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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Prairie Gardens invites families to celebrate the season at Fall-O-Ween Festival, happening September 19-20 & 26-27, 2026! Enjoy hayrides, corn and bale mazes, scarecrow making, pumpkin picking, farm animals, games, and plenty of fall fun just north of Edmonton in Bon Accord. Fall-O-Ween Festival: Date: September 19-20 & 26-27, 2026Venue:
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Join the fun at the Woodbend Country Fair on Saturday, September 12, 2026! The FREE event will include bouncy castles, face painting, games, balloon art, fire trucks, and a concession in support of the playground re-build project. Woodbend Country Fair: Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00
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Gather the family for a weekend of food, culture and entertainment at the Kejia Festival, September 4 to 6 at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park! Explore more than 50 global street foods and dishes, with delicious options ranging from dumplings and satay to mango sago, sweet buns and refreshing drinks. Families
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Discover Edmonton’s creative side during the Edmonton Art Crawl, happening September 4 to 6, 2026, at five downtown venues. Families and art lovers can check out the Youth Sound Lab and poetry at O-Day’min Park, watch local artists compete in a live painting competition, explore community canvas projects and enjoy
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Looking for the best things to do in Edmonton with kids this long weekend? From carnival rides and harvest festivals to outdoor movies, local markets, LEGO fun and even an alpaca-filled afternoon, there’s plenty happening around Edmonton to kick off September! Want more ideas? Plan a fun family outing with these
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