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 weekend.

1. DARK at Fort Edmonton Park

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. Two Edmonton Oilers Games

Cheer on your Oilers when they hit the ice this weekend!

  • vs. Philadelphia Flyers
    • Thursday, October 19 at 5:30
    • Watch on Sportsnet
  • vs. Winnipeg Jets
    • Saturday, October 21 at 8 pm
    • Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton
    • Get tickets here.

 

3. Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Seattle Thunderbirds

Get fired up when your Oil Kings take on the Seattle Thunderbirds!

Sunday, October 22 at 4 pm

Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

 

4. Litfest

LitFest is a celebration, a moveable feast of nonfiction. Avid readers connect with writers through a series of live events, great conversations, and exciting gatherings for 11 days every October in YEG. 

Thursday, October 12 – Sunday, October 22

Multiple venues across Edmonton

Get more details here.

 

Friday, October 20 is a MASSIVE day for new music! Get ready to rock out with:

  • Blink-182’s release One More Time – the first album with Tom DeLonge in 12 years

  • TALK shares debut album, Lord of the Flies and Birds and Bees

  • Sam Roberts Band release The Adventures of Ben Blank

  • Aysanabee shares new EP, Here and Now

 

Make the most of your Alternative Weekend!