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Things to do this weekend

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14 things to do in Fort McMurray this weekend

Oct 02–Oct 04 · Fort McMurray, AB

By the Dayfari editors · Updated for the weekend of Oct 02–Oct 04

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If your Fort McMurray weekend plans currently consist of 'we'll figure it out Saturday morning,' consider this your intervention. 14 events are on Oct 02–Oct 04, and the good ones won't wait for you to decide.

What caught our eye: Art leads the weekend with 5 events, and most events are ticketed. Details below.

If you're new to Fort McMurray: Wood Buffalo Regional Library is hosting 11 events this weekend alone — it's as good a starting point as any.

Good to know this weekend

Our top picks

Friday · Art

Afternoon Activities

Friday, October 02, 2026
Wood Buffalo Regional Library

Low-effort, high-reward Friday: Art at Wood Buffalo Regional Library. File under: no excuses to stay in.

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Saturday · Family & Education

Parenting without Burnout

Saturday, October 03, 2026
190 Tamarack Way

Low-effort, high-reward Saturday: Family & Education at 190 Tamarack Way. File under: no excuses to stay in.

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Sunday · Sports & Fitness

Kids Fun Run 2026 - In support of CIBC Run For the Cure Fort McMurray

Sunday, October 04, 2026
Doug Barnes Cabin

This made our list because Sunday needed a Sports & Fitness anchor, and Doug Barnes Cabin delivers. Bring a friend. This one's better shared.

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Saturday · Family & Education

The Family Fall Festival

Saturday, October 03, 2026
155 Macalpine Crescent

Of the 2 Family & Education events on Saturday, this is the one we'd spend our own money on. 155 Macalpine Crescent,

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Friday · Family

Book Babies

Friday, October 02, 2026
Wood Buffalo Regional Library

Low-effort, high-reward Friday: Family at Wood Buffalo Regional Library. File under: no excuses to stay in.

Details & tickets →

The full lineup

Every event on in Fort McMurray this weekend, day by day:

Friday — 4 events

Saturday — 5 events

Sunday — 5 events

See the full weekend calendar →
All upcoming events in Fort McMurray →

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