Summer in the City 2026 by T8N Magazine

2026 Contents

MAPS

54 POOLS & SPRAY PARKS

FOOD

20 SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIES

Don’t tell anyone these drinks are also good for them!

22 EXOTIC EATS

Put your barbecue to the test with this foreign, fire-grilled fare

24 A REAL COUP FOR SCOOPS

Six unique cone-topper options for the summer

26 GLOBAL GOODIES

Celebrate the World Cup with some unique international cuisine in town

28 DIRTY DRINKING

A sullied soda has taken the beverage world by storm

ADVENTURE

40 HIKE ON THE WILD SIDE

Wilderness backpacking offers its own rustic rewards

42 ARCANE AL FRESCO

Some of this region’s more unusual patios add to the outdoor dining experience

44 FUN & FIT, FRESH & FIXED

Locals can take advantage of a few new and improved recreation facilities this summer

Enter to WIN amazing prizes all summer long!

20 Rounds of Golf at Cardiff Golf Club

Rob

Lightfoot Publisher

Batch Bicycles EBike ($2,600 value)

Callaway Golf Package ($1,899 value)

Check the inside back page for all prize details and find out how to enter!

At a time when words like uncertainty, unprecedented, and unpredictable pepper our language in casual conversation and the news, there are few things in life that we can count on. Particularly in Alberta, that includes the weather.

Naturally, daily forecasts can be precarious, typified in the local saying, “If you don’t like the weather, just wait 10 minutes.” Still, we’re confident enough to place our bets on the likelihood that we’ll get plenty of sunshine, since Albert enjoys more golden rays during the summer than the rest of Canada. We can also expect plenty of heat, as it’s common for the mercury to creep past 30°C.

With such a meteorological paradise awaiting us, the question is how we are going to enjoy the season. Here’s where we come in. For years, Summer In the City has provided readers with a comprehensive set of listings covering everything from art exhibits to zoos.

We press those points even further with stories that explore a few of those ideas, from the adventurous to the sumptuous. Whether it’s getting away from it all or scoping out what’s in your community, we’re sure you’ll find something to suit your interests.

Have a great summer, everyone!

PUBLISHER, SALES

Rob Lightfoot rob@t8nmagazine.com

780 940 6212

EDITOR

Gene Kosowan

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT & GRAPHIC DESIGN T8N Publishing Inc.

CONTRIBUTING GRAPHIC DESIGN

Kaylee Chiumento, Isaac White

PHOTOGRAPHY

Gloria Ge-Weald, Stephanie Cragg, Pexels

LISTINGS, OFFICE MANAGEMENT

Janice Lightfoot

CONTRIBUTORS

Gloria Ge-Weald, Gene Kosowan, Tom Murray

FOOD STYLING

Gloria Ge-Weald

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On the Map

EVENTS June

Wed, June 3

FLAMENCO

Yardbird Suite I 11 Tommy Banks Way I 7:30 pm I $45 I An intimate evening of Flamenco dance, guitar, piano and song. yardbirdsuite.com

FORBIDDEN NIGHTS UK

The Starlite Room I 10030–102 Street I 6:30 pm I $48–71 I 18+ I The ultimate male strip show that’s taking the UK by storm. ticketweb.ca

PAUL AND THE FEELS

Maclab Theatre I 4308–50 Street, Leduc I 7:30 pm I $15 I Rooted in classic rhythm and blues, their songs carry raw emotional weight. maclabcentre.com

THE BLACK KEYS

Rogers Place I 10220–104 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $67–301. ticketmaster.com

Thur, June 4

DEDRICK FLYNN

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I From $31.24. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

FLAMENCO

Yardbird Suite I 11 Tommy Banks Way I 7:30 pm I $45 I An intimate evening of Flamenco dance, guitar, piano and song. yardbirdsuite.com

Fri, June 5

AFRICANIVAL

Eastwood Park I 8502–119 Avenue I 6–8 pm I Free I Africanival is to share and celebrate with Edmontonians, the colorful, rich, inviting and diverse cultures of peoples of African descent. africanival.org

AVELLO

Temple Ballroom I 11133–156 Street I 6:15 pm I $33.85 I AKA Adam Lawrence, a rising electronic music DJ. showpass.com

BAILEMOS! A LATIN

GALA THEATRE SHOW

FULLY COMMITTED

Varscona Theatre I 10329–83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $25 I Funny one–act follows a day in the life of Sam, an out of work actor who mans the reservation line of a number one restaurant. teatrolive.com

GOOD RIDDANCE

The Buckingham I 10439–82 Avenue I 7 pm I $35.90 I 18 + I with Meantime and Vargouille. ticketweb.ca

MOVICALS – A MOVIE & MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA

Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7:30 pm I $67 adult, $37 child I A whirlwind journey through the musical decades. festivalplace.ca

RAPID FIRE IMPROV THEATRE 10437–83 Avenue I Chimprov I 7 pm I $16.50. rapidfiretheatre.com

THE JURY EXPERIENCE

Triffo Theatre I 11110–104 Avenue I 6 & 8:30 pm I $34.50–63 I Enjoy a live theatre courtroom drama where you decide the final verdict. feverup.com

TRANSPORTATION

Fort Edmonton, 7000–143 Street NW (Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive) I 10 am–5 pm I $29.30 adult, $23.36 kids, $104 family I Celebrating 107 years of the 1919 Baldwin locomotive, experience history in motion. fortedmontonpark.ca

RAPID FIRE IMPROV THEATRE

10437 83 Avenue I Three Ladies, 7 pm, $21.66 I Improv All Stars, 9:30 pm I $21.66. rapidfiretheatre.com

ROYAL CANADIAN CIRCUS

West Edmonton Mall parking lot I 173 Street & 90 Avenue I 7:30 pm I From $35 I Explosive live entertainment, featuring high–flying acrobatics, death–defying tricks, clowning and towering feats of strength, teetering towers of balanced bodies, extreme bending, and devilishly precarious aerials. royalcanadiancircus.ca

Muttart Theatre, Stanley Milner Library I 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 6:15 pm I $23.76 I A latin dance super showcase. eventbrite.ca

CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON

Pearl Showroom I 12464–153 Street I 6:30 pm I $66.49 I Music Row’s 2000 Breakthrough Songwriter. ticketmaster.ca

DEDRICK FLYNN

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 and 9:45 pm I From $31.24. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

FARMERS’ DAYS RODEO & EXHIBITION

Heritage Park I 5100–41 Avenue, Stony Plain I 7 am–11 pm I A three–day festival, with pancake breakfast, parade, rodeo, Kids Korral, museum, midway, and more. stonyplain.com

FINAL SYMPHONY: MUSIC FROM FINAL FANTASY

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7:30 pm I $37–135 I Immerse yourself in the worlds of Final Fantasy. The music of the epic video game. winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

FULLY COMMITTED

Varscona Theatre I 10329–83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $42 I Funny one–act follows a day in the life of Sam, an out of work actor who mans the reservation line of a number one restaurant. teatrolive.com

THE BEATING HEARTS

The Aviary I 9314–111 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $20 I With Funk Cove, Radio Receiver & Megan Lange. the–aviary.net

BRASS CAMEL

Blues on Whyte I 10329–82 Avenue I 9:30 pm I With Black Tea. bluesonwhyte.com

THE COMIC STRIPPERS

Spruce Grove I Horizon Stage I 1001 Calahoo Road I 7:30 pm I $52.10 adult 18 + show I A male stripper parody and improv comedy show. horizonstage.com

DEDRICK FLYNN

ST. ARNAUD

9910 109 Street I 7 pm I $25.43 I Wry Storytelling with roots and indie influences. eventbrite.ca

THE B34ST

Chromozone Showcase Room I 7217–77 Avenue I $33.23 I 8:30 pm. eventbrite.ca

THE COMIC STRIPPERS

Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7:30 pm I $50.90 adult 18 + show I A male stripper parody and improv comedy show. festivalplace.ca

TRANSPORTATION

Sat, June 6

AFRICANIVAL

Eastwood Park I 8502–119 Avenue I 9 am–9 pm I Free I Africanival is to share and celebrate with Edmontonians, the colorful, rich, inviting and diverse cultures of peoples of African descent. africanival.org

VASYL BAIDAK

St.John’s Cultural Centre I 10611–110 Avenue I 7 pm I New material and the best jokes. eventbrite.ca

FULLY COMMITTED

Varscona Theatre I 10329–83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $42 I Funny one–act follows a day in the life of Sam, an out of work actor who mans the reservation line of a number one restaurant. teatrolive.com

IGNITE

The Buckingham I 10439–82 Avenue I 5 pm I $30.50 I 18 + I with the Corps and Straightline. ticketweb.ca

KPOP PARTY

The Rec Room I 1725–99 Street I 12:30 pm I $46.12 I Kpop performances with Kpop Hunters and Soda Pop Boys. eventbrite.ca

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm and 9:30 pm I From $31.24. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

DRIVEN NATIONAL TOUR

West Edmonton Mall I 8882 170 Street I 12–6 pm I $12–25.71 I An Epic showcase of Canadian Car Culture. showpass.com/drivenedmonton2026/

FAMILY FESTIVAL

Legacy Park I 100 Avenue & 101 Street, Fort Saskatchewan I 11 am–4 pm I Grab the fam and celebrate summer with local food, entertainment, and of course, sheep! Headliner, Beppie, performing at 12:10 and 2:30 pm. fortsask.ca

FARMERS’ DAYS RODEO & EXHIBITION

Heritage Park I 5100–41 Avenue, Stony Plain I 7 am–11 pm I A three–day festival, with pancake breakfast, parade, rodeo, Kids Korral, museum, midway, and more. stonyplain.com

FINAL SYMPHONY: MUSIC FROM FINAL FANTASY

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 2 & 7:30 pm I $37–135 I Immerse yourself in the worlds of Final Fantasy. The music of the epic video game. winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

FRUIT LOOP’S PRIDE

BLOCK PARTY

Grindstone Theatre I 10019–81 Avenue I 10 am–10 pm I Drag brunch, storytime, live music, DJs and a vendor market.

MOVICALS – A MOVIE & MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA

Jubilee Auditorium I 11455– 87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $44–82 I A whirlwind journey through the musical decades. ticketmaster.com

RAPID FIRE IMPROV THEATRE 10437–83 Avenue I Kidding Around, 1:30 pm, $13.44 I Three Ladies, 7 pm, $21.66 I Secret Services Club, 9:30 pm, $21.66. rapidfiretheatre.com

ROYAL CANADIAN CIRCUS

West Edmonton Mall parking lot I 173 Street & 90 Avenue I 12, 4 & 7:30 pm I From $35 I Explosive live entertainment, featuring high–flying acrobatics, death–defying tricks, clowning and towering feats of strength, teetering towers of balanced bodies, extreme bending, and devilishly precarious aerials. royalcanadiancircus.ca

SUPERSUCKERS

The Starlite Room I 10030–102 Street I 7 pm I $35.19 I 18 + I With Scott H Biram. ticketweb.ca

TRANSPORTATION

VANBLOC PARTY

10648–98 Street I 12–11 pm

I Free I A weekend of local artists, food, live DJs, lion dance performances, and local market.

Vanblocparty.com

Sun, June 7

AFRICANIVAL

Eastwood Park I 8502–119

Avenue I 9 am–9 pm I Free I Africanival is to share and celebrate with Edmontonians, the colorful, rich, inviting and diverse cultures of peoples of African descent africanival.org

AFRORACK

9910–109 Street I 7 pm

I $20 I With Kaunsel & Mr.Kou I African music with elements of Acid, techno and ambient. eventbrite.ca

DANGER CATS –THE DANGER ROOM

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm I Up to $38. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

DJ BONES TITO DOBLE P

Clandestine Nightclub I 10104–114 Street I 9 pm I $38.75. eventbrite.ca

FARMERS’ DAYS RODEO & EXHIBITION

Heritage Park I 5100–41 Avenue, Stony Plain I 10 am–5 pm I A three–day festival, with pancake breakfast, parade, rodeo, Kids Korral, museum, midway, and more. stonyplain.com

FULLY COMMITTED

Varscona Theatre I 10329–83 Avenue I 2 pm I $35 I Funny one–act follows a day in the life of Sam, an out of work actor who mans the reservation line of a number one restaurant. teatrolive.com

RAFFI

Jubilee Auditorium I 11455–87 Avenue I 2 pm I $52–99 I Singer, songwriter, advocate for children. ticketmaster.com

ROYAL CANADIAN CIRCUS

West Edmonton Mall parking lot I 173 Street & 90 Avenue I 1 & 5 pm I From $35 I Explosive live entertainment, featuring high–flying acrobatics, death–defying tricks, clowning and towering feats of strength, teetering towers of balanced bodies, extreme bending, and devilishly precarious aerials. royalcanadiancircus.ca

TRANSPORTATION

VANBLOC PARTY

10648–98 Street I 12–5 pm I Free I A weekend of local artists, food, live DJs, lion dance performances, and local market. vanblocparty.com

June 8–14

FULLY COMMITTED

Varscona Theatre I 10329–83 Avenue I Tues–Sat, 7:30 pm, $42; Sun, 2 pm, $35 I Funny one–act follows a day in the life of Sam, an out of work actor who mans the reservation line of a number one restaurant. teatrolive.com

JESSIMAE PELUSO

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I Thurs, 7:30 pm, from $22.42; Fri, 7:30 & 9:45 pm, from $31.24; Sat, 7 pm & 9:30 pm, from $31.24. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

ROYAL CANADIAN CIRCUS

West Edmonton Mall parking lot I 173 Street & 90 Avenue I Weekdays 7:30 pm; Sat, 12, 4 & 7:30 pm; Sun, 1 & 5 pm, from $35 I Explosive live entertainment, featuring high–flying acrobatics, death–defying tricks, clowning and towering feats of strength, teetering towers of balanced bodies, extreme bending, and devilishly precarious aerials. royalcanadiancircus.ca

Mon, June 8

MACMASTER LEAHY FAMILY

Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7:30 pm I $59.05 I Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, with family members, produce a magical night of music. festivalplace.ca

THE STAMPEDERS

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7:30 pm I $97.50–108 I The enduring legacy of the Stampeders …One More Time.. .‘better catch a noon train, better get there for a rock n rolling good time. winspearcentre.com

780 428 1414

Tues, June 9

BOB LOG III

The Starlite Room–Temple Room I 10030–102 Street I 8 pm I 18 +. ticketweb.ca

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. VICTORIA HARBOURCATS

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96

Avenue I 7 pm I Adults

$21–$35, kids $10–35. riverhawksbaseball.com

OIL CITY OPRY

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7:30 pm I A celebration of the best of county music. winspearcentre.com

780 428 1414

TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT – A TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES

Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7:30 pm I $65.71 I An immersive experience of an authentic Eagles concert. festivalplace.ca

Wed, June 10

TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT – A TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES

Arden Theatre, 5 St. Anne Street I 7:30 pm I $69 I An immersive experience of an authentic Eagles concert. tickets.stalbert.ca

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. VICTORIA HARBOURCATS

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96

Avenue I 11 am I Adults $21–$35, kids $10–35. riverhawksbaseball.com

MACMASTER LEAHY

FAMILY

Maclab Theatre I 4308–50 Street, Leduc I 7:30 pm I $69 I Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, with family members, produce a magical night of music. maclabcentre.com

STAGE EATERS PRESENT INTO THE WOODS

The Orange Hub I 10045–156 Street I 7–10 pm I $24.61 I A captivating musical adventure filled with humour, heart and music. showpass.ca

THE GUESS WHO

Rogers Place I 10220–104 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $66–379. ticketmaster.com

WINTERSLEEP

The Starlite Room I 10030–102 Street I 8 pm I $42.34 I 18+ I A sound defined by space, by the land and our distance from and proximity to it. ticketweb.ca

Thur, June 11

AARON WYLDER

The Aviary I 9314–111 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $15 I With Bennett Mitchell. the–aviary.net

RAPID FIRE IMPROV THEATRE

10437–83 Avenue I Chimprov I 7 pm I $16.50. rapidfiretheatre.com

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. VICTORIA HARBOURCATS

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 7 pm I Adults $21–$35, kids $10–35. riverhawksbaseball.com

RACHMANINOFF’S RHAPSODY

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7:30 pm I $40–103 I Rhapsody on the theme of Paganini bursts with energy and passion.

winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

REVEREND HORTON HEAT

The Starlite Room I 10030–102 Street I 7pm I $42.90 I All ages I With the Surfrajettes. ticketweb.ca

STAGE EATERS PRESENT INTO THE WOODS

The Orange Hub I 10045–156 Street I 7–10 pm I $24.61 I A captivating musical adventure filled with humour, heart and music. showpass.ca

Fri, June 12

DJ MINA

Pawn Shop Live I 6240–99 Street I 9 pm I All ages I $38.73. ticketweb.ca

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS

BASEBALL VS. YAKIMA

VALLEY PIPPENS

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 7 pm I Adults $21–$35, kids $10–35. riverhawksbaseball.com

