Photo Credit: Servus Heritage Festival

Searching for free events, festivals or free places to visit and things to do this summer in Edmonton? Here is a list FREE family activities for every day this summer in Alberta Capital region. Have the best Edmonton staycation, and have a blast credit card free!

75+ FREE THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER IN EDMONTON 2019

• Events and attractions listed are free or PWYC (donation). Few day trips are also included.

How to use this article:

• Festivals that span 2 – 3 days are listed under the date that has free programming or on any of the free festival days.
• Free attractions and things to do, that are not date bound /time limited are mentioned under random dates (these can be done any date of your choosing).
• This list is for adults too. Other than few child specific activities/playgrounds, most events are fun for all ages.

For more summer fun activities, see Summer in Edmonton.

If you are visiting Calgary: Free Things to Do During Summer in Calgary.

Friday, June 28, 2019

The Works Art & Design Festival

The Works unleashes art & design throughout 1 square kilometer of Edmonton’s downtown core. Completely free to the public, the Festival is an extravaganza of visual art, design and entertainment that attracts artists and patrons from around the globe.

June 21 to July 2, 2019 @ Alberta Legislature Grounds, 97 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton

Saturday, June 29, 2019

LOCALE Zero-Waste Festival

Locale Festival aims to transform and inspire the way you think and practice sustainable living by providing alternatives to manage your daily habits that contribute to waste. Enjoy Food + Vintage + Art + Apparel + Plants + Plastic Free Products and more!

Saturday, June 29, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
@ ATB Financial Arts Barn Lobby, 10330 84 Ave NW, Edmonton

Sunday, June 30, 2019

Sand on Whyte

See amazing sand carvings in Old Strathcona!

June 28, 2019 to July 7, 2019 | | 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
@ CP Rail land in the northeast corner of Whyte Avenue and Gateway Blvd,Edmonton.

By Donation

2. The Blues on Whyte – 35th Birthday BASH

Join for Blues on Whyte Canada Day Weekend Celebration with live music!

Sunday, June 30 & Monday, July 1 | 11AM onwards @ Whyte Ave, Edmonton

Monday, July 1, 2019

Canada Day Celebrations
Best way to start summer? Celebrate Canada’s 152nd birthday at your favourite location and take your pick from one of the spectacular fireworks that brighten the night sky.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Freewill Shakespeare Festival

Enjoy innovative production of Shakespearean drama! 15-minute Puppet shows by Let Thou Art Here Theatre will introduce the characters, outline the plot points and get the whole family excited about the performances!

Festival Runs – June 18- July 14, 2019; Tuesday Nights, Saturday Matinees are PWYW
@ Heritage Amphitheatre in Hawrelak Park, Edmonton

Royal Canadian Family Circus Special Previews
The Royal Canadian Family Circus: Spectac! 2019 is at West Edmonton Mall! An all new show, jam packed with explosive live entertainment, featuring high-flying acrobatics, death-defying tricks, clowning and towering feats of strength, teetering towers of balanced bodies, and more!

Enjoy special preview performances of Spectac! 2019 featuring jugglers, diabolo, balancing acts at the Centre Stage for free.

June 27, July 2, 3, 4, | 5 PM and July 5 | 2 PM. @ Centre Stage (Level One, Phase I), WEM

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Go on a free guided Tour

Join for a drop in guided tour that will explore the history of many historical buildings in Down Edmonton. Part of Historic Festival & Doors Open Edmonton.

Festival runs – July 1 – 7, 2019. Plenty of free guided tours and low cost events.

Thursday, July 4, 2019

1. Art Gallery of Alberta

Enjoy a visit to Alberta’s best Art Gallery!

Thursday evenings are free | 5-8 PM
@ Art Gallery of Alberta 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton

2. ArtWalk St. Albert

Explore the Perron District as it transforms into a vibrant studio and gallery—a place to enjoy, view and buy local art to suit all tastes and budgets.

