Events in Edmonton – June 19 – 21, 2015

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62nd Annual Wainwright Stampede @ Wainright (2 hrs SE of Downtown Edmonton) – June 18 – 21, 2015

Vikings in the Streets Festival @ Viking (90 minutes SE of Downtown Edmonton) – June 19 – 21, 2015 – see real Vikings roaming the streets!

Dragonfly Festival @ Wabamun – June 19 – 21, 2015

Beaver County Bounty @ Across Beaver County – June 19 – 20, 2015 – Enjoy a weekend filled with tours, farmers’ markets, museums, car shows, art galleries, specialty stores, fantastic food, family events and so much more!

1. Dora the Explorer Live!

Dora is embarking on her most important mission yet in Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys. This interactive live show will have the whole family out of their seats singing and dancing along. Dora welcomes families to discover, communicate, overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and discover a diverse and exciting world along with her on one incredible adventure! Details

2. Varekai | Cirque du Soleil

Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world – a world where something else is possible. A world called Varekai. The word Varekai means “wherever” in the Romany language of the gypsies the universal wanderers. This production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to the infinite passion of those whose quest takes them along the path that leads to Varekai.

3. Town & Country Daze

A weekend full of entertainment and activities for all ages, including a parade and music.

4. National Aboriginal Day – Edmonton

A day for all Canadians to celebrate the cultures and contributions to Canada of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.

5. Aboriginal Day Celebration – Stony Plain

Join in and experience different cultural teachings and activities that profile Aboriginal Communities across our country. In its 16th year, this celebration brings together children and families in an event with fun food, information and contemporary and traditional music and dance.

6. Garden Day at the Park

Celebrate Canada’s National Garden Day with us at the St. Albert Botanic Park. We will have Children’s Activities, volunteer opportunities and our experienced volunteers on hand to answer your questions about gardening and the different areas of our beautiful park.

7. National Garden Days

Garden Days is a Canada-wide, coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of all things “garden”. We’ve lined up a weekend of fun at the Devonian Botanic Garden to celebrate!

8. St. Jean Baptiste Festival

The Annual St. Jean Baptiste Festival celebration is the Morinville Festival Society’s flagship event celebrating our Town’s French Heritage. This three-day family festival truly offers something for everyone. From games to the farmers market to the mid way and food and more.

9. Zoo Fest 2015

Come out for a fun filled evening and find out what goes on at the Edmonton Valley Zoo after the gates close for the evening! Adults can sip wine and sample some of Edmonton’s finest cuisine, while the kids explore the Kid’s Zone and interact with all our furry, feathered and cold-blooded friends! Not only is it fun for the whole family but the entire event is in support of two great non-profits- the Valley Zoo Development Society and Zebra Child Protection Centre! Come join us for an evening of fun, adventure and surprise!

10. Super Magical Family Fun Day

Bring the kids to meet some real princesses and superheroes! There will be photo opps, a bouncy castle, face painting and live entertainment by young musicians from Dominelli School of Music. Plus meet some cold-blooded creatures from Reptile Parties and take part in the casting call for Edmonton Child’s Magazine front cover.

11. Father’s Day Weekend

It is time to honour pop and celebrate his special day. Meet dads of the past and get to know their stories. From prairie gentlemen to regular Joes. Featuring woodcutting, potato eating contests, burly man competitions and other fabulous feats of fatherhood.

12. St. Albert National Aboriginal Day Festival

Celebrate Aboriginal heritage and enjoy the festival that showcases First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures.

1. TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival

The 2015 TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival features over 55 events, with more than 250 musicians on 7 different stages.

Headliner Events: June 26 – Joshua Redman; June 22 – Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton

2. Beaumont Blues & Roots Festival

Enjoy the best in live Canadian blues, roots, folk, rockabilly and country music.

3. Summer Solstice Music Festival

Enjoy the best in live Canadian blues, roots, folk, rockabilly and country music. Details

4. Sounds of a Thousand Maples

By Edmonton Chinese Philharmonica. A Musical Voyage to Taiwan & Beyond.

5. Performing Arts

See Performing Arts article for more details.

Events this weekend include

Celebrating 20 Years of Viter: “At the Bazaar” @ Arden Theatre, St Albert.

