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I. Family Events & Activities
1. Bubble Guppies Live!
What 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
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.
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.
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.
5. Fort Sask Fall Festival
Come out to have a jam-packed day full of family fun, activities, music, and mini-doughnuts!
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!
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!
II. Adult/ Youth Events
1. Live Music
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
6. 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
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.
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.
112 Street Northwest, University of Alberta
Edmonton
III. Sports & Related Events
1. Thoroughbred Racing
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 –
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.
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.
Sunday, September 20, 2015 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
3. Western Canada Fashion Week
Western Canada Fashion Week (WCFW) is the longest running fashion week in Alberta and the second-largest in Canada.
10330 – 84 Ave. Edmonton
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”.
Saturday, September 19, 2015 |10:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Sunday, September 20, 2015 |10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
5. Origami Festival
Displays of origami and hands on instruction.
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.
Fort Saskatchewan
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.
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.
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!
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.