First Thursday of every month from May-Sept, 2019 | 6:00 PM to 08:30 PM @ Perron District (Downtown) St. Albert

The tournament showcases elite 10 year old hockey players from across North America over 7 exciting days, culminating on Monday, June 10 with a battle for the Brick Cup. Come watch the best hockey you can find in July!

July 1 – 7, 2019 @ West Edmonton Mall Ice Palace

4. Alberta PianoFest

Enjoy An Old-Fashioned Fairy Tale piano concert for free as part of Alberta Pianofest.

Thursday, July 4, 12:00 Noon @ Edmonton City Hall

Friday, July 5, 2019

1. Whyte Avenue Art Walk

Explore the world of artists and see art-making in action on the streets of Old Strathcona. Over 450 visual artists will bring their art supplies and art works out into the streets. Together they create an outdoor studio and gallery spanning several blocks.

July 5 – 7, 2019 |10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
@Along Whyte Avenue (82 Ave) from 101 Street to 108 St.

2. The FOUND Festival

Throughout the festival weekend, the Found Festival Main Grounds presents numerous outdoor events that are free to the public. This includes the Found Festival Music Series that features exciting local bands, activities for youth, buskers, food vendors, a licensed liquor gardens, interactive arts and craft stations, an outdoor film screening, and much more!

July 4-7, 2019
@ Various Venues, Old Strathcona

Saturday, July 6, 2019

GoFishing

Go fishing with family and friends! No license required.Albertans and visitors are invited to give fishing a try on water bodies with open fishing seasons (not in national parks). Keep in mind that fishing regulations still apply.

July 6 and 7, 2019
@Alberta Waters

Sunday, July 7, 2019

1. Savour Strathcona County

Enjoy the best of Strathcona County’s local food purveyors, artisans, and musicians at the 2019 edition of Savour. There is also a kids zone on site!

Sunday, July 7, 2019 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
@ Strathcona County Community Centre Agora, 2001 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park

Join for The Mainstreet Cruisers 26th Annual Charity Car show.

Sunday, July 7, 2019 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
@ SW corner of Mill Woods Town Centre, 2331 – 66 Street

Monday, July 8, 2019

Borden Natural Swimming Pool

Spray Parks & Outdoor Pools

Hit Edmonton’s spray parks & Outdoor Pools to cool off! Outdoor pools are free this summer.

Summer
@ Various locations, Edmonton

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Edmonton International Street Festival

Bring your friends and family for the world’s best street performers!

July 5 – 14, 2019
@ Dr. Wilbert Mcintyre Park, 8331 104 St NW, Edmonton

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Family Nature Nights

Discover aquatic insects, birds, leaves or even the habits of urban coyotes! Family Nature Nights (FNN) is a project designed by Nature Alberta’s Nature Kids, The Alberta Science Network and The City of Edmonton, Community Recreation Services (CRS). FNN are 2 hours long and include a formal or direct teaching experience about a nature topic, guided nature walk and a game, activity and/or craft to reinforce learning.

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 | 06:00 PM – 08:30 PM
@ Various Edmonton Parks
July 3 – Wildlife in the City – Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Road NW, Edmonton
July 10 – Wet & Wild – Goldbar Park, 10955 50 Street NW, Edmonton
July 17 – Precious Pollinators – Red Willow Park Kingswood, St. Albert
July 24 – Beautiful Bugs – Jackie Parker Park, 4540 50 Street NW, Edmonton
July 31 – Way of the Woods – Whitemud Park, near the Equine Centre, Edmonton
August 7 – Indigenous Summer – Twin Brooks District and Nature Park, 897 Twin Brooks Close, Edmonton

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Explore Alberta Legislature

Go for a free guided tour of the legislature with a knowledgeable Heritage Interpreter. Topics covered can include the levels of government; the roles of the Lieutenant Governor, Premier, Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly; a brief political history of Alberta; the daily Routine followed in the Chamber; parliamentary traditions and ceremonies; and the art and architecture of the building itself.

