Your 2026 Guide to Summer Fun in Edmonton: Festivals, Adventures and Family Fun
Searching for family fun activities in and around Edmonton or things to do for a day out with friends?
Check this list for 100+ activities to do this summer in Edmonton.
What to Expect at 4 Elements: The Edmonton Dinner Experience that Makes Special Celebrations Feel More Magical
One of the newest pop-up dining experiences in Edmonton is also a chance to turn the entire meal into the evening’s entertainment. I was invited to try… Read more »
St. Louis Bar & Grill Brings Back All You Can Eat Wingsanity and a Shot at Free Wings for Life
Wingsanity returns to St. Louis Bar & Grill and the all-you-can-eat wing promotion has a competitive twist for people who think they can out-eat everyone else at… Read more »
Things to Do in Edmonton This July
Things to Do in Edmonton in July: Events, Activities and Festivals happening in Edmonton during the month of July 2023.
Central Alberta Lakes With Boat, Kayak, Canoe, SUP Rentals
You can find a few different watersport rental companies on the shores of central Alberta’s lakes – no matter your definition of watersports. You can rent crafts… Read more »
Places Offering Boats & Watersport Rentals at Northern Alberta Lakes and Rivers
Take on some extra adventure this summer with these watersport rental outfitters in Northern Alberta. You’ll find pontoon boats, jet boats, and smaller boats like canoes or… Read more »
2026 Canada Day in Edmonton & Alberta Capital Region – Fireworks & Festivals
Canada Day Long Weekend celebrations, fireworks, and events happening across Alberta Capital Region. From spectacular fireworks to fabulous music festivals, there is plenty to do and see.
Kraft Dinner to Launch Cheesy Ramen in Canada With a Free 7-Eleven Sneak Taste
Kraft Dinner is moving beyond its familiar mac and cheese bowl with a new product made for the ramen aisle. KD Ramen will launch in Canada this… Read more »
Free Things to Do in Edmonton in July 2026
A list of FREE and cheap fun things to do in the Edmonton Area during July 2026. Contents: Events Anytime, free activities like walks and other outdoor… Read more »
25 of the Best Highway Scenic Viewpoints in Alberta
There are many ways to go about finding Alberta’s best viewpoints, lookouts, and scenery, but sometimes, all you need to do to find them is pull over… Read more »
Canada Strong Pass Summer 2026 – Museums and Galleries Offering Free/Discounted Admission
Canada Strong Pass returns for the second year this summer from June 19 to September 7, 2026. The program offers discounted or free access to a range… Read more »
Banff Sunshine to Open Rare Summer Ski Season After Record Snowfall and Dads Ski Free on Father’s Day
Banff Sunshine is getting ready for a short but unusual summer ski season after receiving 1025 cm of snow over the winter. The resort says skiing and… Read more »
Fun Water-Based Activities and Adventures For This Summer in and Around Edmonton
Explore Central Alberta’s waters in several different styles this summer. If you’re in search of a water adventure near Edmonton, then you can take to the rivers… Read more »
Here’s Who Can Apply for Alberta’s New $100 Energy Rebate Available Starting July 1
Alberta is rolling out a new Energy Rebate that will send $100 to nearly 3.4 million eligible residents starting July 1, 2026. The province says the rebate… Read more »
Edmonton Opens Free Sports Gear Lockers in Parks Through Jumpstart Partnership
Edmontonians heading to the park now have a simpler way to play, even without bringing equipment from home. The City of Edmonton and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities… Read more »
14 Places to Go For a Wildflower Walk in Alberta
It is a beautiful time of year in Alberta. Along with the lush greens of the river valleys and forests, the bright blue glacial waters, and the… Read more »
Alberta’s Federal Contribution Saves Taxpayers in Other Provinces About $1,000 a Year, Study Says
Albertans are sending far more to Ottawa than they receive back, and a new Fraser Institute study says that gap has a direct effect on taxpayers in… Read more »
10 ‘Big Alberta’ Day Trip Ideas From Edmonton – Road Side Attractions
Make your next day trip big! A great way to see Alberta within a day trip from Edmonton is to hit up all the amazing roadside attractions…. Read more »
Best Places to Watch FIFA World Cup Matches in Edmonton
No matter what team and country you are cheering for in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the game will be on a big screen in Edmonton! There… Read more »
Free Bus to Elk Island National Park from Edmonton Returns for 2026 Season
All aboard for a prairie safari! Parkbus and Parks Canada are bringing back the free shuttle to Elk Island National Park from Edmonton starting June 27th. First… Read more »
Miquelon Lake: Reasons to Visit This Year Round Tranquil Provincial Park Near Edmonton
One of the busiest parks near Edmonton is also one of the quietest. How, you ask? Miquelon Lake Provincial Park is busy, but not with humans. Miquelon… Read more »
Carson-Pegasus: Visit This Small Alberta Provincial Park with a Big List of Things to Do
Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park is a small provincial park made up of two lakes: McLeod, and Little McLeod. Alberta’s forests stretch as far west as the BC border,… Read more »
15 Small Towns For a Weekend Trip in Alberta
There are several staycations around Alberta that you can create within our large provincial borders. Beyond Alberta’s Provincial Parks, National Parks, campgrounds, and big cities, you can… Read more »
Things to Do to Celebrate 2026 Father’s Day in Edmonton
Help celebrate Dad this year with all the fun happening in Edmonton on Father’s Day weekend. No matter what dad’s (or any father figure’s) interests are, these ideas can help him have fun, unwind, create memories, and more.























