For the current weekend activities, see Things to do this weekend in Edmonton
Weekend Activities and Events in Edmonton : May 23 – 25, 2014
YouthWrite Fundraiser & “Jamie’s Got A Gun” Book Launch on May 22, 2014
I. Family Activities
1. Tattle Tales – Fort Edmonton Story telling Festival
When?
May 23-25, 2014
Where?
Fort Edmonton Park
Stages are located along 1905 Street in the park, at Reed’s Tea Room, Gyro Park (rain out location Post Office), St. Anthony’s, and St. Michaels.
Concert takes place in the Capitol Theatre along 1920 Street
How much?
Fort Edmonton Park Admission
2. Wild Things and Mud Monsters
When?
Sunday May 25, 2014 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where?
John Janzen Nature Centre, 7000-143 Street
Whitemud Drive & Fox Drive
How much?
Regular Admission
3. Butterfly Day
When?
Sunday, May 25, 2014 |12.00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where?
Calla Pond and Butterfly House, Devonian Botanic Garden
How much?
Most Activities free with regular admission
Face painting – $2+tax
Decorate a butterfly cookie – $1+tax
4. Thousand Faces Festival
When?
May 16 – 24, 2014
Where?
Alberta Avenue Community Centre, 9210 118 Ave, Edmonton
How much?
By Donation
II. Adult & Youth (older kids) Activities
1. Live Music & Concerts : May 23 – 25, 2014
There are about 8+ Concerts happening this weekend including
Curtis Nowosad Quartet, Calvin Vollrath – Fiddle Gala,Johanna Sillanpaa, Vocal Gems and more!
Upcoming Major Concerts in May, 2014
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2. Performing Arts & Theatre : May 23 – 25, 2014
See the link above for most of the Performing Arts & Theatre events happening in Edmonton during May, 2014.
Some of the performances include
Make Mine Love
The Genius Code
Ardrossan Yatran Ukrainian Dancers
III. Sports & Related Events
1. Garneau All Ages Jr. Champs
Where?
The Garneau Tennis Club, 10943 84 ave NW, Edmonton, AB
When?
May 22, 2014 to May 25, 2014
2. FC Edmonton Vs Atlanta Silverbacks
When?
Sat, May 24 2014 | 07:00 PM
Where?
Clarke Stadium, 11000 Stadium Rd NW, Edmonton, AB
How much?
3. Relay For Life 2014
The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is an opportunity to get together with family and friends and celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and fight back in the hope of finding a cure for this terrible disease.
When?
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Where?
Parkland Track and Field, behind Westmount Mall, Edmonton
4. Great Strides™ – Taking Steps to cure Cystic Fibrosis
May 25, 2014
1. Walk Location: Edmonton
Address of Walk Location: Snow Valley/Whitemud Park, 119 Street off Whitemud Park
2. City Location: Leduc
Walk Location Name: Telford Place
Address of Walk Location: 4907 46th Street.
5. The Eighth Annual Community Action Dash
When?
Saturday, May 24th, 2014; Race starts at 10:30 AM
Where?
Santa Maria Goretti Community Centre, 11050 90 Street Northwest Edmonton
How much?
$30.00
6. MS Walk & Run
Route Length(s): walk: 2, 5 or 10km run: 5 or 10km
When?
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Check-in Time: 8:00 AM; Start Time: 10:05 AM
Where?
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park
How much?
Register, online or ph: 780 463 1190
Walk : Free, Runner: $55.00
1. Life and Leisure Expo
When?
Saturday, May 24, 2014 | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, May 25, 2014 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where?
Central Park, Stu Barnes Arena, Grant Fuhr Arena and Curling Club
31, 5th Avenue, Spruce Grove, Alberta
How much?
Adult: $5.00 & Child: $2.00
2. Horse Showcase 2014
Free Family Fun
When?
Sunday, May 25, 2014 | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Where?
Fultonvale Outdoor Arena, 52029 Range Road 224, Sherwood Park, T8C1B5
3. 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
4. 4th annual Medieval May
When?
Sunday, May 25, 2014 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where?
Ritchie Community League, 7727-98street, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5C9
How much?
$5 per person. Children under 5 free