Guided Tours Summer Hours:
June 1 to August 31- Monday to Sunday and Holidays | . 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
@Access the Legislature Building through the west entrance, and meet the guide in the Lower Rotunda.
Free Ground tours are offered July 2 to August 31; Tours are available daily (including weekends) at noon and 3 p.m.

Friday, July 12, 2019

C’mon Festival

Now in its seventh year, the C’mon (Chamber music old & new) Festival presents three programs of adventurous classical music.

July 12 to 14, 2019
@ Studio 96, 10909 96 Street, Edmonton.
Admission: By Donation.

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Africanival

Join for the celebration of the rich cultural history of the African people. Parades, food, fashion show, hair show, beer garden and so much more!

July 13 & 14, 2019
@ 10581, 107 St, NW, Edmonton

TwinFest

Enjoy this festival that celebrates twins and multiple births. There will be a parade, fun activities and more!

July 13, 2019 | 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
@ End of Steel Park, 8720 103 Street Northwest, Edmonton

3. South Terwillegar Park Outdoor Movie

Enjoy an outdoor movie in South Terwillegar Park! Films begin at sunset. BYO seating and bug repellent, and please dress (warmly) for the weather.

Saturday, July 13 @ Dusk
Saturday, August 17 @ Dusk
Saturday, September 7 @ Dusk
@ South Terwillegar Park, 7210 South Terwillegar Dr NW, Edmonton

4. Manning Summer Melt

Cool down with FREE ICE CREAM (while supplies last), FREE activities including bouncy castles, face-painters, balloon artists, and more!

Saturday, July 13 | 12 PM to 3 PM
@ Manning Town Centre, 15531 37 St NW, Edmonton

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Edmonton Carnaval

Edmonton Carnaval is the largest Latino event in Canada that integrates Hispanic roots, cultural diversity and the Canadian identity, to enjoy art as a family.

July 13 – 14 @ Alberta Avenue Community League

2. Pioneer Days in Gibbons

Head to Gibbons and join for the fun family festival. Farmers’ market, Show and Shine, free fishing lessons, free pony rides, parade, fireworks & more!

July 12 – 14 @ Museum Grounds 4709 – 48 Ave, Gibbons

Monday, July 15, 2019

Green Shack Programs

Join in games, sports, crafts, music, drama and special events. You’ll find a list of upcoming activities and special events posted on the side of the Green Shack each week. If there’s a game or activity that you’d like to play, just ask the Program Leader.

July 2 – August 22. @ Various Parks, Edmonton

2. Stony Plain Mural Tours

Head to Stony Plain and experience the Town with the Painted Past as you discover Stony Plain’s renowned murals, historic sites, legendary characters and the unforgettable stories behind them that make up history.

DIY Tour Year Round
@Stony Plain

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Free programs at your local library

Edmonton libraries offer plenty of free, fun summer programs from magic shows to movies. Check your local library for more details.

Summer
@ Your local library

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Woodlands Water Play Park

Head to St Albert and get soaked at Woodlands Water Play Park!

Victoria Day weekend to Labor Day weekend | 10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
@ Woodlands Water Play Park,165 Sturgeon Road

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Taste of Edmonton

Enjoy live concerts- Canada’s largest free outdoor concert series, as part of Taste of Edmonton. There will be a different show every night – a delectable way to enjoy Taste of Edmonton and to soak up the sounds of summer!

July 18 – 29, 2019 from 11AM to 11PM; The free live entertainment – every night at 7:00 PM
@ Federal Building Plaza Edmonton, 108 St. & 99 Ave., Edmonton

Friday, July 19, 2019

K-Days Parade

Enjoy a sea of beautiful floats, giant balloons, amazing performers, loveable mascots and real life animals.

