Edmonton 
I. Family Events & Activities
1. Get Ready in the Park
The City of Edmonton’s Office of Emergency Management organizes Get Ready in the Park every year during Emergency Preparedness Week. With more than 50 groups from Edmonton’s emergency response community showcasing their vehicles, equipment and technical capabilities, there is plenty to see, do and learn. Find out how you and your family can prepare for an emergency at this free, fun, family-oriented event. Details.
Saturday, May 13, 2017 | 10 AM. to 4 PM
William Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Road, Edmonton
Free
2. Annual Ben Calf Robe Traditional Pow Wow
Edmonton Catholic Schools & Aboriginal Learning Services in partnership with the City of Edmonton invite all members of the Edmonton and surrounding communities to join us for our 36th Annual Ben Calf Robe Traditional Pow-Wow. The Pow-wow will feature a variety of dancers, drummers and craft and food vendors. Details.
Saturday, May 13, 2017 | 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre – 11000 Stadium Road, Edmonton
Free
3. ISTAR Family Fun Day
Did you know that over 300,000 Canadians are currently experiencing stuttering, and even more are dealing with speech issues? Join us for this FREE event and learn more about what stuttering is and how ISTAR can help, all while having fun! Take part in interactive booths, cookie decorating, pictures with Disney princesses, free swag, and more! Details.
Saturday, May 13, 2017 | 1:00 PM. to 3:00 PM
West Edmonton Mall, Centre Stage, Phase 1
8882 170 St NW, Edmonton
FREE
4. Mother’s Day at the Zoo
We will be putting a spotlight on moms – animal and human – this Mother’s Day! Our resident animal moms will be getting special enrichment treats throughout the afternoon! Enjoy a visit to our Canada 150 Tulip Garden or pick up a present for Mom at our Arts Market. Enjoy magic shows, airbrush tattoos, animal encounters, planting activities, live music and more! Details.
Sunday, May 14, 2017 | 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Edmonton Valley Zoo
Regular admission
5. Founder’s Day
From 1912 through to 1938, the Rutherford family hosted an annual Founder’s Day celebration. Mr. Rutherford and the University of Alberta graduating students would plant a tree on campus and then return to the family home for a luncheon. Join us for refreshments, tour the garden, and receive your own graduation certificate. Details.
Sunday, May 14, 2017 | 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site, 11153 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton
Regular admission
6. Disney’s Lion King Jr.
The animals of the Pride Lands will welcome Simba, the newborn cub of King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi. All of your favourite characters are here in the Horizon Players’ youth production of Disney’s Lion King Jr., a stage adaptation of the Disney hit film. Come along with us as we bring alive this adventurous story with songs including “Circle of Life”, “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King”, “Hakuna Matata”, and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”. Details.
May 4 to 13, 2017
Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre
1001 Calahoo Road, Spruce Grove
$19.50 for all ages.
II. Adult/ Youth Events
1. Live Music
For more details, see Live Music & concerts in Edmonton
1. Tchaikovsky & Sibelius
May 12 & 13, 2017 @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre, Edmonton | $29 to $79
