Events in Edmonton – Sept 18 – 20, 2015

For current weekend activities, see Things to do this Weekend in Edmonton

 

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I. Family Events & Activities

1. Bubble Guppies Live!

bubbleguppiesWhat time is it? It’s time for Bubble Guppies! Jump into a bubbly world of learning and laughter with Nickelodeon’s Bubble Guppies Live! Ready to Rock. Put on your water-wings and dive into a swimsational musical underwater adventure! The Bubble Guppies are getting ready to rock n’ roll with everyone’s favourite tunes, but when a special band member goes missing, the show can’t go on! With help from Mr. Grouper and giggly little fish, Molly, Gil, and the whole gang embark on a musical expedition as they search every corner of their bubbly world for their friend! Details

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Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 01:00 & 04:00 PM

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Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave. NW, Edmonton

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$25.50 -$29.50 + charges

 

2. Harvest Fair

The Grain Elevator Museum grounds are transformed into a farm-themed playground. Test your skills at several old-time competitions which will bring back memories of days gone past. All games & hay rides are free! Competitions include: Stuff-A-Scarecrow, Cow Milking, Sack Races, Surprises in the Stooks, and the Cross Saw Competition. There will be a vintage tractor display, and the Prairie Ornamental Avicultural Association will be on site giving away peacock feathers to the kids, have a species bird & fancy poultry display, and they will be having their annual fall sale at the Harvest Fair.

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Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 09:30 AM – 01:30 PM

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SG Grain Elevator Museum Site, 120 Railway Avenue, Spruce Grove

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Free.

 

3. RCAF Week

Be among the first to see the museum’s special exhibit featuring Peter “Cowboy” Blatchford! Learn about this Edmonton fighter ace who flew in the Battle of Britain. Rare Aircraft Cockpit Tours: Visitors will be able to hop inside the cockpits of historic aircraft including the F-86 Sabre and the CF-104 Starfighter.

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September 14 – 20, 2015
Rare Aircraft Cockpit Tours: Saturday, September 19 | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton

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Regular admission.

 

4. The MidAutumn Festival

Imagine the waters in front of City Hall full of Wishing Boats holding the wishes and blessings of Edmontonians! And this is after you’ve had a memorable afternoon of mooncake, martial arts, riddles, lantern making and much more! Come down to Churchill Square to celebrate this traditional holiday and to admire the full moon (at night time of course) with others.

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Saturday September 19, 2015 | 01:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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Churchill Square, 9930 102 ave NW, Edmonton

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Free

 

5. Fort Sask Fall Festival

Come out to have a jam-packed day full of family fun, activities, music, and mini-doughnuts!

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Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM

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100th Ave, Fort Saskatchewan

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Free

 

6. Fall-o-Ween Fest

Full of rich autumn not-to be missed activities and decorative displays, interactive events for kids, panning for gems, musical entertainment, farmyard friends, Lost Lemon Mine, and the Ghost Town of Boo’n Accord! It’s sure to be an experience the whole family will enjoy!

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September 19 & 20, 2015 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm, 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord

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Regular Admission.

 

7. Fall ParkFest

Come help beautify St. Albert at Fall ParkFest! Assist with garbage and debris pickup from our parks and trails, plant trees and learn about the importance of our environment. The day will be full of family friendly activities and entertainment like: Nature themed games, Guided interpretive walk of the Riverlot 56 Natural Area, Fitness demos, Live music by Alberta Rose, Inflatables, Face painting and much more!

