Ahhhh, August! It’s the month we all want to last at least twice as long as it really does. Hang on to every last moment of summer by enjoying plenty of family fun! We’ve picked a mere sampling of the family fun events in Edmonton in August – to see everything this month has to offer, head over to the Family Fun Edmonton Events Calendar!
Kickstart Your Style | August 1 – September 4
FEATURED Kickstart Your Style at Londonderry Mall is where you will find exclusive shopping experiences, exciting giveaways, and all the latest back-to-school fashion trends. Whether you are shopping for a new wardrobe, fresh school supplies, or chic seasonal decor, Londonderry Mall has everything your family needs to start a new school year on the right foot.
Rightside Out: Joy is Free | August 2, 9, 16 & 23
FEATUREDÂ Create core memories this summer with this original musical production inspired by your favourite emotion-filled movie. From the spectacular singing and dancing on stage to the lively and interactive character servers bringing your meals, it is an afternoon of non-stop entertainment for the entire family!
Londonderry’s Classic Car Show N Shine | August 16
🆓 FEATURED Find all the coolest cars in the Londonderry Mall during their 5th annual Show N’ Shine. Car Buffs of Edmonton invites everyone to spend the day in the sun admiring beautiful classic cars and meeting other car enthusiasts behind the wheel. The family-friendly event will include prize draws, BBQ, music, and more!
Swifties Under the Sky Outdoor Music Celebration | August 16
FEATURED Are you ready for it? Don’t miss your chance to spend the night outdoors in Edmonton’s beautiful River Valley listening to hits from the Eras tour under the stars! This amazing event at RE/MAX Field will include your favourite T-Swift music alongside live dance performances, a stunning light and video show, DJs, vendors, great food, face painters, bracelet making, and an explosive fireworks show to end the night!
Monster Truck Throwdown at RAD Torque Raceway | August 22-24
FEATURED Be in the stands at Rad Torque Raceway to cheer on these 10,000 pound, 10 foot tall mammoth machines as they race around the track to smash huge obstacles and pull off some astounding feats!
Edmonton Water Lantern Festival | August 2
Our summer nights will be a bit brighter with the Edmonton Water Lantern Festival set to return to Rundle Park! This event begins with music, entertainment, family-friendly activities, and food trucks. Each attendee can design their own lantern, and then at nightfall, the lanterns will be launched onto the water to set the park aglow!
Edmonton Heritage Festival | August 2-4
🆓 Celebrate the many cultures that make Edmonton so special in a temporary new location at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. Enjoy dozens of pavilions representing countries and cultures across the world through music, dance, entertainment, and of course, FOOD!
Fairy Berry Festival at Prairie Gardens | August 3-5
The fairy berries are said to be the sweetest of the strawberry season! Celebrate them and enjoy all that the venue has to offer with Fairy themed crafts, face painting, mazes, games, and petting farm, and trackless train rides. Kids 12 and under get FREE admission to the festival if they come dressed as fairies, pirates, or knights!
Summer Weekends at Rutherford House | August 2 & 3, 16 & 17
Summer is the perfect time to visit Rutherford House! On select Summer Weekends you can tour the historic house and beautifully landscaped grounds while enjoying exciting themed events and additional activities (free with regular admission). BONUS Kids admission is FREEÂ until September 2, 2025
Fire Station Open House | August 2, 6 & 30
🆓 Edmonton’s friendly fire fighters invite you to check out the station, trucks, equipment and more during a Fire Station Open House. Participating fire city stations in August include Heritage Valley, Lake District, and Norwood.
FREE Parkbus to Elk Island National Park | August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
🆓 Elk Island National Park and Parkbus have teamed up again to offer FREE Summer shuttle service from Downtown Edmonton to Elk Island National Park! The bus will pick up visitors at the Royal Alberta Museum at 8:45 AM for a day visit to Elk Island National Park. Your FREE shuttle ride will include a guided tour of the Elk Island National Park Visitor Information Centre and a behind-the-scenes tour with Parks Canada Interpreters. Registration is required with a $15 credit card deposit to reserve your spot.
Vegreville Country Fair | August 6-10
This 5 day Country Fair is celebrating it’s 151st year with bit of everything including the Wild Rose Shows midway, chuckwagon races, grandstand entertainment, horse shows, fireworks, and a Kids Fun Zone. It is a little less overwhelming then K-Days, but still offers up the full exposition experience!
Family Nature Nights | August 6 & 20
🆓 Join Nature Alberta for Family Nature Nights events in local nature areas. Recommended for ages 4 to 12 and their families, this free program includes activities like tree IDing, wildlife tagging, birding, pond dipping, chasing bugs, and touching trout. Come out with your budding naturalist to experience nature, learn something new, and create some fun memories!
