Edmonton 
Heritage Day Long Weekend Activities in Edmonton
What’s on in Edmonton and Alberta Capital Region during August long weekend – August 1 to 4, 2025 including free fun family activities, weekend events & activities for kids, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events.
I. Family Events & Activities
The Edmonton Heritage Festival
The Edmonton Heritage Festival is a three-day event to sample delicious food, see creative performances, and experience Canada’s multiculturalism. Enjoy the tastes, smells, sights and sounds from 100 countries and cultures at 60 outdoor pavilions. Explore the Festival and enjoy free entertainment on more than 25 stages. Details
August 2 to 4, 2025
Edmonton EXPO Centre, Exhibition Grounds & Borden Park, Edmonton
Free
Polynesian Days
August 1 to 4, 2025
Alberta Beach
Free
The Big Bounce Canada
The Big Bounce Canada, the record-breaking experience for both adults and kids is coming to Edmonton! Get ready to visit the world’s largest traveling inflatable park, which includes a bouncy castle spanning 16,000 ft (+/- 1,500 m2) and reaching up to 32 ft (+/- 10 meters) high… We’re sure you’ll be impressed! And the fun doesn’t stop there, as you can also enjoy other zones such as The Giant, a race on a 300m-long obstacle course, and Sport slam, an arena dedicated to sports of all kinds. Details
July 26 to August 3, 2025
RAD Torque Raceway, 50342 Range Rd 253, Edmonton International Airport
$32 & up
Imagination – Feature Pyramid
Get ready for a magical summer in the Feature Pyramid! Unleash your imagination as you meet fairies, a dragon, see a magical hobbit house and other surprises. Come and explore this amazing world where fantasy comes alive within a stunning display of bright, summer flowers. Details
Daily | 10 AM – 5 PM
Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96A Street, Edmonton
Regular Admission
Edmonton Corn Maze
Edmonton Corn Maze 2025 design pays unique tribute to a local success story: The Little Potato Company! From above, you’ll see a fantastic representation of their beloved brand, winding through over 5 kilometers of twists and turns. It’s an epic journey through our cornfield that celebrates homegrown goodness and promises spud-tacular fun for the whole family. Details
July 24 – Sept 1, 2025
Edmonton Corn Maze, Spruce Grove
$15 to $17
Discounted Admission to Provincial and Territorial Museums
Free admission for children aged 17 and under, 50% off admission fees for youth aged 18 to 24 until September 2, 2025. Details
June 20 to September 2, 2025
Royal Alberta Museum — Edmonton
Reynolds Museum — Wetaskiwin
Rutherford House — Edmonton
Discounted Admission
Free Admission Elk Island National Park
June 20 to September 2, 2025
Elk Island National Park, Fort Saskatchewan
Free
U-Pick Berry Farms
There are several farms surrounding the Edmonton area that offer the opportunity to pick your own fruits and vegetables. The u-pick farms and orchards in the central Alberta prairie setting offer a plethora of berries! Literally take your pick of black currants, Haskap berries, raspberries, Saskatoon berries, cherries, and many other sweet fruits native to Alberta. Plan a visit this weekend.
Where Pyramids Collide – Feature Pyramid
This Feature Pyramid showcases Ancient Egyptian botanical and agricultural plant life. Roses, grapes, and palms will fill the pyramid with beautiful scents and feelings of Ancient Egypt along the Nile River. The Muttart Conservatory will be exploring three major themes of Ancient Egyptian Botanicals: funerary, agricultural, and gardens. This is brought to life with artifacts extending outside the pyramid and replicas to be discovered, agricultural tools in the plant beds, and an awe-inspiring garden in the Feature Pyramid! Details
Daily | 10 AM – 5 PM
Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96A Street, Edmonton
Regular Admission
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Other Family Activities
1. Movies
Landmark Theatres — Every Sunday, kids can get out of the house, a movie ticket and Snack Pack (popcorn, drink, choice of candy treat) @ Edmonton City Centre/St Albert/Spruce Grove location.
