Events in Edmonton – July 17 – 19, 2015

For current weekend activities, see Things to do this Weekend in Edmonton

 

More To Do

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Day Trip/Weekend Trip Ideas

Westerner Days @ Red Deer

Cowboy Days @ Vilna

Annual Grande Prairie International Street Performers Festival @ Grande Prairie

Plan a getaway to Aspen Crossing. (3 hrs from Edmonton – Great for romantic getaways & family trips).

Canadian Badlands Passion Play July 17 – 19, 24 – 26, 2015 @ Drumheller (A great weekend getaway – Visit Royal Tyrrell Museum, World’s largest dinosaur, Atlas Coal Mine and more!)

Weekend getaway to Sylvan Lake & Jasper.

I. Family Events & Activities

1. K-Days Parade

Every year the K-Days Parade sets the 10-day event in motion with a sea of beautiful floats, giant balloons, amazing performers, loveable mascots and real life animals. It’s a memory waiting to happen—just make sure to get there early to grab a good spot!

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Friday, July 17, 2015 | 10:00 AM

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106 Street and 102 Avenue, Edmonton

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FREE.

 

2. K-Days

Rides and games, daily children’s gold panning competition, live entertainment, ribfest, daily mini parades, fireworks and more!

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July 17 – July 26, 2015 | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Kidstown @ Edmonton EXPO Centre | noon – 10 p.m.

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Northlands, 7515 – 118 Avenue, Edmonton

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Gate Admission: Adult (13-59): $16, Youth(7-12 yrs): $12, Senior (60+): $9, Child (6-):Free
All day Ride Pass: $49+gate admission.

Get K days tickets before July 16 – All day K-days Ride Pass+ Gate Admission – $47.00+charges. Gate Admission before July 16: $14.00+charges. 10 Day pass: $30.00+charges (in lieu of $160.00) Details

 

3. Disney’s The Lion King – Musical

disneylionkingGiraffes 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

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July 14 – August 9, 2015

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Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Avenue, Edmonton

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$27.00 – $87.00 + charges

 

4. Pioneer Days

Celebrate Gibbons!

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July 17 – 19, 2015
Parade: Saturday, July 18, 2015 | 11:00 AM
Fireworks: Saturday, July 18, 2015 | dusk @ Gibbons School

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Multiple Venues, Gibbons.

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Free

 

5. Family Nature Nights

familynaturenightsFamily 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). The purpose of FNN is to connect families with their local natural areas by creating awareness, developing knowledge and fostering an appreciation of the biodiversity present. Details

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Wednesday, July 15, 2015 | 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM

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William Hawrelak Park, Edmonton

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Free

 

6. Parks Day

Celebrate with horse drawn wagon rides, hiking and bicycling, kids outdoor treasure hunt! Take a tour of the Interpretive Centre. Enjoy hot dogs and other refreshments.

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Sunday, July 18, 2015 | 11:00 AM – 04:00 PM

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Waskahegan Staging Area and Interpretive Centre, Cooking Lake – Black Foot PRA

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Free

 

7. Parks Day Celebration

With musical performances by Juno award winner Peter Puffin, children and adults alike will experience nature like never before. Try your hand at “Learn To” activities including fire building and canoeing! Come out to Elk Island National Park and experience the great Canadian tradition of a day at the park with your friends and family!

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Saturday July 18, 2015

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Elk Island National Park

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Regular admission.

 

8. Flapjacks at the Tracks Pancake Breakfast

Come join the Ag Society volunteers, invited guests, and dignitaries, for a Community Pancake Breakfast! Held at the historic Grain Elevator site, this event is fun for the whole family. Enjoy live music and entertainment. On the menu – pancakes, sausages, farmer’s scrambled eggs, watermelon, & juice!

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Saturday July 18, 2015 | 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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SG Grain Elevator Museum Site, 120 Railway Avenue, Spruce Grove

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Breakfast prices: Big Bee $5, Lil’ Bee $3, cash only.

 

9. Family Fun Day

Bring the family and participate in a variety of fun activities and events at the 2015 Sturgeon County Family Fun Days! Activities include: Pancake breakfast hosted by County Council, Old fashioned carnival games, Pony carousel, Petting zoo, Watermelon eating contest, Inflatables

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Sunday July 19, 2015 | 10:00 AM — 04:00 PM

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Calahoo, Sturgeon County

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Free

 

10. Slide the City

Go down 1000 feet of water slide.

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July 18 – 19, 2015

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Edmonton Downtown, Grierson Hill NW, Edmonton

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II. Adult/ Youth Events

1. Alberta Piano Fest

albertapianofestAlberta Pianofest brings together talented musicians for two weeks of top-quality classical music performances and classes. The 2015 faculty includes international and local artists Jason Cutmore, Corey Hamm, Ursula Oppens and Jerome Lowenthal. The festival features music for all ages, including a children’s concert. Details

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July 4 – 18, 2015

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Multiple Venues – Pigeon Lake & Edmonton

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Free to $55.00

K-Days Concerts

2. Black Umfolosi

Black UmfolosiFresh from their African Christmas performance, Black Umfolosi returns to as part of the Qualico Patio Series. Bringing the roots of their Zimbabwean culture, Black Umfolosi entertains with a mix of Imbube music, Gumboot dancing and western favourites. Details

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Wednesday, July 15, 2015 | 07:30 PM

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Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park.

