Lindork’s Lists #242 – An Exhaustive List of Halloween Activities + sandwiches, hot pot and more!
Newsletter for October 23-29, 2024
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Things to Do This Week
Happy Halloween Weekend! This week is all about Halloween activities!
The Grindstone Theatre is hosting a few Halloween-themed shows:
The 11 O’Clock Number – The Improvised Musical Spooktacular on Oct. 24-26 and Nov. 2.
Science Fiction Double Feature – SWEAT, a Multi-Room Halloween Party on Oct. 25.
Ghostbusters One Man Show on Oct. 27.
The Silence of the Lambs (Jr) (it’s for kids lol) on Oct. 30.
FREE Halloween Karaoke on Oct. 31.
Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show which is on until Nov. 3.
There’s an ‘AFROWEEN’ dance party on Oct. 25.
The Rec Room is having a Halloween Bash at all of its locations (two in Edmonton) on Oct. 26.
Fright Night at Galaxyland is on Oct. 26 in West Edmonton Mall.
There’s a Halloween-themed Salsachata Party (FREAKS NIGHT) on Oct. 26.
The Walking Dead House (family-friendly) in Stony Plain is Oct. 26.
The FREE family-friendly Headless Carrot Halloween Party at The Carrot Coffee House is on Oct. 26.
Steamoji is hosting a Spooktacular STEM Halloween Open House for kids on Oct. 26.
Transit Smokehouse & BBQ’s ‘Dine with the Dead: Halloween Haunted House’ (family-friendly) runs until Oct. 31.
Check out A Nightmare on Jasper Ave. – a Halloween dance party at The Pendennis Building in downtown Edmonton on Oct. 31.
There’s very few seats left for The Phantom of the Opera live at the Winspear Centre on Oct. 31.
PLUS ONGOING HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES:
Deadmonton House, Pumpkins After Dark, ‘Fall-oWeen’ and ‘Haunted Pumpkin Festival’, Kiwi’s Haunted House, Edmonton Ghost Tours, Halloween Jacks, Spooky Strathma, The Nightmare Before Christmas at Maisie’s Magical Christmas House, Haunted Trolley Ride above the High Level Bridge, Leduc Murder Mystery, 13th Annual Spooktacular Acreage (until Oct. 31), Strathcona County’s Haunted Trails (Oct. 25), Alberta Aviation Museum Halloween Lates (Oct. 25), Delwood Kingdom of Lost Souls Haunted House (Oct 25-27, 31, Nov. 1), The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Oct. 26), Thrills of Warwa Woods (Oct. 25 & 26), Halloween + Horse events (Oct. 26 + 27), The Woman in Black – Varscona Theatre (until Oct. 27), Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics (Oct. 27), TELUS World of Science’s Halloween Fright Fest (Oct. 26-29)
And this is not Halloween-themed but wanted to shout out that the Edmonton Short Film Festival’s “Through the Indie Lens” runs Oct. 26 & 27.
Got an Edmonton area event, virtual event, or something coming up you think my readers would be interested in knowing about? Let me know!
Check out Banff, Alberta’s two biggest festivals of the season!
The next few weeks are a perfect time to plan your visit to Banff National Park!
I’m looking forward to checking out Banff’s two biggest festivals of the season: The 49th Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival taking place October 26 – November 3 featuring 90 films and 80+ events including talks, exhibitions, and the Festival Marketplace, plus ticketed film screenings! And a Taste for Adventure food festival from October 24 – November 7, where the region’s top chefs and restaurants cook up special menus, unique dishes, and irresistible foodie events. I’m getting ready to head down with the family. Let me know if I’ll see you there!
Thank you to Banff & Lake Louise Tourism for supporting my small business with this sponsored message.
Food to Try This Week!
Try the new sandwich special from Farrow Sandwiches (various locations)
Farrow Sandwiches new special The Montreal Screwjob and it looks SO good. Montreal Smoked Meat, Mustard Hot Peppers, Pimento Cheese, Cajun Mayo, Tomato, Arugula. I will be getting one ASAP!
