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100+ Festivals in Edmonton — 2024

A guide to annual festivals in Edmonton – including free fun family festivals, music festivals (electronic, classic, jazz, blues, reggae, folk), food festivals, art festivals, international events and more!

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These Are the 2024 Statutory Holidays in Alberta

Alberta has nine statutory holidays. Statutory holidays are days when employees are entitled to general holiday pay if they have worked for the same employer for at… Read more »

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50 Events & Festivals to Attend During Winter 2024 in Edmonton

Here are 50 fun events to attend this 2024 winter season in Edmonton!

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Free Things to do in Edmonton in January – 2024

A list of FREE fun things to do in Edmonton Area during January. The list includes free family activities, live music, and more! Highlights include Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival, and Southeast Winter Fun Festival.

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Polar Bear Dips in Alberta

Plunge into cold Alberta waters and support a worthy cause by participating in a Polar Bear Plunge.
A list of seven places to enjoy a chilling experience in Alberta.

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8 Things to Do on New Year’s Day in Edmonton – Jan 1, 2024

Celebrate the first day of 2024 by enjoying free and fun activities, taking in community fireworks, or relishing a New Year’s Day brunch. 1. Glastonbury New Year’s… Read more »

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5 Restaurants For New Year’s Day Brunch in Edmonton

The holidays come to a close with a big welcome to 2024. Get some help celebrating with these New Year’s Day Brunches in Edmonton. You can start… Read more »

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Music Festivals in Alberta

From mud festivals to cowboy gatherings, here is a list of music festivals to rock out to during the year of 2022.

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Headliner Concert Tours in Edmonton

A list of concerts by famous artists headed to Edmonton in 2024. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.ca. Click on “Get Tickets” for ticket links. Through Ph: 1-855-985-5000 In… Read more »

Santa Claus and His Zero-Emission Sleigh Cleared For Travel in Canadian Airspace

Santa Claus and His Zero-Emission Sleigh Cleared For Travel in Canadian Airspace

Justin Trudeau tells Minister of Transport, “Pablo, what are you doing? You don’t have to deliver the presents yourself.” “Come on, leave that to Santa… that’s his… Read more »

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5 Edmonton Restaurants to Order Take Home 2024 New Year’s Eve Dinner and Celebrations Kits

Take advantage of festive meals available to go for New Year’s Eve in Edmonton. There are a select few restaurants and caterers who offer festive or New… Read more »

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Things to Do on Christmas Day in Edmonton – December 25, 2023

Wondering what you can do on December 25? Here is a short list of things to do on Christmas day in this great winter city. You may … Read more »

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Canadians Continue to Move to Alberta in High Numbers as the Country Sees Record High Population Growth

Canada’s population growth has reached a historic high, primarily driven by robust immigration, according to Statistics Canada. According to Statistics Canada’s 2023 third quarter population estimate report,… Read more »

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Immersive Disney Exhibition Coming to Edmonton in February 2024

After enchanting Disney fans in Toronto, the producers of immersive exhibitions and one-of-a-kind experiences, Lighthouse Immersive, are bringing Disney Animation: Immersive Experience to Edmonton. Disney Animation: Immersive… Read more »

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Free Menstrual Products Now Mandatory at Federally Regulated Workplaces

Federally regulated employers in Canada are now required to provide free menstrual products in the workplace, announced Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. today. Pads and tampons… Read more »

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Alberta Increasing Property Damage Collision Reporting Threshold

Alberta is implementing a significant change to streamline reporting procedures for vehicle collisions. Starting January 1, the threshold for reporting property damage from collisions to law enforcement… Read more »

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When and Where to See Geminids Meteor Shower – 2023

The Geminids are expected to peak on the night of December 13/14, 2023.

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Family Fun Things to Do During 2023-24 Christmas – Winter Break in Edmonton

A list of 30+ family things to do for Christmas holidays/winter break in Edmonton & Alberta Capital Region.

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10 Small Towns & Cities in Alberta For a Holiday Getaway

For many in Alberta, winter or Christmas break is from Christmas Eve to January 2 or 7. This allows for plenty of time to travel, explore, and… Read more »

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Watch Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Film at Alberta’s Biggest Screen This Holiday Season

This holiday season, TELUS World of Science Edmonton offers a special viewing of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert film in an IMAX® format. This presentation features the… Read more »

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Edmonton’s Newest Restaurants to Check Out This Holiday Season

Find your next spot for after-work drinks, holiday dinners, and colourful desserts with these new eateries in Edmonton. Over the fall and early winter months, Edmonton saw… Read more »

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AutoTrader: Most Popular Cars in Canada 2023

The latest data from AutoTrader, Canada’s popular automotive marketplace, presents an intriguing snapshot of Canadian vehicle preferences in 2023, a year characterized by economic volatility and unprecedentedly… Read more »

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New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Outdoor Concert Party Returns to Edmonton’s Ice District

OEG Sports & Entertainment has announced the return of the New Year’s Eve celebration at ICE District for its second year.   This free event, set for… Read more »

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25 Places to Enjoy Winter Walking and Hiking in and Around Edmonton

Edmonton is a winter city — one with some of the largest urban parkland in the world. Exploring the wintery parkland of our River Valley is made… Read more »