ONOWAY HERITAGE DAYS

Onoway, AB I The weekend includes a variety of sporting events, music and entertainment, games, parade and a drive in movie. onoway.ca

NAPALM DEATH

The Starlite Room I 10030–102 Street I 6:30 pm I $49.83 I All ages I With Primitive Man, Culled & Dying Remains. ticketweb.ca

POLYFONIC 37

La Cite Francophone I 8627 Marie– Anne Gaboury Street I 8 pm I $22.73 I Music by Elianne Baril, Yza D’or, Alexanne Fillion and Koffi Kan. eventbrite.ca

RACHMANINOFF ON THE ROCKS

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 8 pm I $68–78 I Rhapsody on the Theme of Paganini performed by Harmony Zhu. winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

RAPID FIRE IMPROV

THEATRE

10437 83 Avenue I Three Ladies, 7 pm, $21.66 I Theatresports, 9:30 pm, $21.66. rapidfiretheatre.com

ROCK N THE RACETRACKS

Century Mile Racetrack and Casino I 4711 Airport Perimeter Road I 6–10 pm I Show n Shine, featuring horse races, beer gardens and food truck. rocknaugust.com

SEGUN JOHNSON (THE REAL OWAMBE PARTY)

Canadian Druze Centre I 14304–134 Avenue I 5 pm I $54.73 I LAGOS Party energy. eventbrite.ca

STAGE EATERS PRESENT INTO THE WOODS

The Orange Hub I 10045–156 Street I 7–10 pm I $24.61 I A captivating musical adventure filled with humour, heart and music showpass.ca

TODD NESS

Yuk Yuks I 13103 Fort Road I 7:30 pm I $25.75 I Comedy. yukyuks.com

Sat, June 13

ALL BRITISH FIELD MEETING

Victoria Park I 12010 River Valley Road I 11 am–3 pm I Check out an All British Show and Shine.

albertaallbritishmotoringsociety.ca

BAILEY ZIMMERMAN

Rogers Place I 10220–104 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $47–$275 I With guests Hudson Westbrook & Blake Whiten. ticketmaster.com

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. YAKIMA VALLEY PIPPENS

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 7 pm I Adults $21–$35, kids $10–$35. riverhawksbaseball.com

EDMONTON STINGERS VS. SCARBOROUGH SHOOTING STARS

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515–118 Avenue I 7 pm I $22–$225 I Edmonton’s Basketball team. Feature night, Filipino Heritage Night. Pregame buffet and in arena DJs Qwake & RJ Chui. ticketmaster.ca

HIGHLANDIA MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEGA BOUNCE RUN

EDMONTON

Capilano Park I 10810 54 Street I 1 pm I $65.99 adult, $52.99 youth I 9 spectacular inflatable obstacles will be spread throughout the park, creating a 5 km course. megabouncerun.ca

ONOWAY HERITAGE DAYS

Onoway, AB I The weekend includes a variety of sporting events, music and entertainment, games, parade. onoway.ca

PRIDE DANCE PARTY

The Starlite Room I 10030–102 Street I 8 pm I $32.61 I 18 +. ticketweb.ca

RACHMANINOFF’S RHAPSODY

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7:30 pm I $40–$103 I Rhapsody on the Theme of Paganini bursts with energy and passion. winspearcentre.com

780 428 1414

RAPID FIRE IMPROV THEATRE

10437–83 Avenue I Kidding Around, 1:30 pm, $13.44 I

Henry Martell Park I 6602 Ada Boulevard I 2–10 pm I One of a kind neighbourhood event featuring live music. highlandiafest.com

LEMONADE DAY

Everywhere in Northern Alberta. Check the website for details of local entrepreneurs serving up sweet drinks to help youth how to operate their own business. lemonadeday.org/northern–alberta

LIFT UP YUH PRAYZE

Living Waters Assembly of God I 15830–118 Avenue I 6 pm I $43.93 adults, $22.63 kids I All ages I Dynamic gospel and an atmosphere filled with celebration. ticketweb.ca

LOU BARLOW

The Buckingham I 10439–82 Avenue I 5 pm I $30.50 I 18 +. ticketweb.ca

MAANGAS

Pawn Shop Live I 6240–99 Street I 5 pm I All ages I $79.89. ticketweb.ca

JAZZ SABBATH

Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7:30 pm I $56.71 I A jazz trio that plays new jazz arrangements of Black Sabbath songs. festivalplace.ca

MUSICAL MORNINGS: UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 9 & 10:30 am I $10 adults, $8 kids I Join Ms Kate for some music, laughter and fun. Bring a pillow and blanket for floor seating. Concert for ages 1–5. winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

ONOWAY HERITAGE DAYS

Onoway, AB I The weekend includes a variety of sporting events, music and entertainment, games, parade and a drive in movie. onoway.ca

PETS IN THE PARK

Beuna Vista Park I 7823–131 Street I 10–4 pm I Events throughout the day for you and your furry (or not so furry) friend. edmontonhumanesociety.com

Three Ladies, 7 pm, $21.66; Very Lit Music Show, 9:30 pm, $21.66. rapidfiretheatre.com

SPAG HEDDY

Temple Ballroom I 11133–156 Street I 9 pm I Free, before 10:30 pm I Dutch born dubstep producer and DJ. showpass.com

TODD NESS

Yuk Yuks I 13103 Fort Road I 7 & 9:30 pm I $25.75 I Comedy. yukyuks.com

Sun, June 14

CLASSICS IN THE PARK

Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 2 pm I $23.81 I 4th Annual Classics in the Park. This year, A Journey from Classical Brazil. festivalplace.ca

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. YAKIMA

VALLEY PIPPENS

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 1 pm I Adults $21–$32, kids $10.50–$15.75. riverhawksbaseball.com

PICK ME! PICK ME! A CELEBRATION OF THEATRICAL AUDITION

Varscona Theatre I 10329–83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I We explore the exhilarating process by which theatres cast plays and actors. teatrolive.com

RAPID FIRE IMPROV THEATRE

10437–83 Avenue I Kidding Around, 3 pm I Improv for Homeschoolers Showcase, 5 pm IPay what you can. rapidfiretheatre.com

UNIVERSITY OF PHILLIPINES FIGHTING MAROONS BASKETBALL

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515–118 Avenue I 8 am I Vs Legacy All Stars. ticketmaster.ca

THE GREATEST HITS

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 6 pm I $45–$90 I Celebrating two decades of 5 artists 1 love.

winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

June 15–21

FULLY COMMITTED

Varscona Theatre I 10329–83 Avenue I Tues–Sat, 7:30 pm, $42 I Tues, pay what you can I Sun 2 pm, $35 I Funny one–act follows a day in the life of Sam, an out of work actor who mans the reservation line of a number one restaurant. teatrolive.com

MALIK B

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I Thurs, 7:30 pm I Fri, 7:30 and 9:45 pm I Sat, 7 pm and 9:30 pm I From $31.24. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

REJUVENATING CULTURE & NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PARTY

Fort Edmonton, 7000–143 Street NW (Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive) I Wed–Sun 10 am–5 pm I $29.30 adult, $23.36 kids, $104 family I Programming that celebrates culture, connections and living traditions. fortedmontonpark.ca

Mon, June 15

ROYAL CANADIAN CIRCUS

Wed, June 17

EDMONTON STINGERS VS. MONTREAL ALLIANCE

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515–118 Avenue I 7 pm I $22–225 I Edmonton’s basketball team. ticketmaster.ca

HOTEL CALIFORNIA: THE ORIGINAL EAGLES TRIBUTE

Maclab Theatre I 4308–50 Street, Leduc I 7:30 pm I $64 I Celebrating the music and memories, get involved with the band! maclabcentre.com

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I Tue–Sat, 7:30 pm; Wed, Sat & Sun matinee, 1:30 pm I Base $40; senior/student $30; weekdays & Sat matinees pay-what-you-will I Presented by Freewill Shakespeare. freewillshakespeare.com

SUMMER SESSIONS

Heritage Park I 5100–41 Avenue, Stony Plain I 6:30 pm I Free, but limited space available I Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy this weekly music series of Canadian talent. Tonight, Las Mambas with Liz Lauer. stonyplain.com

WHITEHORSE

Sherwood Park, Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7:30 pm I $47 I A celebration of twenty years of Whitehorse and the ties that bind. festivalplace.ca

Thur, June 18

42ND STREET

Timms Centre for the Arts I 87 Avenue & 112 Street I 7:30 pm I $35 I Come along and listing to the lullaby of Broadway! showpass.com/42nd–street

ALBERTA CIRCUS ARTS

French Quarter, La Cite Francophone I $25–40 I A festival dedicated to contemporary circus performances, workshops, panels and more albertacircusarts.com

CENDRILLION: COMIC OPERA

Sherwood Park, Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7:30 pm I $50 adult, $40 child I Come and experience Opera in a new and exciting way. festivalplace.ca

COFFEE WITH A COP

Namao Community Hall I 24400 AB–37 I 6:30–8 pm I Take this opportunity to share your ideas, ask questions and discuss issues. sturgeoncounty.ca

COSI FAN TUTTE

The Capital Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park I 7000–143 Street NW I $48 adults I 7:30 pm I Mozart’s comedy of love, loyalty and letting go. nuovavocalarts.ca

CRAZY FOR YOU

Westbury Theatre I 10330–84 Avenue I 7:30 pm, $43 adult, $28 youth I A zany rich boy meets hometown girl romantic comedy. An Edmonton Musical Theatre production. tickets.fringetheatre.ca

FIVE DAYS IN JULY:

BLUE RODEO TRIBUTE

Maclab Theatre I 4308–50 Street, Leduc I 7:30 pm I $45 I The undeniable lyrical styling, soaring telecaster and steer guitar inherent in classic country, and inject it with harmony, intensity and sensibility. maclabcentre.com

JULIE KIM

Yuk Yuks I 13103 Fort Road I 7 pm I $23.75. yukyuks.com

LENNY PEARCE

Midway I 6107–104 Street I 4:30 pm I All ages. ticketmaster.ca

MIDSUMMER THURSDAYS

Downtown Stony Plain I 50 Street & 50 Avenue, Stony Plain I 5–8 pm I Enjoy the vibrant downtown of Stony Plain featuring captivating entertainment, local shops and tasty food. stonyplain.com

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I Tue–Sat, 7:30 pm; Wed, Sat & Sun matinee, 1:30 pm I Base $40; senior/student $30; weekdays & Sat matinees pay-what-you-will I Presented by Freewill Shakespeare. freewillshakespeare.com

RAPID FIRE IMPROV THEATRE

10437–83 Avenue I The Rookie Show I 7 pm I $21.66. rapidfiretheatre.com

THE STORY OF CREEDENCE

CLEARWATER REVIVAL

Jubilee Auditorium I 11455–87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $54–$102. ticketmaster.com

THE UNENDING

Rendezvous Pub I 10108–149 Street I 8 pm I With Axohxin. eventbrite.ca

Fri, June 19

42ND STREET

Timms Centre for the Arts I 87 Avenue & 112 Street I 7:30 pm I $35 I Come along and listing to the lullaby of Broadway! showpass.com/42nd–street

ALBERTA CIRCUS ARTS

French Quarter, La Cite Francophone I $25–40 I A festival dedicated to contemporary circus performances, workshops, panels and more albertacircusarts.com

BEAUMONT MUSIC FESTIVAL

Ken Nichol Arena I 5303–50 Street, Beaumont I Gates open 4 pm I $200 weekend pass I Headliners include Toque, Crown Lands, RadioActive and more beaumontmusicfestival.ca

CANDLELIGHT: TRIBUTE TO ABBA

Triffo Theatre I 11110–104 Avenue I 6 pm I $37–$55 I Experience classical musicians performing music of Abba. feverup.com

CANDLELIGHT: TRIBUTE TO QUEEN AND THE BEATLES

Triffo Theatre I 11110–104 Avenue I 6 pm I $37–$55 I Experience classical musicians performing music of Queen and the Beatles. feverup.com

CENDRILLION: COMIC OPERA

Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7:30 pm I $50 adult, $40 child I Come and experience Opera in a new and Exciting way. festivalplace.ca

COSI FAN TUTTE

The Capital Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park I 7000–143 Street NW I $48 adults I 7:30 pm I Mozart’s comedy of love, loyalty and letting go. nuovavocalarts.ca

CRAZY FOR YOU

Westbury Theatre I 10330–84 Avenue I 7:30 pm, $43 adult, $28 youth I A zany rich boy meets hometown girl romantic comedy. An Edmonton Musical Theatre production. tickets.fringetheatre.ca

GAME CON CANADA

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515–118 Avenue I 11 am–7 pm (6 pm–12 am after hours gaming) I Daily admission, adult $52.50, youth $42.50, kids $15.50 I Video games, games, e-sports, celebrities, free game demos and much more. gameconcanada.com

MARY ANCHETA QUARTET

Yardbird Suite I 11 Tommy Banks Way I An Edmonton International Jazz Festival concert.

MORINVILLE FESTIVAL DAY

Morinville I Various locations I A jam–packed, fun–filled weekend in Morinville with all ages activities, a show and shine, a pedestrian parade, and live entertainment. morinville.ca/festivaldays

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

NE–YO & AKON

Rogers Place I 10220–104 Avenue I 8 pm I $298–$1066. ticketmaster.com

RAPID FIRE IMPROV

THEATRE

10437–83 Avenue I Three Ladies, 7 pm, $21.66 I Theatresports, 9:30 pm, $21.66. rapidfiretheatre.com

SOAPBOX DERBY

St. Albert Catholic Parish I 7 St.Vital Avenue I Build a soapbox racer and take it down the hill. stalbertsoapboxderby.ca

THOUSAND FACES FESTIVAL

Alberta Avenue Community Centre I 9210–118 Avenue I Dancers, musicians, poets, painters, playwrights and players are given space to tell stories from two–minute poems to feature–length multi–disciplinary epics. thousandfaces.ca

WESTWOOD SUMMERFEST & SHOW N SHINE

12139–105 Street I 5–9 pm I Free I Classic cars, live music and delicious food. eventbrite.ca

Sat, June 20

42ND STREET

Timms Centre for the Arts I 87 Avenue & 112 Street I 7:30 pm I $35 I Come along and listing to the lullaby of Broadway! showpass.com/42nd–street

80’S DANCE PARTY

Temple Ballroom I 11133–156 Street I 8 pm I $25 I With DJ Brian St. Clair. showpass.com

ALBERTA CIRCUS ARTS

French Quarter, La Cite Francophone I $25–$40 I A festival dedicated to contemporary circus performances, workshops, panels and more. albertacircusarts.com

BEAUMONT MUSIC FESTIVAL

Ken Nichol Arena I 5303–50 St. Beaumont I Gates open 2 pm I $200 weekend pass I Headliners include Big Sugar, Royal Tusk, Lucette and more. beaumontmusicfestival.ca

CANDLELIGHT: TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD

Betty Andrews Recital Hall I 11110–104 Avenue I 8:30 pm I $50–$60 I Experience classical musicians performing music of Pink Floyd. feverup.com

CANDLELIGHT: BEST OF METAL ON STRINGS

Betty Andrews Recital Hall I 11110–104 Avenue I 6 pm I $45–$55 I Experience classical musicians performing music of the best metal bands. feverup.com

COSI FAN TUTTE

The Capital Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park I 7000–143 Street NW I $48 adults I 1:30 & 7:30 pm I Mozart’s comedy of love, loyalty and letting go. nuovavocalarts.ca

CRAZY FOR YOU

Westbury Theatre I 10330–84 Avenue I 2 pm & 7:30 pm, $43 adult, $28 youth I A zany rich boy meets hometown girl romantic comedy. An Edmonton Musical Theatre production. tickets.fringetheatre.ca

EDMONTON ELKS VS. MONTREAL ALOUETTES

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 2 pm I $26.25 and up I Football. ticketmaster.ca

GAME CON CANADA

IGNITE

Muttart Theatre, Stanley Milner Library I 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 3 pm I $20.88 I Celebrate the music and community that brought the ensemble to life.

showpass.com

KIMATI & ZURGLIN

Zillionaires Lounge & Bar I 6256–99 Street I 9 pm I $30 I Two stars in the underground bass music scene in Canada. showpass.com/ ebsbadinagoodway

MAKE MUSIC EDMONTON

Helen Nolan Park I 12347–108 Avenue I 4 pm–9 pm I Free I Discover local and international artist performing outdoors. 124street.ca

MORINVILLE FESTIVAL DAY

Morinville I Various locations I A jam–packed, fun–filled weekend in Morinville with all ages activities, a show and shine, pedestrian parade, and live entertainment. morinville.ca/festivaldays

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I Tue–Sat, 7:30 pm; Wed, Sat & Sun matinee, 1:30 pm I Base $40, senior/ student $30, weekdays & Sat matinees pay-what-you-

will I Presented by Freewill Shakespeare. freewillshakespeare.com

PRIDE IN THE PARK

Lions Park, St. Albert I 5 Tache Street I 12–7 pm I Fun for everyone.

