30 fun, frugal, + free things to do in October around Edmonton with the kids

Can you believe that it’s already October? Another month brings many fun activities that you can do with the kids and even better a great portion of them are free! 

Fun, frugal, + free things to do in October around Edmonton with the kids

Join the Little Gym of Edmonton at Mill Woods Towne Centre Tot Time on October 3rd for fun activities, which include parachutes, scarfs and more all to guided music. If you miss them the first time around or want to check out their awesome activities again you can also catch them at St.Albert Super Kids on October 26th too! 

Get nostalgic and watch Grease at the Drive-In on Alberta Ave taking place on October 8th 

Build a firehouse bank at Home Depot Kids Club

Explore 4 parks (1/2 hour at each) in Spruce Grove at the 2nd Annual Fall Park Crawl October 7th. Free coffee and hot chocolate, and the find stop will have free hot dogs and professional family portraits plus you can enter to win $1000! 

Join in games, sports, crafts, music, drama and special events at a Green Shack in your community

Grab a coffee at Edmonton’s newest baby friendly cafe The Nook in downtown Edmonton 

Explore the Aviation Museum for free as part of the Servus Free Access Night on the last Thursday of the month 

Get 50% off at Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria in Sherwood Park on Oct 3rd for friends and family day

Register for the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry: Science is Magic event and join a series of magic-themed hands-on science activities, demonstrations, and shows for children ages 5 – 15 (it’s free!)

Take part in Fire Prevention week and get a tour of Station 26 October 14th from 12pm-4pm

Take a road trip to the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair for midway rides, a giant pumpkin drop and more October 7th. 

Save up to 70% at the Toms Warehouse Sale on shoes for the whole family October 19th-22nd

Join the St.Albert library for their pop-up libraries in the community every Tuesday & Thursday

Burn off some energy at a drop-in gymnastics

Carve a pumpkin at the Callingwood Kidzone October 18th (50 pumpkins available – first come first serve) 

Register for the Mommy Connections North/St.Albert Tots Program. While this is a splurge at $100 for you and a child (add an extra child for $50) it’s a great way to experience some fun activities and meet new friends for you and your little one

Take a drive out the Realty Executives Spooktacular Acreage starting on October 13th (open every weekend until Halloween) to check out some awesome Halloween decoration 

Make some Pumpkin Slime and other fun Halloween creations throughout October at Michaels 

Explore the newly renovated Paul Kane Ornamental Pond

Enjoy free popcorn and pop while watching Cars 3 (showing at 3:30 pm & 7:00 pm) at Mill Woods Assembly on October 14th 

Take a look at the night sky through a giant telescope at the University of Alberta Observatory every Thursday night!

Shop for pre-loved toys, clothes, and other kid essentials at one of these Outgrown it Sales 

Catch a free movie and grab some $2 snacks at Cineplex Community Day on October 14th 

Take a free self-guided tour of the John Walter Museum every Sunday and learn about the life of John Walter and the Strathcona community of Walterdale from 1875 to 1920.

Decorate pumpkins using some of these no-carve ideas 

Register for Kids Blacklight Yoga at Aurora Yoga & Spa on October 28th 

Check out the various Halloween activities taking place around Edmonton for the month of October

Do you have activities or events that you want to include to the November post or want to add to my events calendar? Email [email protected]