Edmonton
Photo Credit: Edmonton Tourism
Searching for Family Fun in and around Edmonton OR things to do for a day out with friends?
With internationally renowned festivals, concerts, nature activities, and long summer days, Edmonton is the place to be in summer.
Whether you want to gather round your pals and camp out under the starry sky, explore Edmonton’s nature or rock the night out during the many festivals – there is no shortage of things to do in Edmonton.
For weekend events, see Things to do this weekend in Edmonton
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Contents:
1. Summer Attractions and Special Events at Attractions.(as announced by June 27, 2019)
2. Summer Activities in Edmonton
3. Summer Day Trips to Alberta Parks, Beaches Around Edmonton
4. Summer Festivals in & around Edmonton
5. Visiting Edmonton – Coupons & Discounts
I. Places to See during Summer in and around Edmonton
Whether you go on a free tour of the historic Alberta Legislature building, or decide to have fun at the many attractions in West Edmonton Mall, there are no dearth of places to explore in Edmonton.
Attractions open year round are not mentioned in the below list.
For year round attractions like Telus World of Science, Edmonton Valley Zoo, West Edmonton Mall attractions, Alberta Legislature building tours, (or if you are visiting Edmonton), see Attractions in Edmonton.
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1. Alberta Railway Museum
See and explore a collection of railway equipment / locomotives and buildings.Go on train rides or motor car rides. Details
Victoria Day Weekend to Labour Day Weekend
Weekends ONLY | 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Locomotives and trains run only on long weekends and at the top of every hour from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Speeder rides are offered on regular weekends.
24215 – 34 St. Edmonton
Phone: 780-472-6229
Adults – $10.00
Students (13-17 years) and Seniors (65+) – $8.00
Children (3-12 years) – $5.00
Children under 3 – Free
Family (2 adults plus 3 children) – $30
Train rides – $5.00 (when available)
Motor car rides – $3.00 (when available)
2. John Walter Museum
Visit the museum that tells the story of a rugged Scot from the Orkney Islands, join for hands-on experience with a different historic activities, and children can play with the toys of yesterday. Museum .
July & August: Open Saturdays & Sundays
March to November: Open Sundays
9180 Walterdale Hill NW, Edmonton.
Phone: 780-459-1528
$2
3. High Level Bridge StreetCar
Photo Credit: Edmonton Tourism
Ride the historic street car from the Strathcona Streetcar Barn to Museum Jasper Plaza and delight in the scenic views of the Saskatchewan valley. Details
Friday of May long weekend to Labour Day: Daily
Labour Day to Canadian Thanksgiving ( 2nd Monday in October ):
Friday, Saturday and Sunday only, plus Thanksgiving Monday
09:00 AM – 3:40 PM/ 04:00 PM every 40 minutes on operating days.
Till 10:00 PM during Fringe festival
~20 minute ride.
Street Car Shows: This is a must attend (bucketlist Date idea) summer concert in Edmonton. Concerts are held on select evenings from May to October.
Old Strathcona (103 Street and 85 Avenue) to the Jasper Terminus (just south of Jasper Avenue and west of 109 Street). Stops include 107 Street, 90 Avenue and 97 Avenue.
Phone:780-437-772
Return Fare (6+): $7.00
Family: $25.00
4. Father Lacombe Chapel Provincial Historic Site
Visit Alberta’s oldest standing log building(1861) constructed by Father Albert Lacombe and his Métis helpers, see the handcrafted adoring angels on the crypts,Mission bells made in France in late 1800s, and take a guided tour through the chapel and the historic Mission Hill site. Details
May 15 to Labour Day (1st Monday in September)
Daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Special Events 2019
Oh Canada!: July 1 | 11:00 AM. to 4:00 PM
A Taste of the Past: Sunday, July 21 | noon to 4:00 PM
Mission Hill Day: Sunday, August 11 | noon to 4:00 PM
Mission Hill, 2 St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert
Phone: 780-459-7663
By Donation.
6.Grain Elevator Museums
A reminiscent of Alberta’s golden agricultural past, these distinctive wooden structures that once dotted Alberta’s skyline teach valuable history lessons and about how a vibrant community grew around a grain elevator.
St Albert Grain Elevator Museum
Victoria Day to Labour Day.
Wednesday – Sunday | 10:00 – 5:00 PM and on Heritage Day.
Food Trucks:Friday, August 30 | 04:00 to 08:00 PM
4 Meadowview Drive, St Albert
Phone: 780-419-7354
Spruce Grove Grain Elevator Museum
May 1st – September 30 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, from Tuesday – Saturday.
Special Events: 2019
Flapjacks at The Tracks: Saturday, July 20, 2019 | 12:00PM — 4:00PM
Farm and Heritage Carnival: Saturday, Aug 17, 2019 | 12:00PM — 4:00PM
120 Railway Avenue, South of Highway 16A, Spruce Grove
Phone: 780-960-4600
By Donation.
7. The Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum
Treat yourselves to delicious pies, mouthwatering soups in the Tea house and learn about the history and life in Alberta towns. Tour the grounds, see historic buildings and artifacts, experience the life during the depression era of the ‘30’s. Details
April – October 31, 2019
Special Events 2019:
July 1 – Canada Day
August 2 – 4 – Blueberry Bluegrass Festival
August 16 – 18 – Cowboy Gathering
5120 – 41 Avenue, Stony Plain
Phone: 780-963-1234
By Donation
8. Ukrainian Cultural Village
Explore the living Ukrainian history museum that depicts the life in Canada’s oldest Ukrainian settlements. Learn how life was once and tour historical buildings including a sod house, and three churches of Eastern Byzantine Rite. Details
May long weekend to Labour Day | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Daily
Special Events 2019:
Ukrainian Day: Sunday, August 18 |10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Harvest of the Past: Sunday, September 8 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
GPS:53.568431, -112.795901
25 minutes or 50 km (30 miles) east of Edmonton along Highway 16, just 3 km (1.8 miles) east of Elk Island National Park.
