For current weekend activities, see Things to do this Weekend in Edmonton
More To Do
Family Day Trip Ideas (~2 hrs south of Edmonton):
Spring on the Farm @ Sunny Brook Farm Museum, Red Deer on Saturday, May 30, 2015 | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Asparagus Festival @ Edgar Farms, near Innisfail on May 31, June 7, June 14, 2015 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM and visit Glennifer Lake.
I. Family Events & Activities
1. International Children’s Festival
Building bridges between art, culture and education, this magical five-day festival transforms downtown St. Albert into a world where the only limitation is one’s imagination. From interaction with artists and performers from around the world, to the ability to learn about faraway places and time periods, to the hands-on creation one-of-a-kind artistic masterpieces, this festival is a truly unique family experience.
2. Migratory Bird Festival
By Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton. Activities for families, nature walks, face painting, wildlife information & activities, and gift items for purchase!
II. Adult/ Youth Events
1. Live Music
See Live Music in Edmonton for more details.
Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre
Iron Butterfly @ Century Casino
Tony Wilson & A Day’s Life Band @ Yardbird Suite
Keith Price Trio & Mira Black @ Yardbird Suite
Sticks & Songs @ Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Kenny Shields & Streetheart @ Century Casino
Choral journey @ Church Street
Chronos Vocal Ensemble @ All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral
WindRose Trio @ Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Jesse Cook – The One World Tour on Sunday, May 31, 2015 | 07:30 PM @ Jubilee Auditorium
Ghost Throats @ Wonderbar, Edmonton on May 30 | 03:00 PM : Feature some of Western Canada’s best emo/post-hardcore/diy minded bands!
Get tickets for summer music festivals in Edmonton.
2. Performing Arts
See Performing Arts article for more details.
Events this weekend include
Martin Short @ Edmonton Expo Centre
Sleuth @ Varsacona Theatre
A Steady Rain @ C103
30th edition of its annual Film Night: Fallout! Civil Defence Films from the 1950s. Please join us for a free evening of short films from Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom that were used by the Government of Alberta to educate Albertans about nuclear warfare at the height of the Cold War. By Provincial Archives of Alberta.
Saturday, May 30, 2015 | 07:00 PM @Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre, 8712-109 Street, Edmonton
3. 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.
III. Sports & Related Events
1. Thoroughbred Racing
2. Edmonton Classic Horse Show
Horse jumping competition.
Whitemud Equine Learning Centre, 12505 Keillor Rd, Edmonton
Pokemon – Alberta Regional Championship @ Four Point Sheraton Edmonton South on May 30, 3015 | 0 – $20.00
3. U of A All Ages Jr. Champs
Tennis.
4. Edmonton Prospects
Home Opener Vs Medicine Hat Mavericks.
MEC Bikefest on Sunday, May 31, 2015 | 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM
5. Runs & Walks
CARSTAR’S Great Strides ™ Walk for Cystic Fibrosis Canada
We invite you, your family, friends and co-workers to walk with us on Sunday, May 31, 2015 to help find a cure or control for cystic fibrosis.
Sunday, May 31, 2015 | 8:00AM-1:30PM @ Hawrelak park Site 4. , 9930 Groat Rd NW, Edmonton
Run for Women
1K little steps, 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 30, 2015 | 08:30 AM @ Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park, Edmonton.
16th Annual Run Wild for Wildlife
7 KM Run or Run/Walk 3.5 KM on Sunday, May 31, 2015 | 10:00 AM @ John Janzen Nature Centre, Edmonton
Relay For Life 2015
Saturday, May 30, 2015 | 07:00 PM – 07:00 AM @ Parkland Track and Field, Edmonton
IV. Exhibitions & Other Events
1. eek! Fest
A show for Comic, Pop Culture, Lego Enthusiasts, Sci-Fi fans, Artists and Creators everywhere! The weekend also includes Animation Film Festival.
Cup of Compassion: Select locations of Second Cup will donate $0.50 from the sale of each beverage to support the ongoing operations of Sorrentino’s Compassion House, a haven for women travelling to Edmonton for breast cancer treatment. Wednesday, May 27, 2015 | 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM(noon)
2. Edmonton International Cat Festival
One-day festival that brings together cat lovers to celebrate cats and cat culture while supporting important cat rescue organizations including the Edmonton Humane Society, Little Cats Lost, and SAFE Team Rescue.The 2015 Edmonton International Cat Festival will include more adoptable cats, cat videos, cat presentations, cat vendors, and cat-ivities, along with a cat “cafe” and the opportunity for Edmontonians to meet celebrity cat Pudge who will be flying in from Minneapolis!
Edmonton Craft Beer Fest (June 5 -6) –
3. Edmonton Beauty & Vitality Spring Expose
Entertaining and experiential event where you can explore the latest trends relating to anti-aging, beauty, health, fitness and over-all life-enhancement. Participate in live demonstrations and on-site treatments — from exciting makeovers to rejuvenating massages.
Sunday , May 31, 2015 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
7515 – 118 Avenue, Edmonton
4. 5th annual Medieval May
Displays on Medieval History staffed by club members including armour, artifacts, clothing, feasts, games, helmets, heraldry, melee weapons, pole weapons, ranged weapons, shields, swords and daggers, and more!
Seniors’ Week at Devonian Botanic Garden: Monday, June 1 – Friday, June 5, 2015
5. Calling All Dogs!
Come on out to Play! Warm up for the NACA show. Multiple events. Learn how to warm your dog up, start a puppy off right and more! Brought to you by the Belgian Shepherd Dog Club of Canada, the Irish Setter Club of Canada and Copperhollow Enterprises.
6. Autorama Show & Shine
23rd Annual Autorama Show & Shine in support for Stop Abuse in Families Classic. will feature:
Garage Facade, 200+ Classic vehicles, Hula Hoop contest, Raffle, Silent Auction, Swap table, Automart vendor area
Food, Trophies and prizes and more!
7. Night Market
Night Market Edmonton is where compelling strangers come to gather among the wonderful things to enjoy the sweetness of being together.
8. Environment Week Tours of EWMC
Celebrate Environment Week with a free guided tour of the world-renowned Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC). Details