RAPID FIRE IMPROV THEATRE

10437–83 Avenue I Kidding Around, 1:30 pm, $13.44; Three Ladies, 7 pm, $21.66; Maestro, 9:30 pm, $21.66. rapidfiretheatre.com

SHEBAD

The Starlite Room I 10030–102 Street I 7:30 pm I An Edmonton Jazz Fest concert. ticketweb.ca

SOAPBOX DERBY

St. Albert Catholic Parish I 7 St. Vital Avenue I Build a soapbox racer and take it down the hill. stalbertsoapboxderby.ca

THOUSAND FACES FESTIVAL

ZOO BREW

Edmonton Zoo I 13315 Buena Vista Road I 5–11 pm I 18+ I Adults $33.50 I An ultimate twilight event for beer and animal lovers. Enjoy the zoo after hours with a drink in hand. buildingourzoo.com/ events/zoobrew

ZULU CHALLENGE

Northeast River Park I 903–153 Avenue NE I 10 am–12 pm I $107.64 adults, kids less I 30 obstacles over 5 km with couples, families, siblings and friends, tethered together. eventbrite.ca

Sun, June 21

1999 THE ULTIMATE PRINCE EXPERIENCE

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7:30 pm I $55–$74 I The multi instrumentalist Dale Ray presents a commeration of the wondrous music, art and vision of Prince. winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

42ND STREET

Timms Centre for the Arts I 87 Avenue & 112 Street I 2 pm I $35 I Come along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway! showpass.com/42nd–street/

ALBERTA CIRCUS ARTS

French Quarter, La Cite Francophone I $25–$40 I A festival dedicated to contemporary circus performances, workshops, panels and more albertacircusarts.com

ANTWAN WHITE

Rendezvous Pub I 10108– 149 Street I 8 pm.

BALLET OF LIGHT: SLEEPING BEAUTY IN A SPARKLING LIGHT

Triffo Theatre I 11110–104 Avenue I 4 & 6 pm I $40–$64 I A classical dance with beautiful glow in the dark costumes. feverup.com

BEATLEMANIA REVISITED

Sherwood Park, Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7:30 pm I $56.19 adult I The look, the sound and the feel of the Fab Four’s live performance. festivalplace.ca

BLATCHFORD BLOCK

PARTY

2793 Blatchford Road I 11 am–3 pm I Enjoy food trucks, free ice cream, live music and Family friendly activities. blatchfordedmonton.ca

COSI FAN TUTTE

The Capital Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park I 7000–143 Street NW I $48 adults I 2:30 pm I Mozart’s comedy of love, loyalty and letting go. nuovavocalarts.ca

CRAZY FOR YOU

Westbury Theatre I 10330–84 Avenue I 2 pm & 7:30 pm I $43 adult, $28 youth I A

zany rich boy meets hometown girl romantic comedy. An Edmonton Musical Theatre production. tickets.fringetheatre.ca

FATHERS DAY CAR SHOW

Celebration Church I 7215

Argyll Road I 9:30 am–2:30 pm I Live music, kids activities, classic cars and more. fathersdaycarshow.ca

FATHERS DAY

EXTRAVAGANZA

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008–122 Avenue I 11 am–2 pm I Tickets free, but register I Brunch for dad and the family, axe throwing, cash bar. eventbrite.ca

FATHER’S DAY FUN

St. Albert Historic River Lots & Grain Elevators I 4 Meadowview Drive I Free I 11 am– 4 pm I Tour the Metis and Francophone historic homes and grain elevators, and take in family friendly activities. artsandheritage.ca

GAME CON CANADA

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515–118 Avenue I 10 am–6 pm I Daily admission, adult

$52.50, youth $42.50 kids $15.50 I Video games, games, e-sports, celebrities, free game demos and much more. gameconcanada.com

HEART OF THE CITY BIKE TOUR

Begins at Government House Park I 9938 Groat Road I 9 am–noon I $5 I Join us for a scenic ride through the heart of the city on 18 km of mostly flat trails. rivervalley.ab.ca

KANSEI YASUDA –RESPECT COMEDY TOUR

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm I From $22.97. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I Tue–Sat, 7:30 pm; Wed, Sat & Sun matinee, 1:30 pm I Base $40, senior/

student $30, weekdays & Sat matinees pay-what-youwill I Presented by Freewill Shakespeare. freewillshakespeare.com

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 10 am–11 pm I Reserve a spot. Experience indigenous culture, traditions, music, dance and more. eventbrite.ca

TAYLOR: A TRIBUTE TO THE ERAS OF TAYLOR SWIFT MUSIC

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 2 pm I $64–$74 I Josette, dancers and international musicians present this joyous experiences complete with over 20 renditions of Taylor’s biggest hits. winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

THOUSAND FACES FESTIVAL

June 22–28

DREW DUNN

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I Thurs, 7:30 pm, from $22.42; Fri, 7:30 and 9:45 pm, from $31.24; Sat, 7 pm and 9:30 pm, from $31.24. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I Tue–Sat, 7:30 pm; Wed, Sat & Sun matinee, 1:30 pm I Base $40, senior/ student $30, weekdays & Sat matinees pay-what-youwill I Presented by Freewill Shakespeare. freewillshakespeare.com

Mon, June 22

JOHN BUTLER

Midway I 6107–104 Street I 7 pm I $66.25. ticketmaster.ca

Tues, June 23

BONNIE RAITT

Jubilee Auditorium I 11455–87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $86–$381 I With Jon Cleary. ticketmaster.com

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Wed, June 24

42ND STREET

Timms Centre for the Arts I 87 Avenue & 112 Street I 7:30 pm I $35 I Come along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway! showpass.com/42nd–street/

BEATLEMANIA REVISITED

Arden Theatre, 5 St. Anne Street I 7:30 pm I $59 I The look, the sound and the feel of the Fab Four’s live performance. tickets.stalbert.ca

BRIGADOON

The Capital Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park I 7000–143 Street NW I $27.90 adults, 1:30 pm I $48 adult, 7:30 pm I A mystical Scottish village appears once every hundred years. Love, destiny and enchantment await. nuovavocalarts.ca

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

RAUL MIDON

Jazz Club at Chateau Lacombe I 10111 Bellamy Hill Road I 7:30 pm I $68.95 I An Edmonton Jazz Festival show. ticketweb.ca

SUMMER SESSIONS

THE OSTARA PROJECT

Yardbird Suite I 11 Tommy Banks Way I An Edmonton International Jazz Festival concert.

Thur, June 25

42ND STREET

Timms Centre for the Arts I 87 Avenue & 112 Street I 7:30 pm I $35 I Come along and listing to the lullaby of Broadway! showpass.com/42nd–street

BEATLEMANIA REVISITED

Maclab Theatre I 4308–50 Street, Leduc I 7:30 pm I $59 I The look, the sound and the feel of the Fab Four’s live performance. maclabcentre.com

BRIGADOON

The Capital Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park I 7000–143 Street NW I 7:30 pm I $48 I A mystical Scottish village appears once every hundred years. Love, destiny and enchantment await. nuovavocalarts.ca

ELLEN FROESE

The Aviary I 9314–111 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $20. the–aviary.net

ISAIAH COLLIER PLAYS

COLTRANE

Jazz Club at Chateau Lacombe I 10111 Bellamy Hill Road I 7:30 pm I $58.65 I

An Edmonton Jazz Festival show. ticketweb.ca

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

PARKLAND POETS

Stony Plain Public Library I 5216–50 Street I 7:15–8:30 pm I Free I In person readings featuring up to three readers and an open mic segment. mysppl.ca

ROCK THE PARK WITH THE PARKLANDERS

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008–122 Avenue I 5–8 pm. eventbrite.ca

STURGEON COUNTY’S MAYOR GOLF TOURNAMENT

Sturgeon Valley Golf and Country I 25114 Sturgeon Road I Annual golf tournament. sturgeoncounty.ca

Fri, June 26

42ND STREET

Timms Centre for the Arts I 87 Avenue & 112 Street I 7:30 pm I $35 I Come along and listing to the lullaby of Broadway! showpass.com/42nd–street

BRIGADOON

The Capital Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park I 7000–143 Street NW I 7:30 pm I $48 I A mystical Scottish village appears once every hundred years. Love, destiny and enchantment await. nuovavocalarts.ca

BRYAN BIELANSKI

Rendezvous Pub I 10108–149 Street I 8 pm I $27.86 I Inspired by Old fashion rock and folk music.

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. PORT ANGELES LEFTIES

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 7 pm I Adults $21–$35, kids $10–35. riverhawksbaseball.com

FANNY’S FOLLIES: A NIGHT OF INDIGENOUS BURLESQUE

Varscona Theatre I 10329–83 Avenue I 7 pm I $38.74 I Celebrate indigenous burlesque featuring Kahnawakero. eventbrite.ca

HIROMI’S SONICWONDER

Horowitz Theatre I 8900–114 Street I $69–$92 I 7 pm I A world renowned pianist. Part of the Edmonton International Jazz Fest. showpass.com

JURASSIC QUEST

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515–118 Avenue I 1, 3 and 5 pm I The ultimate Lego brick event. universe.com

LEAD & SPEED NORTH AMERICAN CUP SERIES

Louise Mckinney Park I 9999 Grierson Hill NW I LEAD competition. climbingcanada.ca

THE MAGICAL MUSIC OF HARRY POTTER

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7:30 pm I $37–$135 I This concert promises to be a magical experience for Muggles and wizards alike. winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

NEXT STOP COMEDY

Leduc Brewing Company I 4901–50 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $27.86 I New comedians from Next Stop Comedy. eventbrite.ca

EDMONTON CARNAVAL

Alberta Avenue Community Centre/Park I 9210–118

Avenue I Free I Edmonton Carnival is an opportunity to connect Latin and Canadian culture in an amazing place. Come enjoy music, art, performance, latin food and more. edmontoncarnaval.com

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I Tue–Sat, 7:30 pm; Wed, Sat & Sun matinee, 1:30 pm I Base $40, senior/ student $30, weekdays & Sat matinees pay-what-youwill I Presented by Freewill Shakespeare. freewillshakespeare.com

Sat, June 27

2026 WNBF CANADA NATURALS

Horowitz Theatre I 8900–114 Street I $29–$112 I 9 am–7 pm I National body building championships. showpass.com

42ND STREET

Timms Centre for the Arts I 87 Avenue & 112 Street I 7:30 pm I $35 I Come along and listing to the lullaby of Broadway! showpass.com/42nd–street

BOOTH BABE BURLESQUE NERDLESQUE

The Rec Room I 1725 99 Street I 7:30 pm I $22.63 I The best of burlesque with a nerdy twist. eventbrite.ca

BRIGADOON

The Capital Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park I 7000–143 Street NW I 7:30 pm I $48 I A mystical Scottish village appears once every hundred years. Love, destiny and enchantment await. nuovavocalarts.ca

CIRQUE DU RAVE

Pawn Shop Live I 6240–99

Street I 9 pm I 18+ I $62.66

I A Carnival of sound, light and energy. ticketweb.ca

DJ SHAFFIC – AFRO ZAZA

The Whyte Owl I 10351

Whyte Avenue I 10 pm I $22.63 I The best Afrohouse, Dancehall and Amapiano vibes! eventbrite.ca

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. PORT ANGELES LEFTIES

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 7 pm I Adults $21–$35, kids $10–35. riverhawksbaseball.com

GEMINICRAB

The Starlite Room I 10030–102 Street I 7:30 pm I An Edmonton Jazz Fest concert. ticketweb.ca

INFECTED MUSHROOM

Midway I 6107–104 Street I 9 pm I 18+ I $47. ticketmaster.ca

JURASSIC QUEST

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515–118 Avenue I 8 & 9 am, noon and 3 pm I The ultimate Lego brick event. universe.com

LEAD & SPEED NORTH AMERICAN CUP SERIES

Louise Mckinney Park I 9999 Grierson Hill NW I LEAD competition. climbingcanada.ca

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

PASSQUALE GRASSO

Jazz Club at Chateau Lacombe I 10111 Bellamy Hill Road I 7:30 pm I $58.65 I An Edmonton Jazz Festival show.

ticketweb.ca

PRIDE CONCERT

Westbury Theatre I 10330 84 Avenue I 8 pm I $25 I Edmonton Vocal Minority, with guest choir Accord Ensemble.

THE MAGICAL MUSIC OF HARRY POTTER

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 2 & 7:30 pm I $37–$135 I This concert promises to

be a magical experience for Muggles and wizards alike.

winspearcentre.com

780 428 1414

VOKIM EXPERIENCE

Living Waters Assembly of God I 15830–118 Avenue I 4 pm I Free, but reserve a spot I All Ages I Unforgettable evening of praise, worship and African Gospel expressions. eventbrite.ca

EDMONTON CARNAVAL

Alberta Avenue Community Centre/Park I 9210–118 Avenue I Free I Edmonton Carnival is an opportunity to connect Latin and Canadian culture in an amazing place. Come enjoy music, art, performance, latin food and more. edmontoncarnaval.com

Sun, June 28

BRIGADOON

The Capital Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park I 7000–143 Street NW I 1:30 pm I $48 I A mystical Scottish village appears once every hundred years. Love, destiny and enchantment await. nuovavocalarts.ca

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. PORT ANGELES LEFTIES

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 1 pm I Adults

$21–$35, kids $10–$35. riverhawksbaseball.com

EDMONTON STINGERS VS. SASKATOON MAMBA

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515–118 Avenue I 4 pm I $22–$225 I Edmonton’s basketball team. ticketmaster.ca

EJO MEETS ESO A SWINGIN’ AFFAIR WITH CAITY GYORGY

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 2 pm I An Edmonton Jazz Fest concert. showpoass.com 780 428 1414

ENERGY CITY CACTUS RATS VS. OKOTOKS DAWGS

Energy City Ballpark I 100 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove I 1:35 pm I Adult

$22–$35, kids $10–$35 I Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

JURASSIC QUEST

Edmonton Expo Centre I

7515–118 Avenue I 9 am & 1 pm I The ultimate Lego brick event. universe.com

LEAD & SPEED NORTH AMERICAN CUP SERIES

Louise Mckinney Park I 9999 Grierson Hill NW I LEAD competition. climbingcanada.ca

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

SUMMER SERENADE

Victoria Park I 12030 River Valley Road I 2 pm I $107.83 I Live music under the summer sun. eventbrite.ca

VINTAGE DAY

Ukrainian Cultural Village I Hwy 16, East of Edmonton, Lamont County I $18 adults, $14 (youth) I 10 am–4 pm I Step on the gas, drive back in time, and enjoy a spectacular display of vintage cars, tractors and motorcycles. ukrainianvillage.ca

EDMONTON CARNAVAL

Alberta Avenue Community Centre/Park I 9210–118

Avenue I Free I Edmonton Carnival is an opportunity to connect Latin and Canadian culture in an amazing place. Come enjoy music, art, performance, latin food and more. edmontoncarnaval.com

Mon, June 29

METRIC W. BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE & STARS

Jubilee Auditorium I 11455–87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $71–$499. ticketmaster.com

SAMMY OBEID: UNCENSORED IN EDMONTON

The Orange HIg Theatre I 10045–156 Street I 7 pm I $52–$100 I Comedy with sharp cultural wit and fearless storytelling. eventbrite.com

Tues, June 30

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. BELLINGHAM BELLS

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96

Avenue I 7 pm I Adults

$21–$35, kids $10–35. riverhawksbaseball.com

ENERGY CITY CACTUS RATS VS. WEYBURN BEAVERS

Energy City Ballpark I 100 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove I 6:35 pm I Adult

$22–$35, kids $10–$35 I Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

ROCKSTAR LAND 2026

The Backyard I 10004–103A Avenue I 4 pm I $30 I Edmonton’s biggest DJ festival. ticketweb.ca

VISHAL–SHEYKAR

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515–118 Avenue I 8 pm I $85–$184 I Iconic hits, electrifying energy and sing alongs to fan favourites. ticketmaster.ca

Summer in the City is available on the go! Scan QR code or visit: SUMMERCITY.CA

SUPERFOOD Smoothies

Don’t tell anyone these drinks are also good for them!

Written and photos by Gloria Ge-Weald

An ice-cold beverage is never far from the forefront of most of our minds on a hot summer’s day. Often times, that sought-after beverage may just be cool, clear water, but a frosty beer, cocktail or iced tea are surely yearned for as well. Smoothies are distinct from these other libations as they have some bulk to them, as well as a ton of nutrients (especially these!), but don’t let the fact they’re good for you scare you off! A rich or fruity smoothie still gives that revitalizing kick we covet on a blistering day, and then some.

Cinnamon Banana Maca Smoothie Energy! Libido! Hormone health! Maca has been studied to do wonders in these areas, in which we are eager to maintain and boost. Another powerhouse ingredient, cinnamon, has been studied to have a positive impact on blood sugar levels, so this smoothie is a tasty boost to our body’s balance.

