Edmonton 
Visit an Edmonton attraction this weekend – Attractions in Edmonton.
Need ideas for a day trip / weekend trip?
It is the Alberta Culture Days Weekend: Explore an Alberta city/county/ town you always wanted to visit.
Lacombe Culture & Harvest Festival – Sept 26 – 28, 2014. Lacombe ~ 90 minutes South of Edmonton Downtown.
Calgary International Film Festival – September 18 – 28, 2014. It is also Doors open YYC weekend, and you get free admission to many attractions.
I. Family Activities
Free Admission to City of Edmonton Attractions & Recreation Centres
Attractions
City of Edmonton Archives at Prince of Wales Armouries
Edmonton Valley Zoo; Fort Edmonton Park; John Janzen Nature Centre; John Walter Museum; Muttart Conservatory;
Recreation Centres
Commonwealth Sports & Fitness Centre; Jasper Place Fitness & Leisure Centre; Mill Woods Recreation Centre; Londonderry Fitness & Leisure Centre; St. Francis Xavier Sports Centre; Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre
YMCA’s
Alberta Culture Days
The seventh annual Alberta Culture Days will be occurring September 26 – 28, 2014. With thousands of events happening in all four corners of the province, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Alberta Culture Days 2014 – Free Edmonton Block Party
The seventh annual Alberta Culture Days kicks off with a free block party in downtown Edmonton!
Take part in visual art demos, street performers, children’s activities and performances by Wool On Wolves, Oscar Lopez, Michael Rault and Nuela Charles, plus more!
When & Where?
Friday, September 26, 2014 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM at City Market, 104 Street, Edmonton
Culture Days at Government House
Rutherford House Culture Days
As part of Alberta Culture Days, Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site puts the spotlight on local talent in the arts and culture community, all centered on fibre; the history of various fibre industries in Alberta, along with fibre sources, uses and products. Visit with a local sheep farmer and his sheep, try your hand at carding and spinning wool, explore the handiwork of several artisans and create your own craft using fibre. The entire family will enjoy an afternoon of demonstrations, art, historic crafts and more.
Friday, Sept 26 – Sunday, Sept 28, 2014 | 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Walking with Dinosaurs
Walking with Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular is a live adaptation of the series that originated in Australia in January 2007 (as Walking with Dinosaurs: The Live Experience). Dinosaurs Show Details.
When?
Wed, Sept 24 – Sun, Sept 28, 2014.
Where?
Rexall Place, Northlands
How much?
$32.00 – $69.50 + applicable charges
The Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo
The Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo is the City of Champions greatest pop culture convention.
Come of this year’s guests include: The Big Bang Theory’s Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar, Jim Beaver (Supernatural), Dead Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman), Alice Cooper, Jessica Nigri and J. August Richards (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Arrow). Comic Expo Details.
When?
September 26th – 28th 2014.
Where?
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW Edmonton
How much?
Friday: Advance / At the door – $20.00/$25.00
Saturday: Advance / At the door -$25.00/ $30.00
Sunday: Advance / At the door -$25.00/ $30.00
3rd Annual Cultural Explosion Block Party
As we bring together Fort Saskatchewan to celebrate our diversity, we will be raising awareness, understanding and appreciation of the cultures around us which will strengthen our community.
We have added attractions this year:
Free film festival at the Public Library
Free tour of the reconstructed Fort
Farmer’s Market.
Free hot dog BBQ.
When?
Saturday September 27, 2014 |12:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Where?
Culture Explosion at Legacy Park, Fort Saskachtewan
How much?
Free
Haunted Pumpkin Festival
From shootin’ pumpkins out of a cannon, to screaming through a haunted house, to creeping through a corn maze…in short, this might be the most unusual festival you’ll experience this year!
When?
Sat & Sun, Sept 27 & 28 & Weekends in October, 2014.
Where?
Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm, 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord; 25 Km north of Edmonton
How much?
$13.00; Under 2 : Free – Tickets
Grand Opening of Be Brave Branch
Come out and join Little Warriors as we commemorate the grand opening of the Be Brave Ranch by Ray Labonte and Family. It will be a marvel of a carnival and the fun starts at 11am, so save the date, and put your cowboy hat on straight. We can’t wait to see you there!
Saturday, September 27, 2014 | 11:00 – 2:00 PM
To be added to the guest list and for directions to the Be Brave Ranch please email randi@littlewarriors.ca
Toopy and Binoo: Fun and Games
Entertaining and unpredictable, Toopy and Binoo: Fun and Games integrates music, theatre, dance, puppetry and innovative multimedia technology to create an off-the-wall experience that will delight the entire family. Toopy & Binoo.
When?
Sunday, September 28, 2014 | 1:00PM
Sunday, September 28, 2014 | 4:00PM
Where?
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
How much?
$25.5 – $29.50
Live Music & Concerts : Sept 26 – 28, 2014
Events include Jonas and the Massive Attraction, Charlie A’Court, Canned Heat, Phantom of the Opera – Sing a Along, Peter & the Wolf (family) more!