2. Telus World of Science
- Imax theatre: Shows
Drop – in Programs
Edmonton Recreation:
St Albert – Schedule
Strathcona County – Schedule
Explore Edmonton & Area
- 25 Summer Day Trips With Kids From Edmonton
- 25 Summer Activities & Adventures in Edmonton’s River Valley
- 25 Things to Do Along Iron Horse Trail
- Summer Activities and Adventures in Parkland County
- Summer Activities and Adventures in Sturgeon County
- Summer Activities and Adventures in Strathcona County
- Things to Do This Summer in and Around Lac Ste. Anne
- Summer Adventures in Clearwater County
- Must Do Indigenous Cultural & Heritage Experiences in Alberta
II. Live Music & Concerts
Big Valley Jamboree
Headliners: Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Tyler Hubbard, Ashley McBryde, Nate Smith, Tim Hicks, James Barker Band, Clint Black, Drew Baldridge, Owen Riegling, Lindsay Ell, Nice Horse, Savannah Jade, and Teigen Gayse.
July 31 to August 3, 2025
Camrose Regional Exhibition, Exhibition Drive, Camrose
$50 and up
Pigeon Lake Music Festival
The event features incredible musical performances, outstanding entertainment, fantastic food and drink, and amazing people – all in an unforgettable outdoor setting. Artists include: Matthew Good and His Band, Crash Test Dummies, Big Wreck, I Mother Earth, The Watchmen, JJ Wilde, K-OS, Virginia to Vegas, Spoons, Captain Tractor, Eric Ethridge, Wyatt C. Louis, Jordan Hart, Amy Nelson, Olivia Rose, Lily Monaghan.
August 1 to 3, 2025
Hilah Ayers Wilderness RV Park, 473008 Range Road 10, Mulhurst Bay
$80.03 to $119.53
Blueberry Music Festival
Blueberry hosts three stages over three days. Bring everyone in your family, a chair, everything you play and a great big smile. Lineup: Wood Box Heroes, Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road, The Rick Faris Band, Seth Mulder & Midnight Run, The Slocan Ramblers, Magnus Wiik, 9th Avenue All Stars, The Barefoot Movement, Calvin Vollrath, The Kevin Prater Band, JigJam, Ben Sures, Under The Rocks. Details
August 1 to 3, 2025
Heritage Park, 5100 41 Ave, Stony Plain
$65 – $75 per day
BigXthaPlug: Take Care Tour
BigXthaPlug: Take Care Tour brings the Texas heat nationwide as the Dallas rapper hits the road with gritty bars, booming beats, and raw authenticity. Known for street anthems like “Texas” and “Safehouse”, BigXthaPlug delivers high-energy performances fueled by Southern swagger and real-life stories. Details
Friday, August 01, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Midway Music Hall, 6107-104 Street NW, Edmonton
Varies
Afro Till Dawn
Catch the dynamic MS DSF as the special guest DJ at AFRO TILL DAWN Day Party this August long weekend! Happening Sunday, August 3 at The Backyard in downtown Edmonton, get ready for an unforgettable vibe. Lagos-born and globally known, MS DSF brings her signature Afrobeats energy, electrifying sets, and crowd-hyping mixes that keep the dance floor alive. Details
Sunday, August 3, 2025 | 4-9 PM
The Backyard YEG, 10004 103a Ave NW, Edmonton
$22.63 & up
III. Theatre & Performing Arts
Intimate Magic Experience with Chris Gowen
August 1 & 2, 2025
The Rec Room South Edmonton Common , 1725 99 St NW, Edmonton
$40.06
Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde Get ready for a high-energy, heartwarming journey of self-discovery, determination, and breaking expectations. Based on the hit blockbuster, this feel-good musical follows Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority queen who surprises everyone by enrolling at Harvard Law to win back her ex. Along the way, Elle defies stereotypes, discovers her inner strength, and proves that staying true to yourself is the ultimate path to success. Details
July 5 to August 3, 2025
Citadel Theatre, 9828 101A Avenue NW, Edmonton
$79.00 – $159.00
Jukebox Heaven: Legends Live Forever
There have been so many music legends throughout the decades from all corners of popular music. From rock and roll, to glitzy pop, and even country music, their voices and song writing skills made the world take notice. Every one of these legends, at some point throughout decades past, held the title of most played song on the Jukebox. Sadly, some of these beloved artists have left this world, but their music will play on forever, blasting out of that great big Jukebox in the sky! Details
