Festival News AB - Edmonton

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New Edmonton Restaurants to Eat Out This Summer

Head out into almost any neighbourhood in Edmonton this summer, and you’re sure to find numerous local dining opportunities. For summer 2025 specifically, that includes a wide… Read more »

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Edmonton’s K-Days Reveals 2025 Midway Food Lineup

Edmonton’s signature summer festival, K-Days, has unveiled a delectable array of wacky culinary creations for their 2025 festival, showcasing inventive and traditional flavours. KDays 2025 serves up… Read more »

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Alberta Offers Free and Discounted Admission to Historic Sites and Museums for Youth This Summer

Until September 2, 2025, Alberta’s provincial historic sites and museums will offer free admission for individuals aged 17 and under, and half-price entry for those aged 18… Read more »

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Summer Fun Guide Edmonton 2025: 100+ Things to Do This Summer in Edmonton

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.

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Amazon Expands Overnight Delivery Services to Calgary and Edmonton

Amazon has extended its expedited delivery services to Calgary, Edmonton, and nearby communities, offering Prime members access to faster Same-Day and new Overnight Delivery options.   This… Read more »

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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.

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Where to Find 2025 Canada Day Fireworks in and Around Edmonton

Happy Canada Day! Here is a list of places with official fireworks by cities, towns and community associations in the Alberta Capital Region: For all Canada Day… Read more »

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10 Things to Do to Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Edmonton – 2025

There are a few ways you can celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Edmonton. The festivities and celebrations include live performances from singers and dancers, artistic displays… Read more »

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DSTRKT25 Festival to Debut in Edmonton with Kaytranada and Excision Headlining

Edmonton will host a new electronic music festival, DSTRKT25, in the heart of the ICE District. Organized by OEG Sports & Entertainment and Boodang Music Canada, the… Read more »

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Foothills Creamery Brings Scoop Shop Experience Home with New Ice Cream Pack

Foothills Creamery is launching a new single-serve ice cream multi-pack, designed to resemble a miniature ice cream truck, with six individual 237 mL containers. The product will… Read more »

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Edmonton Launches Street Sparks Event Series to Promote E-Rides and Cycling

The City of Edmonton is introducing Street Sparks, a series of public events this summer aimed at encouraging the use of micromobility options such as e-scooters and… Read more »

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Danielle Smith Calls For “Alberta Accord” Amid Growing Frustration with Federal Policies

In an address to Albertans, Premier Danielle Smith laid out a vision for a more autonomous and prosperous Alberta within Canada, while expressing deep frustration over a… Read more »

Free Cinco de Mayo Celebration Returns to ICE District Plaza Monday

Free Cinco de Mayo Celebration Returns to ICE District Plaza Monday

Edmonton’s ICE District Plaza will come alive with music, food, and dancing as part of a special Cinco de Mayo celebration on Monday, May 5. Organized by… Read more »

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2025 Alberta Rib Fests: Get Smokin’ Hot Meats at These Cities and Towns

Nothing says summer like the aroma of sizzling gourmet meats on the fired-up, smoking hot grills! Get ready to enjoy the saucier meats this year across Alberta…. Read more »

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Stanley Cup Playoffs 2025: Tailgate and Watch Parties at Edmonton’s ICE District

The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for a thrilling Stanley Cup Playoff run, and the city’s ICE District is set to become the epicentre of all the… Read more »

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Budweiser Releases Limited-Edition ‘Edmonton’ Can Honouring City of Champions

Budweiser Canada has introduced a limited-edition beer can celebrating Edmonton’s legacy as the “City of Champions.” The special release was brewed at Labatt’s Edmonton facility and launched… Read more »

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Edmonton’s Rogers Place Debuts New Security Screening System

A new security screening system will be introduced at Rogers Place on April 9, coinciding with the Edmonton Oilers’ home game against the St. Louis Blues. The… Read more »

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Chick-fil-A to Open New Edmonton Location on April 10

Chick-fil-A will open a new restaurant in Edmonton this week, its fourth in the city.   The Meadows location will be operated by Jagdeep “Jag” Dhanju, a… Read more »

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Alberta Distiller Wins Big at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards

The 2025 World Whiskies Awards recently concluded in London, England, and several Canadian companies won awards for their exceptional whiskies. GrainHenge Arrowwood Whisky by Troubled Monk, located… Read more »

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Shania Twain Named 2025 Calgary Stampede Parade Marshal as Countdown Begins

With 100 days remaining until the 2025 Calgary Stampede, organizers have announced that Canadian music icon Shania Twain will serve as this year’s Parade Marshal. The Stampede… Read more »

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New Income Tax Brackets: Albertans to See Tax Cuts in 2025

The Alberta government recently introduced legislation to implement personal income tax reductions as part of Budget 2025. The Financial Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, proposes a new 8%… Read more »

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$250 Million Event Park to Transform Downtown Edmonton

The City of Edmonton, the Government of Alberta, and OEG Sports & Entertainment have reached an agreement to advance downtown revitalization efforts. The partnership includes developing a… Read more »

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Feds Invest $2.9 Million to Expand Tourism in Alberta

The federal government is investing over $2.9 million in Alberta’s tourism industry to support projects that highlight the province’s landscapes, Indigenous experiences, and cultural attractions. The announcement… Read more »

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Name the Puppy Contest 2025: RCMP Wants Your Help Naming Their New Puppies

The RCMP’s annual “Name the Puppy Contest” is back, and this year, it’s all about the letter A. Each year, the Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC)… Read more »