Consider booking a special occasion at Le Petit Chef (10344 102 St.)
I was invited to dine with the “world’s smallest chef”—Le Petit Chef at the JW Marriott Edmonton in downtown Edmonton ICE District and it was a really unique, immersive dinner theatre experience. Using 3D projection technology, your 5-course meal comes with a show where the smallest chef in the world “cooks” your food right onto your plate. The first 3 courses (salad representing Nice, bouillabaisse representing Marseille, lobster representing Roscoff) were our favourites of the night. Plus I was a big fan of the La Petit Parisienne strawberry drink! It’s a pricy night out and most people who book are doing so for some kind of celebration. I do recommend! It will be unlike any dinner experience you’ve ever had before.
Support the Brickhouse Smokery (Spruce Grove & West Edmonton Mall)
The well-known Wildhaus Beef Jerky has rebranded to Brickhouse Wildhaus. The story of why sounds wild (and sad). Perhaps a good time to give them some reassuring support at either their Spruce Grove or West Edmonton Mall locations this week. They have great jerky + pepperoni! (and more products).
Try the newest hot pot restaurant in west Edmonton (West Edmonton Mall)
West Edmonton Mall is now home to a hot pot restaurant Shoo Loong Kan! I’m trying it this week for my friend’s birthday. Super excited. It’s located at Europa Boulevard on the second floor (near the movie theatre). This is a global hot pot chain and it looks like Edmonton is their first expansion to Canada. The space looks very nice!
Check out restaurants with Canada’s Great Kitchen Party chef winners
Chef Doreen Prei (of Riverview at Glenora Park), Jason Greene (of Braven), and Julie Kundera (of Out of Bounds Restaurant) were the winners of Canada’s Great Kitchen Party. Consider checking out their restaurants to celebrate the win!
And here’s a few food events you may be interested in…
After Hours at the Muttart: An Evening of Chocolate is on Oct. 18.
The Edmonton Public Library’s Gala: Books + Cooks is Oct. 19.
There’s an Oktoberfest party on Oct. 19 in Sherwood Park.
Duchess Atelier is hosting a Gingerbread Halloween Haunted House Decorating class on Oct. 24 and 25.
The next Ernest’s at NAIT Alumni Series dinner is Oct. 25.
There’s a Stab Cake decorating class on Oct. 26.
SPILT Bar is offering a Spooky Mocktail Class on Oct. 29.
The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald’s Day of the Dead event on Nov 2.
The Halloween Black Lagoon Pop Up at Dolly’s Cocktails is on until Nov. 3. Just make a reservation (or walk-in) and order the pop-up menu items!
The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s ‘Together Again’ culinary gathering celebrates the spirit of Jasper in lieu of its annual Christmas in November from Nov. 8-11.
The Italian Centre’s 2nd Annual Festival of Cheese is Nov. 13.
Ate something amazing recently? Want to show some love to a struggling restaurant? Have a take-out suggestion? Let me know to include in this newsletter.
Grab an Early Bird Spot to Bali 🇮🇩 with me!
I’m trying this group Bali trip one more time with more lead time so you can prep for your Asia adventure!! Join me on a group trip to Bali, Indonesia in October 2025! 🥰
I’ve picked a seven day itinerary for us that I’m super excited about! The package includes 8 daily activities, 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners, 2 accommodations in 2 Indonesian cities and transportation between all activities. Plus Instagrammable photos opportunities throughout of course. 🔥🤳
The booking link will go live on Friday, Oct. 25 but I’m sharing the early access link here! Tap the link to see itinerary breakdown, pricing, and more trip details!! The tour operator requires a 25% deposit to hold your spot. There are 8 Early Bird spots available ($100 off!) ✨
I love exploring and sharing Travel Guide / recommendations with you and I’m excited we get a chance to travel together! If you have any questions, hit reply! 💛
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