It’s the most wonderful time of the week – the end! Each Thursday, Brooklyn rounds up all of the weekend events, concerts, festivals, and more that you should know about. Here’s what’s going on in Edmonton this Thanksgiving long weekend.

1. DARK at Fort Edmonton Park Opening Weekend

Are you brave enough to survive a frightful night at Fort Edmonton Park? Dare to discover what nightmares are made during the witching hour at DARK. 

Select nights from Friday, October 6 – Sunday, October 29.

Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

 

2. Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken 

Cheer on your Oilers as they face the Kraken in a pre-season game!

Friday, October 6 at 7 pm

Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

 

3. Edmonton Oil Kings

Your Oil Kings have TWO games this weekend! 

Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Prince Albert Raiders

  • Saturday, October 7 at 7 pm
  • Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton
  • Get tickets here.

Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes

  • Monday, October 9 at 12 pm
  • Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton
  • Get tickets here.

 

4. Edmonton Ghost Tours

This October, discover the haunted history of Edmonton. 

Select dates from Thursday, October 5 to Wednesday, November 8.

Explore haunts and get tickets here.

 

5. Rocky Horror Picture Show at Metro Cinema 

Grab your spoons and head to Metro Cinema for an interactive showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show!

Saturday, October 7 at midnight

Metro Cinema, 8712 109 St NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

 

6. New Music Discovery: The Rural Alberta Advantage – The Rise & The Fall 

 

8. New Music Discovery: Paramore – Re: This Is Why (remix album)

 

Make the most of your Alternative Weekend!