're playing nothing but the best in Hip Hop, R&B, Dancehall, Old School, and Latin! You know what to expect! EVERYTHING on the brunch menu is $15, and tickets are only $15, sold by the table.
10.7 - 10.31 | DARK at Fort Edmonton Park
Kick off the Halloween season with Dark at Fort Edmonton Park. DARK is back for a fourth year with more spine-chilling experiences that will haunt you to your core. For thirteen nights in October, find out what lingers deep in the shadows of Edmonton’s River Valley and feel the fear in every fibre of your being.]
10.1 - 10.18 Down the North Saskatchewan in an LED Kayak
Until October 18th, you can paddle down the North Saskatchewan with Edmonton Kayaks, the new Watersport rental in town. It’s $70 for a two-hour rental, and the clear kayaks are a really cool way to explore, and they light up with LED lights for when the sun goes down.
10.23 | Pinheruppers at Midway
Pinherruppers is coming to Midway for a 10th anniversary celebration. Get your tickets for this fun night out!
10.25 | Take a Haunted Troller over the High Level Bridge
Enjoy a 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. Learn about the ghosts that still wanders around the Arts Barns, the Spanish Flu victims from the UofA, the ghosts from the original construction of the High-level Bridge and many more deadly stories.
Our first Halloween Bash went so well that we decided to throw another one, but with a twist, this time you will get a chance to win your very own pinball machine. Arkadium Retro Arcade once again is going to turn off the lights, decorate the place, and be your Halloween adventure for the night.
10.31 Trick or Tease Burlesque Show
Join House of Hush in the shadows for a Burlesque show and dance! Their enchanting performers will thrill you to your bones with their spirited performances upon the stage. Wear your favourite costume and perhaps you'll win fabulous prizes in the costume contest! After the main event has ended, sip on some local brews and dance the night away.