1 frozen banana

1 tsp. maca powder

3 tbsp. cashew butter 1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Mix all ingredients in a blender and pour!

1 c. milk of choice

Matcha Cherry Coconut Smoothie

Matcha tea has a long and revered tradition in Japanese culture. Every aspect of the tea ceremony is conscientiously observed, including the whisking of the tea, the appreciation of flowers that beautify the space and gratitude to the universe before you take your first sip. Like other sources of caffeine, matcha is somewhat bitter, yet paired with rich coconut milk, honey and the full-bodied flavour of cherries, that mild bitterness only adds depth. This concoction may be more casual than tradition, but it will be easy to show gratitude for this smoothie of refined palette!

3/4 c. cherries, frozen

1/2 c. full fat coconut milk

1/4 to 1/2 c. milk of choice, depending on thickness preference

1.5 tsp. matcha

1 tsp. honey

Optional: collagen protein powder

Mix the matcha and liquids first, until the matcha is blended into a silky smoothness. Add the remaining ingredients and blend.

Raspberry Lime Açai Smoothie

Pronounced ah-sah-ee, açai is absolutely brimming with some of the most potent antioxidants known to man, many of which are even harder to pronounce than this berry itself! A deeply rich, dark purple colour with an equally rich and captivating taste, the açai berry may just be the tastiest way to boost your daily ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) intake! Paired with juices of orange and lime, this smoothie enjoys a tartness, a fitting pairing with the vitalization it will bring!

3 tbsp. açai powder

1/2 to 3/4c. milk of choice, depending on thickness preference

1.5 c. raspberries, frozen

1/3 c. orange juice

2 tsp. lime juice

Mix all ingredients in a blender and pour!

Chocolate Chip Cashew Camu Camu Smoothie

As the liquid version of chocolate chip cookie dough, this smoothie is very comforting. The chips give it a bit of a crunch on the tail end of your slurps, rich in cashew and banana. With the other ingredients being so strong and hearty, the camu camu powder gently loads your drink up with nutrients, leaving you none the wiser and your skin glowing. Camu camu is said to be the highest vitamin C-rich food on Earth!

2 tsp. camu camu

3 tbsp. cashew butter

3 tbsp. chocolate chip cookies

1 frozen banana

1/2 to 3/4 c. milk of choice, depending on thickness preference

Optional: vanilla protein powder or 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Blend everything but the chocolate chips, then add the chocolate chips and blend a bit more.

Moringa Strawberry Peach Smoothie

The fan favourite of my smoothie testers, this one is reminiscent of an Orange Julius, only without the watery ice filler, and with a green moringa hue. Moringa has a gentle, earthy flavour that is very versatile. It also makes a wonderful tea! It is a nutrient powerhouse, loaded with vitamin K, E, A, Bs as well as many minerals, including iron, calcium and magnesium.

1 c. strawberries, frozen 1 c. peaches, frozen

1 tbsp. moringa powder 1/2 c. milk or choice

Mix all ingredients in a blender and pour! n

1/2 c. orange juice

EXOTIC EATS

Put your barbecue to the test with this foreign, fire-grilled fare

Written and photos by Gloria Ge-Weald

Here in Alberta, we’re known for our beef.

With a long history of ranching, we’re the largest cattle-producing province in Canada, accounting for more than 43 percent of the country’s beef inventory. While beef is synonymous with Alberta’s agrarian culture, it doesn’t hurt to try something new — and strange.

It just might be that bucket list addition you never knew you wanted to cross off. That said, keep in mind that what is weird to us is considered a delicacy, or even common, in other parts of the world, including this exotic gastronomical tour of flame-grilled animal fare.

Kangaroo

Many Australians can’t bring themselves to eat their national animal, so 70 percent of the meat gets exported, largely to Europe, where Germany and France are the biggest importers. How does that saying go… one country’s nuisance is another country’s delicious treasure?

Just like the animal itself, kangaroo meat has a punch to it. Its sharp flavour pairs better with other bold elements, such as a strong cheese and something sweet, like pineapple.

Kangaroo Burgers

1/2 lb ground kangaroo

1/3 c bread crumbs

1 egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp sea salt

brie slices pineapple slices lettuce mayo optional: hot sauce

Combine all burger patty ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Line a tray with parchment paper and place it beside the hamburger press. Add a half cup of patty mix to the press, making the burgers about 3/4” thick, then lay them on the lined tray. Refrigerate the patties while you then turn on the grill to medium-high and slice the burger toppings. Grill the patties for 3-4 minutes per side. Once flipped over, melt the brie onto the patty. Briefly heat the buns on the grill. Serve.

Venison

A local animal, but still possibly foreign to those who don’t know anyone who hunts, deer has a deep, earthy flavour, is rich in iron and is very lean. Here in Alberta, we have white-tailed deer and mule deer, which have a long history of being hunted by indigenous peoples in the area, and are still hunted today.

Venison Meatballs with Chimichurri Sauce

1/3 kg ground venison

1 tbsp chopped parsley

1 tbsp minced garlic

2 tbsp kefir

1 egg

2 tbsp bread crumbs

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 heaping 1/2 c

chopped mint

1/2 c chopped parsley

1 heaping tbsp

minced garlic

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 green chili

Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender and turn into a purée, set aside. Mix all meatball ingredients together. Combine well, but make sure not to overdo it, as it can cause the meatballs to become tough. Use an ice cream scoop to measure the mix into uniform-sized balls. Heat the barbecue up to medium-high, then place the meatballs on the grill, making sure to rotate them every few minutes. Grill until fully cooked, about 12-15 minutes. n

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SCOOPS A Real Coup for

Six unique cone-topper options for the summer

Summer is synonymous with some of the best times of our lives, starting from days when we were freed from classes to play and hurry for some change when the ice cream truck jingle can could heard and getting closer. Though our tastes may have evolved to enjoy more sophisticated flavours, this is a sunny-day satisfaction that doesn’t tarnish with age. With that in mind, here are some locally owned, inventive options to elevate your day—no ice cream truck chasing required!

Buko Pandan (Yelo’d)

Vanilla is thee staple ice cream flavour in Western gastronomy. Though considered “plain” in its simplicity, its background and applications are far more complex. Thomas Jefferson is credited with bringing it to the States from France, and a couple centuries later, we have Yelo’d, bringing Buko Pandan to Edmonton! They describe it as “Asia’s vanilla, but with a mild floral and earthy hint.” Poetic wordplay aside, this ice cream is also green and in this case, vegan-friendly.

Butter Tart (Chapman’s)

When we think about baked goods in ice cream, brownies or cookies are usually the first thoughts that pop into our heads. Pastry, on the other hand, in ice cream? Whodathunkit? Tarts are the quintessential Canadian pastry and Chapman’s has now paired their 100 percent Canadian milk ice cream with them, in this Canuck dessert mash-up extraordinaire. Chapman’s doesn’t have a storefront like the other flavours on the list, but their pints can be purchased at almost all food outlets around.

Cheesecake (Scoop n Roll)

Ice cream may be about unique flavours and toppings, but how about also including a novel serving style? Scoop n Roll serves their ice cream like an ice cream roll-up! Flattened, then rolled into a cylinder, the texture becomes extra smoothed out. They also have more topping options than you can shake a stick at. Some of the stand-out options are butterscotch chips, fruity pebbles, Reese’s peanut butter cups, Ferrero Rocher, pure honeycomb, and last but not least, cheesecake!

Cotton Candy (La Diperie)

Cotton candy is sort of the opposite of ice cream. It’s light, fluffy, and basically fat-free, whereas ice cream is rich, decadent and fatty as can be. These polarities make this combination all the more eccentric, and paired with bits of real cotton candy woven throughout the cool cream, it’s all the more engaging, too.

Written by Gloria Ge-Weald; photos by Pexels (Gustavo Fring, Eric Goverde)

Disco Cookie Dough (Kind Ice Cream)

Disco probably brings to mind the decade of ’70s glam. John Travolta, bell bottom jeans, bright colours and very big cars—but ice cream—not so much, until now! Kind Ice Cream has an array of enticing flavours, including gluten-free and diary-free options, yet Disco Cookie Dough stands out with a curveball. Corn flakes! If your first thought is “soggy,” think again. The corn flakes are in full-on crunch mode with brown sugar, to turn into this rarity of a dough into a rarity of an ice cream.

Earl Grey Cassis Royale (Made by Marcus)

Created with organic whole milk, Made by Marcus ice creams take wholesome to a whole new level, and same goes for this version of tea-steeped cool delight. Bergamot may be considered a classic to some, but this Earl Grey black currant, or cassis, takes on the caffeinated ice cream tradition, highlighting berries native to our own area, making it a version with Canadian flair. n

KIND ICE CREAM 12017-102 Avenue 9551-76 Avenue 6507-112 Avenue

SCOOP N ROLL 9920-137 Avenue 1757-102 Street

6-5098 Windermere Boulevard 5848 Terrace Road

MADE BY MARCUS 9853- 89 Avenue 10429-121 Street 10426-82 Avenue

YELO’D 101-10324 Whyte Avenue

LA DIPERIE 35-11 Bellerose Drive, St. Albert

GLOBAL Goodies

Celebrate the World Cup with some unique international cuisine in town

Written by Gene Kosowan; photos by Gloria Ge-Weald

With soccer’s World Cup tournament commencing in June, and as Toronto and Vancouver prep to host 13 of those matches, the “beautiful game” elite are literally closer to us than ever. But with tickets to all those showdowns north of the 49th already sold out, that proximity advantage has already been wiped out.

However, being shut out at the turnstiles shouldn’t deprive you from embracing the culture of some of the nations competing for soccer’s biggest prize. And when it comes to appreciating culture, food is a great motivator. Fortunately, several countries that qualified for the World Cup boast some of the planet’s most unique cuisines, and you can find some of those dishes at several restaurants in Edmonton.

In much the same way that FIFA—soccer’s international governing body—organized this year’s tournament schedule, we selected at random six eateries representing countries that not only qualified for this year’s World Cup, but are also renowned for their gastronomical fare. Still wanna sample these spots without missing a game? Takeout is always an option.

Bul-Go-Gi House

8813–92 Street I bulgogihouse.ca

South Korea advanced to the World Cup playoff rounds only once in 2002, finishing fourth, although they were remarkably modest about the achievement. Such a self-effacing reaction is customary to Koreans, and that same demeanor also percolates the atmosphere at Bul-Go-Gi House, a locally lauded restaurant with an unassuming exterior and a dining area resembling an old rural community hall.

But don’t let the surroundings distract from the incredible dishes that arrive at tables with a homemade vibe to them. You can’t go wrong with their barbecue beef cuts, previously soaked in an especially potent marinade. Or try the heavily favoured bibimbap, a stir-fried rice and vegetable combo topped with a fried egg and your choice of chicken or beef.

Tajine House

16642–109 Avenue I tajinehouserestaurant.com

Morocco hasn’t had a stellar record at the World Cup, having qualified only five times, although the squad turned heads in 2022, when they made the semi-finals. More consistent, however, has been the country’s reputation for its eclectic cuisine, a fusion of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking.

To that end, Tajine House proudly declares itself 100 percent Halal certified, a designation of its adherence to Moroccan culinary tradition. Foodies often give forks-up approval for such hot dishes as its slow-cooked lamb stew with almonds and prunes, lentil soup, and a combination of chicken, lamb, and vegetables nestled on a layer of couscous.

Mon Amie Resto

13427 Fort Road I monamieresto.com

No less than four teams from West Africa Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Senegal —will be battling it out for soccer’s most coveted golden goblet, but at Mon Amie Resto, the cuisine overlapping those nations at least enjoys gastronomic solidarity.

Railing against old-stock Albertan tastes, beef is less prominent here than goat, which patrons will find served spicy and solo, with rice and cassava leaves, jollof rice, or in a soup with fufu: a root vegetable dough. Those still hankering for morsels of moo can find them on suya skewers or in a form of cow feet with a light soup and a side of yams.

Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse

9626 Ellerslie Road & 17020–100 Avenue I pampasteakhouse.com

No country has won more World Cups than Brazil, which has carted off the pitch five trophies since 1958. True to that country’s winning ways is Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse, which has four shingles hung out across Alberta, including two in Edmonton.

At each location, the restaurant specializes in churrasco, a southern Brazilian barbecuing technique that’s lasted more than 300 years. Chefs use that open-flame method to prepare such menu items as their signature picanha cut of Alberta-beef steaks, marinated chicken legs, and New Zealand lamb sirloin, and parmesan-crusted pork loin.

Sabor de los Andes

10985–127 Street I sabordelosandes.com

Colombia may have qualified for only six World Cups, but shone in 2014, placing fifth overall. And while Sabor de los Andes is still a newbie, having opened in 2023, the eatery hopes to reach its own culinary heights with a Colombian menu lineup.

The dishes are more elaborate than the empanadas and the el gordito burgers they continue to serve from their food truck, as sit-down diners enjoy items that range from pechuga a la Colombiana (grilled chicken with avocado and plantain served with fries or rice) to the sancocho de carne (a beef rib, corn and cassava soup).

El Mariachi

10991A–124 Street I elmariachirestaurante.com

Out of 16 World Cup appearances, Mexico has reached the quarter-finals twice. This time, fans will be expecting a better outcome, and you’ll likely catch patrons getting vocal about the team at this family-run establishment.

El Mariachi strives for authenticity, using recipes passed on for generations, long before its proprietors relocated here from the Mexican state of Jalisco. For openers, expect six different salsas for your tacos—with four options available, from marinated, braised, and pulled pork to beef brisket. Highly lauded is the white bread pambazo stuffed with potato and chorizo and dipped in red pepper sauce. n

Drinking DIRTY

A sullied soda has taken the beverage world by storm

Written by Gene Kosowan;

photo by Pexels (Ya-demenina)

whether it be Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, or even sparkling water. If it fizzes, pour it in, then cap it with your favourite syrup, then stir and slurp to your heart’s content.

Using such a template, Sips has attracted carbonation-crazed customers with arcane menu items like the Dirty Drumheller (Mountain Dew, 7-Up, raspberry syrup, mix of berries and ice cream) and the Kennedy Kleanup (cola, raspberry syrup, vanilla, cream, frozen berries and Twizzlers).

Those options have since spiked when local competitors upped the ante. Soda Box, which operates inside the confines of St. Albert fashion retailer FrockBox, offers big sellers from Life’s A Peach (Dr. Pepper, vanilla and cream syrup, cream) to The Blue Lagoon (Diet Coke, blue raspberry syrup, cream). Food truck merchants Druid’s Dirty Soda Bar has also responded with nearly 40 fizzy choices like the Wonka (root beer, chocolate, and caramel) and the popular Creamsicle (Orange Crush, vanilla, and cream).

What’s less varied is the origin of the dirty soda. Several recipe websites specializing in drinks often cite the beverage as a variation of the mocktail, which for years has been served in bars and restaurants as an alcohol substitute. The Shirley Temple, for example, dates back to the 1930s, when the soda and grenadine mixture was served to the child star in posh Hollywood eateries like the Brown Derby and Chasen’s.

#dirtysoda spiked to more than 1.4 million views. Two years later, Swig received additional help from the streaming reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, which highlighted the cast frequenting one of the joints for their favourite refreshment.

Swig has since expanded operations to 20 states, but doesn’t have a franchise anywhere in Canada. That’s where Sip Soda stepped in as the country’s first dirty soda establishment, first hanging its shingle in Sherwood Park in 2025 and opening another location in Kamloops, BC, with plans to grow its business across western Canada. Not to be outdone, the Crumbl Cookie chain, with more than a thousand outlets across the continent —including two in Edmonton and one in St. Albert—recently added dirty soda to its food roster.

Arguably, dirty soda isn’t exactly a household phrase, but if the momentum of the past couple of years continues, it likely won’t be long before such offerings as Bluezilla, Filthy Fizz, and Texas Tab start rolling off everyone’s tongues like the ice cubes swirling in those cups. n

WHERE TO FIND DIRTY SODA

Parched for a polluted pick-me-up? Here are a few locations willing to wet your proverbial whistle.

Crumbl

228–2 Hebert Road, St. Albert crumblcookies.ca

Just when clean living has become the norm, along comes a filthy concoction to mess things up. It arrives in the form of a carbonated beverage that, fortunately, is unsanitary in name only. Imbibers have gleefully dubbed the drink "dirty soda," which, over the past year, has become a viral, thirst-quenching sensation.

Describing dirty soda might be a tougher challenge than enjoying it, however, since the drink can be served in literally hundreds of combinations. Canada’s Sip Soda Company, for openers, has more than 90 selections on its drink menu, but despite all the permutations, it follows a basic formula.

