Sponsored by University Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees, Santa’s Breakfast
Welcome to your go-to guide for the BEST family weekend events in Edmonton! Each week, we handpick a mix of FREE and unique experiences, publishing early so you can plan ahead. This weekend still has Halloween fun and lots of other family activities. FREE events are marked below with the 
symbol. It’s also time to get your tickets to the Festival of Trees, Santa’s Breakfast, in support of the University Hospital Foundation.
With one of the city’s most active event calendars, we’re constantly adding new events and making planning easy for busy families. As always, visit our Event Calendar to discover even MORE fun things to do in Edmonton this weekend.
Kid-Friendly Activities in Edmonton this Weekend (October 31 – November 2):
👻 Where to Find Halloween Day Fun | October 31, 2025
Friday | Halloween Day in Edmonton is packed with family-friendly fun from dusk to dawn — and most events are FREE! From spooky scavenger hunts and haunted houses to trunk-or-treat adventures and fireworks, we’ve put together an extensive list of activities for every little ghost and goblin to enjoy.
St. Albert Sports Day
Saturday | Do you need to burn off that Halloween sugar? Come to the Servus Credit Union Place in St. Albert and learn more about all the great recreational programs offered in the community. Celebrate Sports Day with a full schedule of “try it” events and live demonstrations.
Play Rangers
Saturday | Prefer to play outside? Head out for FREE outdoor fun with the City of Edmonton Play Rangers! Drop in at Whitemud Park or Northeast River Valley Park to join program leaders for exciting adventures like slacklining, orienteering, and games.
🦇 Elevator Fright Night! Leduc
Saturday | Extend the Halloween fun with Elevator Fright Night! Take a walk through the fright-filled Leduc Grain Elevator for just $5 per person – all ages welcome, if you dare!
🎺 Peter and the Wolf
Sunday | Get your tickets to Peter and the Wolf with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. With fun, engaging storytelling, even you’ll be captivated by how accessible classical music can be!
🎃 Compost School Pumpkin Smash 2025
Sunday | Bring your jack-o-lanterns to Clareview Community Recreation Centre for a Pumpkin Smash—drop, bash, bop, or launch them from our catapult! All pumpkins will be composted, and you can even try operating a waste truck for a truly smashing good time. It’s just one of several great Post-Halloween Pumpkin Walks & Smashes happening this weekend!
🏝️ Family Movie Sunday: Lilo & Stitch
Sunday | Don’t miss FREE Family Movie Sundays on the first Sunday of each month! This month’s feature is Lilo & Stitch (2025) — everyone’s welcome to enjoy a family-friendly afternoon matinee at CO*LAB, complete with free snacks and drinks!
🪷 Michaels MakeBreak Crafting
Sunday | Enjoy a little crafting with Michaels MakeBreak. You can make a Floral Ornament.
But wait…There’s more!
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The magic of the holidays will soon be here, filled with wonder and delight. Celebrate the season with your family at the University Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees, Santa’s Breakfast, presented by Volvo Cars Edmonton.
This family-favourite holiday celebration returns to the Edmonton Convention Centre on November 30, 2025. Enjoy a buffet breakfast, pictures with Santa, and fun activities for kids (and kids at heart!). Best of all, your support of the Festival of Trees helps the University Hospital Foundation fund innovation in prevention, research, and patient care at the University of Alberta Hospital and beyond. This year’s festival, proudly presented by Landmark Homes, will raise funds to help transform healthcare and tackle challenges like Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and heart disease.
Supporting the annual Festival of Trees fundraiser is as easy as booking tickets to Santa’s Breakfast. Create holiday memories together with family and friends as you enjoy all the festive fun. A hearty buffet breakfast prepared by the Edmonton Convention Centre will ensure guests are well fed during the flurry of holiday activities. Gluten-friendly, vegetarian, vegan, and pork-free options will also be available to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Book your tickets now to be part of this popular holiday event, but don’t wait, because tickets typically sell out. Each ticket includes a charitable portion, with a tax receipt available after the event. Have the happiest of holidays, all while supporting the University Hospital Foundation!
