One of the best ways to get into the Halloween spirit is to watch a holiday-themed movie!  You can enjoy a ghoulishly good time this haunted season with our list of Halloween Movie Events in Edmonton, or one of our at-home viewing suggestions. From silly to scary, there’s something for everyone!

Halloween Movie Events to Enjoy in October

Family Movie Sundays in Boyle

A FREE movie option we love is the monthly Family Movie Sunday in Boyle. Reserve your FREE tickets to watch a family-friendly movie and enjoy free snacks and drinks at CO*LAB. Get the full details here.

  • Ghostbusters Frozen Empire | Sunday, October 6

Spooky Tuesdays at The Capitol Theatre

Celebrate the spooky season by booking tickets to watch a Halloween classic at Fort Edmonton Park’s historic Capitol Theatre! There’s a new movie selection each Tuesday night in October, plus a fully licensed concession for your snacking needs. Get the full details here.

  • Hocus Pocus | Tuesday, October 8
  • Beetlejuice | Tuesday, October 15
  • The Shining | Tuesday, October 22
  • The Exorcist | Tuesday, October 29

Reel Family Cinema at Metro Cinema

Reel Family Cinema is getting spooky this month with a selection of Halloween-themed movies on Saturday afternoons in October. Enjoy these family favourite films together, with the added bonus of FREE admission for all kids ages 12 and under. Get the full details here.

  • Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit | Saturday, October 5
  • Monster House | Saturday, October 12
  • The Witches | Saturday, October 26

FREE Family Films at the Whitemud Crossing Library

Looking for a FREE afternoon of entertainment that the whole family can enjoy together? Visit the Whitemud Crossing Public Library location every Sunday at 2:00 pm for Family Films at the library! Get the full details here. Selections in October include:

  • IF | Sunday, October 6
  • Monster House | Sunday, October 13
  • The Book of Life | Sunday, October 20
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas | Sunday, October 27

IMAX Halloween Fright Fest at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton

Halloween Fright Fest is a fun mix of cult classic horror films and nostalgic childhood favourites that will put you in a ghoulishly good mood this October. You can see the full schedule here, including these family-friendly options:

  • The Addams Family *COSTUME PARTY* | Saturday, October 19
  • Ghostbusters and Gremlins | Sunday, October 20
  • Kiki’s Delivery Service (Japanese with English subtitles) | October 26 & 28
  • Kiki’s Delivery Service (English) | October 27 & 29

FREE Halloween Movie Night with Local Real Estate

Join Local Real Estate for their 2nd Annual Halloween Movie Night. Reserve your spot to watch Hotel Transylvania at the Citadel Theatre with free popcorn, treats, and prizes!

  • Hotel Transylvania | Saturday, October 26

Halloween Movies to Watch at Home

Pop the popcorn and stream a Halloween childhood favourite while making fun memories with the kids. Here are a few of our favourites for inspiration:

🎃 It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
🎃 Scooby Doo
🎃 Casper
🎃 Nightmare Before Christmas
🎃 Hocus Pocus
🎃 Beetlejuice
🎃 Ghostbusters
🎃 Addams Family
🎃 Coraline
🎃 Edward Scissorhands
🎃 Halloweentown
🎃 The Haunted Mansion

👻 For more great Halloween Events and Activities,
check out our Spooktacular Halloween Events Guide. 🎃