Phone: 780-662-3640
Adult (18 to 64 years) $15.00
Senior (65 and over) $13.00; Youth (7 to 17 years) $10.00
Child (6 years and under) FREE; Family : $40.00
9. Edmonton Corn Maze
Have fun getting lost at the creatively designed maze and create unforgettable memories. Ride the grain train, pet the farm animals, test your muscle power through the pedal car race and have an aMAZEing summer. Details
July 25 – September 22, 2019 : Daily.
September 24 – October 20: Tuesday to Sunday.
Weather dependent.
53.453453,-113.731663
Phone: 780-554-4540
General Admission: $13.00
Child (Aged 5-11): $10.00
Child (under 5): Free
10. Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm
Enjoy a day at the farm, the maze, get fresh heirloom vegetables and fruits and enjoy traditional family fun activities. Details
April to November 1st weekend. Hours Vary depending on the season.
Special Events 2019:
Range Road Gourmet “Farm to Fork” Dinners: Various Dates
Fairy-Berry Festival | August Long Weekend
Open Farm Days | August 18th
Sweet Corn Fest | Labour Day Long Weekend
56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord; 25 Km north of Edmonton, Alberta.
Phone: 780.921.2272
Youth: $$13.65 to $15 + GST
Adult: $17.85 to $19 + GST
11. St Albert Botanical Park
Experience the beauty of native plants and enjoy a day at the garden delighting in the arrays of roses, lilacs, daylilies, Asiatic lilies, peonies, and lilacs. Botanical Park.
Best time to Visit: May to September | Sunrise to Sunset.
265 Sturgeon Road in St. Albert.
Phone: 780-458-7163
Free
12. U of A Botanic Garden
Check out the new Aga Khan Gardens! Have an idyllic time in the Kurimoto Japanese garden and Native Peoples garden. See the fluttering butterflies in the tropical green house, and take a relaxing walk along the meandering paths lined with rose, peony, lilac and lily collections. Special family events and date nights are also held at the gardens during the operating season. Details.
June 29 – Sept 2, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM;
Special Events 2019:
Date Night Thursdays: Thursdays, June 13 to August 29, 2019 | 6pm till dusk. Admission until 8:30 pm. Garden stays open until dusk.
Opera al Fresco:Friday, July 5 | 7:00 PM
Canada Day Celebrations: July 1 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Perseids Pyjama Party: August 9 | 8 pm to midnight
GPS: 53.407574,-113.759706
5 kms north of Devon on Highway 60. Located in Parkland County.within 30 minutes of downtown Edmonton.
Phone: 780-987-3054. Ext – 2243
Adult $18.00
Senior (age 65+) $12.25
Youth (age 13-17) $9.00
Student (with ID) $9.00
Child (age 3-12) $4.75
Child (age 2 & under) Free
Half-Price Admission: First Tuesday of every month
13. Jurassic Forest
Take a trip back in time and discover the world of dinosaurs. Dig for fossils, ride a triceratops and learn about the land before time. Details
Credit: Jurassic Forest
May 1 – Thanksgiving Weekend | 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
2-23210, Township Road 564, Gibbons
3 kilometres north of the town of Gibbons, AB, 1 kilometre west of Highway 28 on Township Road 564, close to the Goose Hummock Golf Resort.
GPS: 53.8626510, -113.3243180
Phone: 780-470-2446
Child (3-12) $10
Youth (13-17) $12
Senior (60+) $12
Adult $15
Family (2 adults & 2 children) $45
14. Snow Valley Aerial Park
Photo Credit: Snow Valley Aerial Park
Have fun at the aerial park built on the theme of Edmonton’s River Valley. Elements include a ski bridge, snowboard balance bridge, picnic table, bicycle, plus a few surprises. Details
May 18 to June 27:
Thursday and Fridays | 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturdays and Sundays, Statutory Holidays | 9:00 PM to 9:00 PM
June 28 to September 2
Monday to Sunday | 9:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Snow Valley Aerial Park
119 Whitemud Dr NW, Edmonton
OVER 140CM (+ 4′ 7″) tall: $37.00 to $42.00
UNDER 140CM (- 4′ 7″) tall:$24.00 to $29.00
15. Sundance Balloons
Experience Alberta’s capital city with a view unlike any other by booking a hot air balloon ride!
May to the end of September. Weather dependent (flights can get cancelled at the last moment too)
Various locations Edmonton – depending on wind conditions
Starts at $250.00
II. Summer Activities in Edmonton
1. Outdoor Pools & Spray Parks
Credit: gh3* – Borden Natural Swimming Pool
Edmonton and area has over 75 spray parks and outdoor pools to help you cool off. Edmonton also boasts of Canada’s first public, man-made, natural swimming pool – Borden Natural Swimming Pool.
See here for Spray parks and outdoor pools in Edmonton.
Borden Natural Swimming Pool, 7615 Borden Park Road NW:
June 28 – September 3, 2019 (Weather Dependent) | 11:30 AM-7:30 PM
St Albert: Woodlands Water Play Park; and Grosvenor Outdoor Pool
Strathcona County: Spray Parks
Spruce Grove: Spray Parks
2. Walking tours
Follow the ‘Red Brick Road’ and do the heritage trail from McDonald Hotel (SE corner of Jasper Avenue and 100 Street Centre) to Alberta Legislature grounds. There are four heritage tours/ walking tours that you can do own your own to explore downtown Edmonton. – See here for more information.