Friday, July 19 |10:00 AM
@Downtown Edmonton – Starts on 97th Street heading West down Jasper Avenue and finishes at 108th Street.

Saturday, July 20, 2019

Parks Day Celebration

Participating provincial parks across Alberta will host fun activities for the whole family. Enter a sandcastle-building competition, learn about bear safety, go on a scavenger hunt, enjoy a campfire or just connect with nature.

July 20, 2019
@Various Provincial Parks, Alberta

Sunday, July 21, 2019

ITU World Triathlon Series Edmonton
Watch 100 Elite Athletes from over 30 countries take over Edmonton in the World Triathlon Series Race. Enjoy a beverage from the family friendly Brewster Beer Garden. Let the kids play in the kidzone contained within the licensed area so you can enjoy both the race and family time! The new mobile FitSet Ninja Warrior course will be onsite all weekend! Inbetween races visit the food vendors to grab a bite and check out the sport & lifestyle expo.

July 20 & 21, 2019
@ William Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Rd NW, Edmonton

Sourdough Raft Race

Cheer the participants of 60th Annual Sourdough Raft Race.

Sunday, July 21, 2019 | 11:00 AM
@ Rafts launch from Terwillegar Park, Edmonton.
Watch from the banks of the river valley.

Monday, July 22, 2019

Tour of Government House

See Alberta’s Government House for yourself, and take a guided tour through 100 years of captivating history. Explore the renowned art collection highlighting the Alberta landscape and life and times of her people. See original furnishings and artifacts from the years 1913-38, when the house served as Alberta’s vice-regal residence.

Open Year Round, Free Tours are Offered Sundays and holiday Mondays |11:00 AM to 4:00PM
Government House, 12845 – 102 Avenue, Edmonton

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Classic Car Tuesdays

Join for this all ages and pet friendly event every Tuesday evening: Show n’ Shine from 5pm to 9pm! Enjoy jukebox tunes, classic cars, an Arts and Crafts market and delicious eats from Fat Franks and Nikita’s Creamery!

Tuesdays, June 18 – July 30 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
@ 24 Boudreau Rd, St. Albert

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Art Gallery of St. Albert

Appreciate contemporary art and community exhibitions, take part in visual arts programs for all ages at the gallery housed in in the historic Banque d’Hochelaga building.

Tuesday to Saturday | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM
@ 19 Perron St, St. Albert

Thursday, July 25, 2019

University of Alberta Museums

Explore U of A museums- 29 diverse museum collections located in faculties and departments. Explore fossils, Antiquities, art works and more!

Year round, Hours Vary (few museums may be closed during Summer holidays)
@ U of A, Edmonton

Friday, July 26, 2019

French Quarter Patio Series concerts

Enjoy a free concert featuring renowned performers presenting a wide variety of music.

Fridays, May 24 – August 30​th | 7 – 9 PM @ Café Bicyclette — La Cité Francophone

Saturday, July 27, 2019

Grain Elevator Museums

A reminiscent of Alberta’s golden agricultural past, these distinctive wooden structures that once dotted Alberta’s skyline teach valuable history lessons and about how a vibrant community grew around a grain elevator. Admission by Donation

Various Venues

St Albert Grain Elevator Museum 4 Meadowview Drive, St Albert
Victoria Day to Labour Day | Wednesday – Sunday | 10:00 – 5:00 PM and on Heritage Day.

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

May 1st – September 30 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, from Wednesday – Saturday.

Sunday, July 28, 2019

Miquelon Lake Provincial Park

See over 200 species of birds, explore aquatic and winged life around Grebe Pond or try matching tracks to animals or spend a day at the beach!

Year Round (beach – summer)
@ Miquelon Lake Provincial Park

Monday, July 29, 2019

RASC Observatory

View the sun, moon, stars and planets through high quality telescopes at RASC Observatory. Explore the sky with the assistance of volunteers from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Edmonton Centre.