Performing Arts & Theatre : September 2014
Events include CBC’s Irrelevant Show, Kims Convenience & more!
THE 28TH EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
September 25 TO October 4, 2014
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FC Edmonton Vs New York Cosmos
When?
Sun, Sep 28, 2014 | 02:00 PM
Where?
Clarke Stadium, Edmonton
Edmonton Eskimos vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders
When?
Fri, September 26, 2014 | 08:00 PM
Where?
Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Thoroughbred Racing
When?
Wednesdays & Fridays | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturdays | 01:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Where?
Northlands Park,7410 Borden Park Road NW, Edmonton.
How much?
Free
Runs & Walks
Light the Night Walk
Saturday, September 27, 2014 at William Hawrelak Park
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Food, music and games. Fun for all!
6:30 PM – 6:45 PM Remembrance Ceremony
7:00 PM The Walk Begins!
Sight Night Edmonton 2014
Sight Night Presented by Flaman Fitness is a fun run and walk after dark that raises money for the Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind (ASRAB). Visually impaired walkers and runners will share the path with sighted participants during this unique evening event. All registrants will also receive a high quality “sight night light” (headlamp) to light their path during the run or walk.
Saturday, September 27, 2014 | 7:00 PM at Telus Field 10233 – 96 Avenue NW
Belgravia Hustle
This family-fun fitness afternoon offers many great distances to get your hustle on! In 2014 we will be raising funds for the Belgravia Community Hall Renewal Project!
Saturday, September 27, 2014 | 2:00 PM – park next to Belgravia School.
11605 74 Avenue NW
Spirit Run
Run for College Spirit, Run for the Holy Spirit!
All ages and abilities welcome – sign up for for the 2 km family walk, 5 km walk/run, or 10 km run.
Saturday September 27, 2014 | 10:00 AM at Kinsmen Park
7th Annual Kenya Run for Water
7th Annual Kenya Run for Water is a charity run to support the Kenya Ceramic Project & its mission to impact vulnerable populations by providing ceramic water filters to communities lacking access to clean drinking water. Splash your way through a 10K Run, a 5K Run/Walk, or a 100m Water Walk. The Water Relay will be a fun group event (of 4 people) that participants can sign up for on race day before or after the race!
Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Emily Murphy Park, Edmonton
SNEAKERS & STRAYS
21k, 10k, 5k Runs & 5k, 3k Run with Canine
Bring your dog for a spectacular run or walk in the park and help raise money for stray and abandoned dogs.
Sunday September 28, 2014 | 10:30 A.M.at Buena Vista Dog Park – 13221 Buena Vista Rd NW –
Lovable Littles Uptown Market
Our Market features over 75 booths devoted to all things family. You can expect to find unique handmade items as well as the city’s best local businesses showcasing some great new products. Market Details.
When?
September 27th 2014 |10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The first 125 guests at 10am and 1pm will receive a “Swag Bag” chock full of great finds from our vendors and sponsors.
Where?
Terwillegar Community Church, 1751 Towne Center Blvd Edmonton
How much?
Admission is $3 for adults, children are free.
Grand Opening Salvage Furniture
Salvage Furniture is a non-profit furniture store. There will be free coffee and snacks, door prizes, discounts at the till and chalk painting demonstrations. Everyone is welcome to come and support Salvage Reclaimed Furniture Store. Additionally Salvage will be collecting adult winter clothing to support the Jasper Place Health and Wellness Centre. We hope to see you there!!
When?
Saturday, Sept. 27th 2014| 9:00 AM – 05:00 PM at Salvage Reclaimed Furniture
Where?
Salvage Reclaimed Furniture, 15308 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton
Candlelight Gala
The first annual Wounded Warriors Candlelight Gala is being organized in an effort to spread awareness for our soldiers and their struggles off the battlefield.
We are hoping to raise $30,000 to put towards programs in Alberta to help our soldiers, those full time and reserve, suffering with physical and mental injuries.
When?
Saturday, September 27 2014 | 6:00 PM, Dinner for 7:00 PM.
Where?
CFB Edmonton Officer’s Mess
How much?
Individual $150
Oktoberfest
When?
Beer Tent: Thursday & Friday, Sept 25 & 26 | Starts at 06:00 PM
Traditional Oktoberfest – Sat, Sept 27 ; Fri & Sat, Oct 3 & 4, 2014 | Doors 05:30 PM
Where?
German Canadian Cultural Centre,8310 Roper Road (51. Ave) Edmonton.
How much?
$30.00 / $15.00
Ph: 780.466.4000
DBG Crafters Fall Sale
Handmade crafts from the bounty of the fall Garden! Wreaths, centerpieces, dried floral arrangements, potpourri, candles, cards and much more. Products are handmade by the Devonian Botanic Garden’s Crafters Association, many with materials harvested at the DBG. Proceeds support programs and special projects at the Garden.
When?
Sat, September 27, 2014 | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sun, September 28, 2014 | 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where?
Devonian Botanic Gardens
How much?
There is no admission to attend the Craft Sale. Regular admission will apply for those who want to visit the Garden as well.