Events in Edmonton – July 17 – 19, 2015

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!

2. K-Days

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

3. 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

4. Pioneer Days

Celebrate Gibbons!

5. Family Nature Nights

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). 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

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.

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!

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!

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

10. Slide the City

Go down 1000 feet of water slide.

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1.  Alberta Piano Fest

Alberta 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

2. Black Umfolosi

Fresh 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

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

4. Journey

K-Days Concert. Details