The company suggests you start with nugget ice (although any ice cubes will do), then add cream (your choice of whipped, half-andhalf, or non-dairy coconut), followed by a splash of your favourite fruit juice. Those ingredients sit in your glass waiting for the main element: the soda pop of your choice,

But the beginning of the dirty soda as we know it has been better documented. Credit Nicole Tanner for officially launching the drink in 2010 when she set up a drive-thru soda shop called Swig in Saint George, Utah. Almost immediately, Swig was a hit with the local Mormons—long forbidden by their faith from consuming alcoholic and hot drinks—who eagerly lapped up the confection.

Swig quickly swept across Utah, but didn’t spill outside the state until 2022, when singer Olivia Rodrigo promoted the drink on Instagram. The post piggybacked onto TikTok, where the hashtag

Druid’s Dirty Soda Bar (mobile truck) druidsdirtysodabar.com

Sip Soda Co.

975 Broadmoor Boulavard, Sherwood Park sipsoda.ca

Soda Box (located in FrockBox) 445 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert frockbox.ca

4 pm, face painting, food trucks, live entertainment; Millenium Park, Tache Street, 6–8:45 pm, outdoor family movie. stalbert.ca

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. BELLINGHAM BELLS

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 7 pm I Adults $21–$35, kids $10–35. riverhawksbaseball.com

July EVENTS

Wed, July 1

CANADA DAY

Alberta Legislature Grounds I 10800–97 Avenue NW I 10 am–7 pm I In celebration of Canada’s birthday, the Alberta Legislature hosts a variety of activities for the whole family. assembly.ab.ca/visit/ events/canada-day

CANADA DAY

Downtown Fort Saskatchewan I Kick off things with a pancake breakfast and parade, followed by activities, entertainment, live music, a car show and shine, fireworks, and much more. fortsask.ca/canadaday

CANADA DAY

Edmonton International Raceway I 244047 A Township Road 464, Wetaskiwin I 7:30 pm I Leader of the pack competition, track rides, jousting competition, fireworks at 11 pm. edmontonraceway.com

CANADA DAY

Edmonton Riverboat I 9734–98 Avenue I 2–5 pm I Free community barbecue, tour the docked riverboat; Live music and activities 9–11:30 pm I $200 I Enjoy a cruise and the fireworks from the best vantage point in the city. edmontonriverboat.ca

CANADA DAY

Four Seasons Park, Beaumont I 11 am–5 pm I Celebrate Canada and kick off the summer in style with a full day of activities, live entertainment, and food trucks, finishing off with spectacular fireworks. beaumont.ab.ca

CANADA DAY

Jubilee Park I 510 Grove Drive, Spruce Grove I 9 am–late I A pancake breakfast at 9 am, followed by all-day family fun with activities throughout the community. sprucegrove.org/community/ events/canada-day

CANADA DAY

Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood Park I Celebrate Canada’s birthday at Strathcona County’s largest festival, with family activities, performances, and fun for everyone. strathcona.ca

CANADA DAY

Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum I 5120–41 Avenue and Main Street, Stony Plain I 10 am–4 pm I Activities include a ArtWalk, kids’ activities, live entertainment, a car show and shine, food trucks, and birthday cake. stonyplain.com

CANADA DAY

Various locations around St. Albert I Event goers can enjoy activities, games, food during the day and live music and fireworks at 11 pm I Servus Place, 400 Campbell Road, 10 am–

Thur, July 2

ANVIL ‘POUNDING THE PAST’

The Dive Bar I 9692 Jasper Avenue I 7 pm I $35 I With Midnight Helion and others.

CULTURAL CAMPFIRES

performers, magicians, jugglers, mimes, and much more.

edmontonstreetfest.com

780 425 5162

LA NUIT DES SAPEURS

Rogers Place I 10220–104 Avenue I 6:30–11:30 pm I

EDMONTON STINGERS VS. CALGARY SURGE

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515–118 Avenue I 4 pm I $22–$235 I Edmonton’s basketball team. With half time Super Dogs entertainment. ticketmaster.ca

ENERGY CITY CACTUS RATS VS WEYBURN BEAVERS

Energy City Ballpark I 100 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove I 6:35 pm I Adult $22–$35, kids $10–$35 I Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

SOMETHING ROTTEN

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat

Road I Tue–Sat evenings, 7:30 pm; Sat & Sun matinee, 1:30 pm I Base $45, senior/ student $35, weekdays & Sat matinees pay-whatyou-will I In collaboration with Edmonton Pops Orchestra and Shelley’s Dance Company I Presented by Freewill Shakespeare. freewillshakespeare.com

July 1–5

MULTI-CULTURAL CELEBRATION

Fort Edmonton, 7000–143 Street NW (Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive) I Wed–Sun 10 am–5 pm I $29.30 adult, $23.36 kids, $104 family I Celebrate Canada and the many cultures that shape it. fortedmontonpark.ca

SOMETHING ROTTEN

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I Tue–Sat evenings, 7:30 pm; Sat & Sun matinee, 1:30 pm I Base $45, senior/ student $35, weekdays & Sat matinees pay-whatyou-will I In collaboration with Edmonton Pops Orchestra and Shelley’s Dance Company I Presented by Freewill Shakespeare. freewillshakespeare.com

Shikaoi Park I 4905–51 Avenue, Stony Plain I 7–8 pm I Listen to stories from around the world and connect with people in our community. stonyplain.com

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. BELLINGHAM BELLS

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 7 pm I Adults $21–$35, kids $10–$35. riverhawksbaseball.com

GOWAN

River Cree Resort & Casino I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard, Enoch I 8 pm I $58.60–$167 I A dynamic performer playing his hits from a 5 decade career. ticketmaster.ca

ROCK THE PARK WITH SHADY MAVIS

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008–122 Avenue I 5–8 pm I Free summer concert series. eventbrite.ca

Fri, July 3

ALL AFRICA SOCCER TOURNAMENT AND FESTIVAL

M.E. LaZerte High School I 6804–144 Avenue I Enjoy soccer, live entertainment, beer gardens, food, kids activities and cultural displays. africacentre.ca

A$AP ROCKY

Rogers Place I 10220–104 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $90–$417 I Harlem rapper with a casually brutish swagger. ticketmaster.com

BLACKHAWK

Midway I 6107–104 Street I 7 pm I 18+. ticketmaster.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL STREET PERFORMERS FESTIVAL

Sir Winston Churchiil Square I 102 Avenue & 100 Street I Free, but pass-the-hat for donations I A free-flowing festival featuring dozens of

$27.96 I Congo independent Fashion gala, Live performances, cultural music and dance and a runway fashion show. eventbrite.ca

SUMMERFEST

5240–54 Avenue, Sangudo, AB I Live music, family friendly activities, fireworks, amazing food all on the banks of the winding Pembina River. sangudo.net/summerfest

Sat, July 4

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

The Citadel Theatre I 9828–101 A Avenue I $40–$112 I 7:30 pm I The Tony Award winning musical is a hilarious celebration of words, competition and growing up.

780 425 1820 citadeltheatre.com

AFROCANA FOOD FEST

Queen Mary Park I 11820–107 Avenue I 12–8 pm I A celebration of African and Caribbean culture with Great food and vibrant music.

ALL AFRICA SOCCER TOURNAMENT AND FESTIVAL

M.E. LaZerte High School I 6804–144 Avenue I Enjoy soccer, live entertainment, beer gardens, food, kids activities and cultural displays. africacentre.ca

ALL EDMONTON OPEN MIC FESTIVAL & CRAFT FAIR

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008–122 Avenue I 11am–4pm I Open mic stages and fun. eventbrite.ca

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL STREET PERFORMERS FESTIVAL

Sir Winston Churchiil Square I 102 Avenue & 100 Street

I Free, but pass-the-hat for donations I A free-flowing festival featuring dozens of performers, magicians, jugglers, mimes, and much more.

edmontonstreetfest.com

780 425 5162

ENERGY CITY CACTUS RATS VS SYLVAN LAKE GULLS

Energy City Ballpark I 100 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove I 7:05 pm I Adults $22–$35, kids $10–$35 I Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

THE JURY EXPERIENCE

Triffo Theatre I 11110–104 Avenue I 4:30 & 7 pm I $28.50–$66 I Enjoy a live theatre courtroom drama where you decide the final verdict. feverup.com

RUGBY CANADA VS SPAIN Clarke Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 6 pm. ticketmaster.ca

SOMETHING ROTTEN

SUMMERFEST

5240–54 Avenue, Sangudo, AB I Live music, family friendly activities, fireworks, amazing food all on the banks of the winding Pembina River. sangudo.net/summerfest

SUMMER AT THE CENTRE NIGHT MARKET

Columbus Park I 116 Main Street, Spruce Grove I 4–9 pm I Live music, food truck, beer gardens, vendor market.

Sun, July 5

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

The Citadel Theatre I 9828–101 A Avenue I $40–$112 I 7:30pm I The Tony Award winning musical is a hilarious celebration of words, competition and growing up.

780 425 1820 citadeltheatre.com

ALL AFRICA SOCCER TOURNAMENT AND FESTIVAL

M.E. LaZerte High School I 6804–144 Avenue I Enjoy soccer, live entertainment, beer gardens, food, kids activities and cultural displays. africacentre.ca

EDMONTON STINGERS VS. WINNIPEG SEABEARS

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515–118 Avenue I 4 pm I $22–$235 I Edmonton’s basketball team. ticketmaster.ca

GREAT WHITE NORTH TRIATHLON

Allan Beach Resort I Bubbles Lake, Stony Plain I 800 athletes hit the water every year. platinumracing.ca/ great-white-north1

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL STREET PERFORMERS FESTIVAL

Sir Winston Churchiil Square I 102 Avenue & 100 Street I Free, but pass-the-hat for donations I A free-flowing festival featuring dozens of performers, magicians, jugglers, mimes, and much more.

edmontonstreetfest.com 780 425 5162

ENERGY CITY CACTUS RATS VS SYLVAN LAKE GULLS

Energy City Ballpark I 100 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove I 12:05 pm I Adults $22–$35, kids $10–$35 I Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

REDFEERIN

Midway I 6107–104 Street I 7 pm I 18+ I $47. ticketmaster.com

STAGE – EDMONTON’S EMERGING TALENT

Telus World of Science I 11211–142 Street I 5 pm I A showcase of music, dance and entertainment. eventbrite.ca

SOMETHING ROTTEN

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat

SUMMERFEST 5240–54 Avenue, Sangudo, AB I Live music, family friendly activities, fireworks, amazing food all on the banks of the winding Pembina River. sangudo.net/summerfest

ZIGGY MARLEY

River Cree Resort & Casino I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard, Enoch I 8 pm I $118–$354 I A powerful night of positive vibrations with the nine-time grammy award winner. ticketmaster.ca

July 6–12

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

The Citadel Theatre I 9828–101 A Avenue I $40–$112 I Wed–Sat, 7:30pm; Sat & Sun, 1:30pm I The Tony Award winning musical is a hilarious celebration of words, competition and growing up.

780 425 1820 citadeltheatre.com

CHRIS ESTRADA

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I Thurs, 7:30 pm from $21.87; Fri, 7:30 and 9:45 pm from $31.24; Sat, 7 & 9:30pm from $31.24; Sun, 7 pm from $21.87. thecomicstrip.ca

HISTORIC FESTIVAL AND DOORS OPEN EDMONTON

Various locations I July 6–12 I Celebrate the history of many cultures, sites, and traditions of the Edmonton area. Participate in bus or walking tours of gardens, natural areas, cemeteries, and neighbourhoods. This year’s theme is three decades of storytelling. Events are held throughout the city. historicedmonton.ca

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL STREET PERFORMERS FESTIVAL

Sir Winston Churchiil Square I 102 Avenue & 100 Street I Free, but pass-the-hat for donations I A free-flowing festival featuring dozens of performers, magicians, jugglers, mimes, and much more. edmontonstreetfest.com 780 425 5162

SOMETHING ROTTEN

Tue, July 7

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. NANAIMO NIGHTOWLS

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96

Avenue I 1 pm I Adults $21–$35, kids $10–35. riverhawksbaseball.com

SOMETHING ROTTEN

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat

Wed, July 8

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. NANAIMO NIGHTOWLS

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 7 pm I Adults $21–$35, kids $10–35. riverhawksbaseball.com

KOE WETZEL

Rogers Place I 10220 –104 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $69–$300. ticketmaster.com

ONCE

Walterdale Theatre I 10322–83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $32.88 I A captivating, heartfelt musical that tells the story of an unlikely romance.

walterdaletheatre.com

QUALICO PATIO SERIES

Festival Place I 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the lakeside patio with live music, two shows a night. festivalplace.ca

SOMETHING ROTTEN

SUMMER SESSIONS

Thur, July 9

COCKTAILS AT PAM’S

Varscona Theatre I 10329–83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $25 I Stewart Lemoine’s ultimate 1960s party of a play returns with an all new cast. teatrolive.com

CULTURAL CAMPFIRES

Shikaoi Park I 4905–51 Avenue, Stony Plain I 7–8 pm I Listen to stories from around the world and connect with people in our community.

stonyplain.com

EDMONTON ELKS VS OTTAWA REDBLACKS

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 7 pm I $26.25 and up I Football. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. NANAIMO NIGHTOWLS

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 7 pm I Adults

$21–$35, kids $10–$35. riverhawksbaseball.com

ENERGY CITY CACTUS RATS VS LETHBRIDGE BULLS

Energy City Ballpark I 100 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove I 7:05 pm I Adult

$22–$35, kids $10–$35 I Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

FOUND FESTIVAL

Whyte Avenue I A living, breathing showcase of dance, theatre, visual art, music, creative writing, and more—all of which take place in non–traditional performance venues. commongroundarts.ca/ found

ONCE

Walterdale Theatre I 10322–83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $32.88 I A captivating, heartfelt musical that tells the story of an unlikely romance. walterdaletheatre.com

ROCK THE PARK WITH RYU YOKOO

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008–122 Avenue I 5–8 pm I Free summer concert series. eventbrite.ca

SOMETHING ROTTEN

STURGEON COUNTY FARM TOUR

7:30 am–4:30pm I $30 I A full day tour with local producer, agricultural businesses and great food. sturgeoncounty.ca

Fri, July 10

CITY OF EDMONTON ARCHIVES TOUR

Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre I 200, 10440–108 Avenue I 1 pm I Explore the history of the building and get a look in the vaults. Registration required. edmonton.ca

COCKTAILS AT PAM’S

Varscona Theatre I 10329–83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $42 I Stewart Lemoine’s ultimate 1960s party of a play returns with an all new cast. teatrolive.com

EDMONTON’S WHYTE AVENUE ARTWALK

Whyte Avenue I 10 am–5 pm I Over 500 visual artists display their creations on Whyte Avenue. art-walk.ca

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. MARION BERRIES

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 7 pm I Adults

$21–$35, kids $10–$35. riverhawksbaseball.com

ENERGY CITY CACTUS RATS VS BROOKS BOMBERS

Energy City Ballpark I 100 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove I 7:05 pm I Adults

$22–$35, kids $10–$35 I Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

FOUND FESTIVAL

Whyte Avenue I A living, breathing showcase of dance, theatre, visual art, music, creative writing, and more—all of which take place in non-traditional performance venues. commongroundarts.ca/ found

ONCE

Walterdale Theatre I 10322–83 Avenue I 7:30pm I $32.88 I A captivating, heartfelt musical that tells the story of an unlikely romance. walterdaletheatre.com

RAVENWOOD EXPERIENCE

Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood Park I 2015 Oak Street I 4 pm I $65 I Artists include Ahead by a Century, Pushing Ginger, Charlie Jaocbson, Crescendo Music Studios. ravenwoodexperience.com

SOMETHING ROTTEN

SPRUCE GROVE RIB FEST

Central Park I King Street, Spruce Grove I 3–11 pm I Enjoy the night, and get your meat on! Remember the wet naps, it’s going to get messy. Live music too. groverotaryribfest.ca

YOUNG JONN

Pawn Shop Live I 6240–99 Street I 7 pm I 18+. ticketweb.ca

Sat, July 11

CITY OF EDMONTON ARCHIVES TOUR

Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre I 200, 10440–108 Avenue I 10 am & 1 pm I Explore the history of the building and get a look in the vaults. Registration required. edmonton.ca

COCKTAILS AT PAM’S

Varscona Theatre I 10329–83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $42 I Stewart Lemoine’s ultimate 1960s party of a play returns with an all new cast. teatrolive.com

EDMONTON JERK FESTIVAL

Queen Mary Park I 11820–107 Avenue I 12–8 pm I A fun day consisting of all things jerk, the authentic Jamaican style. edmonton-jerk-festival. square.site

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS

BASEBALL VS. MARION BERRIES

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 7 pm I Adults $21–$35, kids $10–$35. riverhawksbaseball.com

EDMONTON STINGERS VS. VANCOUVER BANDITS

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515–118 Avenue I 7 pm I $22–$235 I Edmonton’s basketball team. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON’S WHYTE AVENUE ARTWALK

Whyte Avenue I 10 am–5 pm I Over 500 visual artists display their creations on Whyte Avenue. art-walk.ca

