Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - October 4 - 6

Friday

• The Black Lagoon Popup at Dolly’s
  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.

• Stand Up Comedy at Grindstone Theatre
  The Stand Up Show brings Canada's best comics to the fabulous Grindstone Theatre every Friday night. Sean McDonnell is a rising star in the Canadian comedy scene. Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia Sean singed with 604 records at 22 after been praised by Norm MacDonald as a “Fantastic Talent”.

• Grand Opening Of Daisy's Saloon
  Daisy’s doors are finally swinging wide open next Wednesday, just in time for the CFR! They are having a 4-day Grand Opening celebration will be one of the biggest country parties this town has ever seen!

• Baijiiu’s Heated Patio is Back Open
  Baijiu is bringing back their Tubbo heated patio experience for the fall/winter. It’s open on the weekends and Oilers/event nights. Escape the cold winter and sip on this heated patio.

• Final Weekend To Discover Lagers at Analog
  Discover lagers of multitudes of styles, a festival of refreshing beers. Get your passport and embark on a month-long lager journey across Edmonton and area sampling the best from local breweries. Collect stamps, raise your glasses, and discover extraordinary lagers.

• 38th Annual Edmonton International Film Festival
  This year's festival boasts over 100 short films and over 40 feature films, including major titles such as Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story and the Opening Gala screening of The Mother and The Bear.

• YEG Foodies Festival
  Spend the day exploring, sampling, tasting, and purchasing local eatables from fresh baking and take-home goodies -- to innovatively crafted condiments, preserves, wines, spirits, chocolates... and oodles more dedicated to satisfying all your cravings!

• Magic and Madness with Chris Gowen
  Step into an intimate parlour setting, meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 48 people. Prepare to have your mind blown and the time of your life as you see expert magic the way it was always meant to be, up-close and personal.

• Dark at Fort Edmonton Park Opening
  Get ready for the most terrifying year yet as - DARK Edmonton's Halloween Festival - returns for its seventh year. Brace yourself for an unforgettable experience filled with new haunts and terrifying surprises.

• Ha-Ha-Haunting of Strathcona
  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.

• Edmonton Chamber Music Society: Gryphon Trio
  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.

Saturday

• Beavertails Grand Opening Party
  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.

• The 11 O'clock Number at Grindstone Theatre
  The 11 O’clock Number is Grindstone’s award winning improvised musical comedy! Based on suggestions from the audience the cast improvises a brand new musical comedy on the spot, complete with twisting plots and showstopping numbers. Laughs are guaranteed. You have to see it to believe it. 

• 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!

• Take a Pokemon Themed Cupcake Class
  Calling all Pokémon Masters! Evolve your baking skills in our Pokémon-themed baking class! You’ll leave with a half dozen cupcakes that are sure to be the berry best, and with a smile as big as Bewear’s hugs!

• LE Studio YEG Pop Up
  Le Studio YEG is thrilled to present an amazing collection of local creators at our pop-up event on Saturday October 5th at LE Studio YEG! From 11 am to 4 pm, explore incredible products crafted with passion by local vendors. It’s going to be an inspiring day of shopping, creativity, and community vibes!

• Netflix and Kill at Rapidfire 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. Your choices shape the night as the streaming wars ignite the stage. Pull the strings, script the drama, and binge your newfound power!

• Blue Halloo Comedy Cabaret
  Come watch as a rotating cast of sketch, stand-up and improv comedians, musicians – and more – step outside of their comfort zone to entertain you in a collaborative, safe space. If you’re looking to tie your weekend together with a little out-of-the-box comedy, then look no further than the Halloo that they call Blue!

• SteinFest at EPIC Market
  Celebrating the best in German Beer Drinking Engineering with a fun night of craft beers, delicious food, games and music!

Sunday

• Soul Speak Poetry Night
  Soul Speak is a word based event that focuses on self expression through words. Be that through song, poetry or story telling this is a space for you to come and share what it is that's in your soul!

• DIY Cemetariums Workshop
  Join the Halloween-inspired terrarium build-your-own workshop that will transport you to a hauntingly beautiful scene. Imagine eerie fog swirling around miniature gravestones while ghostly figures lurk among the scene.

• Lil' Bites Bike Tour
  Get ready to embark on an exciting two-wheel food adventure! Hop on a bike and cycle with our friendly tour guides to various local food destinations eating mouth-watering tasters all while getting a VIP behind the scenes luxury experience from Edmonton's hidden gems.

• On Stage: Neurohilarity
  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.