If you are interested in historical do it yourself tours, see
- Strathcona historical walking and driving tour
- District of Oliver walking and driving tours
- Highlands District walking tours
Guided Historic Walking Tours – St Albert
2019 DATES
Downtown Tours
Thursday, July 11 and Thursday, August 15; Meet at the Little White School at 6:30 pm.
Riverside Tours
Thursday, July 18 and Thursday, August 22; Meet at the Little White School at 6:30 pm.
Mission Hill Tours
Wednesday, June 26 and Wednesday, August 7; Meet at the Father Lacombe Chapel at 6:30 pm.
“Lots” on the Land Tours
Thursday, July 25 and Thursday, September 5; Meet at the St. Albert Grain Elevator Park train station at 6:30 pm.
Edmonton Downtown Tours:
Every summer you can discover Downtown’s colourful history, must-see landmarks and outstanding architecture on a free, guided walking tours! Details
Tours will run weekdays on mornings and Tuesday evenings.
Tours start on the historic 104 Street Promenade in the warehouse district and end at at the 101 Street Funicular.
3. Hiking & Nature tours
The activities/places listed below are DIY and Free / Low Budget.
- Take the funicular that opened during the December 2017 and explore the largest urban park system in Canada – the River Valley Park system. Explore the many trails along the river valley to enjoy nature at its finest. Funicular is free to ride and normally open 7am-9pm daily.
See here for a very handy list of activities (with rules & regulations) that can be done at the Valley including Birdwatching, Fishing, Geocaching & more.
- Strathcona Wilderness Centre offers another venue for exploring nature.
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The 194 sq. km Elk Island National Park is a nature enthusiast’s paradise, and is one of the best spots in Alberta for wildlife watching. The trails ranging from 300 m to 16 km offer something for every member of the family. Camp for the night with kids and find the Great Bear in the sky at Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve.
- Sturgeon River Backpacking Tours: Rent a backpack from the Musée Héritage Museum or St. Albert Grain Elevator Park and enjoy a hike at your own pace. Backpacks are equipped with resources that will enhance your walking tour as you learn about the history and eco-system of the Sturgeon River. ($5)
Special Events & Facilities at the Elk Island National Park 2019
Park Bus:
Park Bus – Free Bus Transportation to Elk Island National Park
Elk Island National Park with Parkbus will be providing a free shuttle service from Edmonton to Elk Island National Park this summer.
The Parkbus TD Elk Island Express will operate every Saturday from June 8 to August 31, 2019 and Sundays on long weekends through the summer (June 30, August 4 and September 1).
Canada’s Birthday Celebration | July 1
Parks Day Celebration | Saturday July 20
Milky Way Day | September 1, 2019
Natural Areas
Natural Areas in and around Edmonton offer extensive network of protected areas where one can explore biological and physical diversity of Alberta. One can easily plan a ‘summer nature fun day’ (make sure that that the reserves allow picnics). Listed are few natural areas around Edmonton.
1. Sherwood Park Natural Area – Details
2. Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary
Located 33 km southwest of Edmonton’s city centre, the Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary protects 348 acres of marshland, open meadow, aspen parkland and pine forest. The varied habitats of the Sanctuary attract a diversity of animals, including more than one hundred bird species, and provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.
Birdwatching & hiking, located in St. Albert.
Located between Edmonton and Spruce Grove.
Wagner Natural Area’s varied habitats include calcareous fens and marl ponds, willow swamps, drier coniferous and deciduous forests, creeks, and hay fields. The plants include a wide variety of ferns, several wild orchids, carnivorous plants, and mosses. Insects, amphibians, and birds and larger mammals such as white-tailed deer and moose also inhabits the area.
4. Art Walks & Mural Tours
Art Walks & Tours
July 5 to 7, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM at Whyte Avenue (82 Ave) from 101 Street to 108 St.
St Albert: Drive across St. Albert for a public art tour and see unique public artworks from murals to public benches. Website
St Albert Art Walk: First Thursday of every month between 6 and 8:30pm from May to September.
Mural Tours – Stony Plain
Discover Stony Plain’s renowned murals, historic sites, legendary characters and the unforgettable stories behind them that make up history of the Town with the Painted Past.
You can also go on self-guided tours or guided tours. Horse and wagon mural tours are offered in summer.
Horse and wagon tours:
Enjoy a day at the Multicultural Centre, Stony Plain complete with games for kids of all ages, popcorn, lemonade and of course – our horse and wagon tours! $10; children 6 and under are free Book early to ensure your spot.
June 22 – 10:45 am & 12:15 pm
July 6 – 10:45 am & 12:15 pm
July 20 – 10:45 am & 12:15 pm
Aug 3 – 10:45 am & 12:15 pm
Aug 17 – 10:45 am & 12:15 pm
5. Boating, Canoeing & Paddling
Photo Credit: Edmonton Queen
- Enjoy sights of downtown Edmonton on a calming cruise across North Saskatchewan River on Edmonton Riverboat. There are themed cruise nights and brunch/dinner cruises including Date Night Thursdays, River Cruise and Dinner on Fridays & Saturdays, Party Cruise on Saturdays with live music, Brunch Buffet and River Cruise on Sundays.
- Canoeing and boating provide another opportunity to explore Edmonton. Edmonton City straddles North Saskatchewan River, and offer unique ways to become one with the nature. – See here for regulations and canoe launching pads.
Canoeing North Saskatchewan River – Canoe Trip Maps
If you do not want to canoe on your own, consider joining a canoe trip by CanoeHeads or Edmonton Canoe.