June 20 to August 24, 2025
Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 2061, 8882 170 Street, Edmonton
$44.95-81.95
Rightside Out: Joy is Free
A production written for kids, and a meal designed with kids in mind! Join us for a fun-filled morning of laughter, music and food! In the movies, they imagined what it would be like if these emotions were actually characters in your head that could walk and talk. We have decided to see what happens if these emotions could sing! Details
Saturdays at 11:00 am
Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 2061, 8882 170 Street, Edmonton
$41.95-$44.95
Aldo Campana
Aldo Campana is a stand-up comedian based in Phoenix, Arizona. He writes jokes about his upbringing in the city and learning the ropes of becoming an adult. He enjoys skateboarding, weightlifting as well as goldfish crackers. Details
August 1 to 3, 2025
Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, Edmonton
$24.50 – $32.50
GOLDEN GIRLS The Laughs Continue
The Golden Girls are back in an all-new show! 2025 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together, with help from her much younger, sex-crazed love interest. Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends! Details
Saturday, August 02, 2025 | 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave. NW, Edmonton
$65.35 & up
III. Sports & Related Events
Hoop City 3X3
July 31 – August 3, 2025
Ice Palace, West Edmonton Mall, Edmonton
Free
Edmonton Stingers vs. Vancouver Bandits
Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Details
Friday, August 01, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton
$25.10 & up
Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Kelowna Falcons (Fireworks)
The Riverhawks are members of the West Coast League. Details
August 1 to 3, 2025
Fireworks on Friday
RE/MAX Field, 10233 96 Ave NW, Edmonton
$10 to $32 +fees and taxes
Love Pro Wrestling 39: Time to Pretend
Kick your long weekend off right with Love Pro Wrestling! Details
Friday, August 1, 2025 | 7:00 PM
The Rec Room South Edmonton, 1725 99 St NW, Edmonton
$30 – $60
Dirt Track Racing Series – Extreme Cup
The Alberta Extreme Sprints are set to unleash their power on the dirt at RAD Torque Raceway for the Extreme Cup, where the province’s top drivers will battle it out for the richest purse of the season. Feel the thunder as these lightning-fast machines tear around the track, delivering high-speed thrills, intense competition, and edge-of-your-seat action.
August 1 & 2, 2025
RAD Torque Raceway, 50342 Range Road 253, Leduc County
$13-$20
Edmonton Elks vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats – Salute To Service
We’re incredibly grateful for all those who serve our community, so we’re dedicating this game to them. This will be a celebration of all service workers, featuring a pregame flyover by the Royal Canadian Air Force and our inaugural Salute to Service Flag Football Tournament where teams will compete to be our first ever Salute to Service Cup winners Details
Saturday, August 02, 2025 | 1:00 PM
Commonwealth Stadium, 11000 Stadium Rd., Edmonton
$22.25 & up
Edmonton Stingers vs. Saskatchewan Rattlers
Edmonton Stingers Home Game. Details
Sunday, August 03, 2025 | 4:00 PM
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton
$25.10 & up
Edmonton Riverboat Weekend Cruise
Join us for brunch, dinner or simply sit back and relax as we take you on a cruise down the North Saskatchewan. Enjoy a sail this weekend on the iconic 399-passenger paddle wheeler. Details
Various Hours – Brunch & Dinner Cruises
Edmonton Riverboat, 9734 98 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
$36.00 – $45.00
Edmonton River Float
Float down the North Saskatchewan River through downtown Edmonton. Edmonton River Float provides all the equipment, shuttle service and safety gear. Details
Daily | 1 PM
Kinsmen park, 9100 Walterdale Hill, Edmonton
$25-$40
Horse Riding
Ride a Horse on Fridays at The Whitemud Equine Learning Centre. This evening is just for the girls- and on Fridays we ride in pink. Details
Friday, August 1, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Whitemud Learning Centre Association, 12504 Fox Drive NW, Edmonton
$100 per ride includes helmet and boot rental, 1 hour riding lesson, instruction on grooming and tacking, as well a feeding a horse!
