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More To Do
Day Trip Ideas
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!
I. Family Events & Activities
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
Adult: $40.00 & up.
Child Age 2-12: $25.00 & up.
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.
Watch Father’s Day Soap Box Derby at St Vital Avenue, St Albert – Sunday, June 21 | 12:00 PM – details
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.
II. Adult/ Youth Events
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.
Friday: $45.00; Saturday or Sunday: $95.00
Children 12 and under are FREE
3. Summer Solstice Music Festival
Enjoy the best in live Canadian blues, roots, folk, rockabilly and country music. Details
Adult: $60; Senior (65+): $50
Student: $25
4. Sounds of a Thousand Maples
By Edmonton Chinese Philharmonica. A Musical Voyage to Taiwan & Beyond.
Steven Wilson @ Myer Horowitz Theatre on Monday, June 22 – Details
5. Performing Arts
See Performing Arts article for more details.
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
III. Sports & Related Events
1. FIFA Women’s World Cup
Commonwealth Stadium, 11000 Stadium Rd., Edmonton
2. Edmonton Prospects
vs Okotoks Dawgs – Tuesday, June 16, 2015 | 01:05 PM
vs Okotoks Dawgs – Friday 19 June 2015 | 07:05 PM
vs Swift Current Indians – Saturday 20 June 2015 | 07:05 PM
vs Swift Current Indians – Sunday, June 21, 2015 | 02:05 PM
Telus Field , Edmonton
World Waterpark to participate in World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™: World Waterpark staff will be providing Edmonton and area residents with a free swimming lesson on Thursday, June 18, 2015 | 10:00 AM
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.
Portage La Biche Rendezvous 2015 – June 20 & 21 – Starts at Lac La Biche Mission Provincial and National Historic site west of Lac La Biche Town site. Ends at McArthur Beach in Lac La Biche, a 13.5 Km paddle. –
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
IV. Exhibitions & Other Events
1. New Territories: 27th Annual Members’ Show
Opening Night BBQ: June 18, 2015 | 6:00 -10:00 PM
“New Territories,” the Centre’s 27th annual Members’ Show: June 18th – July 10, 2015
Stony Plain Horse & Wagon Mural Tours 2015 is ON from June 27 – Call to book the tour.
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.
Bare Bones Ribfest – Friday, 19 June 2015 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Porkapalooza BBQ Festival – Saturday, June 20, 2015 | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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
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
Parkland Potter’s Guild and Crooked Pot Gallery,
4912 – 51 Avenue, Stony Plain