Weekend Activities and Events in Edmonton : May 30 – June 1, 2014
I. Family Activities
1. A Year with Frog and Toad
When?
Tue., May 27 | 11 AM and 2 PM
Wed., May 28 | 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Thu., May 29 | 11 AM and 2 PM
Fri., May 30 | 11 AM; 2 PM; 7 PM
Sat., May 31 | 9:30 AM; 12:15 PM; 3:30 PM
Where?
CN Stage, St. Albert Curling Club.
How much?
$10.00
2. International Children’s Festival
When?
May 27 – 31, 2014
Where?
St. Albert Place
How much?
Varies. Some activities are free
3. Farmers’ Days Rodeo and Exhibition
The biggest event of the year, the Stony Plain-Kinsmen Farmers’ Days Rodeo and Exhibition is a three-day festival jointly planned by the Town of Stony Plain and the Stony Plain Kinsmen Club.
When?
May 30 – June 1, 2014
Rotary Parade – Sat., May 31 | 11:00 AM
Where?
Heritage Park, 5100 -41 Ave., Stony Plain
How much?
Varies by activity. See link above
4. Mill Woods Bicycle Festival
Ride your bike to the festival for your chance to win prizes! Free activities for all ages and abilities
When?
May 31, 2014 | 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Where?
Mill Woods Park, 28 Avenue beside the bike path
How much?
Free
5. Kurimoto Japanese Garden Spring Festival
When?
Sunday, June 1, 2014 | 11:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Where?
Devonian Botanic Garden
How much?
Regular admission, Tea ceremony participation extra.
6. 2014 Healthy Kids Day
When?
Sunday, June 1, 2014 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where?
Various locations, see link above
How much?
Free
II. Adult & Youth (older kids) Activities
1. Live Music & Concerts : May 31, June 1 & 2, 2014
There are about 5+ Concerts happening this weekend including The Golden Age of Film Music , Joe Piccolo and The Swing Cat & more
Upcoming Major Concerts in May & June, 2014
2. Michael Jackson the History Show – June 19, 2014
3. Michael Buble – To Be Loved Tour – June 22, 2014
4. Cher D2K Tour – June 23, 2014
5. Queen + Adam Lambert – June 24, 2014
2. Hip Hop in the Park
Hip Hop in the Dark on FRI, MAY 30, 2014 | 09:00 PM – $ 5.00
When?
Sat, May 31, 2014 | 12:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Where?
Naked Cyber Cafe, 10303 108 St NW
How much?
Free
3. Performing Arts & Theatre : May 30 – June 1, 2014
See the link above for most of the Performing Arts & Theatre events happening in Edmonton during May, 2014.
Performances include Jazz Mother & Genius Code.
Brokeback Mountie
Do not miss this romantic melodrama as we return to the gold rush. Featuring the hilarious hapless heroes the McKenzie Brothers. A different show every night!
When?
May 29, 30 and 31, 2014 | 08:00 PM
Where?
Fort Edmonton Park
How much?
$20.00 + GST
Dreamspeakers Film Festival
When?
May 28 – May 31, 2014
Where?
Metro Cinema, 8712 109 Street, Edmonton
How much?
Admission for the films can be purchased through Metro Cinema (8712 109 Street). Tickets go on sale 45 minutes before each film showtime.
Adults: $10 / $8 (matinees), Students/Seniors (Student ID required): $8/ $6 (matinees)
Children(13-): $6
III. Sports & Related Events
1. Play on! 4 on 4
Edmonton will be buzzing with excitement as Hockey Night in Canada’s Play On! Edmonton – Presented by West Edmonton Mall, makes its nationwide tour stop in the City of Champions. Play On! Edmonton is the ultimate street hockey experience and represents a national celebration of hockey.
When?
May 31 – June 2, 2014 | 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Where?
Overflow Parking Lot, West Edmonton Mall
2. U of A Jr. Champs U14 U18
Tennis.
When?
May 29, 2014 to June 1, 2014
Where?
