Inside Edmonton What’s Happening Oct 4, 2019

Coventry Homes

On Sept.14, Coventry Homes had their new Dione showhome on display at the Keswick Landing Makers Market event. This two-storey showhome features over 2,100 sq. ft. of beautiful living space and includes Coventry’s first Oilers Kid Cave – a kid-approved version of their popular Oilers Fan Cave lifestyle package that’s filled with fun features. The home also presents its Executive Chef built-in package that includes a Kitchenaid 36” gas cook top and wall oven, plus modern two-toned cabinetry and waterfall quartz island. Another highlight is the home’s impressive master retreat, which showcases a reading nook, five-piece ensuite, and walk-in custom closet that is sure to delight your inner shopaholic. Check out showhome at 4408 Kinsella Green SW.

Laurel Crossing

Three gorgeous new showhomes opened their doors in south Edmonton for a Back to School event that was hosted on Sept. 7. The afternoon featured delicious Vietnamese eats from the Lemon Grass Grill food truck, face painting, a balloon artist, and a notebook decorating station for kids to kick off the school season in style. The stars of the event were the two-storey homes by Victory Homes, Parkwood Homes and Coventry Homes that guests toured through – each presenting a unique floorplan and interior design. This fantastic community is located just off 34th Street and 23rd Ave. and features a family-oriented neighbourhood filled with parks, greenspaces, walking trails – and even a charming community pond!

Dream Day

The community of Maple Crest celebrated Dream Day on Sept. 7, with a fun event for the whole family. Hundreds of attendees enjoyed exciting activities, including a barbecue, a bouncy castle, draw prizes and more! A variety of showhomes were also on display throughout the community – Landmark Homes, LOOK Homes, Bedrock Homes, Homes by Avi, Coventry Homes, and Crystal Creek Homes all included. Located in southeast Edmonton, Maple Crest offers plenty of fantastic amenities, such as a 75-acre natural reserve with shoreline walking paths and park space that extends through the scenic woodland ravine. It’s also just minutes away from great shopping, transit, and roadways – with easy access to Whitemud Drive and Anthony Henday Dr.

What’s happening

The Prairie Gardens Haunted Pumpkin Festival is open every weekend throughout October. This annual autumn event near Bon Accord celebrates the season’s pumpkin harvest with family-friendly Halloween festivities. Take a trip to Edmonton’s countryside and check out this ultimate pumpkin patch where you’ll enjoy free scarecrow making, live music, mazes, wagon rides, a pumpkin cannon, and so much more!

Did you know?

Edmonton’s River Valley is the largest urban park in Canada! It includes 20 major parks, and more than 160 kilometres of maintained pathways that are just waiting to be explored.

Fall for October

Exciting events are in high supply this month in and around our city. With a selection as good as this, the scariest thing happening in October is missing out on the fun!

1. Edmonton Corn Maze
   Visit Spruce Grove for a chance to conquer a corn maze featuring over 5kms of twists and turns. Be sure to stop by the Garden Valley Farm Market for some kettle corn to take on your adventure. More details at edmontoncornmaze.ca
2. 2. DARK
   One of the creepiest events in Edmonton returns from Oct. 10 – Nov. 1. Not for the faint-hearted, this year’s event at Fort Edmonton Park is set to be bigger and even more terrifying than years before. Information at fortedmontonpark.ca.
3. Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes
   Opening Oct. 19 at the TELUSWorld of Science, you’ll have the chance to wander through more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic movie costumes, props and more. Details at telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca
4. Boo at the Zoo!
   On Oct. 27, join the Edmonton Valley Zoo for an afternoon of Halloween fun. Enjoy a variety of spooky activities, including an extinct animal graveyard that’s sure to please the youngest trick-or-treaters. Visit valleyzoo.ca for information.