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Heritage Day Long Weekend Activities in Edmonton
What’s on in Edmonton and Alberta Capital Region during August long weekend – July 31 to August 3, 2020 including free fun family activities, weekend events & activities for kids, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events.
FYI:Face coverings/masks mandatory indoors in Edmonton from August 1
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I. Family Events & Activities
U-Pick Strawberries
U-Pick Strawberries at Prairie Gardens. We provide new pails. Limited to 2 members per family during these times.
Details
Wednesdays & Saturdays, July 25 to Mid August | 10AM – 12 PM
Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm – 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
Pay for Strawberries
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Edmonton Corn Maze
This years maze design is both an amazing aerial view as well as a challenging maze. Though the correct pathways can be walked in under 30 minutes, most directionally-challenged visitors – adults and children alike – will require about one hour to travel through the maze of more than 5 km of twists and turns and 85 decision points.
July 28 – September 7
Edmonton Corn Maze, 26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove
$10 to $13
The Edmonton Heritage Festival
The 47th annual HeritageFest, starting August 1st 2020, will be virtual this year. Enjoy entertainment, recipes, cultural stories, and delicious food from our pavilions, UNESCO partners, Friends of the Festival and many others, all available for you.
August 1 to 14, 2020
Online
Free
Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
This exhibition presents an extraordinary collection of intriguing objects and astonishing artifacts from Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
July 8 to September 7, 2020
TELUS World of Science – Edmonton
$7.50 – $9.95
Visit Edmonton Area Attractions
- Snow Valley Aerial Park
- Royal Alberta Museum
- Art Gallery of Alberta
- Neon Sign Museum: Outdoors — You can view it anytime at night
- Art Galleries
- Strathcona County Gallery@501
- Ed’s Bowling, Mayfield Toyota Ice Palace, Professor Wem’s Adventure Golf and Dragon’s Tale Mini-golf
- Edmonton funicular
- World Water Park
- Reynolds-Alberta Museum
- Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
- The Provincial Archives of Alberta
- St Albert Musée Héritage Museum and Art Gallery of St Albert
- Alberta Aviation Museum
- Edmonton Valley Zoo
- University of Alberta Botanic Gardens
- St. Albert Botanic Park
- Jurassic Forest
Go Tubing
- Have family-friendly river tubing experience on theNorth Saskatchewan River from Voyageur Park in Devon which is located just 40 minutes southwest from downtown Edmonton.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the Pembina River Valley by taking aleisurely float down the Pembina River. During your float, you’ll be able to admire the 62 meter gorge and different kinds of wildlife while bathing in the sun. Pembina River Tubing.
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
You need to book/reserve time slots for recreation centre activities during COVID-19.
1. Edmonton Recreation:
Book your time slot and visit Edmonton recreation centres during COVID-19
St Albert –Schedule
Woodlands Water Play Park: Come splash around in the medieval-themed spray park, or go exploring on the dry playground! The park is open from 9:45 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. and water features are on from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (weather permitting). @ Woodlands Water Play Park, 165 Sturgeon Road, St Albert
Strathcona County – Schedule
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II. Live Music & Concerts
La Cité Francophone Summer Patio Series
There is quite simply no better way to spend a Friday evening in Edmonton. We provide the ideal concert venue, either outdoors on the patio, or in the Theatre (in case of inclement weather). Both locations feature plenty of room for maintaining social distancing.
Fridays, July 17 to August 28, 2020 | Seating starts at 6pm | Concert at 7pm
Café Bicyclette at La Cité Francophone, 8627 91 Street, Edmonton
$13.75
Musicians of the ESO: LIVE in Allendale
Join your neighbours for a LIVE performance of the incredible Musicians of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra!
Sunday, August 02, 2020 | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Allendale Park, 64 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
Free
Guitarface LIVE
Guitarface, Edmonton’s premier blues guitar experience is bringing live music back to Edmonton with their blazing guitar mastery and energy.