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$8.00

 

3. Third Annual C’mon Festival

Blurring the lines between classical music and other genres, the C’mon Festival is a celebration of fun, quirky and unusual music, performed by some of Albert’s finest classically-trained musicians in three different programs that will trace the connections between poetry/spoken word and music. Details

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July 17 – 19, 2015

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Studio 96, 10909 96 St NW, Edmonton

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PWYC – $15.00

 

4. Journey

K-Days Concert. Details

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Saturday, July 18, 2015 | 07:30 PM

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Rexall Place, 7424 118 Ave. NW, Northlands, Edmonton

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$29.00 – $125.00 + charges

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One Direction: On the Road Again Tour 2015 on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Commonwealth Stadium.

Keith Urban (K – Days Concert) on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Rexall Place.

5 Seconds of Summer: Rock Out With Your Socks Out Tour on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Rexall Place.

5. Freewill Shakespeare Festival

Enjoy professional, contemporary, innovative productions of the works of William Shakespeare. Details

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June 23 – July 19, 2015

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Heritage Amphitheatre in Hawrelak Park, Edmonton

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$20.00 – $30.00

Festival Pass: $50.00

Pay-What-You-Will shows on Tuesday evenings and Saturday matinees and both Sunday shows are free for students.

III. Sports & Related Events

1. Edmonton Prospects

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vs Yorkton Cardinals on Tuesday & Wednesday, July 14 – 15, 2015 | 07:05 PM

vs Leithbridge Bulls on Thursday & Friday, July 16- 17, 2015 | 07:05 PM

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Telus Field, Edmonton

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$8 & up

 

2. The Dead Landz – Zombie Apocalypse Simulation

The Dead Landz is a “live action” zombie apocalypse simulation. Think of it as putting yourself into the world of “The Walking Dead” but with zombie actors and fake weapons (just so no one dies for real). The event takes place on a large scale private property that can accommodate hundreds of players and zombies at a time. The goal of the game is to either “escape” from the venue, or to simply survive until the end. It is completely up to the player. Details

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July 18th and 19th, 2015

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Tactical Anarchy Paintball, Township Road 511A, Tomahawk (~ 100 SW of Edmonton Downtown)

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$99.00 + tax for 6 hours & $189 + tax for 13 hours

 

4. Runs & Walks

The Moose is Loose

Half Marathon and 10k on Sunday July 19, 2015 | 8:45 A.M @ Emily Murphy Park, Edmonton –

Multiple Miles for Myeloma

10k/5k Individual on Saturday, July 18, 2015 | 10:00 AM @ Hermitage Park, Edmonton

Make-A-Wish® Rope for Hope

July 15, 2015 (Sold out)

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IV. Exhibitions & Other Events

1. Taste of Edmonton

Celebrates all the culinary delights and lip-smacking beverages Edmonton has to offer. Pleasing the forever-loyal downtown crowd and other food-enthusiasts who head into the heart of the city to sample these scrumptious dishes, Taste of Edmonton has been able to grow into the largest food festival in Canada.

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July 16-25, 2015| 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Edmonton Food Fight: July 19

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Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton

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Most of dishes and drinks will cost between 2 and 4 Tickets.

 

2. Gluten Free Pancake Breakfast

Gluten Free Pancake BreakfastGluten Free Pancake Breakfast presented by the Edmonton Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association. Breakfast includes fluffy pancakes, sausage patties, juice, coffee and more. Details

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Saturday, July 18, 2015 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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Kinnikinnick Foods (in front of) 10940 120 Street, Edmonton

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$6/adults; $4 for kids 8 & under

 

3. Tailgate Sale with Food Trucks

Food Trucks: Fab Food On Four, Chipman 1/4 lb Fries & Patty Wagon

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Saturday, July 18, 2015 | 9:00 AM – 03:00 PM

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PERC Building Parking Lot, 5413 – 51 Street, Stony Plain

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Free admission

 

4. A Taste of the Past

You’re invited to step back in time for a taste of history! Sit in the shade and enjoy the view while sampling different historic foods, or take a walk with one of the interpreters to discover more about St. Albert’s history.

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Sunday, July 19, 2015 | 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM

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Father Lacombe Chapel, 2 Vital Ave, St Albert

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by donation to the food bank.

 

5. 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.

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July 23, Aug 13, 27, 2015 | 06:30 PM
September 12, 2015 | 02:00 PM

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Little White School, 2 Madonna Drive, St Albert

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Suggested donation $3

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.

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Upcoming Tours: July 25, Aug 8, 22 & Sept 27
Book atleast one week in advance!

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Stony Plain

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$10/person $45/family of up to 6

 

6. Glimpses of the Grasslands

Wildlife artist Colin Starkevich

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

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Until Spetember 27, 2015 | 09:00 – 05:00 PM

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Royal Alberta Museum

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Regular Admission.

 

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