20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - October 3-5, 2025
Here are the best things do in Edmonton this Weekend
Friday
Wine Wars at Halo Bar Bistro |
The Executive Sous Chef will put together a mouth watering 4 course dinner. Each course will feature a selection of three wine pairings. With each course, guests will receive 3 2oz pours of wine from each of three selections. Each of the selections will be accompanied with a brief explanation on their pairing choice to try and win over your vote for best wine pairing! Here’s the full menu for Wine Wars Dinner, October 2025.
The Opening of Nightmare Bar | 6:30 p.m.
Pop into the opening of the Nightmare Bar. Nightmare Bar is an immersive event platform that transforms the darkly whimsical into an unforgettable nightlife experience. Inspired by gothic tales and horror-esque fantasy, our events blend handcrafted cocktails, theatrical entertainment, and spine-chilling ambiance. Whether you’re a creature of the night or just looking for a hauntingly good time, we promise an evening of mystery, mischief, and macabre magic. Step into the shadows, sip on something sinister, and let the night unfold in ways both thrilling and unexpected. Dare to join us?
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.
It Takes Three to Tango at Art Gallery of Alberta | 6:00 p.m.
It Takes Three to Tango presents the true story of a fictitious romance told through the correspondence between Ivan Ostafiichuk and Natalka Husar. Blending reality with imagination, the narrative explores themes of love, identity, and artistic expression as revealed through their written exchanges.
The Opening of Nightmare Bar | 6:30 p.m.
Pop into the opening of the Nightmare Bar. Nightmare Bar is an immersive event platform that transforms the darkly whimsical into an unforgettable nightlife experience. Inspired by gothic tales and horror-esque fantasy, our events blend handcrafted cocktails, theatrical entertainment, and spine-chilling ambiance. Whether you’re a creature of the night or just looking for a hauntingly good time, we promise an evening of mystery, mischief, and macabre magic. Step into the shadows, sip on something sinister, and let the night unfold in ways both thrilling and unexpected. Dare to join us?
Rocky Horror Picture Show at Metro Cinema | 9:30 p.m.
Let’s do the Time Warp again! The adventure begins where it always does, as newly engaged Brad and Janet encounter car trouble in rainy weather. When they stop to look for help, they find themselves at the castle of the charming transvestite, Dr. Frank-N-Furter. They’re offered shelter for the night, but will they want to stay?
Saturday
Get out of town for a Witches Paddle | All Day
Welcome to The Secret Secrets Club, where your most scandalous, hilarious and (most importantly) anonymous confessions become the fuel for an unforgettable night of improvised comedy. To join the club, all you have to do is write down an anonymous secret (and purchase a ticket). Then, sit back as our performers use your juicy confessions to craft scenes filled with shocking reveals, laugh-out-loud moments, and wild surprises.
Harvest Festival at Currents of Windermere | 11:00 a.m.
Meet some friendly farm animals in the petting zoo, jump and play in the bouncy castle or get faces painted with festive fall designs. Strike a pose at our fall-themed photobooth, complete with playful props and instant free prints to take home. Outdoor games will be set up throughout the square, giving everyone a chance to play together and enjoy the last of the warm weather.
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.
Secret Secrets at Rapid Fire Theatre | 9:00 p.m.
Welcome to The Secret Secrets Club, where your most scandalous, hilarious and (most importantly) anonymous confessions become the fuel for an unforgettable night of improvised comedy. To join the club, all you have to do is write down an anonymous secret (and purchase a ticket). Then, sit back as our performers use your juicy confessions to craft scenes filled with shocking reveals, laugh-out-loud moments, and wild surprises.
See Pinocchio on Stage at Roxy Theatre |
Under then starry Tuscan sky, a lonely puppet-maker longs to be reunited with his long-lost son. Much to his surprise, his wish is granted when his newest marionette, Pinocchio, is magically brought to life with the mission to find and bring his son home. Join Pinocchio on a magnificent adventure across enchanting Italy, deep beneath the mediterranean sea, and into the belly of an enormous shark, in Alberta Musical Theatre Company’s award-winning musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale!
Sunday
UpliftHer Wellness Day | 9:00 a.m.
Join the Stollery Women’s Network for the third annual UpliftHer Wellness Fundraiser, presented by The Thompson Family Foundation in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Happening Sunday, October 5, 2025, at The Westin Edmonton (9 AM – 3 PM), this inspiring, women-focused wellness event blends movement, mindset, and meaning: all in athleisure-chic style. Enjoy nourishing bites, bubbly, a vibrant wellness market, guided meditation, and your choice of breakout sessions to support body, mind, and spirit though this full-day experience. The day will feature keynote speaker Jillian Schecher, who will share The Power of Joyful Living: Reclaiming Peace, Purpose, and Possibility, offering tools to infuse more joy into everyday life.
The Life of Pi On Stage at Citadel Theatre - Last Chance! | 7:30 p.m.
Life of Pi brings Yann Martel’s acclaimed novel to life in a visually stunning and emotionally captivating theatrical experience. The story follows Pi Patel, a young Indian boy who survives a shipwreck and is left stranded on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean with only a Royal Bengal tiger named Richard Parker for company. As Pi struggles to survive in the vast, unforgiving ocean, he confronts the limits of his faith, his resilience, and his understanding of the world. The stage adaptation immerses audiences in Pi’s extraordinary journey, blending breathtaking visuals, puppetry, and immersive storytelling to bring the ocean, the tiger, and Pi’s incredible survival to vivid life. As Pi recounts his tale to skeptical officials, the play explores themes of faith, identity, and the power of storytelling, leaving audiences to question the nature of truth and belief.
Where Dark Things Dwell at Fort Edmonton Park | 6:30 p.m.
Stopping in the sleepy Village of Edmonton for a night’s rest, you and your fellow travellers find yourselves trapped by an ancient curse that has driven the villagers to madness. As the stars begin to align and the curse grows, it’s up to you to stop it from consuming your own mind and spreading out into the world. Explore the town, learn the secrets of occult tools and writings, and uncover the only relic powerful enough to lift the curse, but be warned: only the bravest will see the dawn.
