The Best Autumn Festivals in Edmonton, AB [2025]

Edmonton is known for its festivals. If you're looking for one to check out this autumn, look no further than one of these great events. Whether you're a nerd, wine aficionado, or film buff, there's a festival waiting for you—and don't worry, there are plenty of other fun autumn events for other interests too.

Kaleido Family Arts Festival

Sept. 5–7, 2025

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Kaleido Family Arts festival. With plenty of art on display, theatre, and dancing—not to mention the food—everybody can find something they love.

The festival explores unique spaces and allows art lovers to enjoy something unique. This weekend of fun will cover a portion of Alberta Avenue, and it's a free event for everybody. Donations are welcome, however.

EDMONTON EXPO

Sept. 19–21, 2025

Thousands of fans gather each year at EDMONTON EXPO to immerse themselves in the entertainment world. The event attracts families, collectors, and fans of all ages, offering unforgettable experiences that bring the global fan community together.

Like at any good comic con, you can enjoy events like:

• Q&As and interactions with celebrities
• Cosplay
• An artist alley
• Panels and workshops

Featured guests for 2025 include Elijah Wood, Christopher Lloyd, Adrianne Palicki, May Hong, George Newbern, Michael Golden, and many more.

Edmonton International Film Festival

Sept. 25–Oct. 4, 2025

The Edmonton International Film Festival showcases a diverse lineup of more than 150 films from over 50 countries, including shorts and features of all genres and budgets. It's even an OSCAR® qualifying festival for short films!

Films are screened at Landmark Cinemas 9 and Metro Cinema. Apart from film screenings, guests can enjoy Q&As and local filmmaker spotlights.

Pass options include the All-Access Pass (one ticket to every event and screening as available, $199) and a 6-Pack (six individual tickets to regular-priced films, $75). Individual tickets can also be purchased.

Edmonton Short Film Festival

Oct. 18 & 19, 2025

If you didn't get enough of the big screen at the International Film Festival, you can enjoy the Short Film Festival just a couple of weeks later.

This festival primarily features films by Alberta filmmakers that are under 15 minutes. However, the Long Shorts category allows films from international filmmakers up to 30 minutes. Both new and older movies are allowed, and there's a wide range of genres.

Awards are given for each genre, and the audience even gets to vote for their favourite film for a people's choice award.

LitFest

Oct. 15–19, 2025

LitFest is the only nonfiction festival in all of Canada. Authors' books are brought to life through a series of different events, gatherings, and experiences. Panels and workshops with authors explain how they write or what they've learned from their books.

The festival helps avid readers and award-winning writers come together and do what they love the most: engage with true stories! Besides introducing people to new reading opportunities, the festival also helps turn Edmonton into an incubator for nonfiction writers.

Over the course of the event, there will be dozens of experiences you can partake in. If you love reading nonfiction, gear up for a great LitFest to sate all your literary needs.

Farmfair International

Nov. 5–8, 2025

For over 50 years, Farmfair International has taken place in the Northlands. It is considered one of the top agricultural shows in Canada. Every year, thousands of guests visit the Edmonton EXPO Centre to showcase and sell their top-quality livestock.

Farmfair International welcomes international buyers from regions such as North America, South America, Latin America, and Oceania. A host of local ranchers will also be in attendance.

As a visitor, you will be entertained by competitions, equine sales, beefed-up purebred cattle shows, clinics, and commercial cattle shows, just to name a few.

Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival

Nov. 7 & 8, 2025

Are you someone who enjoys a nice glass of wine? Maybe you are someone who really likes food? The Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival will be happening for wine aficionados across Edmonton for another year this autumn.

If you are someone who has always wanted to taste wine from all over the world, you are going to love the Edmonton Grand Tasting Hall. This hall will feature a very large collection of wine that comes from all over the world. There will be spirits, malts, blends, specialty drinks, ports, imports, and micro-brew. It is safe to assume there will be a little something for everyone at this event.

The event takes place at the Edmonton Convention Center. Tickets range from $25–$110—with an early bird special discount online—depending on your time slot and what level of experience you choose.

Edmonton Halloween Events

Depends on event

You can't talk about autumn events without mentioning Halloween. Edmonton's Halloween events range from spooky haunted houses to fun pumpkin-themed events. Some of the most popular ones include:

• Deadmonton Haunted House
• DARK at Fort Edmonton Park
• Fright Night at Galaxyland

Be sure to check out the dates and offerings for this year's festivities.

Get Ready For Autumn Fun in Edmonton

Edmonton is the city of festivals, and autumn is no different. It's no wonder people enjoy celebrating all types of events in this city. If you're in Edmonton and are looking for something to do during these next months, the festivals here are a great place to start.