U of A Outdoor Tennis Centre, 51 Ave 121 St
Edmonton
3. Black Gold Pro Rodeo
When?
Thursday, May 29 – Sunday, June 1, 2014
Trade Fair:
Friday: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where?
Leduc Recreation Centre
How much?
Varies – Fair: Free, Rodeo : $16.00
4. Edmonton Prospects vs. Lethbridge Bulls
When?
Friday, May 30, 2014 | 07:05 PM
Saturday, May 31, 2014 | 07:05 PM
Sunday, June 1, 2014 | 02:05 PM
Where?
Telus Field, 10233 96 Ave. NW, Edmonton
5. Walks & Runs
1. GEOMEER Charitable Chase
Saturday, May 31, 2014
10:15 am : 10k Run/Walk
10:30 am : 5k Family Walk and Talk. Details & Register
2. Second Annual Run for Pie 5K
Every walker and runner will be rewarded with a slice of pie, complete with your choice of whip cream and/or vanilla ice cream. Water and coffee will also be served at the finish line. This year we also are hosting a 1km kids run, for those kids who do not like pie we will have delicious cupcakes and a topping bar for the ice cream.
Kinsmen Park, 9100 Walterdale Hill,Edmonton on Saturday, May 31, 2014 | 10:00 AM – Details & Register
3. Rotary Club of Edmonton Walk For Polio
Rotary Club of Edmonton Invites you to a healthy 5 K walk downtown.
Saturday, May 31, 2014 | 11:00 AM – Details & Register
4. Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women™
Join US for a scenic 5K walk or run or 10K run, and cheer on our girls in our Little Steps Girls 1K run on Saturday, May 31st, 2014 | 08:30 AM . From Gold Bear Park. Details & Register
Distance: 5K walk/run, 10K walk/run or Girls 1K (12 & under) . Location: Gold Bear park
5. Loops For The Troops
Show your support on Canadian Forces Day! – June 1, 2014 at the Lecture Training Facility, CFB Edmonton.
8:00 AM – 21K Half Marathon
9:00 AM – 10K Run
9:15 AM– 5K Fun Run/Walk
9:15 AM – Military Mile (family)Registration details
1. Royal Alberta Museum Exhibits
Western Threads : Contemporary Fibre Art
Be inspired by beautiful wall art, whimsical dolls, colourful quilts, stunning wearable art and pictorial rugs.
Over 100 fibre art pieces are featured in the Western Threads: Contemporary Fibre Art exhibition which brings together the remarkable work by members of the Focus on Fibre Art Association, the Heritage Rug Hookers of Saskatoon and the Studio Art Quilt Associates, Western Canadian Branch.
When?
April 12 – August 4, 2014
2. Chigiri-e Art Show
Tiny pieces of coloured tissue are used to create beautiful works that look like brush and paintwork in this Japanese art form.
When?
May 31-June 1, 2014, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Where?
Temperate Showhouse, Devonian Botanic Garden
How much?
General Admission
3. that Bloomin’ garden show & art sale
When?
Saturday, May 31, 2014 | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Where?
9210, 118 Ave, Edmonton
Rubber Boots and Bow Tie Garden Party on Friday, May 30 at 7:30 pm
In the Alberta Avenue Community Garden, The fenced area behind the community centre, 9210 118 Avenue. Tickets – $20.00
4. Custom & Rod Show
When?
May 30, 2014 | 3PM – 10PM
May 31, 2014 | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
June 1, 2014 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where?
Edmonton Expo Centre
How much?
General Admission: $16.00
Seniors (60+): $14.00
Children(6-) : Free
Children(6-12): $12.00
5. Founder’s Day Tea
Join us as we celebrate the success of this year’s graduating class with a Rutherford family tradition: Founder’s Day Tea. Celebrate this tradition; discover this remarkable home, the family that lived here and their contribution to our community.
When?
Sunday, June 1,2014 | 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Where?
Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site, 11153 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton
How much?
Regular Admission