Special Events

Looking for the best weekend events in Edmonton? From lively cultural celebrations and community fairs to thrilling motorsports, family activities, live entertainment, and plenty of FREE events, there’s something for every family to enjoy this weekend. Want more ideas? Plan a fun family outing with these Country Fairs & Harvest Festivals,
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Edmonton Oil Kings games are a fun and affordable option for live hockey action with your entire crew. With the choice of many exciting promotional games throughout the season and Family Fun Sunday games, there is even more reason to bring the family to a game! Promotional Games There’s a fun
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Step right up for an afternoon of fall fun at the Callingwood Fall Carnival on Saturday, September 19, 2026! From stilt walkers, circus workshops, and live music to a petting zoo, bouncy castles, balloon twisting, face painting, food trucks, and local vendors — there’s something magical for the whole family
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Calling all lizard lovers and frog fans – the Herptile Rescue and Education Foundation is hosting its Fall 2026 Edmonton Reptile Expo! Whether you want to meet some interesting critters, are considering a new pet, need care tips, or are looking for supplies for your creature crew, you can find
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Edmonton Oilers Fan Day returns Saturday, September 19, 2026, bringing free family fun to Rogers Place and ICE District! Starting at 9:30 AM, fans can shop the Oilers Locker Room Sale, watch an Oilers skate and practice, and meet Oilers and Oil Kings alumni, plus mascots Hunter and Louie. Outside,
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Immerse your family in Japanese culture at The Way of Tea, a special Pathway Series Event at the Kurimoto Japanese Garden on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Enjoy an afternoon of taiko drumming, martial arts demonstrations, bonsai and ikebana displays, family crafts, games, Japanese food, matcha, and a unique cultural exploration of tea
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Edmonton Community League Day officially takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, but the neighbourhood fun starts well before then! Community leagues across the city are hosting family-friendly celebrations throughout September, with BBQs, outdoor movies, live entertainment, markets, kids’ activities, food trucks and more. It’s a great chance to get
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Soak up the last days of summer at the at End of Summer Splash Day at Edmonton City Hall Plaza on Saturday, September 5, 2026! Bring the kids to cool off in the fountain and enjoy FREE arts and crafts, face painting, music, local food trucks and more. It’s a great
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Celebrate the best in local food, art, and music at Savour Strathcona on Sunday, September 13, 2026! Spend the day sampling delicious offerings from independent restaurants, food trucks, brewers, winemakers, cidermakers and distillers, while browsing local art and enjoying live music. The fun continues along Festival Lane with an open-air
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Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and traditions of harvest season at the Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum Harvest Festival! Families can spend the day exploring hands-on activities and old-fashioned fun, with wood carving, kids’ games, threshing demonstrations, vintage tractors, live music and more. Visitors can
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