Saturday, August 01, 2020 | 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Passport Restobar, 10810-124 Street, Edmonton
$16.93
Online Concerts
Watch a few of the 10+ online concerts scheduled this weekend.
III. Theatre & Performing Arts
Ken Bicks Comedy Shows
Ken Hicks has become a favorite of audiences by helping us find the humor in everyday life. From having a dog for a best friend, marrying his high school sweetheart, being a father of teen daughters, and even what it’s like to be a 3 time cancer survivor. Details
July 31 – August 1, 2020 | 7:30 PM
Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club Edmonton, 13103 Fort Rd NW, Edmonton
$18.10
Dino Archie Live
Dino Archie is a full time touring stand-up comedian. A native of Fresno California, Dino honed his skills on the West Coast, in clubs between Los Angeles and Vancouver Canada.
Dino was the winner of the Seattle’s 36th Annual International Comedy competition. He has appeared on Season 3 of Adam Devine’s “House Party” on Comedy Central, and followed up with his network late night debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Details
July 30 – August 2, 2020
Rick Bronson’s The Comic Strip,, Edmonton
$17.50 – $54.40
Citadel Theatre Road Shows
With Citadel Road Shows, you can enjoy a fabulous 40-minute performance from a duo of Edmonton artists in your own backyard (or from your front porch!). We bring the performers, the equipment, and the music – you bring your cohort and some lawn chair seating! Details
July 30 – August 2, 2020
Place of Your Choosing — Edmonton, St. Albert, and Sherwood Park.
$500+GST
III. Sports & Related Events
Watch NHL on TV or at your local sport bars.
Outdoor Fitness Programs
Join us outside for some outdoor fitness. The weekly schedule offers something for everyone, in a variety of greenspaces adjacent to four Community Recreation Center Sites and four Major River Valley Parks.There will be a total of 50 classes offered per week for 15 weeks, which will be led by your favourite City of Edmonton Certified Fitness Instructors. Details
until October 4, 2020
Various Venues, Edmonton
Varies
Summer Yoga in the Park
Join Prana Yoga Studio & Glastonbury Community League for Summer Yoga in the Park. Get fit, have fun & connect with your community! Details
Aug 1, 8 & 15 | 10-11 AM
Glastonbury Park, 1101 Grantham Drive, Edmonton
PWYC
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
More To Do
Alberta Vacation Ideas & Itineraries
Chalk It Up in Eastwood
Professional and emerging chalk artists will be colouring the streets with different styles of artwork, from 3D to words of inspiration. As you’re exploring to find the chalk art, listen for musicians performing in the area. Details
until August 4, 2020
Sidewalks of Eastwood, Edmonton
Free
Food Truck Fridays
Stay in your vehicle and enjoy great food served up from amazing food trucks.
Friday, July 31, 2020 | 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Emerald Hills Sports Pavillion Parking Lot, Sherwood Park
Cost of Food
Whyte Avenue Art Walk
In 2020, during Covid-19 restrictions, we have brought the art behind glass. Visitors can view art and contact the artists to purchase. Delivery of art can be arranged between artists and patron.
July 1 – 31, 2020 -Shop hours may vary but windows are viewable all day.
Whyte Avenue, Edmonton
Free
Dine the Ave
Dine the Ave is an event that celebrates local businesses along Alberta Avenue. All participating restaurants are offering a special that costs between $15-$25 for the entire month of July, so come try some tasty eats. There are no tickets necessary, so you can experience Alberta Avenue at your own pace.
July 1 to 31, 2020 | Restaurant Hours
Participating restaurants
$15-$25
Multicultural Month
You can get our famous food from Edmonton’s multicultural restaurants right here, online, and you can shop for cultural goods without leaving home. Heritagefest virtual patrons will be able to purchase delicious cultural foods from all across the city. Small, locally-owned cultural restaurants need our help to recover from the closure AND help us spread the message of multiculturalism.
