20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - October 10-12
Looking for something fun to do in Edmonton this weekend? Whether you’re in the mood for spine-chilling scares, hearty Thanksgiving feasts, or a dose of local art and culture, the city is packed with events to make the most of your days off. From haunted hikes and hilarious improv to mouthwatering buffets and creative walking tours, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this weekend — from Friday night thrills to Sunday’s cozy celebrations.
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend
Friday
The Haunted Hike | 6:00 p.m.
The Haunted Hike has returned and ready to pull you into the fog, the frights, and the nightmares you’ll never escape. After three years away, we’re back with our most terrifying transformation yet. This massive expansion spans three full floors of horror, doubling the size of our haunted space and connecting every nightmare together.
Siuyeh Soft Opening | 5:00 p.m.
Siuyeh is Edmonton’s late-night hangout. This late night bar and grill is a Chinese restaurant that we’ve been watching the launch of - and can’t wait to try. Try the soft opening, all weekend long, 5pm to late.
Ha Ha Haunting at Rapid Fire Theatre | 7:00 p.m.
Frightfully funny ghost stories.The Ha-Ha-Haunting is a conjuring of real ghost stories from our history. These true tales of horror will inspire comedic larger than life tales performed in the style of all your favourite spooky season stories. First premiered in 2024, the Ha-Ha-Haunting returns by popular demand!
The Pink Unicorn | 7:30 p.m.
The welcome return of a wonderful comedy/drama that deftly opens up a timely and relevant conversation about parents dealing with the pressures of a changing world as they try to protect, empower and advocate for the rights of their children in our ever-changing social landscape. A multiple award-winning show and a Nortern Light Theatre timeless classic.
Theatresports at Rapid Fire Theatre | 9:30 p.m.
This high-energy, fast-paced show pits teams of improvisers against each other in a fierce, no-holds-barred battle of wits and laughs! Fuelled by the suggestions you give us, our skilled improvisers make up the entire show on the spot, off the top of their heads. Created by Keith Johnstone in Calgary, Theatresports® is performed by companies all over the world.
Saturday
Public Art Walking Tour | 9:00 a.m.
Bridging the city, the artworks show the intertwined lives of the people and the non-human beings who live and travel through here. Learn how the artist’s meetings with First Nations Elders and Knowledge Keepers, Métis citizens, and numerous visits to the valley since childhood inspired these paintings. Discover how David Garneau, along with a team of First Nations, Métis, Black, Asian, and artists of European ancestry, captured Edmonton’s four seasons and complex histories.
Mole & More Cooking Class | 2:00 p.m.
Join chef owner Kathryn Joel for our Moles and More masterclass, and immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Mexican cuisine. Spend an afternoon in our kitchen and indulge in the heavenly flavours of Mole Poblano, a perfect blend of chilis, seeds, spices, and a hint of chocolate that tantalizes the taste buds with its complexity.
Thanksgiving Weeknd Turkey Buffet | 4:00 p.m.
Leave the stress of cooking and cleanup behind, and let us take care of everything. From perfectly roasted turkey and classic holiday sides to indulgent desserts and more, Sawmill’s Turkey Dinner Buffet has everything you need to feast, relax, and savour the company of those you love. Bring your family and friends, relax, and enjoy a festive evening filled with warmth, tradition, and plenty of delicious food, all without lifting a finger.
The Haunted Hike | 6:00 p.m.
The Haunted Hike has returned and ready to pull you into the fog, the frights, and the nightmares you’ll never escape. After three years away, they’re back with the most terrifying transformation yet. This massive expansion spans three full floors of horror, doubling the size of the haunted space and connecting every nightmare together. Step inside brand-new rooms with professional set design, live actors, and immersive storytelling. Every corner holds a new scare, crafted to make this year’s Haunted Hike unforgettable.
Catch a Pre-season Hockey Game | 8:00 p.m.
Rogers Place offers two food-inclusive options for all Oilers games: * The Sportsnet Club features all-inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages with a rotating menu of enticing fan favourites. Socializing within the club Is enhanced by two full-service bars. * The Sky Lounge features a full-service bar, in-seat beverage service and all inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Difficult to Strip To Competition | 6:30 p.m.
It’s back! Our most hilariously awkward, wildly creative, and questionably sensual competition of the year — “Difficult to Strip” — returns for its third round! Performers have been challenged to create striptease routines to the most unsexy, unexpected, and ridiculous songs imaginable. From awkward childhood jingles to dramatic ballads, you’ll never look at these tracks the same way again. Expect outrageous costumes, over-the-top creativity, and performances that will leave you laughing, cheering, and maybe even blushing.
Sunday
Try Something New: Beginner Birding | 8:30 a.m.
We will meet in front of the Alfred Savage Centre to embark together on 3.5 hours of outdoor learning fun enjoying the sights , sounds and smells of fall in the North Saskatchewan River Valley. Did you know there have been 193 species of birds recorded in White Mud Park? We will identify as many as we can in this mixed wood riparian habitat, close to the North Saskatchewan River. Did you know there are 5 types of Woodpeckers that have been spotted in White Mud Park?
Take a Public Art Walking Tour | 9:00 a.m.
Join us for a guided tour of ÎNÎW River Lot 11 Edmonton’s Indigenous Art Park with Tiffany Shaw as we mark 30 years of the Edmonton Arts Council and the addition of the 300th public artwork to the City of Edmonton Public Art Collection with a month of 300 @ 30 activities and events!
Sunfish (and other Stories on Green Lake) at Metro Cinema | 2:00 p.m.
Lives intertwine around Green Lake as a girl learns to sail, a boy fights for first chair, two sisters operate a bed-and-breakfast, and a fisherman is after the catch of his life. SUNFISH (& OTHER STORIES ON GREEN LAKE) is Sierra Falconer's directorial debut, and is a loosely-autobiographical anthology.
Food for Thought: Culinary Book Club |
"The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern Black community and running away at age sixteen, it's not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adults, it's everything: their families, their communities, their racial identities. Ten years later, one sister lives with her Black daughter in the same southern town she once tried to escape. The other secretly passes for White, and her White husband knows nothing of her past. Still, even separated by so many miles and just as many lies, the fates of the twins remain intertwined. What will happen to the next generation, when their own daughters' storylines intersect?
Thanksgiving Weekend Turkey Dinner Buffet | 4:00 p.m.
Leave the stress of cooking and cleanup behind, and let us take care of everything. From perfectly roasted turkey and classic holiday sides to indulgent desserts and more, Sawmill’s Turkey Dinner Buffet has everything you need to feast, relax, and savour the company of those you love. Bring your family and friends, relax, and enjoy a festive evening filled with warmth, tradition, and plenty of delicious food, all without lifting a finger.
