Homeschool days, free outings, library perks and family events in Edmonton, each checked with the museum, library, park or venue. All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Getting a card: Ask any Edmonton Public Library branch how to get a card and who can get one.
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Local homeschool resources & groups
Alberta: Home education. The province's own page on home education. Rules differ by province, so use it for current requirements. Last checked Fri, Oct 23, 2026.
Check before you go. We copy details from each venue's own page and show when we last checked. Where a page doesn't say something, we write "Not listed on source" instead of guessing. Dates sell out and programs change, so confirm with the venue.
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Every dated event, soonest first (the next date for each listing).
Sat, Oct 24: Boo at the Zoo at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, Edmonton Valley Zoo (Edmonton). Regular admission: child (2–12) $8.25, youth (13–17) $10.50, adult $11.75 (GST included). Under 2 free.📅 Add to calendar
Halloween events in Edmonton, checked on each venue's own page on Oct 24, 2026. A 14+ haunted event is left out.
Boo at the Zoo at the Edmonton Valley Zoo
Edmonton Valley Zoo · Edmonton (Edmonton Valley Zoo · Central & downtown Edmonton)
Halloween eventPaidNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Central & downtown EdmontonAll ages welcome
A "not-so-scary" daytime Halloween with guest characters, spooky crafts and trick-or-treat stops around the zoo. All activities are free with admission.
Edmonton Arts Council · Edmonton (Sir Winston Churchill Square · Central & downtown Edmonton)
Halloween eventFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)Central & downtown EdmontonAll ages welcome
A free family Halloween afternoon with a ghost train ride, an eerie maze, tarot card readings, live music and DJs, hot chocolate and photos with costumed characters.
⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The page does not give the street address. Churchill Square is the name in the event title. Tarot readings may not suit every family.
Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct 31, 2026. We list trick-or-treat events only when a venue page confirms them, checked Oct 24, 2026.
Trunk-or-treats & trick-or-treat events, Oct 24–31
Boo at the Zoo at the Edmonton Valley Zoo
Edmonton Valley Zoo · Edmonton (Edmonton Valley Zoo · Central & downtown Edmonton)
Halloween eventPaidNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Central & downtown EdmontonAll ages welcome
A "not-so-scary" daytime Halloween with guest characters, spooky crafts and trick-or-treat stops around the zoo. All activities are free with admission.
Most neighbourhoods trick-or-treat on the evening of Saturday, Oct 31. Late October can be cold in Edmonton, so dress in warm layers under the costume.
Young children should go with an adult. Stay in well-lit areas and carry a charged phone.
Clocks fall back one hour on Sunday, Nov 1.
Homeschool days & classes (2 listings)
Home School Days at TELUS World of Science
TELUS World of Science – Edmonton · Edmonton (TELUS World of Science · West & north Edmonton)
Science centrePrice not listedOngoing / by arrangementWest & north Edmonton
The science centre runs "Home School Days" made for home-educating families. The page says "Stay Tuned for Future Dates," so no 2026–27 date is posted yet.
More detailsLess⚠️ (includes a notice)
When: No date posted. Call the science centre.
Time: Not listed on source
Price: Not listed on source
Ages: Not listed on source
Booking: The page points to a Home School Days FAQ and a phone line for questions.
⚠️ Not fully confirmed: No dates are posted for the 2026–27 season. We list it so you can check back.
Fort Edmonton Park · Edmonton (Fort Edmonton Park · West & north Edmonton)
Historic parkPrice not listedOngoing / by arrangementWest & north Edmonton
A dedicated homeschool day with multi-sensory learning activities across the park's eras. If you can't make it, the park lets homeschool groups book a self-guided field trip on another date.
More detailsLess⚠️ (includes a notice)
When: May 27 (the page does not give the year)
Time: Not listed on source
Price: Not listed on source
Ages: Not listed on source
Booking: Book a self-guided field trip through the park's educator page.
⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The page says "May 27" but not the year or the price. The day falls after this site's listing window.
Free Thursday evenings at the Art Gallery of Alberta
Art Gallery of Alberta · Edmonton (Art Gallery of Alberta · Central & downtown Edmonton)
Art galleryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Oct 29Good for little kids (2–4)Central & downtown EdmontonAll ages welcome
Free entry on the last Thursday of every month. Youth 17 and under are free on any open day. Organized groups such as schools and camps do not get the free youth rate.
Royal Alberta Museum · Edmonton (Royal Alberta Museum · Central & downtown Edmonton)
MuseumPaidOngoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Central & downtown EdmontonAll ages welcome
Children 6 and under are free. A family daily ticket covers up to two adults and children 17 and under (maximum eight people). The museum is free to all on Family Day in February.
More detailsLess⚠️ (includes a notice)
When: Wed–Sun (Thu until 8 p.m.)
Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Thu to 8 p.m.)
Price: Family $55 (youth 7–17 $12, adult $25). Children 6 and under free.
Ages: All ages
Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Closed Mondays and Tuesdays except holiday Mondays.