12 things to do in and around Edmonton this week (September 23-27)

This Monday we’re welcoming the first full week of fall, but that doesn’t mean that things are quieting down! Between kids being back at school and the days getting shorter, we’re going to need all the distractions we can get before winter really hits. So while you’ve got your calendar ready, here are all the things to do in and around Edmonton this week.

Edmonton Comedy Festival

Enjoy four full days of funny at venues around the city during the Edmonton Comedy Festival! The festival will feature comedians from across North America performing on stages throughout Edmonton.

When: Wednesday, September 25th to Monday, September 28th, 2024
Where: Venues throughout Edmonton
Cost: $22+

Edmonton International Film Festival

The 38th Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF) returns with 10 days of exciting events. You can expect filmmaker chats, Q&A’s, gala screenings, a local filmmaker spotlight, ‘buzzy’ films that are travelling the festival circuit, shorts with lunch, and more.

When:  Thursday, September 26th to October 5th, 2024
Where:  Various venues
Cost: Ticket price varies by film

Sponsored pick: Amazon Future Engineer Day

Enjoy free general admission for students and families as a part of the inaugural Amazon Future Engineer Day. The event will feature a day of special programming and activities designed to help more young people discover science and technology. Please note that the free general admission excludes IMAX films and evening Laser Shows.

When: Thursday, September 26th, 2024
Where: TELUS World of Science, 11211 142 St NW
Cost: Free

Pumpkins After Dark 2024

Start your Halloween early with Pumpkins After Dark this week! This iconic display returns to Edmonton and will be here for over an entire month. Enjoy thousands of hand-carved pumpkins in a beautiful, insta-worthy setting.

When: Friday, September 27th, to October 31st, 2024
Where:  Borden Park, 7727 Borden Park Rd NW
Cost: $27.77

7 Paintings Dining Experience Edmonton

A renowned Dubai dining experience is making its North American debut right here! Combining art with food, 7 Paintings is a highly-anticipated dining experience that will be here until December! 7 Paintings is a 2.5-hour sensory journey that brings the works of iconic artists like Michelangelo, Banksy, Picasso, Pollock, Warhol, Dali, and Van Gogh to life while you dine.

When: Starting Friday, September 27th, until December 2024
Where: HALO Bar | Bistro, 4236 36th E, Edmonton International Airport
Cost: Reserve online, cost varies by meal

Come From Away

For a limited time, Broadway Across Canada is presenting Broadway’s Come From Away in Edmonton. This “true story of the small town that welcomed the world” has won Best Musical all across North America! From our own personal experience, we highly recommend getting tickets to this one!

When: Friday, September 27th, to Sunday, September 29th, 2024
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave. NW
Cost:  $75.70+

Oktoberfest

Canada’s largest Oktoberfest celebration is taking over Fan Park @ ICE District and you still have another week to check it out! Immerse yourself in the rich Bavarian tradition of Oktoberfest – right here in Edmonton! Enjoy the massive 30,000-square-foot beer hall tent, complete with live music, German cuisine, local vendors, activities, games, and much more.

When: Now until Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Where: Fan Park @ ICE District, 10104 104 Ave NW
Cost: $30.95

Gateway to the Stars

One of the more serene things to do around Edmonton this week, if you don’t mind a drive. Elk Island National Park is hosting an introductory stargazing program led by an expert park interpreter. Learn to use a star chart, navigate by constellations, and listen to rich cultural stories around a cozy campfire.

When: Now until Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Where: Elk Island National Park, 54401 Range Rd 203, Fort Saskatchewan
Cost: Park admission $9+

A Streetcar Named Desire

Presented by Theatre Calgary, this show is a classic tale that follows Blanche DuBois as she flees to her sister’s New Orleans home, only to face an unravelling thread of illusions and harsh truths. It opens at the Citadel Theatre this Saturday, with ticket prices varying by seat.

When: Saturday, September 21st until Sunday, October 13th, 2024
Where: Citadel Theatre, 9828 101A Ave
Cost: Tickets vary by seat

Edmonton Corn Maze

You can’t have fall without a corn maze, and thankful this icon is back for the season! Head down and (literally) lose yourself in acres of corn. Don’t worry, they’ll find you… eventually.

When: Open until October 27th, 2024
Where: 26171 Secondary Hwy 627, Spruce Grove
Cost: $12+ for GA

Old Strathcona Ghost Tours

Take a ghostly walk through Old Strathcona, and maybe even spot an apparition or two! The tour stops in front of the Strathcona Hotel, the Princess Theatre, the Strathcona High School and many other buildings, houses, and shops that have reported ghosts, hauntings, murders, and mysteries.

When: Dates throughout the fall
Where: Meet in front of Rescue Statue directly next to the Walterdale Theater
Cost: $18+

Pumpkin Patch

Take a stroll through the charming pumpkin patch at Prarie Gardens! Enjoy additional activities like a corn maze, sunflower maze, train rides, scarecrow making, and more family-friendly activities. They have dates throughout the fall but you need to reserve your timeslot ahead of time. You also save $5 when you buy your tickets online!

When: Dates throughout the fall
Where: 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
Cost:  $21+

Have a great first week of fall!

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