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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, 2026 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
August 1 to 3, 2026
Edmonton EXPO Centre, Exhibition Grounds & Borden Park, Edmonton
Free
Polynesian Days
July 31 to August 3, 2026
Alberta Beach
Free
Summer Block Party on Rice Howard Way
This free summer street activation series invites visitors, families, friends, and downtown explorers to enjoy live performances, support local businesses, and make Rice Howard Way part of their summer plans. Details
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Rice Howard Way, Edmonton
Free
Edmonton’s Heritage
Join us as we explore the diverse heritage of our City through hands-on programming and historical demonstrations! Details
August 1 to 3, 2026
Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton
Regular Admission
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 7, 2026. Details
July 31 to August 3, 2026
Royal Alberta Museum — Edmonton
Reynolds Museum — Wetaskiwin
Rutherford House — Edmonton
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village – Lamont County
Discounted Admission
Free Admission Elk Island National Park
June 19 to September 7, 2026
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.
Hundred Acre Wood – Feature Pyramid
The feature pyramid transforms into the enchanting world of everyone’s favourite bear and his friends – Winnie-the-Pooh! Find topiaries of those who live in the Hundred Acre Woods amongst honey pots, zinnias and gazanias galore! Details
Daily | 10 AM – 5 PM
Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96A Street, Edmonton
Regular Admission
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Go Camping
- Alberta does have many provincial Park campsites which are first-come-first-served (FCFS) – Best Campsites in Alberta You Don’t Need to Reserve In Advance
- 25 Places to Go Camping In & Around Edmonton
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.
Drop-in Programs
Edmonton Recreation:
St Albert – Schedule
Strathcona County – Schedule
Explore Edmonton & Area
- 25 Summer Day Trips With Kids From Edmonton
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- 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: Old Dominion, Riley Green, Keith Urban, Nate Smith, Chase Rice, Gavin Adcock, Cameron Whitcomb, Billy Dean & Collin Raye, The Dead South, Noeline Hofmann, Sacha, Mark Chesnutt, Lauren Watkins, Sully Burrows, Robyn Ottolini, Josh Stumpf, Morgan Klaiber, Logan Layman, Travis Dolter, hosted by Danny Hooper.
July 30 to August 2, 2026
Camrose Regional Exhibition, Exhibition Drive, Camrose
$63 and up
Pigeon Lake Music Festival
Artists include: The Tea Party, Headstones , Chilliwack, Bran Van 3000, The Northern Pikes, Sass Jordan, Classified, Coleman Hell, The East Pointers, Devon Cole , Cat Clyde, Econoline Crush, Raquel Cole, Young Friend, Taylor-Rae, Selfish Bodies
July 31 to August 2, 2026
Hilah Ayers Wilderness RV Park, 473008 Range Road 10, Mulhurst Bay
$80 to $120+fees
Aster Aweke
Aster Aweke is an Ethiopian singer-songwriter from Gondar, celebrated for a powerful, soulful voice and Amharic songs blending traditional Ethiopian melodies with pop, soul, and jazz influences. Based in the United States for years, she built a global following through albums like Hagere and Fikir, becoming a beloved Ethiopian icon. Details
Saturday, August 01, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Midway Music Hall, 6107-104 Street NW, Edmonton
$112 & up
III. Theatre & Performing Arts
Golden Girls Vegas Vacation
June 19 to August 23, 2026
Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 2061, 8882 170 Street, Edmonton
$48.95 – $85.95
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The Tony Award – winning musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious celebration of words, competition, and growing up. In the high-stakes world of a spelling bee, six awkward adolescent champions face off as emotions run from A to Z. With each word spelled, the pressure rises and more than a trophy is on the line. Details
July 4 to August 2, 2026
Citadel Theatre, 9828 101A Avenue NW, Edmonton
$40.00 – $159.00
Handcrafted Magic
For more than a decade, Chris Gowen has headlined Cruise ships, Casinos, and has been captivating at events for the top companies, universities, and public figures — Consistently garnering the highest reviews. Details
Friday, July 31, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
The Rec Room South Edmonton Common, 1725 99 St NW, Edmonton
$42.28
Graham Kay
An award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and TV writer, Graham Kay has been described as “brilliantly funny” by The Huffington Post Comedy. Graham recently performed stand up on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Late Show with Steven Colbert and NBC’s Bring the Funny and has a new comedy special put out through Just for Laughs. Details
July 30 to August 1, 2026
The Comic Strip, 8882 170 St NW, Unit #1646, Edmonton
$18.50 – $26.50
The Sean Cullen Experience
Over thirty years in the making, Seán Cullen takes the stage to bring all-new stand-up and all-new songs in an evening that will change the way you think about evenings. As a writer, actor, and comedian, Seán has brought his unique nonsense to audiences in Australia, Canada, the USA and the UK, winning awards and rave reviews everywhere he goes. Come to take part in The Experience and find out why he’s been a fan favourite on CBC Radio’s The Debaters, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, MADTV, Comedy Network and Comedy Central. Details
July 31 to August 2, 2026
Spotlight Cabaret, 8217 104th Street, Edmonton
$49.00
III. Sports & Related Events
Edmonton Stingers
Friday, July 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton
$24 & up
Alberta Extreme Cup
The Alberta Extreme Sprints return to RAD Torque Raceway for the Extreme Cup, where the province’s top drivers go all in for the richest purse of the season. These cars don’t just race—they attack the track. Expect blistering speeds, daring slide jobs, and battles that can change in a single corner. When the Extreme Sprints hit the dirt, every lap feels like the one that decides it all. Details
July 31 to August 1, 2026
RAD Torque Raceway, 50342 Range Road 253, Leduc County
$15.00 – $48.00
Love Pro Wrestling 50: No Regrets
Michael Richard Blais steps up to challenge TY Jackson for the LPW Grand Championship, and Larry Woods finally getting his hands on Rich King in a Lumberjack Match! Join us for a one-of-a-kind night of professional wrestling, live from the heart of South Edmonton Common. Details
Friday July 31, 2026 | 7 PM
The Rec Room South, 1725 99 St NW, Edmonton
$30 – $60
Edmonton Elks
vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders. PREHISTORIC PARTY. A family favourite returns bigger than ever! This will be a fun one, as the Elks bring Commonwealth Stadium back 65 million years into the past for a dinosaur-themed contest against the Saskatchewan Roughriders! To make the game even bigger, it will be our Purolator Tackle Hunger night, where the Green and Gold and their fans support local food banks. Details
Saturday, August 01, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Commonwealth Stadium, 11000 Stadium Rd., Edmonton
$24.25 & up
Edmonton Stingers
vs. Ottawa BlackJacks Details
Sunday, August 02, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton
$24 & up
2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Rogers Place will host the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, one of the premier events on the international hockey calendar, a best-on-best U18 showcase where the game’s top prospects step onto the international stage. It’s the first look at hopefuls for the 2027 NHL Draft and a stepping stone towards the IIHF World Junior Championship. Details
August 3-8, 2026
Monday, August 3, 2026 – United States vs. Czechia | 1:00 PM
Rogers Place & Downtown Community Arena, Edmonton
$23.56 & 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
$40 to $50
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
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.