The Claddagh Ring @ Winspear Centre

Improvaganza! 2015 @ Citadel Theatre

Guys & Dolls @ Timms Centre for the Arts

Saint Albert @ Varscona Backstage Theatre

The Addams Family @ Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts

From Hollywood to Broadway @ Westbury Theatre

Sleuth @ Varsacona Theatre

Saigon @ La Cite Theatre

6. The Works Art & Design Festival

The Festival is an extravaganza of visual art, design and entertainment that attracts artists and patrons from around the globe. Greater than the sum of its many parts, The Works is a time and place for everyone to discover, discuss and develop an appreciation for art & design! Details

7. NUOVA Opera & Music Theatre Festival

The 2015 Festival will focus on English works, both contemporary and classical, and offer a wider selection of classical musical theatre. Details

1. FIFA Women’s World Cup

2. Edmonton Prospects

3. Absolute Annihilation Night

Celebrate Father’s Day a day early at the Don Wheaton’s Absolute Annihilation Night. We’re going to SMASH ‘EM, we’re going to CRASH ‘EM, we’re going to DROP ‘EM and you know we’re going to BURN ‘EM! We’re going to drop cars from a crane just to see what happens. A Jet Car will burn a car “just because.” Ambulances will race around the track, and because it’s the end of the school year so will School Busses. It’s an evening of mayhem where anything goes. Fun for the whole family.

4. Father’s Day Soapbox Derby

Build or recycle your last year’s soapbox derby car for some some friendly soapbox competition all for a great cause! This popular Father’s Day event is a great way to celebrate that special Dad in your life! Kids will truly feel like they’re a professional race car driver at this family friendly event! Details

5. Fathers Day Street Hockey Game & BBQ

Dads come play a game of hockey with the family! Bring your own sticks! Teams will compete for bragging privileges in a fun, casual hockey game. Details

6. Runs & Walks

Blues Run

5 & 10 km Walk/Run on Friday June 19, 2015 | 7:00 P.M @ Beaumont AquaFit Center, Beaumont

Walk Run Ride for Hope

Walk – 2km, 5km; Run – 2km, 5km, 10km; Ride – 10km, 15km on Saturday June 20, 2015 | 8:30 AM @ Lions Park, St Albert.

The Edmonton River Valley Triathlon and Duathlon

In support of the Firefighters Burn Treatment Society. Saturday June 20, 2015 @ Kinsmen Park, Edmonton

Wishmaker Walk for Wishes!

Saturday June 20, 2015 | 10:00 AM @ Sherwood Park’s Community Centre

Do it for Dads

1.6km or 5k walk/run on Sunday, June 21, 2015 | 08:30 AM @ Sir Wifred Laurier Park, Edmonton

The Graffiti Run

5 K Run on Sunday, June 21st, 2015 | 09:00 AM @ Rundle Park, Edmonton

1. New Territories: 27th Annual Members’ Show

Harcourt House Artist Run Centre is celebrating the double opening of “New Territories” and “Exposed: Naked Show,” The BBQ will feature food and drinks provided by event sponsors The Keg and Alley Kat. The 23rd Annual “Exposed: Naked Show” will feature drawings, paintings and sculptures from Harcourt House’s drop-in sessions with live models. Pieces from both “New Territories” and “Exposed: Naked Show” will be available for sale. All proceeds from the barbecue and 20% of each piece sold will go to Harcourt House’s operations. Details

2. Porkapalooza BBQ Festival

BBQ Festival with festival with local food trucks, beer gardens, a Kids Zone playground, food demonstration stage, entertainment and a marketplace.

3. Art in the Park Allen

A free outdoor concert and marketplace featuring local and international artists of all disciplines. Come early and stay for the day as you meet and greet other like-minded individuals and your friends and neighbours. Enlighten your senses with the fresh aroma of the outdoors, sounds of music, visually stimulating artwork.

4. The Food Trucks are Coming

Celebrate Father’s Day with a family-friendly food truck picnic date as food trucks return to serve up delicious food! The event will also feature a penny carnival, face painting, beer gardens (from 3:00 – 7:00 pm), tours of the historic grain elevators, a 50/50 draw, live music, and more! Visit the idyllic park setting, bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and enjoy some of the region’s best food trucks.

5. Canadian Historical Arms Society Touch History Expo

Theme: “Into the Fray”. Features: Historical and modern arms, Medieval arms and armour, Sherman tank, Artillery pieces, small arms.

6. 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

7. “Wedded Bliss” Pottery

Pottery exhibition by Tammy Parks Legge. “Wedded Bliss” – The perfect marrying of glaze and surface decoration. Details