February – November
July & August: Daily: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM& 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
@ RASC Observatory at the TELUS World of Science – south lawn at 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Rotary Playscape

Join the fun with your toddler at one of Canada’s largest interactive playscape (10,000 square feet), Rotary Playscape in Bruce and Jeannette Fuhr Sports Park, Spruce Grove

Round the Year.
@ 9 Tri Leisure Way, Spruce Grove

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area

Explore 480-acre park Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area, that has over 14 kilometres of scenic trails, which are perfect in the summer for walking or biking.

Year Round
@ Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area, 1128 Township Rd 534, Onoway

Thursday, August 1, 2019

Explore City Hall

Explore Edmonton’s government centre, a unique building that ‘Look to the future, take pride in the past’. Tour (Self guided tour) the building that features a 23-bell carillon, learn about Edmonton’s past.

Year Round
@ Edmonton City Hall

Friday, August 2, 2019

Telephone Historical Centre

Learn how the world communicated before the era of smartphones! Head to Telephone Historical Centre andsee artifacts that date back to 1876, and Play with our hands-on exhibits depicting how different forms of telecommunications technology actually worked.

Tuesday to Friday | 9:00AM – 3:00PM
@ Telephone Historical Centre, Prince of Wales Armouries Building.
Admission: By Donation. ($2)

Saturday, August 3, 2019

Summer Movies in the Park

Enjoy a blockbuster, family-friendly movie in the park!

Aug 3, 2019 @ Silverberry Park (Silverberry Road)
Movie: Missing Link

Aug 10, 2019 @ Laurel Park (32 Street & 18A Avenue)
Lego Movie 2

Aug 17, 2019 @ Wild Rose (3630 – 23 Street)
How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World

Aug 24, 2019 @ Meadows Community Recreation Centre (2704 – 17 Street) – south side field
Avengers: Endgame

Polynesian Days

Head to Alberta Beach for a day in the sun! Enjoy Alberta Beach Music Festival, which is located in Gazebo Park and runs all afternoon and evening on the Saturday after the parade. The Kids Area is located in the new Boat Launch Park and will have face painters, balloon artists, and inflatable bounce houses and slides.

August 3 to 6, 2019
@ Alberta Beach (1 hr from Edmonton)

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Poundmaker’s Lodge Annual POW WOW

The annual Pow Wow is our signature community engagement event which brings together almost 10,000 spectators each year. There will be traditional dancers, singers, traditional foods, and crafters.

August 3 & 4, 2019
@ 25108 Poundmaker Road
Sturgeon County

Monday, August 5, 2019

Servus Heritage Festival

Enjoy a three-day showcase of Canada’s vibrant multicultural heritage. Explore pavilions representing over eighty-five cultures that will be part of this exciting celebration. Enjoy delicious cultural food, wonderful creative performances, lots of crafts, artwork, clothing, and plenty of opportunities to chat with people eager to talk about their cultural roots and their communities in Canada.

August 3 to 5, 2019
@William Hawrelak Park, Edmonton

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary

The sanctuary protects 348 acres of marshland, open meadow, aspen parkland and pine forest. The varied habitats of the Sanctuary attract a diversity of animals, including more than one hundred bird species, and provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Year round
@ Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary, Spruce Grove

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Wagner Natural area

Take a walk through Wagner Natural area, a microcosm of boreal forest, enjoying the orchids (Sixteen species of orchids, out of a total of 26 species found in Alberta, occur within or near Wagner Natural Area), various wild flowers including carnivorous plants,and colurful plumage of birds that call the area it’s home. Isolated population of the Western (or Boreal) Toad is found in marl ponds.

Year Round
@ Wagner Natural area, 1.6 km west of the junction of Yellowhead Highway 16 and Highway 44

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Explore Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

The 97 square kilometre Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area contains forests, pastures and wetlands. Explore the PRA over many days!

