If you are looking for an alternative thing-to-do other than Trick-or-Treating or are just looking to get more than one use out of your little ones costume then this list is for you! These are Halloweeney activities happening in Edmonton and area this weekend:
Halloween Haunted House
The Gallery @501 is transforming into a spooktacular haunted house including a maze of scary rooms and features as well as activities for the whole family!
When: October 28 + 29 | 1 pm to 8 pm
Where: 120, 501 Festival Ave, Sherwood Park
Cost: $2.50 per person
Mini Monster Bash
The Mini Monster Bash is an annual event that caters to children under age 8, there will be crafts and activities.
When: October 28 | 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Heritage Park Pavillion
Cost: FREE with food bank donations
Spooky Saturday
Prepared to be Spooked while you follow the clues at the Strathcona County Museum to find a ghost! There will also be crafts and activities for the family to enjoy! *Costumes are encouraged and flashlights are recommended!
When: October 28 | 6 to 9 pm
Where: Strathcona County Museum
Cost: $5 per person | Children 2 and under: FREE
North Glenora Halloween Dance
The North Glenora Community League invites you to come to their dance and have some fun! Prizes will be given for best, original and scariest costumes!
When: October 28 | 7 pm to 11:59 pm
Where: 13535 – 109A Avenue
Cost: $20 per family for Members | $30 per family for non-members
Gymb-O-ween Party
Dress up your little ones for a Spooktacular Halloween Bash and costume party! Activities will include games, crafts, costume parade and more. Find the details here!
When: October 29 | 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Where: Gymboree Play & Music of Edmonton
Cost: $20 per Child
Pumpkin Patch Pyramids
If you are looking for a scare-free way to spend the day, be sure to head to the Muttart for their Pumpkin Patch Pyramids! Get your costumes on and enjoy making a Halloween Craft, roving entertainment, games, tattoos and more!
When: October 29 | 11 am to 3 pm
Where: The Muttart Conservatory
Cost: Regular Admission Applies
Family Halloween Party!
You’re invited to a Halloween Party for the whole family; there will be activities, refreshments and more!
When: October 29 | 1 pm to 4 pm
Where: 7910-36 ave
Cost: Free
Monster’s Ball
The Rad Dads of Edmonton are inviting you and your little ones to join them for a Monster’s Ball. They will have pumpkin decorating, mummy wrap, witch pitch game, macaroni art, colouring stations, paper circuits, cookie decorating and mask making!
When: October 29 | 2 pm to 5 pm
Where: 9910
Cost: Free with Santa’s Anonymous donation
Halloween Spooktacular
Dress up and head to 4 Cats Summerside for a spooktacular Halloween party, where there will be activities and prizes!
When: October 29 | 7 pm to 8 pm
Where: 4 Cats Summerside
Cost: $5 (pre-registration required)
Haunted Pumpkin Festival
Celebrate the season with the Haunted Pumpkin Festival, there will be activities for the whole family and kids dressed in costume on Halloween will get in free!
When: October 28 + 29 + 30 | Gates are open 9 am to 6 pm (Activities from 10 am to 5 pm)
Where: Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm
Cost: Regular Admission Applies | Children 2 and under are FREE
Galaxyland Trick or Treat Festival
Enjoy the Galaxyland Trick or Treat Festival, there will be goodies, face painting, magic and opportunities to ride the Halloween Train.
When: October 29 & 30 | 12 to 4 pm
Where: Galaxyland, West Edmonton Mall
Cost: Regular Admission Applies
Once Upon a Doodle – Spooktacular Halloween Party
Dress in costume and enjoy a Spooky Fun Halloween Story, painting your own little pumpkin and enjoying a fun snack! Find the details and registration form here.
*This is a parented event for children 18 months old to three years old.*
When: October 31 | 10:30 to 11:30 am
Where: Crock-a-doodle, Spruce Grove
Cost: $22 + gst per child
Happy Haunting
Dress up and head over to Millwoods Town Centre for some games, activities and treats at their six stations throughout the mall. You can also donate a Toonie and dress up a Dr. Patch Stollery Bear up! All proceeds will be donated to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, and Mill Woods Town Centre will match your donation!
When: October 31 | 3 to 6 pm
Where: Millwoods Town Centre
Cost: FREE
World’s Largest Indoor Trick or Treat Festival
If you’re looking for a warm place to trick or treat, West Edmonton Mall is a great option! They will be handing out candy bags and maps so that your little ones can collect more candy from participating stores.
When: October 31 | Starting at 5 pm
Where: West Edmonton Mall, Guest Services
Cost: FREE
Halloween Candy Quest + Photobooth
Enjoy indoor Trick or Treating at Sherwood Park Mall, there will be various candy stations throughout the mall and of course a photobooth!
When: October 31 | 4 pm to 8 pm
Where: Sherwood Park Mall
Cost: FREE
Halloween Thrills
Bonnie Doon Centre invites you to enjoy trick or treating, a live bubble show, photo booth, balloon artists, crafts, games and more!
When: October 31 | 5 pm to 8 pm
Where: Bonnie Doon Centre
Cost: FREE, while supplies last
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