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Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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Kingswood Park, 395 Sir Winston Churchill Ave, St Albert

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Free

II. Adult/ Youth Events

1. Live Music

Arshad Ali Khan Vocal Concert

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See Live Music & Concerts in Edmonton for more details

1. CLASSIC FM: Four Decades of Radio Hits on September 18 & 19, 2015 | 08:00 PM @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre, Edmonton | $24 – $93

2. Connie Kaldor on Friday, September 18, 2015 | 7:30 PM @ The Arden Theatre, St Albert | $36.00

3. Wu-Tang Clan on Friday, September 18, 2015 | 7:00 PM @ Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton | $69.50 & up

4. Arshad Ali Khan Vocal Concert on Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 7:00 PM @ Royal Alberta Museum | $15 – $20

5. Rita Coolidge on Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 7:30 PM @ Festival Place, Sherwood Park. | $48.00 – $60.00

Rita Coolidge6. Tim Tamashiro & Tommy Banks on Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 7:30 PM @ The Arden Theatre, St Albert | $34.00

7. Dick Gaughan on Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 7:30 PM @ Parkview Community Hall, Edmonton | $22.00

8. Epica & Eluveitie on Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 6:00 PM @ Union Hall, Edmonton | $36.00

9. Behind the Red Door on Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 6:00 PM @ Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Edmonton | $25.00

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alt-J: Fall Tour 2015 on Monday, September 14, 2015 at Shaw Conference Centre

Kraftwerk – 3-D Concert on Wednesday, September 15, 2015 at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

AC/DC on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Commonwealth Stadium.

Don Williams on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

2. Performing Arts & Theatre

For more details see Performing Arts & Theatre in Edmonton.

1. Theatresports on Fridays & CHiMPROV on Saturdays @ The Citadel Theatre – Ziedler Hall

2. Norm Macdonald on September 16 – 17, 2015 | 07:30 PM @ Myer Horowitz Theatre | $39.50 – $45.00

3. The Irrelevant Show on September 19, 2015 | 07:30 PM @ Muttart Hall, Edmonton | $33.00

4. Boom on September 19 – October 11, 2015 @ Shoctor Theatre, Citadel Theatre, Edmonton | $35.00 & up.

5. The Comedy of Errors on Sunday, September 20, 2015 | 02:00 PM– 04:00 PM @ The Arden Theatre, St Albert | $15 – $20

 

3. Visualeyez: Annual Performance Festival

Artists from across Canada and beyond showcase live creative interpretations on a conceptual theme that changes annually. The festival attracts audiences in unexpected and unconventional places; an opportunity for audiences to interact with the artistic process at close range with an artist in a unique temporal work of art.

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September 15–22, 2015

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Multiple venues, Edmonton

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Varies

 

4. Thoughts – A Kobzar’s Path

An interactive fundraising event celebrating the journey of Shumka’s next creative work inspired by the thoughts of Taras Shevchenko. Hosted by Ryan Jespersen of CHED Radio; featuring food, drink, a sneak peek performance from Shumka’s Kobzar, an audience talk-back, and fundraising opportunities in support of Shumka’s artistic works.

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Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 7:00 PM – midnight

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Timms Centre for the Arts – Main Stage
112 Street Northwest, University of Alberta
Edmonton

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$75 plus service charges

III. Sports & Related Events

1. Thoroughbred Racing

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Fridays, September 2015 | 06:30 PM
Saturdays, September, 2015 | 01:00 PM
Alberta Breeders Fall Classic: The best Alberta-bred horses come together for one of the province’s most exciting race days. Come for the racing, but also enjoy great prizes and a marketplace featuring Alberta vendors! Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 01:00 PM –

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Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino, 7410 Borden Park Road NW, Edmonton.

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Free

 

2. Runs & Walks

Terry Fox Run

Sunday September 20, 2015 | Across Canada

Sneakers & Strays

21km, 10km, 5km on September 20, 2015 | 08:30 AM @ Buena Vista Dog Park

3rd Annual NICU Fun Run in the Park

2K /5K Fun Run or Walk on Saturday September 19, 2015 | 3:00 P.M @ Gold Bar Park

Night Race

5K/ 10K Run/Walk Saturday September 19, 2015 | 8:05 P.M @ Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park

Open Minds Walk & Run

2.5K/ 5K Walk & 5K/10K Run on Saturday, September 19th, 2015 | 11:00 A.M.@ Rundle Park –

St. Albert Fall Challenge

Kids 1/2K loop, 5K/10K/Half Marathon on Sunday September 20, 2015 | 8:00 A.M. @ St. Albert –

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IV. Exhibitions & Other Events

1. In the ‘Spirit’ of Festival Place

Enjoy an evening tantalizing your taste buds with fine scotch, port and Madeira alongside delicious appetizers and fabulous entertainment. Admission includes a souvenir Glencairn tasting glass. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Festival Place Cultural Arts Foundation.

