8 best October date ideas in Edmonton for the Halloween season

Dates on holidays are truly something special, whether it’s with a longtime spouse or a first date. A date on Halloween, too? Now that is truly memorable.

From simple, classic options to scary adventures, here are some things to do in Edmonton on a Halloween date.

Visit Deadmonton

Looking for a good scare for you and your date? Deadmonton has you covered, with spooky haunted houses that will send chills down your spine. This year’s themes are the House of Madame Tortura, Danse Macabre, and Biogen Organics: The Human Experiment.

Visit Dark

Fort Edmonton Park is transformed into Dark, featuring spooky characters, such as a killer clown and his evil minions, or bloodthirsty killers in the deserted countryside. Two brand-new haunts will have you facing your biggest fears, and while their themes haven’t been revealed yet, we know that Fort Edmonton Park knocks it out of the park each year for this event.

Go on a haunted tour

Looking for a little fright and a history lesson at the same time? Three ghost tours are running in Edmonton, perfect for a Halloween date.

From a ghostly walk through old historical Strathcona to a haunted hike and history lesson at the University of Alberta, these tours will surely cause the hairs on the back of your neck to stand up a little.

With the three haunted tours to check out, check in with your date on which one you want to do. And be sure to hold hands in case one of you gets scared.

Go ghost hunting

Want a date with a little thrill? Learn the fundamentals of conducting paranormal investigations using a variety of tools and techniques while exploring Fort Edmonton Park after dark with its Paranormal Tours event. Nothing brings you closer than a good scare!

Carve some pumpkins

There’s nothing more classic than carving a pumpkin on Halloween night, is there? It’s equal parts romantic and horror vibes. Will Michael Meyers show up and give you a scare? Let’s hope not. So run to the store and grab those pumpkins, throw on a horror movie and get to carving.

Catch a horror film at Metro Cinema

With horror classics to new favourites, Metro Cinema never disappoints during spooky season with its lineup of Halloween flicks. From iconic Halloween movies like The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Witches, and Young Frankenstein, a date at the movies is always romantic. The added risk of a fright or two just makes it that much better!

Pumpkins After Dark

Pumpkins After Dark will haunt Borden Park until October 31, featuring pumpkins carved to resemble classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and dragons, as well as movie and pop culture icons. The event boasts more than 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins, and it’s certainly a must-do activity for Halloween in Edmonton, making for the perfect backdrop to your date night.

Hit up the corn maze

And last but certainly not least, the Edmonton Corn Maze is back with a brand-new design, and it doesn’t get more classic than this for a late fall date night. Grab your favourite person, wander through the rows of corn under the October sky, and try not to get too lost.