Cariwest Fest & Parade | August 8-10
🆓 Let the rhythm get you at this vibrant and colourful festival in which Caribbean Canadians share their music, cuisine and carnival culture! Introduce your kids to amazing dance, music and fun during the parade on August 9 (12 PM) and free family-friendly activities happening in the Caribbean Village.
Youth Day Edmonton 2025 | August 9
🆓 Join in the 14th anniversary celebration of SOS Safety Magazine as they present Youth Day Edmonton. This fun-packed afternoon in Castle Downs Park is set to include games, bouncy castles, free food & drink, face painting, a live DJ, special guest appearances, prizes, plus an outdoor movie at 9 PM. Event is free for all ages.
Fringe Theatre Festival | August 14-24
The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival returns to the heart of Old Strathcona this August for 10 days of all-new live theatre and improv adventures. Come on a journey at North America’s largest and longest-running Fringe Theatre Festival, featuring more than 200 theatre productions by more than 1,600 artists across 30+ venues! (FREE & Ticketed events)
ESO Outdoors Summer Concerts | August 14, 16, 17 & 24
Join members of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for 4 special ESO Outdoors Summer Concerts in local parks. Â Each concert will feature a curated group of ESO members performing memorable songs from all genres including classical, pops and Hollywood. Concerts are pay-what-you-can ($25 suggested).
Alberta Open Farm Days | August 16 & 17
🆓 Meet your rural neighbours, learn about farming operations, and enjoy some of the freshest food you can find in our province! Alberta Open Farm Days is a province-wide event for foodies, farmers, and families. Albertans are encouraged to come meet their rural neighbours to share stories, see demonstrations, and learn more about the farmers who grow their food.
Rural Roots Fair in Beaumont | August 23
🆓 Head south to the BADAS Fairgrounds in Beaumont for country fun under the summer sun! Enjoy adorable animals, wagon rides, caricature artists, roaming mascots, nature crafts, lawn games, live music, a watermelon eating contest, a dunk tank auction, local food trucks, a farmers market, conservation displays, a native plant sale, a community mural project, and more. Bring your appetite, too – there will be food trucks on site!
FREE Disney Concert at Symphony in the Square | August 29 & 30
🆓 Step into a world of enchantment at Symphony in the Square with Live Your Dream, a magical Disney in Concert experience in Churchill Square! Enjoy a spellbinding night filled with iconic Disney songs, stunning Disney animation, and powerful live performances by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and Broadway-calibre vocalists. Music begins at 7:00 PM—bring your blankets and lawn chairs and come early to grab a great spot!
Summer Fun Bucket List
All Month | Our annual Summer Fun Bucket List is packed with exciting events, activities, and road trip ideas to make the most of your summer! Whether you’re heading out on an adventure or staying close to home, there’s something for everyone to enjoy all season long.
Drop-In Park Programs for FREE Summer Fun
Keep boredom at bay all summer long with this roundup of drop-in park programs in and around the city! We’re talking Green Shack Shows, Play Mobs, Pop-up Libraries, Cruisin’ Clubhouse, Nature Nights, and more.
Edmonton & Area Outdoor Pools
A visit to a City of Edmonton outdoor pool is fun and inexpensive family activity on hot summer days. Plus there are several other great outdoor pools to check out the neighbouring communities of Devon, Stony Plain, St. Albert, Leduc, Fort Saskatchewan, and Blackfalds.
Al Fresco Summer Concerts & Shows
Take advantage of our beautiful weather while enjoying amazing summer concerts and shows outdoors, entertainment ‘al fresco’! You can make the most of Edmonton’s short Summer months with this list of free or inexpensive entertainment options. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, and it is the perfect way to discover new and upcoming local artists and performers.
Outdoor & Drive-in Movies in Edmonton & Area
Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for 12 amazing outdoor movies this month! Movie selections include everything from the new live-action How to Train Your Dragon and Moana 2 to E.T., The Wild Robot, and more,
Where to Find Farm Fun Near Edmonton
If you are looking for farm fun this summer, we’ve found it! We have found several great options if you are wanting to get the family out to enjoy farm animal interactions and old-fashioned fun on the farm. All our options are a bit of a drive from Edmonton so be sure to pack some snacks and enjoy your drive through the countryside.
Make-and-Take Events
🆓 The best things in life are FREE! We are big fans of store make-and-take events that offer us the chance to get out of the house and enjoy a fun activity with the kids. Find all our favourite spots offering FREE (and almost free) events right here!
ULTIMATE Year Round Guide to Festivals in Edmonton
Spring/Summer festival season is in full motion with a dozen fantastic festivals to discover this month! Discover all the great family-friendly festivals in and around our amazing city using our ULTIMATE Year Round Guide here.
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