Happenings: Oct. 9-12, 2026

Here are some events happening this weekend in the Edmonton area.

• Oct. 9: The Great Canadian Chili Cook Off starting at 4pm at Canadian Icehouse (Ice District)
• Oct. 9: After the Credits: A Film Screening of John Ware Reclaimed starting at 7pm at Citadel Theatre
• Oct. 9: Live at The Carrot presents: Dr. Blu starting at 7pm at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse
• Oct. 9: Connections // Collisions starting at 7:30pm at Mile Zero Dance
• Oct. 9: Julie Dexter starting at 8pm at Yardbird Suite
• Oct. 10: The Wonderful Worlds in Edmonton starting at 1pm at City of Edmonton Archives
• Oct. 10: 3rd Year of Genocide March starting at 1pm at Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park
• Oct. 10: Lasso Your Love starting at 4:30pm at Rogers Place
• Until Oct. 10: Canadian Finals Rodeo at Rogers Place
• Oct. 10-11: India Film Festival of Alberta at Festival Place
• Oct. 11: Food For Thought: A Culinary Book Club starting at 10:30am at Edmonton Public Library (Stanley A. Milner)
• Oct. 11: Fall Clothing Swap starting at 11am at Earth's Refillery Coop
• Oct. 12: Gaurav Kapoor Live starting at 6pm at Horowitz Theatre

And here are some upcoming events to keep in mind:

• Oct. 18-25: Edmonton Games Week at various locations
• Oct. 22: Resource Connect 2026 at Edmonton Convention Centre
• Oct. 23: The Bootlegger's Ball at Edmonton Hotel & Convention Centre

Visit the Taproot Edmonton Calendar for many more events in the Edmonton region.