THE EDMONTON WEEKEND PLANNER / OCTOBER 2–4, 2026 ARCHIVE
Six ways out,
October 2–4, 2026.
The Edmonton shortlist we published for the October 2–4, 2026 weekend: something to make, somewhere to wander, a film, a fright and a way to give a Saturday afternoon back to the city.
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What was on.
Dates, neighbourhoods, costs and organizer links are kept as published for the October 2–4, 2026 weekend. These were sourced picks, not claims that we attended. Prices and times are historical and have not been re-checked; the organizer links show what each is doing now.
No paid placements in this edition.
SAT + SUN October 3–4
A fair for people who love small books
ArtsHub Ortona · Rossdale
Harvest Art+Book Fair brings independent artists, bookshops and publishers together. On Saturday, the drop-in zine workshop runs 2–3:30 p.m.; materials are supplied.
Cost Panels and workshops: free. Fair admission is not stated.
Check the organizer’s details ↗
FRI + SAT October 2–3
A proper scare at DARK
Fort Edmonton Park · River Valley
Gates open at 6:30 p.m.; four haunts run 7–11 p.m. Recommended for ages 14+. This is the spooky-night option, not a small-child outing.
Cost C$50 general admission + service fee and GST.
Check the organizer’s details ↗
SAT October 3
Take a lap of 104 Street
Downtown Farmers’ Market · Downtown
The outdoor market runs 10 a.m.–3 p.m. with local produce, prepared food and makers along 104 Street. Dogs are welcome on leash; check the access map for construction changes.
Cost No admission ticket listed; purchases vary by vendor.
Check the organizer’s details ↗
SAT October 3
Nine animated shorts, one lunchtime
Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre · Downtown
EIFF’s Short Stop 7.0: Animation screens at noon in Theatre 8. The programme runs 97 minutes. Animation is not automatically children’s programming; check film guidance.
Cost C$15 in the official festival schedule; ticket fees may apply.
Check the organizer’s details ↗
SUN October 4
Save the market for Sunday
Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market · Old Strathcona
The indoor market is open 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on Sundays. It is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers; only service animals are permitted inside.
Cost No admission ticket listed; purchases vary by vendor.
Check the organizer’s details ↗
SAT October 3
Do something good with your afternoon
Rundle Park · Northeast river valley
The City’s Root for Trees team has a regular planting session noon–3 p.m. Staff supply training, gloves and shovels. Bring closed-toe shoes; check the City page for the meeting point and weather changes.
Cost Volunteer drop-in; no fee or registration listed.
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