Get ready for back-to-school with a day of learning, discovery, and family fun at the Learning Lane Back to School Expo at Gold Bar Community Hall! Explore educational programs, tutors, and local organizations while the kids enjoy free crafts, RPG games, face painting, a slime bar, games, food trucks, and
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Celebrate International Cat Day and Cheery Cat’s third birthday at the Royal Carnival on August 8, 2026! Enjoy an afternoon of carnival games, tasty treats, fun prizes, and plenty of time to cuddle adorable adoptable cats. Admission is by donation in support of Cheery Cat Rescue, helping provide food, shelter,
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Check out all things sparkly and shiny at the Edmonton Rock N’ Gem Show from August 20 to 23, 2026! This FREE family-friendly event at the Ice Palace in West Edmonton Mall is open to enthusiasts and collectors of all ages. Get a close up look at gemstones, minerals, home
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The Fringe is back, and KidsFringe is once again a must-visit destination for families! Designed especially for kids 12 and under, this FREE section of the world-renowned Edmonton Fringe Festival is packed with creative activities, interactive performances, hands-on fun, and plenty of opportunities for little Fringers to play, explore, and
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The Edmonton HongKongers Cultural Association invites the community to celebrate the annual Hong Kong Carnival in Edmonton on Saturday, August 29, 2026, with a free, family-friendly festival featuring Hong Kong street food, mahjong and kangle chess demonstrations, cultural relics, a mini music concert, children’s games, a cotton candy booth, a
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Ahhhh, August! Summer may be winding down, but there’s still plenty of time to make unforgettable family memories. From exciting festivals and outdoor concerts to farm adventures, cultural celebrations, and FREE community events, there are so many fun things to do in the Edmonton area this month. We’ve rounded up
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Don’t miss a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see hockey’s most iconic trophy up close! Join the community at the Leduc Recreation Centre on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, as hometown champion Jordan Martinook returns with the 2026 Stanley Cup. Fresh off helping the Carolina Hurricanes capture the 2026 championship, Martinook is bringing
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Spend a fun-filled day on the farm at the Aurora Alpacas free family event on August 15 and 16, 2026! Meet and visit the adorable alpacas, browse a market filled with local vendors and alpaca products, enjoy a spinning demo with hands-on fibre fun, snap some memorable photos, and learn
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For the 24th year, DQ Miracle Treat Day returns on Thursday, August 13, 2026, giving Blizzard lovers in Edmonton the chance to enjoy a sweet treat while making a difference for local children. Proceeds from every Blizzard Treat sold at participating DQ locations are donated to children’s hospitals through Children’s
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Celebrate all things summer at the Lac La Biche Pow Wow Days from July 30 to August 3, 2026! This five-day festival is filled with Indigenous culture, community traditions, outdoor adventure, and family fun. Make it a summer road trip and Go East of Edmonton to discover Alberta’s Lakeland region
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