Year Round
@ Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Friday, August 9, 2019

Broadmoor Lake Park

Go for a relaxing walk at the park and the let kids have fun at the Spray Park & Playground!

Year round (Spary Park – seasonal)
@ Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood Park

Saturday, August 10, 2019

EPCOR RiverFest

Each day features a variety of family friendly outdoor activities, exhibitors, and entertainment – including an organized raft float on the North Saskatchewan River!

August 10, 2019
@ Laurier Park, Edmonton and Voyageur Park, Devon

Sunday, August 11, 2019

Cariwest

See the most spectacular costumes and join in on the fun during Cariwest!

Festival: August 9 to 11; Parade: Saturday | 12 noon – 2:00 PM
@ Federal Building Plaza, 9820 107 St NW, Edmonton

Mission Hill Day

Enjoy an historic photo display, historic demonstrations and a tall glass of lemonade while you take in the view from atop Mission Hill. There will be crafts and games for the young at heart.

Sunday, August 11 | noon to 4 PM
@ Father Lacombe Chapel, St Albert – Admission By Donation.

Monday, August 12, 2019

John E. Poole Interpretive Boardwalk

Explore interpretive boardwalk built on the marsh next to Big Lake. A perfect family hands-on wetland education destination: see a variety of variety of birds, mammals, plants, and insects. Interpretive site also includes trails, critter dipping stations and picnic area.

Spring to Fall
@ Access from Riel Drive past the entrance to the Enjoy Centre, Riel Drive.[part of Lois Hole Provincial Park]

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Wabamun Lake

Celebrate summer at Edmontonian’s summer destination. Wabamun Lake Provncial Park offers a plethora of activities from all sorts of water related recreational activities to hiking to birding. Surrounding power stations keep the water from freezing making it a great wildlife and birding area. The lake is also well known for whitefish, yellow perch and northern pike fishing. Enjoy swimming at Moonlight Bay (man made beach) at Wabamun Lake PP or at Seba Beach.

Summer
@ Wabamun Lake Provncial Park

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Old Strathcona Walking Tour

Go for a historical walking tour of Old Strathcona!

Year Round – 2 hours tour.
@Old Strathcona

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival

Marvel at the dare devil acts, enjoy outdoor performances, artisans, children’s activities and more at Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival.

August 15-25, 2019
@ Old Strathcona

Friday, August 16, 2019

Explore Edmonton Galleries

Check out art galleries in Edmonton that showcase fresh abstracts and eccentric sculptures to paintings, wood carvings, clay works, jewellery, sculptures by Canadian First Nations artists.

Saturday, August 17, 2019

1. Edmonton Marathon

See the latest in sports & health related activities during the Expo or cheer the participants during the Marathon held on Sunday.

August 17 to 18
@ Edmonton Convention Centre

2. Farm & Heritage Carnival

Join for old fashioned carnival fun for kids of all ages.

Saturday, August 17, 2019 | 12:00PM – 4:00 PM
@ SG Grain Elevator Museum Site, 120 Railway Avenue, Spruce Grove

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Open Farm Days

Alberta Open Farm Days is about farmers and ranchers inviting their urban and rural neighbours to stop in for a visit to share stories, see demonstrations, and learn more about the farmers who grow their food. At Prairie Gardens -Bring the whole family for behind the scenes tours of our community supported agriculture gardens, petting farm, and complimentary admission to our Kids Corn Mazes this day only.

August 17 & 18, 2019
@ Participating Farms, Alberta

Prairie Fun Days!

Explore exceptional locations in scenic Camrose County! Prairie Fun Days is a self-guided driving tour of Camrose County. Stops are organized at historical sites, beautiful churches, local attractions and working farms.

August 17 & 18, 2019
@ Camrose County

Monday, August 19, 2019

Ministik Bird Sanctuary

Enjoy hiking, or bird watchingat Ministik Lake that is home to many threatened migratory birds such as the American white pelican and blue heron.

