One of the best ways to get into the Halloween spirit is to watch a holiday-themed movie!  You can enjoy a ghoulishly good time this haunted season with our list of Halloween Movie Events in Edmonton, or one of our at-home viewing suggestions. From silly to scary, there’s something for everyone!

Halloween Movie Events to Enjoy in October

Hocus Pocus Outdoor Movie in Blatchford

🆓 October 3 | Cozy up with your blankets, chairs, and a warm beverage to enjoy an iconic Halloween movie under the stars. Grab your free popcorn and get ready to watch the family-favourite Hocus Pocus surrounded by friends, family, and community members. Plus, come in costume for a chance to win a 1-year family membership to the Alberta Aviation Museum.

Family Movie Sundays in Boyle

🆓 October 5 | Don’t miss Family Movie Sundays in Boyle on the first Sunday of each month. All are welcome to come watch Hocus Pocus and enjoy free snacks and drinks during this afternoon matinee event at CO*LAB.

Spooky Tuesdays at The Capitol Theatre

Celebrate the spooky season by booking tickets to watch a Halloween classic at Fort Edmonton Park’s historic Capitol Theatre! There’s a new movie selection each Tuesday night in October, plus a fully licensed concession for your snacking needs. Get the full details here.

A Spooky Night at Manchester Square

October 18 | On October 18, head to Manchester Square for a Spooky Night of kids’ costume and pumpkin contests, trick-or-treating, food trucks, crafts, a hay bale maze, and furry friends from SCARS animal rescue. An outdoor movie will play at 6 PM, with the film chosen by a Facebook vote: Hubie Halloween, Hotel Transylvania 3, The Addams Family, or Ghostbusters: Answer the Call.

Spook & Screen Drive in Movie in Summerside

October 18 | Summerside is hosting its first-ever Drive-In Movie Night, and everyone’s invited! Enjoy a spooky double feature under the stars with Beetlejuice 2 and Five Nights at Freddy’s, along with walkaround characters, food trucks, and Halloween fun for the whole family. Entry is just $20 per car (RSVP required). BONUS Summerside Beach Club is right at the end of Edmonton’s most decked-out Halloween street! Come early or stay late to stroll and take in the fangtastic decorations on Summerside Grande Boulevard.

Casper 30th Anniversary IMAX PJ Party

October 25 | It’s time for another PJ Party at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton, and this month it’s getting a little spooky! Come dressed in your comfiest pajamas (or costume!) and treat your family to a morning out watching the 1995 Halloween classic Casper on the giant IMAX movie screen.

Reel Family Cinema: Beetlejuice

October 25 | Metro Cinema’s Reel Family Cinema is getting spooky this month with a showing of Beetlejuice. Enjoy this family favourite film together, with the added bonus of FREE admission for all kids ages 12 and under.

Cineplex Family Favourites: The Corpse Bride

October 25 | Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Corpse Bride at Cineplex Theatres! As part of their Family Favourites series, this special screening offers tickets starting at just $3.99 per person.

FREE Halloween Movie Night with Local Real Estate
October 26 | Join Local Real Estate for their 3rd Annual Halloween Movie Night on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Reserve your spot here to watch The Haunted Mansion at the Citadel Theatre with a costume contest (with prizes!), free popcorn, and treats!

Halloween Movies to Watch at Home

Pop the popcorn and stream a Halloween childhood favourite while making fun memories with the kids. Here are a few of our favourites for inspiration:

🎃 It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
🎃 Scooby Doo
🎃 Casper
🎃 Nightmare Before Christmas
🎃 Hocus Pocus
🎃 Beetlejuice
🎃 Ghostbusters
🎃 The Addams Family
🎃 Coraline
🎃 Edward Scissorhands
🎃 Halloweentown
🎃 The Haunted Mansion

👻 For more great Halloween Events and Activities,
check out our Spooktacular Halloween Events Guide. 🎃