ENERGY CITY CACTUS RATS VS BROOKS BOMBERS

Energy City Ballpark I 100 Pioneer Road, Spruce

Grove I 7:05 pm I Adult $22–$35, kids $10–$35 I

Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

FOUND FESTIVAL

HORSE AND WAGON MURAL TOURS

Red Brick Common I 5411–51 Street, Stony Plain I 11:30 am & 1 pm I Guided horse and wagon mural tour. Learn the background and history of Stony Plains many murals. redbrickcommon.ca

LOVE & UNITY REGGAE

FESTIVAL

Kilkenny Park I 14910–72 Street I Noon–7 pm I Experience live reggae, family friendly activities and a welcoming atmpsphere. edmontonreggaefestivalsociety.ca

ONCE

Walterdale Theatre I 10322–83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $32.88 I A captivating, heartfelt musical that tells the story of an unlikely romance. walterdaletheatre.com

RAVENWOOD EXPERIENCE

Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood Park I 2015 Oak Street I Noon–11 pm I $65 I Today’s artists include Captain Tractor, Secondhand Dreamer, Jed and the Valentine and more ravenwoodexperience.com

ROCKIN THUNDER

Exhibition Lands Racetrack I 7515–118 Avenue I 1 pm I Weekend pass $286 I Today’s schedule: 9 pm, Three Days Grace, The Glorius Sons, Grandson, Bif Naked, Calling All Captains. rockinthunderfest.com 888 401 4003

RUGBY CANADA

Clarke Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 2:45 pm I Tonga vs Spain & Canada vs Portugal. ticketmaster.ca

SOMETHING ROTTEN

SPRUCE GROVE RIB FEST

Central Park I King Street, Spruce Grove I noon–10 pm I Enjoy the night, and get your meat on! Remember the wet naps, it’s going to get messy. Live music too. groverotaryribfest.ca

Sun, July 12

BRING DOWN THE GLORY

Louise Mckinney Park I 9999 Grierson Hill NW I 4 pm I Vibrant celebration of faith, worship and community connection. edmontonreggaefestivalsociety.ca

COCKTAILS AT PAM’S

Varscona Theatre I 10329–83 Avenue I 2 pm I $35 I Stewart Lemoine’s ultimate 1960s party of a play returns with an all new cast. teatrolive.com

EDMONTON’S WHYTE AVENUE ARTWALK

Whyte Avenue I 10 am–5 pm I Over 500 visual artists display their creations on Whyte Avenue. art-walk.ca

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. MARION BERRIES

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 1 pm I Adults

$21–$35, kids $10–$35. riverhawksbaseball.com

ENERGY CITY CACTUS

RATS VS SYLVAN

LAKE GULLS

Energy City Ballpark I 100 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove I 12:05 pm I Adult $22–$35, kids $10–$35 I Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

FOUND FESTIVAL

ONCE

Walterdale Theatre I 10322–83 Avenue I 2 pm I $32.88 I A captivating, heartfelt musical that tells the story of an unlikely romance. walterdaletheatre.com

ROCKIN THUNDER

Exhibition Lands Racetrack I 7515–118 Avenue I 1 pm I Weekend pass $286 I Today’s schedule, 9 pm, Creed, Mammoth, Buckcherry, Paul Langlois. 888 401 4003 rockinthunderfest.com

SOMETHING ROTTEN

SPRUCE GROVE RIB FEST

Central Park, King Street, Spruce Grove I noon–10 pm I Enjoy the night, and get your meat on! Remember the wet naps, it’s going to get messy. Live music too. groverotaryribfest.ca

July

13–19

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY S PELLING BEE

The Citadel Theatre I 9828–101 A Avenue I $40–$112 I Wed–Sat, 7:30pm; Sat & Sun, 1:30pm I The Tony Award winning musical is a hilarious celebration of words, competition and growing up. 780 425 1820 citadeltheatre.com

COCKTAILS AT PAM’S

Varscona Theatre I 10329–83 Avenue I Tue–Sat, 7:30 pm, $42 I Sun, 2 pm, $35 I Stewart Lemoine’s ultimate 1960s party of a play returns with an all new cast. teatrolive.com

RYAN GOODCASE

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I Thurs, 7:30 pm from $22.42; Fri, 7:30 & 9:45pm. from $31.24; Sat , 7 & 9:30 pm. from $31.24. thecomicstrip.ca

ONCE

Walterdale Theatre I 10322–83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat I $32.88 I A captivating, heartfelt musical that tells the story of an unlikely romance. walterdaletheatre.com

WEDDING WEEKEND

Fort Edmonton, 7000–143 Street NW (Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive) I Wed–Sun, 10 am–5 pm I $29.30 adult, $23.36 kids, $104 family I Experience the beauty of weddings through time. fortedmontonpark.ca

Mon, July 13

2026 JUNIOR CANADIAN OPEN WATERSKI CHAMPIONSHIPS

Shalom Park I 25512B–210 Street SW, Calmar I A great event for which to be a spectator. 2 day, 2 round competition. Groups include U17 Boys, U17 Girls, U 21 Men and U 21 Women. shalompark.com

Tue, July 14

2026 JUNIOR CANADIAN OPEN WATERSKI CHAMPIONSHIPS

Shalom Park I 25512B–210 Street SW, Calmar I A great event for which to be a spectator. 2 day, 2 round competition. Groups include U17 Boys, U17 Girls, U 21 Men and U 21 Women. shalompark.com

CLUE

Jubilee Auditorium I 11455–87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $51–$150 I All ages I Broadway Across Canada Production. A mansion, a murder, a mystery. ticketmaster.ca

Wed, July 15

2026 JUNIOR CANADIAN OPEN WATERSKI CHAMPIONSHIPS

Shalom Park I 25512B–210 Street SW, Calmar I A great event for which to be a spectator. 2 day, 2 round competition. Groups include U17 Boys, U17 Girls, U 21 Men and U 21 Women. shalompark.com

CLUE

Jubilee Auditorium I 11455–87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $51–$150 I All ages I Broadway Across Canada Production. A mansion, a murder, a mystery. ticketmaster.ca

QUALICO PATIO SERIES

Festival Place I 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the lakeside patio with live music. Two shows a night. festivalplace.ca

SUMMER SESSIONS

Thur, July 16

ALBERTA SUMMER GAMES

Strathcona County I Athletes aged 11–16 will compete in a variety of individual and team sports. albertasummergames.ca

CLUE

Jubilee Auditorium I 11455–87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $51–$150 I All ages I Broadway Across Canada Production. A mansion, a murder, a mystery. ticketmaster.ca

CULTURAL CAMPFIRES

Shikaoi Park I 4905–51 Avenue, Stony Plain I 7–8 pm I Listen to stories from around the world and connect with people in our community. stonyplain.com

EDMONTON JAZZ ALLEY 9351–118 Avenue I 7–9 pm I $10 I Rhythm spills into the street. An Urban Alley outdoor stage is filled with high energy music. thecarrot.ca

MIDSUMMER THURSDAYS Downtown Stony Plain I 50 Street & 50 Avenue, Stony Plain I 5–8 pm I Enjoy the vibrant downtown of Stony Plain featuring captivating entertainment, local shops and tasty food. stonyplain.com

ROCK THE PARK WITH MARTY & LIL

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008–122 Avenue I 5–8 pm I Free summer concert series. eventbrite.ca

TASTE OF EDMONTON Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I 11 am–10 pm I Free access to square, food tickets needed for samples I Dozens of restaurants serve bite-size samples of their favourite delicacies. There’s also music and beverages to cater to both adults and kids alike. tasteofedm.ca

Fri, July 17

ALBERTA SUMMER GAMES Strathcona County I Athletes aged 11–16 will compete in a variety of individual and team sports. albertasummergames.ca

AZIZ ANSARI & PETE DAVIDSON

Kinsmen Park, 900 Walterdale Hill I $70 & up I 5:30 pm I The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival. With guests Jordan Jensen & Robby Hoffman. greatoutdoorscomedyfestival.com

CANDLELIGHT: TRIBUTE TO ABBA

Triffo Theatre I 11110–104

Avenue I 8:30 pm I $45–$55 I Experience classical musicians performing music of Abba. feverup.com

CANDLELIGHT: TRIBUTE TO QUEEN AND THE BEATLES

Triffo Theatre I 11110–104 Avenue I 6 pm I $35–$52 I Experience classical musicians performing music of Queen and the Beatles. feverup.com

CLUE

Jubilee Auditorium I 11455–87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $51–$150 I All ages I Broadway Across Canada Production. A mansion, a murder, a mystery. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON ELKS VS BC LIONS

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 7 pm I $26.25 and up I Football. ticketmaster.ca

K-DAYS

Northlands Park, 73 Street and 116 Avenue I Opens at 11 am I Gate admission $22 + GST I A full midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre I Today’s music headliner Ty Dolla $ign, CKUA Radio Stage Bedouin Soundclash & Flowshine. k-days.com

NEON SKIES FESTIVAL

Fan Park I 10104–104 Avenue

I 4:30 pm I $235 Two night pass, $190 single night I Featuring Conan Gray with Myles Smith and Natasha Bedingford. neonskiesfestival.com

THE OBGMS

The Starlite Room I 10030–102 Street I 8 pm I 18+ I With Rubbed Raw & the Carpoolers. ticketweb.ca

SCOTLAND MADE

THE WORLD

Timms Centre for the Arts I 87 Avenue & 112 Street

I 7:30 pm I $35 I Humour meets Scottish history and insightful story telling. eventbrite.ca

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I 11 am–11 pm I Free access to square, food

tickets needed for samples. I Dozens of restaurants serve bite-size samples of their favourite delicacies. There’s also music and beverages to cater to both adults and kids alike. tasteofedm.ca

Sat, July 18

ADAM RAY IS DR.PHIL

Kinsmen Park, 900 Walterdale Hill I $39–$139 I 1 pm I The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival. With a performance by Kam Patterson & Jessica Kirson greatoutdoorscomedyfestival.com

ALBERTA SUMMER GAMES

Strathcona County I Athletes aged 11–16 will compete in a variety of individual and team sports. albertasummergames.ca

CHALK IT UP

9351–118 Avenue I 9 am–4 pm I Watch the magic of chalk artists, enjoy delicious food and live music performances. thecarrot.ca

CLUE

Jubilee Auditorium I 11455–87 Avenue I 2 & 7:30 pm I $51–$150 I All ages I Broadway Across Canada Production. A mansion, a murder, a mystery. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON JERK FEST & FAMILY BBQ

Athlone Community League I 13010–129 Street I Noon–11 pm I Free, but food and other offers for a price I The aroma of authentic jerk chicken, the sounds of Reggae, Dancehall and Soca music. Plus lots of activities for the kids. eventbrite.com

K-DAYS

Northlands Park, 73 Street and 116 Avenue I Opens at 11 am I Gate admission $22 + GST I A full midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre I Today’s music headliner Down With Webster. CKUA Radio Stage Crystal Shawanda & Buckwheat Zydeco. k-days.com

LEDUC ARTWALK

Downtown Leduc I 50 Avenue I 11 am–5 pm I Free I Local artistry, musicians and more. artsfoundry.ca/leduc-artwalk

MATT RIFE

Kinsmen Park, 900

Walterdale Hill I Close to sold out I 6:30 pm I The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival. greatoutdoorscomedyfestival.com

NEON SKIES FESTIVAL

Fan Park I 10104–104 Avenue

I 4:30 pm I $235 Two night pass, $190 single night I Featuring Kesha, Slayyter and Heidi Montag. neonskiesfestival.com

SUMMER AT THE CENTRE NIGHT MARKET

Columbus Park I 116 Main Street, Spruce Grove I 4–9 pm I Live music, food truck, beer gardens, vendor market.

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I 11 am–11 pm I Free access to square, food tickets needed for samples. I Dozens of restaurants serve bite-size samples of their favourite delicacies. There’s also music and beverages to cater to both adults and kids alike. tasteofedm.ca

ZOO BREW

Edmonton Zoo I 13315

Buena Vista Road I 5–11 pm I 18+ I Adults $33.50 I An Ultimate Twilight event for beer and animal lovers. Enjoy the zoo after hours with a drink in hand. buildingourzoo.com/ events/zoobrew

Sun, July 19

ALBERTA SUMMER GAMES

Strathcona County I Athletes aged 11–16 will compete in a variety of individual and team sports. albertasummergames.ca

CLUE

Jubilee Auditorium I 11455–87 Avenue I 2 & 7:30 pm I $51–$150 I All ages I Broadway Across Canada Production. A mansion, a murder, a mystery. ticketmaster.ca

HASAN MINHAJ, JIMMY O. YANG & RONNY CHENG

Kinsmen Park, 900 Walterdale Hill I $80 & up I 6:30 pm I The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival. greatoutdoorscomedyfestival.com

JEFF ARCURI

Kinsmen Park, 900 Walterdale Hill I $49–$104 I 1 pm I The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival. With Ahren Belisle. greatoutdoorscomedyfestival.com

K-DAYS

Northlands Park, 73 Street and 116 Avenue I Opens at 11 am I Gate admission $22 + GST I A full midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre I Today’s music headliner Mother Mother. CKUA Radio Stage Blackburn Brothers & Monkeyjunk. k-days.com

PLUSH FASHION SHOW: DAMASK EDITION

Canadian Druze Centre I 14304–134 Avenue I 2–8 pm I $22.73 I A vibrant showcase of Damask fashion, music, food and dance. eventbrite.ca

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I Until Sun I Daily, 11 am–10 pm; Fri & Sat, 11 am–11 pm I Free access to square, food tickets needed for samples I Dozens of restaurants serve bite-size samples of their favourite delicacies. There’s also music and beverages to cater to both adults and kids alike. tasteofedm.ca

July 20–26

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

The Citadel Theatre I 9828 101 A Avenue I $40–$112 I Wed–Sat, 7:30pm; Sat & Sun, 1:30pm I The Tony Award winning musical is a hilarious celebration of words, competition and growing up. 780 425 1820 citadeltheatre.com

COCKTAILS AT PAM’S

Varscona Theatre I 10329–83 Avenue I Tue–Sat I 7:30 pm I $42 I Tue, pay what you can; Sun, 2 pm, $35 I Stewart Lemoine’s ultimate 1960s party of a play returns with an all new cast. teatrolive.com

RELL BATTLE

The Comic Strip I 1646

Bourbon Street, WEM I Thurs, 7:30 pm from $22.42; Fri, 7:30 & 9:45 pm from $31.24; Sat, 7 & 9:30 pm from $31.24; Sun, 7 pm from $22.42. thecomicstrip.ca

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I Mon–Thurs, 11 am–10 pm; Fri & Sat, 11 am–11 pm; Sun, 11 am–9 pm I Free access to square, food tickets needed for samples. Dozens of restaurants serve bite–size samples of their favourite delicacies. There’s also music and beverages to cater to both adults and kids alike. tasteofedm.ca

Mon, July 20

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. KAMLOOPS

NORTHPAWS

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 7 pm I Adults

$21–$35, kids $10–$35. riverhawksbaseball.com

ENERGY CITY CACTUS RATS VS OKOTOKS

DAWGS

Energy City Ballpark I 100 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove I 6:35 pm I Adult

$22–$35, kids $10–$35 I Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

K-DAYS

Northlands Park, 73 Street and 116 Avenue I Opens at 11 am I Gate admission $22 + GST I A full midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre I Today’s music headliner MICO. CKUA Radio Stage Slamfest with Top Talent Wrestling. k-days.com

Tue, July 21

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. KAMLOOPS

NORTHPAWS

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 7 pm I Adults

$21–$35, kids $10–35. riverhawksbaseball.com

ENERGY CITY CACTUS RATS VS SASKATOON BERRIES

Energy City Ballpark I 100 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove I 6:35pm I Adult

$22–$35, kids $10–$35 I Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

K-DAYS

Northlands Park, 73 Street and 116 Avenue I Opens at 11 am I Gate admission $22

+ GST I A full midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre I Today’s music headliner Connor Price. CKUA Radio Stage Slamfest with Top Talent Wrestling. k-days.com

Wed, July 22

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. KAMLOOPS NORTHPAWS

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 7 pm I Adults

$21–$35, kids $10–35. riverhawksbaseball.com

ENERGY CITY CACTUS RATS VS SASKATOON BERRIES

Energy City Ballpark I 100 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove I 6:35 pm I Adult

$22–$35, kids $10–$35 I Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

K-DAYS

Northlands Park, 73 Street and 116 Avenue I Opens at 11 am I Gate admission $22 + GST I A full midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre I Today’s music headliner Peach Pit. CKUA Radio Stage Aysanabee & Robin Cisek k-days.com

QUALICO PATIO SERIES

Festival Place I 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the lakeside patio with live music. Two shows a night. festivalplace.ca

SUMMER SESSIONS

VALERIE JUNE

Horowitz Theatre I 8900–114 Street I 7:30 pm I $44.88–$55.25 I Distinctive voice and singing style. ticketweb.ca