If you are an Edmonton resident and want to learn canoeing this summer, the city recreation department offers courses for the entire family. United Albertan Paddling Society introduces both youth and adults to kayaking as an active lifestyle choice. There are plenty of clubs in and around Edmonton, which offer introductory lessons, and group trips.
Paddleboats
Enjoy a bright summer day with friends or family aboard a pedal boat. Pedal boats are available for rent at Hawrelak ( 9930 Groat Rd NW) and Rundle (2909 113 Ave NW) parks from late spring to end of summer.
Rundle Park & Hawrelak Park
Weekends until June 27th | Noon – 8 PM
June 28th to September 2nd | Daily Noon – 8 PM
Rates:
Paddle Boat Rental: $7.00 for 20 minutes & $10.00 for 40 minutes per person
6. Scuba Diving near Edmonton
Alberta may be a landlocked province, but there are enough opportunities for diving enthusiasts within two to three hours of driving distance. Try your hand at high altitude, cold water diving at Pyramid Lake Jasper (appropriate certification required) or see underground water parks created by Alberta scuba divers at various Alberta Lakes.
Contact or join Alberta Underwater Council (11759 Groat Road, (2nd Floor, Percy Page Centre), Edmonton. Phone: 780-427-9125, Email: [email protected]) to know more about diving options in Alberta.
You can also contact for classes, scuba diving events (day trips) and gear.
- The Dive Outfitters, 17826 107 Avenue, Edmonton. Phone: (780) 483-0044
- Northwest Scuba, 6815 -104 Street, Edmonton. Phone: (780) 438-1218
- Ocean Sports, 10133 – 82 Avenue, Edmonton. Phone: (780) 432-1904
- Sub Sea Experience, 6926 -104 Street, Edmonton. Phone: (780) 434-1433
7. Cheer Edmonton Home Teams
1. Edmonton Eskimos (Canadian football League) – Schedule
2. FC Edmonton (Canadian Premier League) – Schedule
3. Edmonton Prospects (Western Major Baseball League) – Schedule
4. Edmonton Stingers (Canadian Elite Basketball League) – Schedule
III. Day Trips to Beaches & Alberta Provincial Parks
Photo Credit: Edmonton Tourism
Plan a day trip or a weekend getaway to any of the following Provincial Parks or Lakes.
Accidental Beach (Cloverdale Beach): 2019 Status TBA (It will be washed away in 2020 when LRT construction completes. If at all the beach emerges, this year will be its last, unless the there is a change in policy.)
Check Alberta Health advisory & Alberta Parks advisory regarding swimming due to algae bloom / contaminated water. See the map below for beaches located with in 2 hours drive of Edmonton. Some beaches may not be suitable for swimming due to algae and some are overgrown with grass.
5 Best beaches near Edmonton for Swimming: Alberta Beach, Ma-Me-O Beach – Pigeon Lake, Seba Beach – Wabamun Lake, Sylvan Lake Beach, Aspen Beach – Gull Lake.
For a free day trip from Edmonton, there is no better destination than Alberta Parks. Few Alberta Parks within 2 hours of Edmonton are mentioned below.
For a complete pictorial review of camping grounds in Alberta – See AlbertaWow.com
(Arranged in no particular order)
1. Buck Lake Area Parks
For more information on Buck Lake See here
Calhoun Bay Provincial Recreation Area
Activities: Camping & Water activities(no swimming) – Directions
Buck Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Activities: Camping & Water activities(no swimming) – Directions
2. Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
Activities: Hiking, Picnics, Canoeing, Horseback riding – Directions
3. Aspen Beach Provincial Park
Activities: All kinds of water related activities at Gull Lake
4. Jarvis Bay Provincial Park (Sylvan Lake)
(no direct access to Sylvan Lake)
Activities: All kinds of water related activities at Sylvan Lake
5. Summer Village of Rochon Sands
Parks around Buffalo Lake
Activities: Camping, Hiking. Water Activities & Wildlife/Bird viewing – Directions
Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Activities: Camping. Water Activities – Directions
The Narrows Provincial Recreation Area
Activities: Camping, Canoeing, Fishing. Directions
6. Miquelon Lake Provincial Park
Activities : Camping, Birding, Water Activities – Directions
Activities: Camping, hiking, Water Activities – Directions
8. Pembina River Provincial Park
Activities : Camping, Hiking, Water Activities, Wild life viewing – Directions
Tubing at Pembina River – Details
9. Pigeon Lake Provincial Park
Activities: Camping, Hiking. Water Activities & Wildlife/Bird viewing – Directions ; For Village of Pigeon Lake – See here
10. Thunder Lake Provincial Park
Activities : Boating, Swimming and other Water Activities , Camping. – Directions
11. Wabamun Lake Provincial Park
Activities : Bird Watching, Camping, Hiking, Water Activities – Directions
IV. Summer Festivals in & around Edmonton
Photo Credit: Edmonton Tourism
Festivals from June 21 to September 15, 2019.
