Festivals
There are so many great family-friendly Festivals in Edmonton that it can be hard to keep up with them all! Come rain, snow, or shine, there’s a fun festival to discover in all seasons.
79th Annual Ardrossan Parade & Picnic
Ardrossan Recreation & Agricultural Society is hosting its 79th Annual Parade & Picnic on Saturday, June 20, 2026, with a “Trains, Planes, & Automobiles” theme! Make plans to come early for the Fire Station #3 pancake breakfast, grab your spot along the parade route to cheer on all the colourful
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What’s Happening This Month? Family Fun Events in Edmonton in June!
What’s not to love about June? Great weather, the official start of summer and of course, the end of the school year! June is also jam-packed with great activities all over the city. We’ve picked a mere sampling of the family fun events in Edmonton in June – to see
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Carnivals & Fairs in Edmonton (2026 Guide)
If you’re planning summer fun around Edmonton, carnival season stretches from spring right through to late summer. From small community fairs to big-name events like K-Days, there’s almost always something happening within a short drive. Carnival season brings a mix of midways, rides, rodeos, and local festivals across Edmonton and
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Edmonton Water Lantern Festival
Enjoy a meaningful evening of reflection and breathtaking visuals with the Edmonton Water Lantern Festival set to return to Rundle Park on Saturday, August 1, 2026! 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
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Cariwest Festival & Parade
The Cariwest Festival is one of Edmonton’s most colourful and vibrant summer festivals! Enjoy three days of fun as Caribbean Canadians share their music, cuisine, and carnival culture. Introduce your kids to amazing dance, music, and fun during the parade on August 8 and free family-friendly activities in the Caribbean
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Pets in the Park
The Edmonton Humane Society’s annual Pets in the Park event is a day of fun for the whole family, including the furry, feathered or scaly members. This year, the event will return to Buena Vista Park to celebrate with plenty of paw-some events for animals and the people who love
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Thousand Faces Festival
The Thousand Faces Festival returns to Alberta Avenue June 19 to 21, 2026! Enjoy live music, dancing, performances, workshops, free activities for kids, and delicious culinary delights from Alberta Avenue restaurants and food truck vendors. Thousand Faces Festival: Date: June 19-21, 2026 Time: TBA Venue: Alberta Avenue Community Centre Address:
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Morinville Festival Days
Bring your family to Morinville Festival Days on June 19 and 20, 2026 for a weekend full of fun! Join the kickoff dance party, have pancakes with the mayor, explore the fun zone with inflatables and laser tag, visit the Candy Carnival, cheer for the Morinville Firefighters in the Combat
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Alberta Circus Arts Festival 2026
The sixth annual Alberta Circus Arts Festival returns to our city’s French Quarter (Bonnie Doon) on June 18 to 21, 2026. Hosted by Edmonton’s own Firefly Theatre and Circus, it will be four days of contemporary circus performances with talent from across Canada and around the world. Watch in awe
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Edmonton International Street Performers Festival
Every July the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival transforms Churchill Square into an outdoor 3 ring circus! For over 40 years, the festival has brought some of the world’s best local, national and international street artists to perform in the incredible circle-show and rove among the streets. It’s a spectacle
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