Water Adventures
- If you’re in search of a water adventure near Edmonton, then you can take to the rivers and lakes of central Alberta for fishing, swimming, tubing, and all sorts of boating. Beyond boat tours and boat rentals, there are also more unique water adventures to watch for, like jet skiing, water skiing, or overnight excursions.
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IV. Food Events, Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Edmonton Water Lantern Festival
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 6:30 PM to 10 PM
Rundle Park, 2909 113 Ave NW, Edmonton
$38.75 to $76.89 plus fees
Domestic Science
Visit Rutherford House this weekend to learn about the vital role women played in the Edwardian home. Bring your favourite recipe to contribute to our community cookbook and help to bake cookies using one of Mrs. Rutherford’s much-loved recipes! Details
August 2 & 3, 2025 | 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Rutherford House, 11153 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton
Regular Admission
Horizon of Khufu: A Journey in Ancient Egypt
Following an incredible reception in Montreal, this immersive expedition that explores ancient Egypt makes its third Canadian stop in Edmonton. Distributed by Montreal-based PHI Studio and produced by Paris-based Studio Excurio, this new VR experience is the must-do activity for the holiday season! In a space of nearly 10,000 square feet, visitors will be transported to Cairo and they will be able to freely wander through Ancient Egypt. Details
June 2 to August 31, 2025 | Various times
West Edmonton Mall 8882 170 St NW, Edmonton
$24.35 & up
Where Dark Things Dwell
Edmonton’s Largest Escape Room is Back Stopping in the sleepy Village of Edmonton for a night’s rest, you and your fellow travellers soon find yourselves caught in the grip of an ancient curse. The townsfolk, once kind and welcoming, now mutter in riddles, their eyes vacant, their minds unravelling. Details
June 6 – September 14 2025
Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton
$35
Laser Shows in the Zeidler Dome
Lean back, hang on, and get ready for the musical experience of a lifetime. The volume’s getting turned up to 11 in the Zeidler Dome with different themed weekends and laser shows every Thursday through Sunday this summer! Weekends featuring ABBA, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Tool, Rush, Zeppelin, Journey, Queen, AC/DC, Metallica, Stranger Things, That ’80s Show, That ’90s Show, Pink Floyd and many more! Details
Fridays to Sunday Evenings | Various
TELUS World of Science, 142 Street Northwest, Edmonton
$14.95
Strong Roots | Tea for Women’s Health
Join us for an unique intercultural tea series that explores the deeply-rooted traditions of Indigenous and Chinese tea practices. Led by Métis herbalist Emma Snow and Chinese tea researcher Junhong Ma, each workshop invites you to sip thoughtfully, share stories, and discover how tea connects generations, cultures, and well-being. Details
Sunday ,August 3, 2025 | 1:00 PM
CTC Storytelling Centre 10601 97 Street NW, Edmonton
$15.00
Blooms on 7 U-PICK
Our gardens feature a curated collection of over 250 varieties of specialty cut flowers and foliage. We invite you to harvest from our field, say hello to our herd of inquisitive alpacas and create your own beautiful arrangement. A Blooms on 7 u-pick experience is something you’ll be sure to remember! Details
Wednesday to Sunday | 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Blooms on 7, 51553 Range Road 225A, Sherwood Park
$5
Your Alberta Legislature: The Story of a Place
Every place has a story. This one includes you. For thousands of years, people have gathered where the Alberta Legislature now stands to meet, trade, live, and be. Journey back in time to its formation over 12,000 years ago to explore the transformation from Glacial Lake Edmonton to what we know today, and everything in between. This brand-new exhibition examines how Alberta’s people and their Legislature have grown and changed together, as well as the formation of our province, our government, and our centre of democracy. Details
July 1 to April 1, 2026.
Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre, Queen Elizabeth II Building, 9820 107 Street, Edmonton
Free
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Farmers Markets
Shopping local and supporting local this summer are made easy and fun with the many, many farmers’ markets throughout the Capital Region and Edmonton. With food trucks and snacks on-site, these markets can easily help you spend an entire morning or afternoon. Browse the booths of homemade goods and discover some of the best manufacturers and creators our region has to offer.
- Alberta Beach Farmers’ Market — Sunday from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm
- Morinville Farmers’ Market — Sunday from 12 pm – 4 pm
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