2. Jon Mayer/PJ Perry Quartet
May 12 – 13, 2017 | 8:00 PM @ Yardbird Suite, Edmonton | $28
3. Particularly Presto!
Saturday, May 13 | 7:30 PM @ All Saints’ Anglican Church, 10035 103 St, Edmonton | $15
4. Caoimhe and the Four Elements
Sunday, May 14 | 7:00 PM @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre, Edmonton | $31.50 to $35
5. Sing Justice: The Message of Movies
Sunday, 14 May 2017 | 3:00 PM @ First Presbyterian Church, 10025 105 St | $5 to $15
May 13: Diljit Dosanjh: Dream Tour @ Edmonton Expo Centre
2. Live Theatre
Performing Arts and Theatre in Edmonton during May
1.Art: Three old urbane friends have gathered for dinner, but not before one reveals his latest coup: a very expensive painting by one of the hottest artists around, painted entirely in shades of white. In the confusion, confrontation and conflagration that follows, the three old friends soon find themselves divided and struggling to save their friendship in the face of Art’s deepest mysteries. Details
April 26 to May 14, 2017 @ Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton |$18 – $33
2. Our Canada – Alberta Ballet: We’re melding two celebrations, Alberta Ballet’s 50th Anniversary and Canada’s 150th birthday into one magnificent legacy ballet that explores our province and our country through folk and country music legend, Gordon Lightfoot. Valuing community input, we’re inviting our fellow Albertans to suggest their favorite Gordon Lightfoot song and tell us how it relates to their Canada. It’s an interactive, inspiring and inclusive dance and music experience. Details
May 12 – 13, 2017 | 7:30 PM @ Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton | $24.00 – $124.00
3. Bonnie & Clyde. Depression-era bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde were considered ruthless murderers. Bonnie & Clyde The Two Person, Six Gun Musical explores the true events of their lives from the angle of their infamous love affair. With haunting melodies and bold theatricality, this pure fun rip-roarin’ musical takes you on the wild ride of romance, suspense and old-fashioned shoot-outs that led up to this notorious couples’ nationwide crime spree from 1932 until 1934. Details
May 04 to May 14, 2017 @ PCL Studio in the ATB Financial Arts Barns, Edmonton | PWYC – $30
4. Wayne Brady: Wayne Brady, music and comedy has seemed to be at the center of his wildly successful and diverse career. Wayne has been entertaining audiences with his singing, acting and unmatched improvisational skills for well over a decade. Details
Friday, May 12, 2017 | 9:00 PM @ River Cree Resort & Casino, 300 East Lapotac Blvd, Enoch |$52 – $133.5
5.Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street: Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony’s, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim’s and Hugh Wheeler’s (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world. Details
May 4 – 13, 2017 @ Westbury Theatre, ATB Arts Barns| $25 to $30
6. The World Series of Comedy – Alberta Satellite Competition: Comedians from across Canada will battle it out for the opportunity to win a trip to Las Vegas and perform in “The Main Event” at the WSOC in Las Vegas September 25-30, 2017. Details
Sundays, April 16 to May 14 | 09:30 PM @ On the Rocks, Edmonton
7. Sense and Sensibility: A work of romantic fiction, better known as a comedy of manners, Sense and Sensibility is set in southwest England between 1792 and 1797, and portrays the life and loves of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, sisters who respectively represent the “sense” and “sensibility” of the title. When their father passes away, leaving all his money to his first wife’s son, his second wife and her daughters are left with no permanent home and very little income. Details
April 22 – May 14, 2017 @ Citadel Theatre| $25 – $118.65
3. Shredmonton Metal Festival And Conference
Showcasing 16 of Western Canada’s heaviest hitting bands over the course of 3 days, as well as featuring multiple seminars hosted by professionals in various fields of the music industry. Details
4. Northwest Fest
Non-fiction film and arts festival. Formerly, Global Visions, NorthWestFest is Canada’s longest running documentary film festival. Details.
Varies – $5 and up
III. Sports & Related Events
U of A – Golden Bears & Pandas – Schedule
Edmonton Oilers
Rogers Place, Edmonton
FC Edmonton
FC Edmonton Presents: #SoccerMomSunday… Mothers Day Match – first 250 moms through the gate receive a special gift! Contests for moms and very special halftime show.