Various Venues, Edmonton
May 25, 2019 To June 30, 2019
7804874844
Free & Ticketed Events
Canada’s only summer opera festival. A collection of Mainstage Operas, Music Theatre and Enlightenment Events that breathe life into some of the greatest compositions of the ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
June 11, 2019 To June 21, 2019
Free & Ticketed events
The Edmonton Chamber Music Society is pleased to announce its 12th Summer Solstice Music Festival featuring guest artists Ensemble Made in Canada, Charles Richard-Hamelin, James Campbell, Mark ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
June 11, 2019 To June 21, 2019
780-433-4532
Free & Ticketed Events
Annual music festival featuring solo piano recital, string quartets and mixed chamber music, performed by world-renowned artists, both local and international. The Edmonton Chamber Music Society is ... »
Citadel Theatre, 9828 101A Ave., Edmonton
June 12, 2019 To June 22, 2019
$15-$47
Improvaganza is Edmonton’s international improv and sketch comedy festival! For 10 days in the of end June, Rapid Fire Theatre hosts best comedy acts we can find, ... »
The Heritage Amphitheatre, 9330 Groat Road Northwest, Edmonton
June 18, 2019 To July 14, 2019
$25 to $60
Professional, contemporary, innovative productions of the works of William Shakespeare by The Free Will Players. For the Freewill Shakespeare’s 31st Season we are proud to be ... »
Alberta Legislature Grounds, 97 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
June 20, 2019 To July 2, 2019
Free
For 13 days every summer, The Works unleashes art & design throughout one square kilometer of Edmonton’s downtown core. Completely free to the public, The Festival is ... »
Wainwright Exhibition Grounds, 1401 1st Avenue, Wainwright
June 20, 2019 To June 23, 2019
$10 & up
The 66th annual Wainwright Stampede is set to go from June 20th until 23rd and will feature four days of Canadian Professional Rodeo CPRA as well as ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
June 21, 2019 To June 30, 2019
(780) 990-0222
Free & Ticketed Events
The TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival has sounds to suit every taste as it features over 10 days of jazz, and features more than 50 events across 8 venues. Artists ... »
Four Seasons Park, 41 Ave, Beaumont
June 21, 2019 To June 22, 2019
$79 & up
The 2019 Beaumont Blues and Roots Festival Canada’s longest running 100% Canadian Content festival – the Beaumont Blues and Roots Festival! Since 2008 the Beaumont Blues & Roots Festival (originally ... »
Alberta Avenue Community League, 9210 118 Ave NW, Edmonton
June 21, 2019 To June 22, 2019
Free
The Pure Speculation Festival is Edmonton’s Family Friendly Science Fiction and Fantasy Festival, featuring panels, demos, games, costumes, face-painting, and more! We’ll be showcasing some ... »
Waterfront Park, 5119 50 Street, Wabamun
June 21, 2019 To June 23, 2019
780-940-7361
Free
Friday June 21 – TransAlta Fireworks, WAVES Waterfront beer gardens & entertainment, Community breakfast at Wabamun School, Lighted boat parade Saturday June 22 – Pancake breakfast at Jubilee Hall, Parade, Car ... »
Kinsmen Park, Walterdale Hill Northwest, Edmonton
June 22, 2019
$99 & up
Artists: Goo Goo Dolls TLC Blind Melon Ma$e Eve 6 Wannabe (Spice Girls Tribute) Notorious YEG Master T (Masta of Ceremonies) »
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 118 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
June 22, 2019
Free
First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples and cultures will be celebrated through interactive experiences, cultural demonstrations, artisans, cuisine and live concerts. Experience a Pow-Wow, visit displays ... »
Borden Park, Borden Park Road Northwest, Edmonton
June 22, 2019 To June 23, 2019
Free
The event features the best of Philippine culture – a weekend of entertainment, arts, crafts and food! Filipino Fiestas are meant to be celebrated with lots of family ... »
Grant McEwan Park, 3105 101 St SW, Edmonton
June 23, 2019
7809035303
free - 15.00
Whether your a Scot or not join us at one of the Alberta’s Largest Highland Games. From traditional heavy events, Piping and Dance competitions to sleep ... »
Ponoka Stampede Grounds, Highway 53 E., Ponoka
June 25, 2019 To July 1, 2019
403-783-0100
Free admission to grounds.
Ponoka Stampede is one of the Top 10 rodeos in the world featuring Chuckwagon races, beer gardens, dances, concerts, parades, midway and of course, all of the traditional ... »
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 2N5 CA
June 28, 2019 To June 30, 2019
$114.98 - $205.75 + SC
1 7 8 8 – L * Adventure Club * Alpha 9 * Andrew Rayel * Armnhmr * Audiofreq * Bear Grillz * Boombox Cartel * Claptone * Dubloadz * Duke Dumont * Gorgon City (Dj Set) * Gorgon City Live * Gryffin * Herobust * Marlo * Martin ... »
on the corner of Whyte Ave & Gateway Blvd, Old Strathcona in Edmonton
June 28, 2019 To July 7, 2019
780-758-5878
Admission by donation at the gate.
