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Compiled by the Road Trip Alberta team
Last updated on October 15, 2024
Get ready for a scream-worthy October in Edmonton, where haunted houses will give you more chills than an Alberta cold front.
Whether you’re craving a heart-pounding scare or just love the spooky season, Edmonton’s haunted houses have everything from jump scares to elaborate, terrifying scenes that will leave you second-guessing every shadow.
Expect spine-tingling thrills, creepy monsters and zombies, and the perfect excuse to unleash your inner Halloween fanatic. So, gather your bravest friends and gear up for a night of terror—because nothing says fall in Edmonton like a haunted house adventure!
The Top Spots for Haunted Houses in Edmonton
Deadmonton
Location: 9300 47 Street NW
Deadmonton Haunted House experience isn’t your average spooky attraction—it’s an immersive experience that will send chills down your spine! As Edmonton’s premier haunted house, Deadmonton offers spine-tingling thrills with expertly designed themes like “Curse of the Mucklebone Coven” and “The Abbey.” Each year, they amp up the fear factor with terrifying storylines and Hollywood-quality sets, making it a must-visit for horror fans.
Running from September 27 to November 9, 2024, Deadmonton is not just about scaring you senseless. You can also enjoy themed cocktails, food, and creepy photo ops, making it a full evening of eerie entertainment.
If waiting in line isn’t your thing, opt for their Speed Pass to skip the queue. This house of horrors is a unique Halloween staple for those brave enough to enter. Just remember, dress for the weather—it runs rain or shine!
Pumpkins After Dark
Location: 7727 Borden Park Rd NW
Get ready for a gourd-geous time at Pumpkins After Dark, Canada’s award-winning Halloween event. With over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins lighting up the night, this is no ordinary stroll. Wander through magical pathways filled with pumpkin sculptures of dinosaurs, movie icons, and even dragons.
Perfect for the whole family, this festive spectacle also features live pumpkin carving demos, tasty fall treats, and enough photo-ops to make your Instagram pop. If you love all things Halloween, this dazzling event in Edmonton will carve out a new favorite fall tradition.
DARK: Fort Edmonton Park
Location: 7000 143 St NW
Get ready for a terrifyingly good time at DARK: Halloween festival at Fort Edmonton Park. Running from October 4 to November 2, 2024, this event will test your nerves with its spine-chilling haunts and immersive horror experiences.
From battling a horde of the undead in a haunted frontier town to escaping a twisted killer clown under the big top, DARK offers three new and revamped haunts that will haunt your nightmares. With gates opening at 6:30 pm and events running until 11:00 pm, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the fright-filled evening. Tickets start at $50, but for those who want to skip the lines, grab a fast pass for $80.
Between jumps and screams, indulge in spooky cocktails, tasty local eats, and live music. DARK is not your typical haunted house event—its eerie outdoor settings and elaborate scares make it a fun must-see Halloween experience in Edmonton. But don’t wait too long, this festival is only for those aged 14+ and tickets will sell out fast.
Kiwi’s Haunted House
Location: 31313 118 Ave NW
Just outside of Edmonton, Kiwi’s Haunted House located at Kiwi Nurseries offers a spooky thrill for all ages. Running on weekends from October 4th-27th from 5:30-9:00pm, this eerie experience blends classic haunted house freights with a nature-infused twist. Perfect for those who prefer a scare in the daylight, the event is family-friendly but still full of fright, making it ideal for younger ghouls who want to join the fun during low scare times.
What’s more? Tickets are $8.00 per person, kids under 8 are free; or $4 per person if you bring a food bank donation to the door. A portion of every ticket sold will be going to the Parkland Food Bank. Set against the backdrop of the nursery, what sets Kiwi’s Haunted House apart is its outdoor, nature-centric atmosphere—giving the creepy decorations an even more chilling vibe as you wander through the eerie displays.
Perfect for a weekend family fun adventure or a low-key Halloween thrill! Don’t miss your chance to combine a nursery visit with a scare-fest that supports a good cause.
Delwood Fright Nights
Location: 7515 Delwood Rd
Get ready for a spooktacular time on the north side at the Annual Fright Nights from October 19 to November 1, where you can experience the thrills every weekend for just $5 per person. The haunting happens at the Delwood Community Rink where Fundraiser Freight—a dedicated team of year-round haunt-makers—brings you the best scares in town, all while raising funds for Alberta Cross Cancer.
What sets Delwood’s Fright Nights apart? Family Night offers a special “lights on” castle tour, perfect for the faint-hearted or younger kids, while the real terror unfolds as the evening gets darker, with more actors and hair-raising surprises. Whether you’re up for a mild fright or full-blown horror, these nights have something for everyone. Plus, it’s all for a great cause—so grab your friends, or the whole family, and brace yourself for a night of unforgettable chills.
Clarkdale Creepshow: The Flickering Curse
Location: 620 Meadowview Crescent
Prepare for a frightfully good time at Clarkdale Creepshow: The Flickering Curse event in
Sherwood Park. This spooky spectacle runs nightly starting October 12, with eerie lighting, smoke effects, and animatronics to set the perfect haunted atmosphere. For the ultimate scare, mark your calendar for live actor showtimes on October 25, 26 (6-10pm), and Halloween night itself (5:30-9:30pm).
What sets the Clarkdale Creepshow apart is its chilling tribute to the legend of Stingy Jack—the notorious figure behind the Jack-o’-lantern tradition—who will be haunting the grounds in Sherwood Park. With a combination of storytelling, live actors, and impressive special effects, this haunt promises to give you goosebumps while supporting a good cause.
Strathcona Food Bank donations will be collected at the entrance, so bring along some non-perishable food or cash to help those in need this fall season.
Edmonton Ghost Tours
Looking for some more Halloween fun? After surviving the best haunted houses in town, why not dive deeper into the city’s spooky past with Edmonton Ghost Tours! Led by award-winning storyteller Nadine Bailey, these tours will guide you through the eerie histories of Edmonton’s old cemeteries and haunted pubs–where you’re bound to discover hair-raising tales about the city’s ghostly residents.
It’s the perfect way to wrap up a night of frights while learning about Edmonton’s haunted city history! Before the nights get too long and the jack-o’-lanterns start to wither, make sure you don’t miss out on the Edmonton haunted houses. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just love a good scare, these spooky spots are ready to deliver nightmares and memories in equal measure.
So, if you’re feeling brave, now’s the perfect time to dive into the world of fear—because there’s no better way to celebrate October in Edmonton than facing the things that go bump in the night.
Dalene Heck is a co-founder of Road Trip Alberta. She was born in Edmonton, grew up in the Peace Country, and has ventured to almost every corner of Alberta and the world (she’s travelled to 60 countries)! She is a serial blogger, the CEO of HMI Marketing, co-creator of the Trip Chaser card game, a leukemia-slayer, and cat whisperer.
