Edmonton 
Summer may well be over, but there are still plenty of free fun activities in and around Edmonton to do and enjoy during September.
Alberta Legislature Building and Visitor Centre, 9820 - 107 Street, NW Edmonton
May 16, 2026 To September 7, 2026
7804277362
Free
Visit the Alberta Legislative Assembly Centre and discover history with family-friendly activities. You can always book a tour while you're here - and the best part, everything ... »
Fringe Grounds Cafe, 10330 84 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
June 10, 2026 To September 30, 2026
780-448-9000
Free
A stage for every voice: music, poetry, comedy, and everything in between. Share, cheer, and celebrate queer creativity in a space that’s warm, welcoming, joyfully judgement-free. ... »
Elk Island National Park, Fort Saskatchewan
June 19, 2026 To September 7, 2026
780-922-5790
Free
Just 35 minutes east of Edmonton lies a natural wonderland open all year long! Spread a blanket and gaze at a starry sky free from city lights or ... »
Elk Island National Park, Fort Saskatchewan
June 27, 2026 To September 26, 2026
18009287107
Free Service & Admission
Elk Island National Park is excited to work with Parkbus bring back a free shuttle service from Edmonton to Elk Island National Park this summer. The Parkbus ... »
West Edmonton Mall, 8882 170 Street NW, Edmonton
July 17, 2026 To December 31, 2026
6476400515
FREE
History has been made at West Edmonton Mall. On July 17, BetRivers officially set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the World's Largest Slot Machine — standing 16 feet (4.88 ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
July 31, 2026 To September 25, 2026
Free
Grab dinner, shop local and enjoy the live music and games we will have set up all night! While you're there, make sure to also check out ... »
Across Alberta, CA
September 1, 2026 To September 30, 2026
Free
Alberta Culture Days will feature hundreds of free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to discover their inner artist, experience their heritage, and celebrate what it ... »
Sir Winston Churchill Square, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq NW, Edmonton
September 1, 2026
7809067939
FREE
The Edmonton Arts Council in association with ETOWN SALSA are bringing you, for the 5th year in a row, Salsa in the Square. Ready to feel the ... »
Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
September 3, 2026
Free
Attention Opportunity Seekers! Career Fair Canada is back and better than ever, helping you advance your career in the right direction! Get in front of hiring managers, ... »
Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, 9999 Grierson Hill Road NW, Edmonton
September 4, 2026 To September 6, 2026
Free
Kejia Festival is Edmonton’s loudest love-letter to food—an outdoor, three-day snack-street celebration where you can eat your way through comfort bites from around the world, ... »
Borden Park, 7507 Borden Park Rd NW, Edmonton
September 5, 2026 To September 6, 2026
Free
The Afro & Indigenous Cultural Festival is a free, family-friendly celebration that brings together African, Afro-diasporic, and Indigenous cultures through music, dance, food, art, storytelling, and community. ... »
Roadside Stand Tour , 54313 Range Rd 213, Fort Saskatchewan
September 6, 2026
7807193231
Free
A Sunday drive in the country just East of Edmonton in Strathcona County with a purpose. It’s a market on wheels where you travel from one ... »
Fort Heritage Precinct, 100 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan
September 7, 2026
Free
It is that bittersweet time of year – the trees change colour and our beloved turf-trimming sheep prepare for their journey home. Join us at the Sheep Leaving ... »
Grosvenor Outdoor Pool, 1 Grenfell Avenue, St Albert
September 7, 2026
By Donation
Bring your dog for a swim and support a great cause at Grosvenor Outdoor Pool. Admission is a monetary donation to help support Second Chance Animal Rescue ... »
Giovanni Caboto Park, 9425 109A Ave NW, Edmonton
September 7, 2026
Free
Join us, invite your friends and family as we grill up hamburgers and hot dogs, serve up fresh Taber Corn, and hand out frozen desserts & fruits! ... »