Boardwalk Sand on Whyte is back in Old Strathcona this summer with More Than a Feeling, the theme for this year’s exhibit featuring sand sculptures created ... »
ATB Financial Arts Barn Lobby, 10330 84 Ave NW, Edmonton
June 29, 2019
FREE ADMISSION
Locale Festival aims to transform and inspire the way you think and practice sustainable living by providing alternatives to manage your daily habits that contribute to waste. #... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
July 1, 2019 To July 7, 2019
Free/Donation/Ticketed events
The Edmonton and District Historical Society proudly presents the annual Historic Festival & Doors Open Edmonton. Our festival theme for 2019 is “Leisure in Edmonton”. History is about ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
July 4, 2019 To July 20, 2019
Free - $45.00
Alberta Pianofest brings together talented musicians for two weeks of top-quality classical music performances and classes. Alberta Pianofest, has become a notable biennial event in Edmonton’s ... »
Various Venues, Old Strathcona
July 4, 2019 To July 7, 2019
780-965-8598
Free, By Donation & Ticketed Events
Transforming conventional places into unique arts spaces! Find art in unexpected places Featuring theatre, visual art, performance art, film, poetry, beer garden, free music series & more ... »
Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park, 8331 104 St NW, Edmonton
July 5, 2019 To July 14, 2019
Free
For 10 days, StreetFest will feature the best of the best jugglers, magicians, circus performers, comedians, dancers and hula hoopers from around the world. The Edmonton International Street ... »
Whyte Avenue, Edmonton
July 5, 2019 To July 7, 2019
Free
3 Days, Hundreds of Artists Imagine a 4 km walk through the hearts and minds of artists. Cultural explorers are invited to see art-making in action on streets of ... »
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton
July 6, 2019
$69.5 - $89.5
Punk In Drublic Fest 2019: Craft Beer & Music Festival announces its first Canadian dates ever! - featuring NOFX, Bad Religion, Less Than Jake, Chixdiggit, The Last Gang, plus ... »
Strathcona County Community Centre - Agora, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park
July 7, 2019
780-893-0389
Free admission
Fun for the whole family – Come celebrate the best independent food, art and live music in Strathcona County! The annual event is a celebration of local food ... »
Borden Park, 7507 Borden Park Road Northwest, Edmonton
July 12, 2019 To July 14, 2019
FREE
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Edmonton Ribfest coming to beautiful Borden Park featuring the best in slow cooked Ribs, Chicken, and Pulled Pork. The Big Sticky is ... »
Winspear Centre, 4 Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
July 12, 2019 To July 14, 2019
Pay what you can
Now in its seventh year, the C’mon (Chamber music old & new) Festival presents three programs of standard classical repertoire with cutting edge & genre-blurring contemporary ... »
Various Venues, Gibbons
July 12, 2019 To July 14, 2019
0
Join for the annual festival. Kids bike parade Show n’ Shine Parade Games Entertainment Pony rides Fireworks and much much more! Who is it for? all-ages WHEN &... »
Whitemud Equine Learning Centre, Fox Drive Northwest, Edmonton
July 13, 2019
$20 to $25
Edmonton has a NEW EXCITING FESTIVAL to add to its line up of great summer events. Lexus of Edmonton presents Dog City Festival features everything you expect ... »
End of Steel Park, 8720 103 Street Northwest, Edmonton
July 13, 2019
7809298830
$0
School’s out. Summer is in. De-hibernate. Twinfest sums up summer, a perfect getaway, perfect staycation for both visitors and locals. And best of all it’s ... »
Alberta Avenue Community League, 118 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
July 13, 2019 To July 14, 2019
+1 (587) 885-1510
Free Entrance
Edmonton Carnaval is the largest Latino event in Canada that integrates Hispanic roots, cultural diversity and the Canadian identity, to enjoy art as a family. Edmonton Carnaval ... »
10581 107 St NW, Edmonton
July 13, 2019 To July 14, 2019
780.705.3338
FREE
Africanival is a festival about sharing and celebrating with Edmontonians, the colourful, rich, inviting and diverse cultures of peoples of African descent in Edmonton and beyond through ... »
Capital Plaza, 107 Street Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada
July 18, 2019 To July 28, 2019
Free Admission
Come sample more than 80 different dishes from cuisines around the world! A selection of Edmonton’s best, newest, hippest, and classic favorite restaurants will be represented along ... »
Northlands Grounds, 7515 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton
July 19, 2019 To July 28, 2019
$15 & up; Free under 6
Edmonton’s biggest summer festival is coming and you don’t want to miss it! Thrilling rides, rockin’ music, deep fried deliciousness, Rodeo action, Traditional West Coast ... »
Leduc Recreation Centre, 4330 Black Gold Dr, Leduc
July 19, 2019 To July 21, 2019
FREE
Welcome to the 1st of many Leduc Ribfest. We are all about smokin’ awesome BBQ and the best in Ribs, Chicken, and Pulled Pork. Our 3-day Family ... »
Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Rd NW, Edmonton
July 20, 2019 To July 21, 2019
Free
Watch 100 Elite Athletes from over 30 countries take over Edmonton in the World Triathlon Series Race. Athletes will swim, bike and run in a variety of events including ... »
Terwillegar Dog Park, 10 Rabbit Hill Road NW, Edmonton
July 21, 2019
FREE
Join us for the 59th Annual Sourdough Raft Race! Edmonton’s Favourite River Water Fight! Enter a raft into the floating water fight down the river, or ... »
Hawrelak Park Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Road NW, Edmonton
July 26, 2019 To July 28, 2019
$69.00 to $279
For its eighth edition, Interstellar Rodeo offers a lineup for the musically adventurous and socially engaged. This year, and as annually expected, Interstellar Rodeo’s lineup is ... »
Kinsmen Park, Edmonton
July 26, 2019 To July 27, 2019
Weekend: $179.95 & up
With a long history of successful rock shows in Alberta, Live Nation Canada is bringing an all-rock music festival designed specifically for fans across the province. Fans ... »
Camrose Regional Exhibition, Exhibition Drive, Camrose
August 1, 2019 To August 4, 2019
