Edmonton 
For current weekend activities, see Things to do this Weekend in Edmonton
I. Family Events & Activities
1. Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival
Come celebrate Caribbean culture with Cariwest. Cariwest is an annual three-day Caribbean Arts Festival that takes place in the heart of downtown Edmonton. Our dazzling costumes, lively music, street theatre and tantalizing cuisine will surely get your heart pounding. Come parade with us!
Free & ticketed events.
2. Disney’s The Lion King – Musical
Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director Julie Taymor, who created visual images for this show that you’ll remember forever. Details
3. Ukrainian Day
Celebrate Alberta’s vibrant Ukrainian community at Ukrainian Day 2015! Come out and celebrate the contributions of Ukrainian pioneers, their legacies and traditions, in building this province. Ukrainian Day 2015 marks the 124th anniversary of Ukrainian settlement in Canada.
4. Family Fun Day
Sturgeon County invites you and your family to the Sturgeon Family Fun Day. Events include Old fashioned carnival games
Pony carousel, Petting zoo, Watermelon eating contest, Inflatables.
5. Family Nature Nights
Join Nature Kids along with experts who will teach you all about wetland critters and creepy crawlies (a little less creepy though)! There will be activities, crafts and nature walks.
Family Nature Nights (FNN) is a project designed by Nature Alberta’s Nature Kids, The Alberta Science Network and The City of Edmonton, Community Recreation Services (CRS). Details
II. Adult/ Youth Events
1. Taylor Swift
In support of the album 1989. Opening Acts: Vance Joy. Details
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 | 07:30 PM
2. Bucker
Performing together since the summer of 2012, Bucker is a rock and roll party band. Mixing together their loves of blues and hard rock, Bucker finds a unique sound that fits in the pocket of retro blues and modern rock! Details
3. Rise Against
In support of the Album – The Black Market. Supporting Acts: Killswitch Engage and letlive. Details
Show: 7:30 PM
4. Edmonton Folk Music Festival
One of the best Folk Music Festivals in Canada.
III. Sports & Related Events
1. FIBA Americas Championship for Women
10 teams will compete over 8 days, with the winner qualifying directly for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Teams: Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Chile, Ecuador, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and US Virgin Islands
August 9 – 16, 2015
2. FC Edmonton
vs Indy Eleven – Regular Season Home Game #7
3. 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
2015 J.R. Patrick Classic.
August 8th-9th, 2015
4. Tour de l’Alberta
Bring the family out to enjoy the tour de l’Alberta and take part in the 20km ride. This is a great way to get the whole family active with a safe controlled bike ride through Morinville and the Sturgeon Area.
Sunday, August 09, 2015
5. Runs & Walks
8th Annual Hope Classic for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
5K or 8K on Saturday, August 8, 2015 | 10:00 A.M @ Rundle Park, Edmonton
The Gift of Change Challenge
5K Run/Walk on Saturday August 8, 2015 | 10:00 AM @ Emily Murphy Park
Ride Walk Run for Celiac 2015
2.5K/5K/10K on Sunday, August 9, 2015 | 02:00 PM @ Goldbar Park, Edmonton
IV. Exhibitions & Other Events
1. Rock`n August
Rock’n August is an international car show and music festival. Over 775 classic car entries and more than 50,000 people attend each year, making Rock’n August one of the largest events to take place in Alberta.
August 4 – 8, 2015
2. Animethon 22
Animethon is a Japanese Animation (“anime”) themed festival. Also include voice actor guests from North America, musical acts from North America and Japan, improvisation groups, as well as various related activities such as gaming, costume contests, and more.
August 7 – 9, 2015
MacEwan University, Downtown Campus, Edmonton
Artlicious Art Walk – St Albert on Aug 6 –
3. Edmonton Kennel Club
Dog show & trials.
August 6 to 9, 2015
Whitemud Equine Centre, 12505 Keillor Rd NW, Edmonton
4. Tours
1. Historic Walking Tours:
Join us for a Historic Walking Tour of St Albert’s past and discover what makes our city unique! Walking tours of St Albert’s riverside and historic downtown run throughout the summer.
2. Horse & Wagon Tours:
The Town of Stony Plain was one of the first communities in Canada to start a mural collection. Listen to the click-clack of the horses and breathe in the fresh air as you travel around the downtown hearing the story of Stony Plain.
5. Glimpses of the Grasslands
By Colin Starkevich
Wildlife artist Colin Starkevich, a native Edmontonian, shares his passion for the Grasslands region of Alberta in his world première exhibition of “Glimpses of the Grasslands: The artistic vision of Colin Starkevich”. Through this exhibition, Colin depicts the uniqueness of the Grassland landscape of southern Alberta and its wild inhabitants. Details