Rogers Place, Edmonton
Stars on Ice
Four-time World Champion Kurt Browning, 2014 Olympic Silver Medallist Patrick Chan, and two-time Olympic Silver Medallist Elvis Stojko will headline Canada’s premier figure skating tour in this season’s all-new show. Joining the trio will be more of Canada’s skating superstars including Olympic Bronze medallist Jeffrey Buttle, reigning two-time World Champions Meagan Duhamel & Eric Radford, Canadian Champion Kaetlyn Osmond and more! Details
Rogers Place – 10220 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton
Neymar Jr’s Five
Neymar Jr’s signature street five-a-side global tournament debuts in Edmonton! In its first year, Neymar Jr’s Five had over 65,000 players take part from 47 countries…but now, in 2017, the tournament is bigger and better than ever with matches taking place in more than 50 countries, spread over 6 continents. Each 10 min match features a unique twist: each time one team scores, the opposition loses a player. It’s inspired by the street football Neymar Jr himself grew up playing. At the end of the day, the winning team will earn a trip to play at the Canadian National Finals in Vancouver. Details
Kinsmen Field
9100 Walterdale Hill
Thoroughbred Racing
Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino, 7410 Borden Park Road NW Edmonton
Runs & Walks
Teddy Bear Fun Run: 5 km walk, stroll or run. Details
Gorilla Run: 5K, 10K or 1K Little Gorilla Run. Details
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
1. CASA Carnival
CASA Carnival will be a night to remember as we journey through the lush foliage and deep marshes of the New Orleans’s Bayou. We cannot wait to celebrate the evening with you as we come together in support of children’s mental health. You won’t want to miss this event as it was nominated for Best Fundraiser in the Edmonton Event Awards, and will feature a top of the line performance, a delectable dinner and will host up to 850 guests! Details
9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton
2. Edmonton Water Conservation Dinner & Auction
Water conservation is an important sustainability issue for all of us, which is why we host the 2017 Edmonton Water Conservation Dinner & Auction. This is a major fundraising event for Trout Unlimited Canada, and this dinner provides the financial foundation of the organization’s work in stream restoration, scientific research and education. Details
Enoch
3. Horse Show
32nd Annual Horse Show by Strathcona All-breed Horse Association Details
4. Fireside Ghost Experience
5. Edmonton Bike Swap
Bike buy, sell and donate event. Details
6. Mother’s Day Tea
Stroll the beautiful Kurimoto Japanese Garden, visit the butterflies in the Tropical Showhouse, and enjoy the Garden as it springs into life. Add strawberry shortcake with whipped cream, tea in china cups and the charming sounds of harpist Terry McDade, and you have all the ingredients for a special day. Every mother will receive a gift, from our Garden to hers! Details
Youth (13-17) $17.50; Student $17.50
Child (4-12) – smaller portion – $11.00/ Child (3 & Under) – Free
7. Mother’s Day at City Market Downtown
The first 150 Mother’s will receive: $5 Market Bucks, A handcrafted chocolate treat from Choclination.
o A beautiful potted pansy from Erdmann’s Market Gardens & Greenhouses. Details
Community Yard Sale: Saturday, May 13, 2017 | 9:00AM – 4:00PM @ 2101 Millbourne Road West, Edmonton
8. Rejuvenate: Mother’s Day @ Muttart
Make Mother’s Day special by bringing Mom down to the Muttart for an afternoon of love and attention. Show Mom how much you love her by making a special keepsake, help her bring spring home by potting a plant, give her time to relax in one of the four pyramids and then take in a quick mini-massage with MaKami College! Details
Edmonton
9. Clean and Green River Fest
The TD Clean and Green RiverFest is an annual river clean-up and tree planting event. It’s an opportuntiy for individuals, groups or families to attend and to learn how everyone can impact his/her environnent in a postive way. This event is for all ages. The environment fair part of the day provides many learning opportunities to this theme. Details
10. Edmonton Gem & Mineral Show
This one of a kind event is featuring 40 of the best gem, mineral and jewellery vendors from across Canada and abroad, bringing you unique gems, fine crystals, rare fossils, handmade jewellery, fancy beads and findings, lapidary art and more. Lectures and demonstration, door prizes every hour! Details
Saturday, May 13th 2017| 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Sunday, May 14th 2017| 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
11. French Comic Book Festival
4th edition of the Edmonton French Comic Book Festival. Exhibition, conferences, movies, game-night… 6 dates in 3 weeks to enjoy the comic book world. Details
87 Avenue & 114 Street, Edmonton
12. Bloomin Garden Show & Art Sale
Come get ready for the gardening season or do some shopping for Mother’s Day. You will find a variety of plants, garden-related products, compost, local artisan crafts, and artwork. Get information from local garden organizations and have experts answer your questions. Details
13. What the Truck? !
2017 Season Kickoff! With music and family-friendly beer gardens, treat Mum to lunch or dinner and a fun afternoon out! Details