$110 and up
Brooks & Dunn, Old Dominion, Toby Keith, Kane Brown, Brett Kissel, Brothers Osborne, High Valley, Billy Ray Cyrus, Ronnie Milap, Pam Tillis, Charlie Major, Aaron Goodvin, Lindsay Ell, ... »
Heritage Park, 4204 50 Street, Stony Plain
August 2, 2019 To August 4, 2019
$40 & up
Lineup: Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, The Cleverlys , Front Country, High Fidelity,The Barefoot Movement,The Tim O’Brien Band,John Reischman & The Jaybirds,Bill and the ... »
Lions Park, 21 Sir Winston Churchill Ave, St. Albert
August 2, 2019 To August 5, 2019
Free
Join for Rotary Ribfest in support of raising funds for the causes supported by the St.Albert Rotary Club and other affiliated organizations. »
Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood Park
August 2, 2019 To August 5, 2019
FREE
Join 10,000 + finger licking Fans for the Great Canadian BBQ and what has become known as “The Big Sticky”. Our 4-day Family Friendly event will be serving up ... »
Hawrelak Park, 9230 Groat Road Northwest, Edmonton
August 3, 2019 To August 5, 2019
Free
Enjoy the tastes, smells, sights and sounds from 100 countries and cultures at 73 outdoor pavilions. Explore the Festival and enjoy free entertainment on more than 25 stages throughout Hawrelak ... »
Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Centres, 25108 Poundmaker Road, Sturgeon County
August 3, 2019 To August 4, 2019
Free
The annual Pow Wow is our signature community engagement event which brings together almost 10,000 spectators each year. This gives us an opportunity to bring awareness to the ... »
Various Venues, St. Albert
August 6, 2019 To August 10, 2019
$5
Rock’n August 2019 will celebrate its 23rd year of operation as the finest festival of Cars and Music in Western Canada and the City of St. Albert’... »
Gallagher Park, 9411 - 97 Avenue NW, Edmonton
August 8, 2019 To August 11, 2019
780-429-1999
$25 & up
66 Performers, 32 Artisans, 28 Food Vendors, 7 Stages, and the Best 4 Days of Summer! »
Rotary Amphitheatre 100St and 100 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan
August 8, 2019
$11.50 to $15
Enjoy the RCMP Musical Ride in Fort Saskatchewan as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Fort Saskatchewan Rotary Club. The RCMP Musical Ride is performed by ... »
Federal Building Plaza, 9820 107 St NW, Edmonton
August 9, 2019 To August 11, 2019
Free
Experience Caribbean culture with food, drinks, live music and much more!The 3-day event includes a Friday Night Costume Extravaganza, a Saturday parade down Jasper Avenue, and ... »
Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton
August 9, 2019 To August 11, 2019
$20 - $60
Animethon 26, our 26th anniversary, will be held from August 9 to 11, 2019 at the Shaw Conference Center in Edmonton. Animethon annually features musical talents from Japan, cosplayers, and voice ... »
Various Restaurants, Alberta
August 9, 2019 To August 18, 2019
$19 to $39
Alberta on the Plate is a 10-day/9-city provincial dine around program that celebrates Alberta local food and drink. Restaurant menus range from fine dining to casual ... »
Bon Accord Arena, 4812 52 St, Bon Accord
August 9, 2019 To August 11, 2019
This summer festival takes place annually on the second weekend. There is fun for all ages! Not from Bon Accord? Doesn't matter! Come on down for some ... »
Edmonton & Devon
August 10, 2019
Varies
The North Saskatchewan River connects us all. The best way to appreciate it is by getting on it! The River Valley Alliance invites you to celebrate the ... »
Leduc Skateboard Park, 4116 50 St, Leduc
August 10, 2019
780-980-7167
Free
It’s time to ROCK THE RAILS! Join us for the largest youth extreme sporting event in the region! A day of Skateboard/Scooter/BMX comps, x-treme ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
August 15, 2019 To August 25, 2019
780-448-9000
Free & ticketed events.
Join Fringe Theatre Adventures at the 37th Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, August 15-25, 2019. The Edmonton Fringe takes place in Old Strathcona, for a vibrant 11 days and ... »
Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum, 41 Avenue, Stony Plain
August 16, 2019 To August 18, 2019
$20 to $45
Gain a new appreciation of the west’s rich and incredible cowboy heritage and celebrate the cowboy scene through music, cowboy poetry and the visual arts & ... »
William Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Road, Edmonton
August 16, 2019 To August 17, 2019
$65 & up
The ninth installment of the festival features a roster of some of the finest Canadian and American rock superstars never before seen on the Edmonton Rockfest stage. »
Mistahiya Retreat Centre, Wainwright
August 16, 2019 To August 17, 2019
$30-$60
2019 Artists Angel Forrest, Black Velvet, Dirt Road Angels, El Niven & The Alibi, Funkafeelya, Jj Shiplett, The Northern Pikes, Prairie Sky, The Prairie States, Mr. Rayz, Rosina Cove, ... »
Villeneuve Airport, Range Road 271, Villeneuve
August 17, 2019 To August 18, 2019
$22 & up
The Edmonton Airshow is an entertainment spectacle that celebrates both the rich history and the modern evolution of aviation, particularly in Edmonton. »
Various Farms, Alberta
August 17, 2019 To August 18, 2019
Free & Ticketed Events
Alberta Open Farm Days is about farmers and ranchers inviting their urban and rural neighbours to stop in for a visit to share stories, see demonstrations, and ... »
Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
August 17, 2019 To August 18, 2019
Free for Spectators
The 2019 Servus Edmonton Marathon Family Festival Weekend kicks off August 18-19 and we hope you’ll join us for the 27th running of one of Alberta’s ... »
Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, Grierson Hill Northwest, Edmonton
August 17, 2019
7807161334
$20-$100
Edmonton International Reggae Jamboree festival is a family friendly reggae music event featuring live reggae bands, local and international performers including main acts Luciano, Fanton Mojah and ... »
Mill Woods Town Centre, 2331 66th Street Northwest, Edmonton
August 17, 2019 To August 18, 2019
0
Come to Mill Woods Town Centre on August 17 & 18, bring your own LEGO® creations to display and win. Participate in the awesome building competitions for different age ... »
Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, 4711 Airport Perimeter Road, Nisku
