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

Family Movie Sundays in Boyle

🆓 October 4 | Don’t miss Family Movie Sundays in Boyle on the first Sunday of each month. All are welcome to come watch Casper 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.

Reel Family Cinema

Metro Cinema’s Reel Family Cinema is getting spooky this month with:

  • October 10 | Ghostbusters 
  • October 24 | Ghostbusters II 
  • October 31 | The Monster Squad

Enjoy this family favourite film together, with the added bonus of FREE admission for all kids ages 12 and under.

Spook & Screen Drive-In Movie in Summerside

October 17 | Summerside is hosting its annual Spook & Screen Drive-In Movie Night, and everyone’s invited! Settle in for a double feature under the stars with Hotel Transylvania and US, plus roaming spooky characters, food trucks, and Halloween fun. 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.

Graveyard Groove in Stony Plain

October 24 | Heritage Park in Stony Plain will be packed with family-friendly Halloween fun, including a haunted house with two scare levels, Trunk or Treat, balloon twisting, crafts, costumed barnyard animals, live entertainment, and more! Dance along with DJ Beat Wizard, test your skills in the VR escape room, and enjoy a screening of Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. Admission is FREE, with cash or non-perishable food donations encouraged in support of the Parkland Food Bank.

Horizon Drive-In

Celebrate Halloween with a spooky pop-up drive-in featuring three movies each night, from family-friendly favourites earlier in the evening to scarier picks after dark. Concessions will be available for purchase.

  • October 29 | Happy Halloween Scooby Doo, The Addams Family & Halloween (1978)
  • October 30 | The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice & Final Destination
  • October 31 | Hocus Pocus, Ghostbusters & Scream

Halloween Dive-In Movies at Harbour Pool in Fort Saskatchewan

October 31 | Celebrate Halloween at Harbour Pool with your choice of two Dive-In Movies! Watch Halloweentown during the afternoon or catch Jaws (14A) in the evening, all while enjoying the fun of watching a movie from the water. Don’t forget your swimsuit for this Halloween poolside movie experience, sponsored by Nutrien!

Cineplex Family Favourites

October 31 | Kick off the celebrations Halloween morning with Cineplex Family Favourites Super Simple Songs: Halloween Spooktacular! This special screening is sure to get you in the Halloween mood, with tickets starting at just $3.99 per person.

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
🎃 Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!
🎃 Casper
🎃 The Nightmare Before Christmas
🎃 Hocus Pocus
🎃 Beetlejuice
🎃 Ghostbusters
🎃 Hotel Transylvania
🎃 The Addams Family
🎃 Coraline
🎃 Monster House
🎃Corpse Bride
🎃 Edward Scissorhands
🎃 Halloweentown
🎃 The Haunted Mansion

Keep the Halloween fun going with our guide to
The Best Halloween Events in Edmonton! 🎃