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Thursday, September 17, 2015 | 4:00 PM

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Millenium Place, 2000 Premier Way, Sherwood Park

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$65.00

 

2. Tibetan Bazaar

Tibetan Bazaar is a unique celebration of the Tibetan culture – the only celebration of its kind in central and northern Alberta. Attendees can shop in the Himalayan market, sample delicious Tibetan food including our famous momos (steamed dumplings), enjoy exceptional Tibetan entertainment, win door prizes and receive teachings and advice from Tibetan Buddhist monk Kushok Lobsang Dhamchöe.

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Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 20, 2015 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Alberta Avenue Community League Hall, 9210 – 118 Ave, Edmonton, T5G 0N4

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$5 admission, children under 12 free

 

3. Western Canada Fashion Week

Western Canada Fashion Week (WCFW) is the longest running fashion week in Alberta and the second-largest in Canada.

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Thursday, September 17 – Saturday, September 26, 2015

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ATB Financial Arts Barns
10330 – 84 Ave. Edmonton

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$25 per evening show
$10 per matinee show

 

4. Home Renovation Show

Presented by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Edmonton Region, this three-day event brings together the best and brightest products, services and industry leaders in home construction and renovation. This is your opportunity for connecting with the building industry “face to face”.

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Friday, September 18, 2015 | 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, September 19, 2015 |10:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Sunday, September 20, 2015 |10:00 AM- 5:00 PM

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Edmonton EXPO Centre, Halls G & H

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Adults: $12.00 Seniors (60+): $10.00 Children 12 and under: FREE

 

5. Origami Festival

Displays of origami and hands on instruction.

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Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 10:00 AM – 03:00 PM

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City of Edmonton Reuse Centre, 6835-83 street

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Free

 

6. Fort SK Quilting Guild Quilt Show

The Fort Saskatchewan Quilting Guild is hosting “20th Anniversary QUILT SHOW”. Feature Quilter and Founder of the Guild: Jane Bouck. Mini market including Quilting businesses from surrounding areas.

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Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM

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The NWMP Fort, 10006-100 Avenue (Peter T. Ream Historical Park)
Fort Saskatchewan

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$5.00/person (Fort Admission)
12 years and under are free.

 

7. Bridal Fantasy

The Fall Fashion Edition is a full-day event complete with high-energy fashion shows and over a hundred wedding vendor booths to visit. At our autumn bridal show, engaged couples, their friends, and their families will be treated to two professionally choreographed fashion shows featuring the latest in bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, formal wear, and more.

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Sunday, September 20, 2015 | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM

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Edmonton EXPO Centre

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$25.00

 

8.Kinderland Market

A massive new and used children’s items sale and the largest in St. Albert. Thousands of children’s items at deeply discounted prices. Over 80 vendors selling everything from exersaucers to strollers, clothing, toys and more.

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Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Servus Credit Union Place – 400 Campbell Road St. Albert

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$5 (9am-11am), $3 (11am – 12pm)

 

9. Shop the Closet

A huge sale of new and used women’s items and the largest in Alberta. Thousands of women’s pieces including clothing, shoes, purses, and accessories at deeply discounted prices. Over 80 vendors fill an indoor soccer field. You’ll also find many local boutiques and businesses selling new products as well. A great opportunity to find some fabulous pieces in great condition for the right price!

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Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM

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Servus Credit Union Place – 400 Campbell Road St. Albert

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Free

 

10. Fruit Grower’s Festival

Sample the abundance of fruits that can be grown right here in a Zone 3 garden! Experts from the Fruit Growers Association will be on hand to answer all your questions about fruit-growing in Alberta, and guest speakers will discuss the challenges and pleasures of fruit growing on the prairies.

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Sunday, September 20, 2015 | 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM

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Devonian Botanic Garden, Devon

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Regular Admission

 

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