- Have a family-friendly river tubing experience – Places For Lazy Floating
IV. Food Events, Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Edmonton Water Lantern Festival
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Rundle Park, 2909 113 Ave NW, Edmonton
$42.99 to $66.99 plus fees
Bingo Loco presents Name That Song
Bingo Loco is not your grandma’s bingo… it’s a bingo party complete with comedian MCs, throwback anthems, lip sync battles, dance-offs, dancers, confetti showers, CO2 cannons, rave rounds, conga lines, and—of course—bingo! Details
Friday, July 31, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Midway Music Hall, 6107-104 Street NW, Edmonton
$57.50 & up
Alt After Dark Night Market
Alt After Dark Night Market with 85+ Vendors, artists and local brewers. Food trucks, door prizes and flash tattoos. Details
Friday, July 31, 2026 | 7-11 PM
Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway Ave NW, Edmonton
Free
When Shadows Lie
Edmonton’s Largest Escape Room is Back. Guided by lantern light, travellers will follow unfolding paths through the village, each revealing different pieces of the town’s haunted history. Along the way, guests will solve puzzles, uncover hidden relics, decipher occult writings, encounter unsettling characters, confront chilling foes, and piece together the truth hidden deep within the shadows of 1885.Details
June 5 to September 12, 2026
Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton
$35
4 Elements Experience
The 4 Elements Dinner Show is a captivating dining experience inspired by the forces of Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. Through cinematic 3D projections, immersive visuals, theatrical storytelling, music, and sensory effects, each element comes to life around your table while a specially curated multi-course menu complements the journey. Details
Fridays | 7:00pm
Saturdays | 6:00pm
Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel, 4236 36 St E, Edmonton International Airport
$100.80 – $345.74
Edmonton Streetcar Cocktails
Get ready to experience the best views of Old Strathcona, Edmonton’s river valley, North Saskatchewan River, and Alberta Legislature with Edmonton Streetcar Cocktails on the iconic High-Level Streetcar! Details
Friday, July 31, 2026 | 7 PM
Strathcona Streetcar Barn & Museum, 8408 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton
$62.91
Death: Life’s Greatest Mystery
For every living being on this planet, death is the greatest mystery of them all. The ways that we experience it, celebrate life, and wonder about what’s next are part of what makes us human— yet it’s also a subject we often push aside. Details
Until September 7, 2026
Royal Alberta Museum, 9810 103a Ave, NW, Edmonton
$10-$21
Edmonton Dragon Food Tour
Discover Chinatown through food, culture, and story with the Dragon Food Tours—an immersive, youth-led experience featuring themed tours from vegetarian and dessert adventures to Thai and Vietnamese culinary journeys. Details
Until August 31, 2026
CTC Storytelling Centre, 10601-97 Street, Edmonton
$15-$35
124 Grand Market
Edmonton’s “Grandest Farmers Market” is back in the heart of 124 Street! Each week, enjoy 60+ top-notch rotating vendor stalls from our Grand Market Network, including food trucks, local produce, prepared foods and artisan goods. Details
Sundays, June 7 to October 11, 2026
102 Avenue & 124 Street, Edmonton
Free
Summer Teambuilding Activities
Looking for summer team building activities in Edmonton that your team will actually enjoy? Monster Mini Golf combines friendly competition, interactive entertainment, arcade games, and glow-in-the-dark mini golf into an unforgettable group experience. Details
July 22 to August 2, 2026
Monster Mini Golf, 3414 Gateway Boulevard Northwest, Edmonton
$10-$13.95
The Grand Night Market
Grab dinner, shop local and enjoy the live music and games we will have set up all night! While you’re there, make sure to also check out the amazing local businesses of High Street that will be offering discounts and sweet deals! We can’t wait to see you there! Details
July 31, 2026 | 5 PM – 10 PM
78 Ave between 99 & 100 Street, Edmonton
Free
Blooms on 7 U-PICK
Wednesday to Sunday, August 1 onwards | 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
Until April 1, 2027
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.
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