August 1st – 31st, 2020
Various Restaurants & Online
Cost of Food
Pet Patio Party
Take advantage of our summer sales and meet some adoptables from Arts Senior Animal Rescue. We are also featuring some of our favorite vendors and local artist Jody Erfle.Details
Saturday, August 1, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Global Pet Foods – Jasper Ave / 117 St 10103 117 St NW, Edmonton
Free
Prairie Sky Power Plant Tour
The historic Rossdale Power Plant in Edmonton’s North Saskatchewan River Valley will welcome guests for the first time. On Saturdays and Sundays, come see what few have seen and learn something new about our shared story. Details
Saturdays and Sundays, July 25 to September 27, 2020
Rossdale Power Plant, 10155 96 Ave NW, Edmonton
$16.80 to $26.25
Edmonton Ghost Tours in Old Strathcona
A ghostly walk through Old Strathcona to hear the areas true stories of ghosts, haunting, murders and mysteries.Details
Thursdays to Saturdays, July 09 to August 29, 2020 | 09:00 PM
10322 83rd Avenue, Edmonton
$16.93
U of A History and Haunted Walking Tour
A historical and haunted walk throughout the UofA campus to hear all the stories of ghosts, hauntings, murders and mysteries. A little education can be a ghastly business! The University of Alberta, a center for academics and higher learning, has more than its fair share of ghosts, urban legends, and unexplained events. Details
Thursday to Saturday, July 09 to August 29, 2020 | 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
11153 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton
$15
Pet Patio Party
Take advantage of our summer sales and meet some adoptables from Arts Senior Animal Rescue. We are also featuring some of our favorite vendors and local artist Jody Erfle.Details
Saturday, August 1, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Global Pet Foods – Jasper Ave / 117 St 10103 117 St NW, Edmonton
Free
Al Fresco on 4th
Bask in the sun from 11AM-4PM every Saturday from July 18–Sept. 19. We have an array of retail, 40 different market & food vendors mixed with expanded sidewalk patios from your favourite 104th St. restaurants and bars! Come enjoy #on4th.Details
Saturdays, July 18–Sept. 19 | 11AM-4PM
104 Street NW, Downtown Edmonton
Free Admission
Farm Dinner & Tour
Your experience will begin with a Welcome Cocktail, then Appetizers finished in front of you on the Grill, and served outside (weather permitting). Then you’ll be divided into groups of 12 for a tour of the Farm before settling down for dinner in the lovely Greenhouse, where tables will allow for cohorts of up to 6 (ticket sales are limited to just 36). Details
August 1, 2020 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm
56311 Lily Lake Rd, Bon Accord
$145.00 +charges
Twilight Picnic Experience
This picnic experience for two includes a gourmet picnic box and exclusive admission to the Garden in the beautiful evening hours. Stroll through the peaceful grounds as the frogs begin to sing, the sun sets over the bridge in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden and lights reflect on the fountains in the Aga Khan Garden. We are limiting access to 30 picnic parties per evening, so it will feel almost as if you have the Garden to yourself!Details
Wednesdays to Sundays, From June 5th Through August 30 2020 | 6 to 10 PM
University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Spruce Grove
$125 + tax.
WUB in the WOODS | A Mindful Experience In Nature
Join a like minded community near beautiful Elk Island National Park to heal, move forward and safely connect to yourself and others in the great outdoors. Details
August 3 to 5, 2020
Elk Island Retreat, 54371 Range Rd 205, Fort Saskatchewan
$325+
Edmonton River Valley 90-Minute Segway Adventure
Experience the scenery of Alberta’s Edmonton River Valley on a Segway, an electric, self-balancing scooter. Learn now to maneuver the vehicle from a certified Segway trainer before venturing out into the valley, listening to your guide’s commentary as you travel. Details
Through October 31, 2020 | Various Start times
9735 Grierson Hill NW, Edmonton
$84.99
Go Fishing
Looking for a great fishing spot to call your own? Alberta Conservation Association and Alberta Environment and Parks have stocked waterbodies across the province to create over 260 different fishing opportunities. Hermitage Park Pond, Fort Lion’s Community Fish Pond and Morinville Fish and Game Pond have all had rainbow trout stocked.
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