August 18, 2019
Free & Ticketed Areas
It’s the biggest event in Western Canadian racing—a thrilling afternoon where the past and present collide. Join us on this historic day as we continue ... »
Hawrelak Park, 9930 Groat Road, Edmonton
August 23, 2019 To August 25, 2019
$27.50 & up
2019 Line-Up: Rott’n Dan and Lightnin’ Willy, Rick Vito, The Proven Ones, Mark Hummel’s Chicago Blues Party, Rooster Davis Group, Uncle Wigglys Hot Shoes Blues Band, ... »
24358 Township Rd 505, Rolly View, Leduc County
August 24, 2019 To August 25, 2019
Free
Come out for a FREE family event including Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Equine and Dog Demos, Marketplace, Kids crafts, Youth/Adult Workshops, Tractor Hay Rides, Interactive Nature ... »
Giovanni Caboto Park, 109A Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
August 25, 2019
Free
Festa Italiana (formerly Viva Italia Viva Edmonton) is the summer Italian festival which is held in the heart of Edmonton’s Little Italy. Businesses and communities come ... »
Ukrainian federation hall, 10629 98 St NW, Edmonton
August 25, 2019
(780) 423-2628
Free
The Chinatown and Area Business Association proudly presents the fourth annual Moonlight Carnival. This year’s celebration will feature carefully curated performances, lantern making and our popular ... »
Hawrelak Park Rink, Groat Road Northwest, Edmonton
August 29, 2019 To September 2, 2019
$25 to $180
Enjoy concerts from classical treasures to blockbuster Hollywood film scores and, of course, the grand finale of Tchaikovsky’s majestic 1812 Overture. »
Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm, 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
August 31, 2019 To September 2, 2019
Regular Admission
Come celebrate the “season of corn” at the Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm’s Corn Fest over the Labour Day Weekend! Head out to the farm for ... »
Rundle Park, 113 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
August 31, 2019
$15.99 to $50
Water Lantern Festival is an incredible experience where thousands of family, friends, and strangers celebrate life together. Water Lantern Festival brings together individuals from all ages, backgrounds, ... »
Various Restaurants, Edmonton
September 1, 2019 To September 7, 2019
Varies
Le Burger Week is a weeklong burger festival that takes place, each year, from September 1st until September 7th where participating restaurants from various Canadian cities compete ... »
Ritchie Community Centre, 7727 98 Street Northwest, Edmonton
September 7, 2019
$30
EBGA Real Ale Festival - a dedicated cask ale festival, will feature breweries from across Western Canada -Naturally conditioned real ale is as much alive as the ... »
Hawrelak Park , 9930 Groat Road, Edmonton
September 7, 2019 To September 8, 2019
$49.75 - $69.5
Goldenvoice Canada & SONiC 102.9 PRESENT SONiC Field Day 2019 at Hawrelak Park Amphitheatre FEATURING: The Glorious Sons Sam Roberts Band The Beaches grandson The Blue Stones The Treble ... »
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, Tofield
September 8, 2019
Regular Admission
Join us for our final special event of the season and witness traditional harvest activities from the period of 1892-1930. Celebrate Alberta’s agricultural roots with a ... »
Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market, 10305 97 St NW, Boyle Street, Edmonton
September 8, 2019
780-429-1914
Free
The Chinese Benevolent Association is pleased to present the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival with the Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market! The Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival is the second most important ... »
La Cité Francophone, Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury, Edmonton
September 12, 2019 To September 14, 2019
780 691 1691
$25 & up
The Edmonton Burlesque Festival returns to bring a dazzling array of performers from around the globe for a festival of tease at the Royal Alberta Museum Theatre ... »
The Enjoy Centre, 101 Riel Drive, St. Albert
September 12, 2019 To September 18, 2019
7804591743
$0 - $120
An exciting weekend of culinary/gardening adventures with Dinners, Culinary Tours and Make & Take workshops. Take your pick of hands-on workshops and culinary tours where you’... »
Alberta Avenue, between 90-95 Street, Edmonton
September 13, 2019 To September 15, 2019
780.471.1580
Free
The 13th Annual Kaleido Family Arts Festival Kaleido Family Arts Festival is a joyous, exuberant, radically open arts festival that shares the love of the Alberta Avenue ... »
Re/Max Field Stadium.10233 96 Ave NW, Edmonton
September 14, 2019
NA
Free
Vegfest Edmonton is the City’s largest veg-friendly festival. Our free family friendly event has parking on -site. We promote a plant based lifestyle though musical entertainment, ... »
For all other festivals, see Festivals in Edmonton.
V. Coupons & Discounts
Here are 5 ways you can save few loonies while visiting Edmonton attractions.
1. Edmonton Attractions Pass
Ultimate Pass – for $69.95 (adult) and $49.95 (child 3-17) – plus GST and entitles user to one admission to every participating Edmonton attraction over the calendar year:
Alberta Aviation Museum
Art Gallery of Alberta
University of Alberta Botanic Garden
Edmonton Valley Zoo
Jurassic Forest
K-Days
Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm
Reynolds-Alberta Museum
Snow Valley Aerial Park
TELUS World of Science – Edmonton
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
West Edmonton Mall-Marine Life All-Day
U-Pick Pass – for $34.95 (adult) and $24.50 (child 3-17) – plus GST and entitles visitors to admission to your choice of any four Edmonton attractions.
2. AMA Membership rewards
AMA members can save 10% on Day Admission to Telus World of Science & The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes Exhibition.
Save $15 Off Regular Admission
Includes One full day admission to World Waterpark or One full day admission to Galaxyland Amusement Park
3. Coupon Booklets
Buy coupon booklets like
Entertainment® Coupon booklet (for Greater Edmonton Area) that includes coupons for few Edmonton area, Calgary & Lacombe attractions in addition to restaurants.
4. Groupon
Check Groupon for deals for admission to Edmonton amusement centres!
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