Things to Do in Edmonton & Area: September 25 to October 9, 2026

by Jason Beattie

 

Local Events Roundup

Things to Do in Edmonton & Area: September 25 to October 9, 2026

Here's what's happening over the next two weeks across Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Spruce Grove, and Stony Plain - covering the two weeks from today, September 25, 2026.

Sept 25-26 & Oct 2-3, 2026 — Oktoberfest @ ICE District

Four nights of Bavarian-style celebration return to The Tent at Fan Park in ICE District, with a 30,000-square-foot beer hall, live music, German food, and family-friendly activities all ages can attend. Doors open at 5:00 PM each night. This is the first of two weekends - only the first night (Sept 25) is added to the calendar links below.

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Sept 25 - Oct 31, 2026 (nightly) — Pumpkins After Dark

Thousands of hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins fill Borden Park for this award-winning, family-friendly Halloween walk-through - no jump scares, just seasonal food, drinks, and pumpkin-carving demonstrations. Runs nightly from 6:30 to 11:00 PM through the end of October. This is a nightly recurring event - only opening night (Sept 25) is added to the calendar links below.

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Through Oct 3, 2026 — Edmonton International Film Festival (40th year)

EIFF marks its 40th year with independent films from around the globe, filmmaker Q&As, and gala screenings at venues across the city, running through October 3.

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Sept 26, 2026, 5:00 PM — Edmonton Elks vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats

CFL regular-season action at Commonwealth Stadium as the Elks host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

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Sept 29, 2026, 7:00 PM — Big Thief with Beverly Glenn-Copeland

The acclaimed indie-folk band plays the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, with Beverly Glenn-Copeland opening. A portion of every ticket supports local efforts to end homelessness.

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Sept 29, 2026, 7:00 PM — Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks

The Oilers host the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place.

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Oct 2, 2026, 6:00 PM — Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Regina Pats

WHL action at Rogers Place as the Oil Kings host the Regina Pats.

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Oct 3, 2026, 4:00 PM — Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken

The Oilers host the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Place.

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Saturdays, 10 AM-3 PM (Oct 3 in-window) — St. Albert Farmers' Market

Canada's largest fully outdoor, fully local farmers' market runs every Saturday in downtown St. Albert, with over 275 vendors of home-baked, home-grown, and handmade goods. This is a weekly recurring market - only the in-window Saturday (Oct 3) is added to the calendar links below; check the market's own site for its exact final date of the 2026 season.

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Oct 7-11, 2026 — Cinch Canadian Country Expo Tradeshow

Free admission to this Western-lifestyle tradeshow at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, part of Canadian Finals Rodeo week - 100+ vendors of Western fashion, art, home decor, and more, starting at 10:00 AM daily.

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