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 - 118 Ave NW, Edmonton
September 10, 2026 To September 13, 2026
Free
The ZWILLING Factory Direct Sale is coming to the Edmonton EXPO Centre with unbeatable factory-direct discounts on premium kitchen brands including ZWILLING, STAUB, MIYABI, DEMEYERE, HENCKELS, and ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
September 11, 2026 To September 13, 2026
Weekend: $165.50 - $273.50
Purple City is a multi-day, multi-venue, music experience for all ages. With its roots established in 2013 [ up+dt ] Purple City is a forward thinking music festival of ... »
Strathearn Drive, 8728 97 Ave NW #1C, Edmonton
September 11, 2026 To September 13, 2026
Free
The Strathearn Art Walk & Music Festival is a free, family friendly art and music festival. This annual celebration of the arts strives to bring out the ... »
Pawn Shop Live, 6240 99 St NW, Edmonton
September 11, 2026
$0.00 - $33.40
GRAVEDGR is a masked American DJ and producer known for his dark, aggressive take on hard dance, techno and trap. Introduced to audiences by Carnage in 2018, he ... »
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 57 Stanley Drive, St Albert
September 11, 2026
(780) 458-5119
Free
Join us as we say goodbye to summer with a cozy evening under the stars! On Friday, September 11, we are hosting our annual FREE, family-friendly, outdoor movie ... »
Louise McKinney Park, 9999 Grierson Hill NW, Edmonton
September 12, 2026 To September 13, 2026
Free
The event features the best of Philippine culture – a weekend of entertainment, arts, crafts and food! Filipino Fiestas are meant to be celebrated with lots of family ... »
Various Locations, Edmonton
September 12, 2026 To September 27, 2026
Free
Drop off your large household waste at a Big Bin Event for free. These can be items like mattresses, furniture and large appliances that are too large ... »
Zajic Corn Maze, Wainwright
September 12, 2026 To October 4, 2026
By Donation
Visit Zajic Corn Maze 2025 is absolutely stunning. You and your family’s admission is by donation of your choice, including Food Bank items, and can turn into ... »
Pyrogy Park, Glendon
September 12, 2026
Free
Glendon’s Pyrogy Festival is an exciting annual event celebrating our community’s heritage and history. The festival serves up an afternoon of food, music, markets and ... »
Major General School Field, 304 Griesbach School Rd NW, Edmonton
September 12, 2026
Free to $10
This community party has included an art walk; bouncy castles; balloon artists; face painting; a photobooth, dunk tank, climbing wall and fireworks. »
Central Lions Recreation Centre, 11113 113 ST NW, Edmonton
September 12, 2026
Free
Join us for the Edmonton Horticultural Society’s second annual Garden Festival! Join us for a vibrant day of garden talks, hands-on demos, local vendors, kids’ crafts, ... »
Rice Howard Way, Edmonton
September 12, 2026 To September 19, 2026
587-966-0000
Free
Summer Block Party is bringing live music, local artists, patio energy, participating businesses, and downtown summer programming to Rice Howard Way from June 20 to September 19, 2026. This free ... »
Strathcona County Community Centre - Agora, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park
September 13, 2026
780-893-0389
Free admission
Get ready to savour the best of Strathcona County! Savour is a much-loved community celebration of local food, art, and music, and this year, we’re turning ... »
Kirk Centre or Robertson Wesley United Church, Edmonton
September 16, 2026 To May 17, 2027
Free
Spill the T is a series of events being hosted by Kirk Centre and Robertson-Wesley United Church in collaboration with the Human Library Project. These events give ... »
University of Alberta, 116 St & 85 Ave, Edmonton
September 17, 2026 To September 20, 2026
Free & Ticketed Events
LEARN. PLAY. CHEER. EXPLORE. This four-day event features a mix of alumni-focused activities and events open to the public, showcasing the best of the U of A’... »
Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, 9735 Grierson Hill NW, Edmonton
September 18, 2026 To September 21, 2026