Thur, July 23

CULTURAL CAMPFIRES

Shikaoi Park I 4905–51 Avenue, Stony Plain I 7–8 pm I Listen to stories from around the world and connect with people in our community. stonyplain.com

K-DAYS

PARKLAND POETS

Stony Plain Public Library

I 5216–50 Street I 7:15–8:30pm I Free I In person readings featuring up to three featured readers and an open mic segment. mysppl.ca

ROCK THE PARK WITH KIM GATES

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008–122 Avenue I 5–8 pm I Free summer concert series. eventbrite.ca

ENERGY CITY CACTUS

RATS VS SYLVAN LAKE GULLS

Energy City Ballpark I 100 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove I 7:05 pm I Adult $22–$35, kids $10–$35 I Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

JOAN MARIE

GALLAT - AUTHOR

Stony Plain Public Library

I 5216–50 Street I 10:30–11:30 am I Designed for kids 5–12. Children will discover the joy of reading while learning about the world around them. mysppl.ca

Fri, July 24

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. KELOWNA FALCONS

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 7 pm I Adults $21–$35, kids $10–35. riverhawksbaseball.com

JOSH JOHNSON’S COMEDY BAND CAMP

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7 & 10 pm I $64–$214 I Peabody award winning cohost of The Daily Show. winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

K-DAYS

NEXT STOP COMEDY

Leduc Brewing Company I 4901–50th Avenue I 7:30 pm I $22 I New comedians from Next Stop Comedy. eventbrite.ca

POST MALONE

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 7 pm I $119–$554. ticketmaster.ca

Sat, July 25

BOOTH BABE BURLESQUE NERDLESQUE EXTRAVAGANZA

The Rec Room I 1725–99 Street I 7:30 pm I $22.63 I The best of burlesque with a nerdy twist. eventbrite.ca

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. KELOWNA FALCONS

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 7 pm I Adults

$21–$35, kids $10–35. riverhawksbaseball.com

ENERGY CITY CACTUS RATS VS LETHBRIDGE BULLS

Energy City Ballpark I 100 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove I 7:05 pm I Adult

$22–$35, kids $10–$35 I Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

HORSE AND WAGON

MURAL TOURS

Red Brick Common I 5411–51 Street, Stony Plain I 11:30 am & 1 pm I $15 I Guided horse and wagon mural tour. Learn the background and history of Stony Plains many murals. redbrickcommon.ca

K-DAYS

MAMAWIHITOWIN

SUMMER GATHERING

Heritage Park I 5100–51 Avenue, Stony Plain I Celebration of the culture of the Lac Ste. Anne Metic community with music, dance and other activities. Featuring a performance by Susan Aglukark. stonyplain.com

POST MALONE

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 7 pm I $119–554. ticketmaster.ca

PRIDE IN THE PARK

Jubilee Park, 510 Spruce Drive I 10 pm I Free I Local vendors, music, dancing,

SHERWOOD PARK

HIGHLAND GATHERING

Broadmoor Lake Park I 20 Festival Way I 9 am–4 pm I $10.59 weekend pass I Piping and drumming competitions, highland dance, childrens activities, food trucks and much more. sphg.ca

Sun, July 26

A SALUTE TO 1967

Varscona Theatre I 10329–83 Avenue I 5:30 pm I Songs from 1967 plus a celebration of the year’s plays and movies. teatrolive.com

AFRIKAANS IS LEKKER 2026

Midway I 6107–104 Street I 4 pm I All ages I $107.30 adult, $66.75 youth. ticketmaster.com

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS

BASEBALL VS. KELOWNA FALCONS

RE/MAX Field I 10233–96 Avenue I 1 pm I Adults

$21–$35, kids $10–35. riverhawksbaseball.com

EDMONTON STINGERS VS. CALGARY SURGE

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515–118 Avenue I 4 pm I $22–$235 I Edmonton’s basketball team. ticketmaster.ca

ENERGY CITY CACTUS RATS VS LETHBRIDGE BULLS

Energy City Ballpark I 100 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove I 1:35 pm I Adult $22–$35, kids $10–$35 I Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

K-DAYS

Northlands Park, 73 Street & 116 Avenue I Opens at 11 am I Gate admission $22 + GST I A full midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre I Today’s music headliner The Beaches. k-days.com

NATE BARGATZE

Rogers Place I 10220–104 Avenue I 7 pm I $68–$262 I Comedy. ticketmaster.com

SHERWOOD PARK HIGHLAND GATHERING

Broadmoor Lake Park I 20 Festival Way I 9 am–4 pm I $10.59 weekend pass I Piping and drumming competitions, highland dance, childrens activities, food trucks and much more. sphg.ca

July 27– Aug 2

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

The Citadel Theatre I 9828–101 A Avenue I $40–$112 I Wed–Sat, 7:30 pm; Sat & Sun, 1:30pm I The Tony Award winning musical is a hilarious celebration of words, competition and growing up. 780 425 1820 citadeltheatre.com

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The Comic Strip I 1646

Bourbon Street, WEM I Thurs, 7:30 pm from $22.42; Fri, 7:30 & 9:45pm from $31.24; Sat, 7 & 9:30pm from $31.24. thecomicstrip.ca

Mon, July 27

ENERGY CITY CACTUS

RATS VS REGINA RED SOX

Energy City Ballpark I 100 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove I 6:35 pm I Adult

$22–$35, kids $10–$35 I Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

Tue, July 28

ENERGY CITY CACTUS

RATS VS REGINA RED SOX Energy City Ballpark I 100

Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove I 6:35 pm I Adult

$22–$35, kids $10–$35 I

Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

Wed, July 29

QUALICO PATIO SERIES

Festival Place I 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the lakeside patio with live music. Two shows a night. festivalplace.ca

SUMMER SESSIONS

Heritage Park I 5100–41 Avenue, Stony Plain I 6:30 pm I Free, but limited space available I Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy this weekly music series of Canadian talent. JJ Voss with Rodney Gale. stonyplain.com

Thurs, July 30

CULTURAL CAMPFIRES

Shikaoi Park I 4905–51 Avenue, Stony Plain I 7–8 pm I Listen to stories from around the world and connect with people in our community. stonyplain.com

EDMONTON JAZZ ALLEY

9351–118 Avenue I 7–9 pm I $10 I Rhythm spills into the street. An Urban Alley outdoor stage is filled with high energy music. thecarrot.ca

ROCK THE PARK WITH CHANTELLE MARIE

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008–122 Avenue I 5–8 pm I Free summer concert series. eventbrite.ca

Fri, July 31

EDMONTON STINGERS VS. SASKATOON MAMBA

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515–118 Avenue I 7 pm I $22–$235 I Edmonton’s basketball team. ticketmaster.ca

BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds I $350 and up three-day general admission, $179.93 for today I The country music festival upon which all others are judged. Today’s Headliners include Old Dominion, Chase Rice, Billy Dean & Collin Raye, Sacha, and more. bigvalleyjamboree.com 780 672 0224

Spruce Grove, Alberta

Wild Side HIKE ON THE

Wilderness backpacking offers its own rustic rewards

Written and photos by Gloria Ge-Weald

Day hikes and camping might be the most common ways Albertans choose to catch their breath in the great outdoors during the summer, but backpacking combines those two activities to make the experience greater than the sum of their parts. Still, it helps if folks are hardy enough and willing to put in the effort to hit those paths less travelled.

Backpacking might merely be a blip on provincial tourism’s radar screens, as the pursuit is often lumped into other activity data. But according to a 2024 Statistics Canada report, there’s no argument that backpacking has contributed to the record 38.1 million visitors to Alberta, with the province raking in $14.4 billion in tourism revenue.

As someone who started backpacking as a kid and has been traversing the wilderness for 25 years, I can safely say it is an activity that is as rewarding as it is arduous. The further out you’re willing to trek, the deeper into the mountains you go, the less polluted the air gets with those invisible radio waves and exhaust. That lends a lightness and a more humbling view to the surroundings.

It also demonstrates a deeper appreciation for fresh air and getting away from the hustle and bustle of cities, in favour of hitting the trails for their getaways. It’s impossible to forget the invigoration that comes from pure wilderness air!

Geraldine Lakes Trail

Last August, my cousin Kyle and I spent three days backpacking in Jasper National Park, more specifically, the Geraldine Lakes Trail, nearly 400 km from Edmonton. It’s hardly a walk in the

park, so to speak, and definitely not for the faint of heart, regardless of experience.

The vast majority of the path to the camp consists of rocks of various shapes and sizes, requiring constant concentration, especially if you are so lucky as to catch a bit of rain, like we did. Many of these rocks, particularly when they’re slick, require leaping from one to the next, which—with a 30-50 lb. pack on—can feel more like little leaps of faith at each jump.

Day One

The drive up to the trailhead was a real hike for the Jeep. It would have been unlikely for a car without all-terrain features to make it all the way, winding through elevation and the occasionally grisly road.

Once parked, we got to changing into our boots and adjusting our packs, and we were off. Surrounded by beautiful, lush forest, the path had inclines right off the hop, but that was easy compared to what was to come. There is a certain meditative comfort in putting one foot in front of the other on a dirt-laden path, the mind able to drift into the unifying ambience of nature.

In this state of contentment, we reached the first of the two Geraldine Lakes on the trail we

selected (there are four Geraldine Lakes in the area). The echo there was amazing! Every funny bellow rang out time and time again; it was equally impressive and entertaining. But we had a late start to the day, so we had to carry on after a quick drink of water, following the edge of the lake until we reached the south side of it.

By then, about 2.8 km in, we faced an onslaught of rocks and steep climbs. At first, it was patches of giant rocks between a path and another unmarked path of giant rocks, then a nearvertical climb, and another. After that, the trek involved nearly jumping from rock to rock with a very vague outline of a path, marked by inukshuks—piles of small stones—to show the way.

We had chosen this trail because our late start caused us to want a trail with a short hike to the site, but with beautiful options for the next day. When we initially went to the information booth, the guy there told us it would only take about two hours to make it to the second Geraldine Lake campsite, which was 6.2 km from the trailhead. He couldn’t have been more wrong.

This wasn’t your standard switchback terrain. It turned out to be one of the most rugged trails we had ever hiked! It was dark long before we made it to camp, nearly six hours after we had started. After setting up our tent and making a quick dinner, we went straight to bed.

Day Two

The second Geraldine Lake campsite was spectacular. The stream was right beside the picnic tables, making for quick access to water refills and dish washing, and there were lockers for the food, so we didn’t have to hang the food bags from the usual pulley system.

After a relaxing breakfast, we started off on our day hike to the next lake. The path was hidden, to put it mildly, and it took us a lot longer to get there for lunch than it did to get back, as we were able to follow our own trail. It may have been a pain, but carving our own way also lent us a feeling of extra adventure. As we returned to the second Geraldine Lake camp, another group of backpackers arrived. They were from Denmark, and only one of the guys really talked to us. He said he’d been to the Canadian Rockies a couple of times before and loved them so much that he wanted to show his friends. He was in good spirits, but it looked like his friends had bitten off more than they could chew. It truly was a brutal trail, so I don’t blame them for their reactions to the terrain!

Day Three

The next morning, we ate breakfast, packed up and headed back to the trailhead. Going back down a near-vertical slope is a lot scarier than going straight up, but it certainly makes for a better time, so we managed to get some good distance in over the rocks before it started pouring.

And it really, really poured. Over many slippery rocks we hopped. Thankfully, most of the types of moss on the massive boulders acted as an anti-slip grip, but we had to remain ever-vigilant, as some of that vegetation could produce opposite results.

Our knees were getting pretty knackered, and we were soaked from head to toe, each step a puddle in our boots. But we kept on in a silent march, taking it all in as we pushed our bodies to the extreme. There were wild blueberries lining much of the forested path, so I ate a

bunch to give me that final push of vitality, and we made it back to the trailhead shortly after it stopped raining.

Geraldine Lake Trail is about as rugged as a short trip gets, not quite what one may want to hear when trying to work past the mental block of a daunting first trip. However, there are plenty of other mountains to climb, better suited for people who have to remain gentle on their knees and ankles.

Still, for those willing to traverse precarious footing and climb slopes steep enough that one misstep could have you sliding down the side of a mountain, it is worth the magnificent effort. n

Scan the QR code to get tips for beginners.

AL FRESCO Arcane

Some of this region’s more unusual patios add

to the

outdoor dining experience

Patios are a dime a dozen, especially in Northern Alberta, where even the hint of warmth has us out enjoying a beverage or two while it lasts. Restaurants, pubs, and cafes are well aware of our need for fresh air as we imbibe. The best part? With the extra sunlight we enjoy through the summer, we can potentially milk it until as late as we want, hopping from patio to patio in a glorious flaneur fashion.

That doesn’t mean we have to accept any old set of chairs and a table set up on a deck to enjoy ourselves; oh no, there are places-a-plenty across the Edmonton Capital Region that are using a little bit of ingenuity to gather patrons. From back alley spaces to enclosures covered in greenery, we’ve got plenty of choices. Here’s a few of the more interesting places for coffee, wine, snacks or whatever stirs your fancy as you enjoy the outdoor life.

Boxcar Coffee Shop

11926–129 Avenue

“Northside still alive,” as the Edmonton community just to the south of St. Albert likes to say. That’s true for many reasons, including this cool cafe in Calder, which features a fenced-in patio that looks a little like someone’s backyard. Someone’s back yard if it was designed for 30 or 40 people, that is, with trailing vines, lights that twinkle in the summer evenings, and plenty of room for your pooch to stretch out if you decide to bring it along.

Boxcar is all about the drinks: hot chocolate, lattes, horchata, Italian sodas, and of course standard coffee. There are a few pastries and sandwiches like the croque monsieur and peanut butter and jam (Why don’t more people do this?), but this is definitely a place for a light snack, not for lunch or dinner.

Boxer - Albertan Kitchen & Bar

10315–83 Avenue

Next time you’re in Old Strathcona look up, look waaay up and you’ll see Boxer’s new 50-person capacity patio overlooking the Arts Barns. It’s literally elevated dining and drinking while you gaze down on the peons, a weatherproof glass tube holding 24 for when it rains, with a little bar and warming area for the food set to the side. Word is there’s the possibility of music as well, as owner Josh Meachem ponders the idea of bands playing on weekend afternoons.

We mention cocktails several times in this article, so let’s pivot to wine this time, and mention the by-the bottle Decero Tannat, as well as several of the Okanagan Field and Flight varietals by the glass. You’ll find fancy pizzas and burgers on the menu, as well as small-plate items like braised pork belly and crispy cauliflower.

Written by Tom Murray; photos by Stephanie Cragg

Tiramisu Bistro

Dolly’s Cocktail Bar

9902–109 Street

One of the more colourful downtown patios you’ll find in Edmonton, the long backyard of Dolly’s Cocktail Bar is a pink paradise filled with Chinese lanterns and hanging flowers. The other side of the fence that separates it from the neighborhood of Wîhkwêntôwin is against the trolley tracks, so if you close your eyes while sipping one of the restaurant’s house cocktails you can imagine yourself on a boozy adventure into unknown lands.

You’re there for the drinks, so consider trying a Lavender Haze (with butterfly pea flower infused tequila and cointreau), or maybe the Bubblicious, which intrigues with bubbleguminfused rum and passionfruit liqueur as part of its components. Dishes? Lots of shareable plates including wings and mozza sticks, but if you’re feeling real hunger pangs, there’s a flat iron steak and chicken dinner as well.

Riverbank Bistro

8 Mission Avenue, St. Albert

It’s one of St. Albert’s most recognizable buildings, so whether you’ve ever thought of eating at the Riverbank Bistro or not your eyes have likely been drawn to it many times if you live in St. Albert. For summer months, a massive outdoor patio wraps around three-quarters of the building, and the interior boasts a few nooks for cosy dining.

As striking as the Victorian-style house, which sits on the banks of the Sturgeon River is, it’s the food that calls you back. Call it elevated comfort food, with dishes like the Pork Jäger Schnitzel, Vadouvan Ragout, and Beef Tenderloin vying for your stomach's attention. The wine list is well-chosen; close your eyes and try the L'ostal rosé on a summer’s day, and you might well be in Provence.

Riverside Bistro

1 Thornton Court

If Edmonton has one selling point, it’s the river valley, but there really aren’t a lot of patios that take advantage of those gorgeous views. One that does is the Riverside Bistro in the Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton Hotel. A half-circle on the north side of the river overlooking the Tawatinâ LRT Bridge, the bistro also boasts heated six-seater dining igloos for those looking for cozy dinner options in the non-patio seasons.

Lunching it? Try the tandoori chicken naanwich slathered in roasted cumin yogurt, or go for the fish and chips. If you’re just pecking at a plate while you slowly drink a glass of wine, there’s always sweet potato fries or shrimp gyoza.

