# Autumn festivals and seasonal events > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/autumn-festivals-and-seasonal-events > Updated: 2026-10-18T13:37:04.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 5. Seasonal festivals and cultural activities continue across various regions through the autumn of 2026. In Edmonton, programming includes the Mosquers Film Festival, the Provincial Archives of Alberta’s 38th Annual Film Night, and Oktoberfest at the Ice District’s Fan Park. Other local attractions feature a drone light show at the Exhibition Lands Racetrack, drive-in movies at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, and the Edmonton Corn Maze. Halloween-specific events include the ‘Pumpkins After Dark’ festival at Borden Park, the DARK festival at Fort Edmonton Park, and the Deadmonton haunted house. Fort Edmonton Park’s DARK festival, running from October 2 through October 31, features four haunt experiences, scare zones, and roving entertainment, though the venue prohibits costumes, masks, and face paint for safety. By mid-October, the 40th annual Edmonton International Film Festival is underway, alongside Rubaboo, a multi-disciplinary Indigenous arts festival. In the sports arena, the Edmonton Oilers are hosting NHL games against the Minnesota Wild and Carolina Hurricanes. In Calgary, seasonal markets and events include the Maple and Makers market, the Triwood Community Association’s fall market, and the Wandering Souls Thanksgiving Night Market. The Calgary Farmers’ Market also hosts a ‘Colossal Carve’ event. For the week of October 19 to 23, Calgary features Ghoul’s Night Out at Heritage Park, Pumpkins After Dark at Winsport, and an Oktoberfest celebration at the German Canadian Club. Cultural entertainment includes a performance by Russian rapper Morgenshtern and a production of ‘Evil Dead: The Musical’. In the United States, Murfreesboro has organized several October events, including the Pumpkin Fun Run at Gateway Island, the McFadden Fall Festival and Haunted Hallways, the Wild Rumpus at Wilderness Station, and activities at Barfield Crescent Park and Cannonsburgh Village. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-18: Calgary and Edmonton host various seasonal and cultural events Calgary and Edmonton feature diverse events from October 19 to 23, including NHL games, Halloween festivals, musical performances, and community celebrations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calgary-and-edmonton-host-various-seasonal-and-cultural-events ### 2026-10-04: Edmonton hosts various seasonal and cultural events Edmonton is hosting several fall events, including the Rubaboo Indigenous arts festival, seasonal corn mazes, and various Halloween-themed attractions through October 2026. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edmonton-hosts-various-seasonal-and-cultural-events ### 2026-10-01: Edmonton and Calgary host seasonal events and markets in October Edmonton and Calgary are hosting various fall activities in early October, including film festivals, corn mazes, and local artisan markets. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edmonton-and-calgary-host-seasonal-events-and-markets-in-october ### 2026-09-14: Edmonton hosts diverse fall activities and cultural festivals Edmonton features diverse upcoming events, including fall activities like corn mazes and pumpkin festivals, alongside cultural highlights such as Oktoberfest, film festivals, and drone light shows. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edmonton-hosts-diverse-fall-activities-and-cultural-festivals ### 2026-08-24: Halloween festivals and seasonal events scheduled for October Regional Halloween celebrations include Murfreesboro’s diverse lineup of community festivals and Edmonton’s DARK festival at Fort Edmonton Park, featuring multiple haunts and seasonal activities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/halloween-festivals-and-seasonal-events-scheduled-for-october --- Cite as: Autumn festivals and seasonal events. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/autumn-festivals-and-seasonal-events