780-718-4878
Varies
Get ready for an epic experience this fall! Whether you’re a seasoned climber or a first-timer, this event is all about pushing your limits, having fun, ... »
Multiple Venues along 90–95 Street & 118 Avenue, Edmonton
September 18, 2026 To September 20, 2026
(780) 471-1580
Free
Arts on the Ave and Kaleido are excited to present the 21st annual Kaleido Family Arts Festival! Kaleido is a delightfully vibrant, distinctly dynamic, radically open celebration ... »
The Marketplace at Callingwood, 6655 178 St NW, Edmonton
September 19, 2026
FREE
Step right up to the Callingwood Fall Carnival! The joy will be infectious as we bring you a magical wonderland of fun and festivities. Step into the ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
September 19, 2026
Free
Party in Your Neighbourhood! There are 163 Community Leagues in Edmonton. Wherever you live, there’s one volunteering time to build a better city. Community League Day – September 20 – ... »
10640 98 Street, Edmonton
September 19, 2026 To October 10, 2026
Free
Chinatown After Dark is our version of a Chinatown Night Market where we turn our alleys into our patio and play space, bringing in seating, entertainment, activities ... »
O'daymin Park, 10150 107 St NW, Edmonton,
September 19, 2026 To September 20, 2026
Free
A celebration of community, creativity and connection in the brand-new O-day’min Park! Join Kakio Productions and Teepee Treats at O-day’min Park for an Indigenous-led cultural ... »
The Glenora Community League, 10426 136 St, Edmonton
September 19, 2026
5877786828
Free
🍂🎃 FALL IS CALLING… AND SO ARE LOCAL MAKERS! 🎃🍂 Join us for the Glenora Harvest Market on September 19 from 10am–4pm as we celebrate Community League Days with ... »
Sir Winston Churchill Square, 100 St NW, Edmonton
September 19, 2026
Free
A celebration of recovery in Edmonton. Celebrate mental health and addiction recovery at a free, family-friendly street festival in downtown Edmonton featuring famous headliners, recovery resources, kids ... »
Kinsmen Park, 9100 Walterdale Hill, Edmonton
September 20, 2026
Free
Join the Edmonton Terry Fox Run on September 14th to honor Terry Fox’s inspiring legacy and raise funds for cancer research. Lace up your shoes, come ... »
Belmead Community Hall, 9109 – 182 St NW, Edmonton
September 21, 2026
587 521-3386
FREE
This is a FREE event hosted by CDCDA, no registration required, no dancing experience required. Learn the basic steps of Square Dancing! FREE parking Who is it ... »
Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
September 22, 2026
780-464-2852
Free Event
Join us for a FREE concert to celebrate the snowbird lifestyle! Our world-class all-Canadian entertainment includes singer-songwriter, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, comedian Bruce McCullough and fiddler Ashley MacIsaac. ... »
O'Byrne’s Irish Pub, 10235 101 Street Northwest #195, Edmonton
September 22, 2026
Free entry
Join us for a fun night of comedy and laughs, featuring some of Edmonton’s best up and coming comics. Free admission! Get ready to laugh, Edmonton! ... »
Royal Alberta Museum, 9810 103A Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
September 24, 2026
7802924499
Free
Join the Royal Alberta Museum and Chinatown Transformation Collaborative for a FREE Mid-Autumn Walking Tour of Edmonton’s Chinatown. Led by Lan Chan-Marples, this tour will light ... »
Currents of Windermere, 6183 Currents Dr NW, Edmonton
September 25, 2026 To September 27, 2026
Free
AsiaFest 2026 returns to Edmonton from September 25–27, 2026, at Currents of Windermere, bringing together one of the city’s largest celebrations of Asian culture. This year’s theme, “Under ... »
Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan
September 26, 2026
Free
Join us at the Dow Centennial Centre to shop a fantastic line up of local makers and artisans. Get some early holiday shopping done or find something ... »
Mission Park, 15 Mission Avenue, St. Albert
September 30, 2026
Free
Join us for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Mission Park this September 30 to honour the survivors of and the children who never returned home ... »