Year Round
@ Cooking Lake Moraine Natural Area

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Pathway of Poems

How many poems can you relate to as you walk along one of the Meadows Community League’s Poetry Pathways! Around 100 poems by Edmonton poets have been sandblasted into sidewalks of the Measows Community!

Year round ( snow free)
@ In front of Father Michael Troy Junior High School, in front of Velma E Baker Elementary School, third on the pathways north of the Millcreek Ravine and in front of Silverberry Park in The Meadows Community League.

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Bike Edmonton

Enjoy a bike ride through Edmonton’s beautiful river valley.

Late Spring to Fall
@ Edmonton River Valley Trails

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Skate Edmonton

Test your skill at Edmonton skateparks!!

Spring to Fall
@ Edmonton skateparks!!

Friday, August 23, 2019

Explore Downtown Edmonton

Enjoy Downtown Edmonton like a true local in the Downtown Business Association’s Stories of Our Streets Tour. This free 90-minute walking tour starts on the historic 104 Street Promenade in the warehouse district.

During Summer Months
weekday mornings and Tuesday evenings.
@ Starts on the historic 104 Street Promenade and end at the 101 Street Funicular.

Saturday, August 24, 2019

Explore 124 Street

Lining 124 Street are a unique group of businesses and stores that create a shopping community you won’t want to miss. Visit coffee shops, boutiques, art galleries, and shops that make this area an exciting neighbourhood to explore and discover what makes it oh-so-Edmonton.

Sunday, August 25, 2019

Festa Italiana

Celebrate Italian culture with live music, dance performances, cooking demos, kids entertainment, lots of food, games, sporting events and a fireworks show.

Sunday, August 25, 2019. | 11 PM – 6 PM
@ Giovanni Caboto Park, Edmonton

Monday, August 26, 2019

Sherwood Park Natural Area

Enjoy a walk along the Old Edmonton Trail, and spot animals from the wildlife-watching platform.

Year round
@ Located between Township Road 520 and 522 on Range Road 231

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Picnic in the Park

Enjoy a picnic on a glorious summer day at one of Edmonton’s parks!

Spring to Fall
@ Edmonton Parks

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Explore the story of St Albert

Learn how missionaries and Métis contributed to the development of St Albert at Musée Héritage Museum.

Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
@ St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert

Thursday, August 29, 2019

The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum

Learn about the history of the Regiment and the military history of Alberta and Canada.

Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
@ Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre, 10440 – 108 Ave Edmonton

Friday, August 30, 2019

St Albert Botanical Park

Enjoy the displays of seasonal flowers at this five acre botanical garden!

Dawn to Dusk
@ St Albert Botanical Park, 265 Sturgeon Road, St. Albert

Saturday, August 31, 2019

Go Geocaching

Enjoy a fun scavenger hunt across Edmonton, find hidden geocaches and discover unique geographical features!

Round the year
@ Various locations, Edmonton

Sunday, September 1, 2019

Explore the best artworks and murals in Edmonton

Credit: Rust Magic

Explore City of Edmonton’s public art collection!!

Year round
@Various locations, Edmonton.

Monday, September 2, 2019

Sheep Leaving Parade

Visit Fort Saskatchewan and join in at the sheep leaving parade and Picnic in the Park with the sheep. Everyone can play with the sheep, talk to the Shepherds, and do some fun crafts.

September 2, 2019 | 10:00 AM
@ Legacy Park, Fort Saskatchewan
Traditional walk from Legacy Park through downtown and ending up at the Fort Saskatchewan Museum & Historic Site.

Explore Edmonton Parks using Urban BioKits

Download Urban BioKits and explore Edmonton’s parks! Discover or learn to identify plants, animals and birds that are found in Edmonton. Can you find the Provincial fungus or Yellow Lady’s-Slipper Orchids?

Year Round
@ Edmonton Parks