The best things to do in September

Graveyard Fitness Club

Five Halloween-themed classes at The Creative Hive, from Zombie Zumba to candlelit Haunted Yoga.

A licensed bar keeps the lounge going between sessions, so come for one class or stay the full nine hours.

Chinatown After Dark

Lantern-lit streets, hidden eateries and a bustling night market turn Chinatown into a completely different neighbourhood after sunset. One evening, 6 to 7 PM, easy to build a night around.

Wine Wars III: Final Round

Three vendors, four courses, one winner — vote on the best wine pairing at every course of this exclusive dinner at Halo Bar Bistro, with bragging rights on the line for the final battle.

Fairy Tale Funspiel

Princesses, wizards, dragons and fairies take over the Shamrock Curling Club for a costumed curling bonspiel. Grab a team, dress your fairytale best, and sweep your way to a happily-ever-after finish.

Yarrowstead Sauna + Cold Buckets

Heat. Cold. Rest. Repeat. Book a community session at Yarrowstead Sauna.

Graveyard Fitness Club

Five Halloween-themed classes at The Creative Hive, from Zombie Zumba to candlelit Haunted Yoga.

A licensed bar keeps the lounge going between sessions, so come for one class or stay the full nine hours.

Long Weekend Horizon Drive in Movies

Eight movies. Four Days. Long Weekend under the glow of the drive in.

Move for Melanoma Fun Run Fundraiser

Flexible 3K or 5K Walk/run in support of Melanoma with Save Your Skin Foundation.

Grindstone Open Mic Comedy

Free, late, and rough in the best way. Some of it lands, some of it does not. That is the whole point.

Indigenous Artistry Market

Covenant partners with the I.A.M. Collective to bring local Indigenous artists and makers together for the day. Browse the work, meet the makers, and support them directly — a fitting way to mark Truth and Reconciliation month.

Food for Thought: Culinary Book Club

A monthly EPL book club that pairs a shared theme with a themed treat — September's theme is retellings of famous stories, discussed over honey cakes and apple cider. Bring a book on the topic and swap ideas.

Irrational Comedy Featuring Sarah Hoffman

A deep local lineup on 124th Street closes with headliner Sarah Hoffman, plus new host Katie Yoner's "one weird thing" midway through the set. Grab a beer at Irrational Brewing and come early.

The Mosquers Film Festival

Billed as the world's leading festival for Muslim creatives in film, four days at the Winspear bring short films, performances and conversation from around the globe, mixing returning favourites with new premieres.

Oktoberfest at Fan Park

Entry from about $20 and a stein in your hand within a minute. Go on a weeknight and you will actually get a table.

Edmonton Free Fall Gallery Walk

A self-guided route through six independent galleries on 124 Street — MAUD, Bearclaw, Lando, West End, Peter Robertson and Bugera Lamb. New exhibitions across contemporary, traditional and Indigenous art, a tradition since 1981.

Let's Get Fired! The Arbour Pizza Masterclass

BRiiNE takes over Arbour on Whyte for a three-hour pizza night: welcome drinks, a guided masterclass where everyone builds their own pie, and a trivia round on the restaurant's history in between.

Curious Brews: Axel Heiberg Island Ice Core Expedition

Beer in hand, the deepest ice core ever drilled in Canada on the screen. Dr. Alison Criscitiello of the U of A's Ice Core Lab walks MKT Beer Market through her Arctic expedition, with social hour, a talk and Q&A, and door prizes after.

The Hoagie Half

Teams of four relay roughly 21 km between Happy Beer St and Farrow Garneau, grabbing a sandwich along the way, before the finish-line party at Odd Company Brewing. T-shirt, hoagie and welcome beer included.

Edmonton Gluten Free Expo

A full day of product discovery, sampling and shopping at the Convention Centre, built for anyone managing celiac disease or gluten intolerance — or just curious what's new. Brands, education and samples all under one roof.

Funktuate Presents: Monday Funkday 3 Year Anniversary

Three years of the hardware-synth live show move from YouTube to the stage at 9910, with Clay Francis and Matt Meeker joining. House, techno and acid, played live with no DJ set. Doors 7 PM, $15.

Evening: Michael Charles and His Band

Grammy-elected guitarist and Chicago Blues Hall of Famer Michael Charles brings his 19th international tour to the Yardbird Suite. Contemporary blues and blues-based rock, with a full band behind him. Doors 8 PM.

Stelmach Community Health Centre Grand Opening BBQ

A free BBQ marks the new health centre's opening, first 500 guests, halal and gluten-free options included. Bring the kids for the inflatable obstacle course, face painting and an artisan market alongside.

Provincial Archives of Alberta 38th Annual Film Night

A free evening of short documentaries by Alberta filmmaker Tom Radford, drawn from his 1970–2000 filmography and preserved by the PAA. Subjects run from environmental conservation to Indigenous rights and immigration.

Edmonton Free Fall Gallery Walk

A self-guided route through six independent galleries on 124 Street — MAUD, Bearclaw, Lando, West End, Peter Robertson and Bugera Lamb. New exhibitions across contemporary, traditional and Indigenous art, a tradition since 1981.

AsiaFest YEG

Edmonton's biggest Asian night market returns to Currents of Windermere for Mid-Autumn Festival — street food, handcraft vendors and performance stages, 2 PM to 11 PM daily. Last year drew 100-plus vendors.