Here are the BEST Things to do in Edmonton this Week: October 2-8, 2024
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Celebrate the Grand Opening of BeaverTails at West Edmonton Mall on Saturday October 5th. Free pastry from 10am - 1pm, limit 1 per customer. There will be live entertainment, photographer and more.
Get your hands on tickets for Cookies & Cocktails at Central Social Hall. This cookie decorating event for two features a kit of Halloween cookies to decorate with two cocktails. October 23 & 24, 2024. Ticket includes decorating kit for two people to share one kit + two cocktails.
Dolly’s Pop-up ‘The Black Lagoon’ for Halloween. This isn't your kitchsy pumpkin-lit kid-friendly Halloween haunted house. Think dark dungeon with blood chilling cocktails served by a coven of witches; it's immersive, creepy as hell, and sure to be the adult Halloween celebration of your nightmares.
The FINAL Spooky Streetcar Cocktail Experience is on sale! We’ve added one more night of three spooky cocktails on the Streetcar. Tickets are $49 and include three cocktails. Grab your costume and show up ready for a fun time with spooky themed cocktails.
On October 12, 2024, witness an incredible musical experience with Melafrique, a talented 7‑piece band renowned for their vibrant sound. Expect a night filled with infectious energy, stunning vocals, and a unique fusion of Jazz, R&B, Reggae, Neo-Soul, and African rhythms.
On October 12, 2024, witness an incredible musical experience with Melafrique, a talented 7‑piece band renowned for their vibrant sound. Expect a night filled with infectious energy, stunning vocals, and a unique fusion of Jazz, R&B, Reggae, Neo-Soul, and African rhythms.
Calling all the single pals! Singles Bowling and Beers is THIS THURSDAY. It’s bowling, It’s beers. It’s pizza and it’s connection with other local singles to search for love on the lanes!
Here are the Best Things to do in Edmonton this Week
Wednesday October 2, 2024
Comedy Night at Irrational Brewing. Irrational Comedy at Irrational Brewing Company! Edmonton's hottest monthly comedy show on 124th street. Join for laughs and delicious beers! This month's headliner is the very funny Natasha Lyn Myles! (Just For Laughs, CBC, Edmonton's Grindstone Comedy Festival). Hosted by Celeste Lampa
Head over to Bianco for Pasta Wheel Wednesday. This fun pasta experience will serve up your pasta, tossed in a cheese wheel table side. It’s $24, for the generous serving of Cacio E Pepe.
Thursday October 3, 2024
Take an Eats on 118th Food Tour. Dine and drink your way along the Avenue and experience delicious cuisine you won’t find anywhere else in the city. Each tour, our exceptional hosts will guide guests along the Avenue to 3 curated businesses to indulge in Alberta Avenue's best signature dishes. You'll learn the story behind the businesses from the owners themselves and experience the culture behind the food.
Crown the King of the Hill at Grindstone. Grindstone Theatre’s King of the Hill is back for its third season! Each show, a cast of improvisers hash it out in this comedy battle royale! Our improvisers use audience suggestions to create unique characters, scenes and sketches on the spot.
Take a Neon Sign Tour. Get ready to explore the history of the vibrant neon signs of Edmonton with a Neon Sign Tour. At 7:15pm we will walk over to the Neon Sign Museum, joined by our tour guides from the City of Edmonton, to take us on an exciting journey through the history of the city's illuminated neon art and signage.
Dolly’s Cocktails Halloween Pop-up Experience. This isn't your kitchsy pumpkin-lit kid-friendly Halloween haunted house. Think dark dungeon with blood chilling cocktails served by a coven of witches; it's immersive, creepy as hell, and sure to be the adult Halloween celebration of your nightmares.
Stony Plain Road Dining Week kicks off October 3 and runs until October 16. It’s your chance to discover the local flavours of Stony Plain Road.
Friday October 4, 2024
Ha-Ha-Haunting of Strathcona at Rapidfire Theatre. The Ha-Ha-Haunting of Strathcona is a conjuring of real ghost stories from Strathcona's history. These true tales of horror will inspire comedic larger than life tales performed in the style of all your favourite spooky season stories. Multiple dates this month.
Get an introduction to Chocolate Tasting. Indulge in the world of bean-to-bar chocolate with the exclusive 90-minute chocolate-tasting event. Immerse yourself in the rich flavours and captivating aromas of our chocolate, crafted right here in Delavoye Chocolate Maker’s small factory.
Catch Gryphon Trio on Stage. Experience the magic of Canada’s Gryphon Trio, one of the world’s premier piano trios. For over 25 years, it has earned acclaim for and captivated global audiences with its dynamic, refined, and memorable performances.
See Edmonton’s Speakeasy Magic Show. Chris Gowen is hitting the stage for another season at The Rec Room with a close-up magic show and it’s giving secret-magic-show-in-vegas - and it’s only $25/ticket.
Saturday October 5, 2024
Watch a Live Art Battle at Art Battle Edmonton. Get ready to witness an electrifying showdown as skilled artists go head-to-head in a high-speed, three-round battle to create awe-inspiring artwork right before your very eyes! But the real kicker? You get to play judge and jury and cast your vote for the ultimate winner!
Try Something new at Whiskey Tasting. ESS Whisky Tasting with charcuterie board in the Main Hall (Tartan Hall). President Dolph Shaw of the Alberta Scotch Society will be presenting Whisky from the Douglas Lang Remarkable Regional Malt Collection
Netflix and Kill Improv Show at Rapid Fire Theatre. In Netflix and Kill, you're the network executive! Watch as directors passionately pitch their vision, then use your influence to greenlight concepts or harshly pull the plug.
Looking for more weekend plans? Read the full Edmonton.events weekend guide, here.
Sunday October 6, 2024
On Stage: Neurohilarity Variety Show. Experience an unforgettable night of burlesque, stand-up comedy, improv, and more, all brought to life by an extraordinary lineup of neurodivergent performers! Created by Winnipeg’s own Adam Schwartz, Neurohilarity celebrates diversity and unique perspectives in comedy and performance art, offering a fresh and hilarious take on what it means to entertain.
Kick off Spooky season with an Edmonton Cemetery Tour. Take a historical stroll through Mount Pleasant Cemetery and learn about the many historical people that help shape early day Strathcona and Edmonton. From Immigrants, politicians, activists, historians, murderers and the many events that shaped our city.
Monday October 7, 2024
Immerse Yourself in the Pyramid of Sound at Muttart. Experience an immersive Sound Bath in the Feature Pyramid at the Muttart Conservatory with Somatika. Step into the sacred geometry of this harmonious space, where the therapeutic power of sound vibration intertwines with verdant botanicals and abundant florals.
Tuesday October 8, 2024
Spooky Tuesdays at Capitol Theatre at Fort Edmonton Park. Every Tuesday, catch a scary movie on the big screen at Fort Edmonton Park through the month of October. This week, see Hocus Pocus on the big screen.
Take a Paranormal Tour at Fort Edmonton Park. As the night descends, investigate Fort Edmonton Park's most haunted hotspots and hear our best-kept ghost stories. Come with an open mind—and prepare for the unexpected.