Tiramisu Bistro

10750–124 Street

This cute little street-side patio was one of the first to pivot to heated geodesic domes during the second winter of Covid, giving exhausted Edmontonians a chance to dine out or sip a drink while complying with the safety laws. The laws have since relaxed, but the igloos still exist as a nice cold weather option for individual dining. But even if you’re not interested in being encased in a bubble as you enjoy your bubbly, Tiramisu’s 50-seat patio in itself is enticing, with wooden pergola, trees, and lights entwined for pure sparkle effect.

Yes, you’ll find tiramisu itself on the dessert menu, but before you get there, you can nosh on pizza, burgers, pasta options, and if you’re feeling fancy, an East Coast lobster dish with smoked paprika cream and a mascarpone sauce.

Take Care Cafe

9621 Whyte Avenue

We’re trying to avoid using the term “hidden gem” as much as possible, but Take Care’s back alley patio definitely qualifies for the cliche. Walk past the cafe itself and the hair salon it shares a space with and you’re in an oasis of calm with long benches, tables, and a tree that takes up a small corner of the courtyard. They can fit around 30 people in this hidden enclave, making it great for the occasional summer evening dinner from the likes of Vagabond Pop-ups, giving the space something of a funky European vibe.

Otherwise you’ll be snacking on bagels and pastries while sipping from various coffees. Bring a book, and pet the occasional dog you’ll come across, as it’s a pet-friendly space. n

There are plenty more great patios—scan the QR code for the full article.

Dolly’s Cocktail Bar

Riverside Bistro

Riverbank Bistro

FUN & FIT, FRESH & FIXED

Locals can take advantage of a few new and improved recreation facilities this summer

Fitness fanatics and leisure buffs can enjoy a handful of recreation options in Edmonton and the surrounding area. A couple of them are brand-new, including one slated to open later this year, while the rest have been ultra-modified to meet international standards. Some even offer some visual eye candy to folks eager to find out what’s in store for them.

Central Park (Spruce Grove)

Central Park has been a popular recreation hub in Spruce Grove for years. A year after its upgrade, locals have since had an even greater incentive to visit the space. Opened in the wake of an $8.7-million construction contract, the park offers a blend of new perks and familiar amenities, from the splash pad and fire pit to a shaded picnic space and skating oval.

But the big draw is the creation of one of the largest wheeled sports parks in the province, with a street-styled area that features some challenging ledges, ramps and stairs for skateboard enthusiasts. Pedal pushers also have access to an assortment of new trails, while additional benches and elaborate illumination punctuate the surroundings.

Written by Gene Kosowan; photos by Gloria Ge-Weald

Joint Trail Connection (Spruce Grove/Stony Plain)

Coronation Park Sports & Recreation Centre (Edmonton)

After three years of renovations, the venerable Peter Hemingway Aquatic Centre northwest of downtown re-emerged in January in the form of a multi-purpose fitness facility on steroids. The pool is still there, albeit upgraded with new amenities like a cold splash pool. But now it shares expanded space with a 250-metre velodrome oval, a 333-metre running track, a bouldering wall for ardent rock climbers, and scores of training centres, studios and spaces.

The whole structure was built for $153 million, enough to fill at least a decade’s worth of potholes, if frugal taxpayers had their way. But proponents of the centre claim it won’t be long before those costs will be recovered. For openers, the facility is the only one of its kind in North America to house under one roof all the features required by triathletes. It’s been reported that triathlon teams overseas have already started booking the place.

And while everything in the Coronation’s 16,000 square-metre confines match world-class standards, don’t expect high-profile elites to monopolize the space. Everything’s been designed for users of all ages and athletic abilities.

Hawrelak Park (Edmonton)

Hawrelak Park is one of Edmonton’s most popular green spaces—ground zero for the Heritage Festival, Shakespeare in the Park and several other events—so when the city announced it was closed for renovations in 2023, thousands of ears perked up. But with the park’s opening this year, locals discovered how much work went into the $134.5-million makeover.

Some changes really stand out, like the Heritage Amphitheatre being refitted with state-of-theart lighting. The main pavilion boasts upgraded fixtures and finishes right down to the washrooms, as well as an adjacent promenade bordering the lake. The huge attraction for kids is a playground that consists of three coniferous tree towers with a plethora of interactive features.

And throughout the park, several new hiking trails lead patrons through a new landscape, complete with freshly rooted trees and other vegetation.

The revitalization budget also covered what isn’t visible, namely, the replacement of an elaborate maze of underground pipes and wiring, and the installation of more modernized electrical and storm sewer systems.

Joint Trail Connection (Spruce Grove/Stony Plain)

With scores of paths streaming through Edmonton’s river valley, a new corridor wouldn’t raise many eyebrows in the city. But one trail connecting two municipalities was a huge deal for residents of Spruce Grove and Stony Plain when it opened in 2024. Taking a year to complete, the project cost around $450,000, with Spruce Grove paying for two-thirds of the endeavour, and Stony Plain ponying up the rest.

The 1.6 km Joint Trail Connection starts at Campsite Road in Spruce Grove, runs just south of Hwy 16A, and finishes at Veterans Boulevard. Built with recreation and safety in mind, the trail mitigates the risks previously taken by pedestrians and two-wheelers when they commuted between the two communities on the highway’s shoulders.

Stony Plain Regional Community Recreation Facility (Stony Plain)

Still under construction at a cost of around $41.6 million, this complex has a good chance of officially opening its doors before the year is out. Once the ceremonial ribbon has been cut, locals will be greeted by a building that will offer an array of pickleball courts, a dryland fieldhouse with a turfed surface, and spaces for several additional sports.

Also included in the blueprints for the family-friendly facility are six curling ice sheets, a walking and running track, and even a lounge for patrons to relax after the fun and games. n

Coronation Park Sports & Recreation Centre

Central Park (Spruce Grove)

FESTIVALS Summer

NOW HEAR THIS FESTIVAL

Multiple Venues I June 5–13 I Local, independent music, including: June 5, Re-Zoning, Pigeon Breeders with Kate Stashko at Mile Zero Dance; June 6, Echos of Wings and Strings at Mile Zero Dance; June 12, Rising Sounds–A Celebration of New Sounds at Mile Zero Dance; June 13, Metamold–Standing Wave Ensemble at Holy Trinity Anglican Church.

newmusicedmonton.ca

BEAUMONT BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL

Ken Nichol Arena, 5303–50 Street, Beaumont I June 19 & 20 I $200 weekend pass I Some of the artists include: June 20, Toque, Crown Lands, Radio Active and more; June 21, Big Sugar, Royal Tusk, Lucette and more. beaumontmusicfestival.ca

ALBERTA CIRCUS ARTS FESTIVAL

Various French Quarter locations, primarily La Cite Francophone I 8629 Rue Marie Gaboury I June 18–21 I An event with exceptional aerial and acrobatic performers from across Canada. albertacircusarts.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

Various locations around downtown Edmonton and Whyte Avenue I June 19–28 I Various Albertan, Canadian, and international acts perform at venues around the city. Featuring Hiromi’s Sonicwonder, June 26, SHEBAD, June 20, Geminicrab, June 27 and much more. edmontonjazz.com 780 990 0222

Participate in bus or walking tours of gardens, natural areas, cemeteries, and neighbourhoods. This year’s theme is three decades of story telling. historicedmonton.ca 780 439 2797

FOUND FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona I July 9–12

THE WORKS ART & DESIGN FESTIVAL

Churchill Square, downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I Various locations around Edmonton I June 19–July 1 I Free I Artists and audiences from around the world gather to view and appreciate visual art, design, and entertainment. theworks.ab.ca 780 426 2122

FREEWILL SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I This year’s play ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ June 17–28 & ‘Something Rotten’ July 1–12 I Something Rotten in collaboration with Edmonton Pops Orchestra and Shelley’s Dance Company I Evening shows Tue–Sat, Matinees Wed, Sat and Sun. freewillshakespeare.com

GRINDSTONE COMEDY FESTIVAL

10019–81 Avenue I July 2–12 I Enjoy improv, stand up, sketch comedy, and so much more. grindstonecomedyfest.com

EDMONTON STREET PERFORMERS FESTIVAL

Churchill Square, downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I July 3–12 I By donation I A free-flowing festival featuring dozens of performers, magicians, jugglers, mimes, and many more. edmontonstreetfest.com 780 425 5162

HISTORIC FESTIVAL AND DOORS OPEN EDMONTON Various locations I July 5–12 I Celebrate the history of many cultures, sites, and traditions of the Edmonton area.

I A unique showcase of dance, theatre, visual art, music, creative writing and other disciplines. Art created for unconventional spaces that challenges rather artist/audience relationship. commongroundarts.ca/ found

WHYTE AVENUE ARTWALK

Whyte Avenue I July 10–12, 10 am–5 pm I Over 500 visual artists will bring their art supplies and artwork out into the streets. Together, they create an outdoor studio and gallery spanning several blocks. art-walk.ca

THE MAGPIE COLLECTION: A DANCE FESTIVAL

Mile Zero Dance, 9931–78 Avenue I July 13–26 I $80 festival pass I Local, Canadian and international short works in a variety of dance styles. milezerodance.com

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I July 16–26: Fri & Sat, 11 am–11 pm; Sun–Thurs, 11 am–10 pm I Get tickets in advance to save I Dozens of restaurants serve bite-size samples of their favourite delicacies for 2 or more tickets. A night of artists, an 11–day local market and many live musical performances will also take place. It’s all ages but there will be a beer garden!

tasteofedm.ca

780 423 2822

K-DAYS

Northlands Park, 73 Street & 116 Avenue I July 17–26, opens daily at 11 am I A full outdoor midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre. Main Stage & CKUA Radio Stage Headliners: July 17, Ty Dolla $ign, Bedouin Soundclash & Flowshine;

July 18, Down With Webster, Crystal Shawanda & Buckwheat Zydeco; July 19, Mother Mother, Blackburn Brothers & Monkeyjunk; July 20, MICO, Slamfest with Top Talent Wrestling; July 21, Connor Price, Slamfest with Top Talent Wrestling; July 22, Peach Pit, Aysanabee & Robin Cisek; July 23, BBNO$, Pepperland; July 24, Noah Cyrus; July 26, The Beaches. k-days.com

BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds I July 30–August 2 I $350.03 and up three-day general admission I The country music festival upon which all others are judged. Headliners include: Old Dominion, Riley Green, Keith Urban and more. bigvalleyjamboree.com

780 672 0224

HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I August 1–3, noon–8 I Dozens of countries share their customs, food and cultures. heritagefest.ca

EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Gallagher Park, 94 Street & 92 Avenue I August 6–9 I Thurs & Fri, 5–11; Sat, 10 am–12 am; Sun, 10 am–11 pm I The EFMF is a 4-day family friendly music festival dedicated to bringing the best of folk music to Edmonton. Enjoy the festival, food, beverages, and company while sitting on the hill overlooking the river valley and downtown. edmontonfolkfest.org

780 429 1899

CARIWEST CARIBBEAN ARTS FESTIVAL

Churchill Square, downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I August 7–9 I Glitzy parade costumes, dancing in the street to island rhythms, and exotic cuisine transform downtown Edmonton into a lively Caribbean outpost. Includes a parade on August 8, at noon down Jasper Avenue. cariwest.ca

780 421 7800

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona and dozens of other venues throughout the city I August 13–23 I One of the largest and longest-running theatre festivals in North America. Enjoy free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents, and much more. fringetheatre.ca

780 448 9000

SYMPHONY UNDER THE SKY

Hawrelak Park I 9330

Groat road I 7 pm I September 3–6 I Seated area: adults $57–$92, youth/kids $28 (+ service fees); grass seating: adults $39 (+ service fees), youth/kids free I Join your Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable night of music & magic! winspearcentre.com

Amusements

GAME OVR

12930 St. Albert Trail I

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 1: 30 pm–8:45 pm, Sat 11 am–10 pm, Sun 11 am–6:30 pm I Standard gaming $31.99 I VR experiences from fighting zombies to exploring the world.

gameovr.ca

780 953 4263

GATEWAY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

3414 Gateway Boulevard I Mon–Thu, 4–11 pm; Fri, 4–12 am; Sat, 11 am–12 am; Sun, 11 am–11 pm I Foosball, arcade, pool, bowling and so much more. gatewaybowl.com

780 435 1922

ROLLERS ROLLER RINK

14648–134 Avenue I Mon & Wed, 2 pm–10 pm; Tue & Thur, 2 pm–6 pm; Fri, 2 pm–12 am; Sat, 10 am–12 am; Sun, 12 pm–8 pm I $25 plus $10 for rentals I Roll, twist and turn under the lights.

rollersrollerrink.ca 587 988 7207

SNOW VALLEY AERIAL PARK

119 Street off Whitemud Drive I Adventure awaits at Edmonton’s most thrilling outdoor attraction. Climb, swing, and soar through hundreds of obstacles on the 50 foot Aerial Park tower, enjoy a round of 18 hole minigolf, test your swing at Target Golf, and relax with a drink or icecream on the licensed patio.

Aerial Park & Whitemud Creek

Until June 25: Thur–Fri, 5–9 pm; Sat–Sun, 10 am–9 pm I July & Aug: Mon–Fri, 1 pm–10 pm; Sat & Sun, 10 am–10 pm; September: Thur–Fri, 5 pm–30 min

A.S.; Sat–Sun, 10 am–30 min A.S.

Aerial Park

Mon–Fri, $33–$47; Sat & Sun, $38–$47, depending on time and participant height

Target & Minigolf

Until June 25: Thur–Fri, 5–9 pm; Sat–Sun, 10 am–9 pm; July–August: Wed–Mon, 10 am–10 pm; Tues, 10 am–10 pm; September: Thur–Fri, 5 pm–30 min

A.S.; Sat–Sun, 10 am–30 min A.S.

18 Hole Minigolf

$13 yrs plus $15, under 12 $12

Target golf

$12 bucket of balls, $25 one hour, per tee box unlimited balls Online bookings highly advised. snowvalley.ca/aerial-park 780 434 3991

SPEEDERS

12808–170 Street I Mon–Thurs, 11 am–10 pm; Fri, 11 am–12 am; Sat, 10 am–12 am; Sun, 11 am– 10 pm I Indoor carting, Duckpin bowling, AR axe throwing, arcade, and more. edmonton.speeders.ca

780 451 4377

THE

REC ROOM

1725–99 Street OR West Edmonton Mall, 170 Street & 87 Avenue I Mon–Thurs, 11:30 am–11 pm; Fri 11:30 am–1 am; Sat, 11 am–1 am; Sun, 11 am–11 pm I Live music, arcade games, axe throwing (southside), climbing wall (WEM) and sports simulator. therecroom.com

780 702 1332 or

780 900 8714

WEST EDMONTON MALL

170 Street & 87 Avenue I Options galore for summer fun, including: Alien Outbreak Escape Room; Dragon’s Tale Blacklight Mini–golf, $19, $13 (3–10 yrs); Ed’s Rec Room (billiards, bowling and arcade games); Galaxyland, daily rate $67, $57 (under 43 inches tall); Ice Palace $17, $12 (3–10 yrs) rental skates available; Sea Lions Rock, $14, Fri–Sun, 2 pm; Sealife Caverns, 11 am–6 pm, $13; Professor WEM’s Adventure Golf, $19, $14 (3–10 yrs); World Waterpark, daily rate $67, $57 (under 48 inches tall); Skyflyer Zipline, $25 single flight without Waterpark admission, $15 with admission; Drive Indoor Go Kart Racing, $30 per ride. wem.ca

780 444 5300

CLIMBING

BLOCS

8761–51 Avenue I Tons of boulders I Mon–Fri, 11 am–11 pm; Sat, 10 am–10 pm; Sun, 10 am–8 pm I $21 adult, $18 youth. blocsclimbing.com 587 754 7470

BOULDERS CLIMBING

10505–107 Street I 6500 sq feet of bouldering, a kilter board and more I Mon–Fri, 9 am–11 pm; Sat & Sun, 8 am–10 pm I Day passes $25.75 adult, $16.75 kids.

bouldersclimbing.ca

780 705 7110

CLIMB YEG

9999 Grierson Hill I Outdoor climbing I $20 adult. climbyeg.com

CLIP N CLIMB

walls, fun obstacles, and more I $22 for one hour.

clipnclimbedmonton.ca

780 450 2277

FACTORY CLIMBING

10247–184 Street I Three types of climbing, one massive facility. Climb tall walls or upside down, while bouldering & more I Mon–Fri, 11 am–11 pm; Sat & Sun, 9 am– 9 pm I Day passes $25.75 adult, $16.75 kids.

factoryclimbing.ca

780 454 7625

NICHE CLIMBING

10340–71 Avenue I The newest climbing gym in Edmonton with 7500 sq feet of wall I Mon–Fri, 11 am–11 pm; Sat & Sun, 9 am– 9 pm I Day passes $25.75 adult, $16.75 kids. nicheclimbing.ca 825 480 1998

VERTICALLY INCLINED

8523 Argyll Road I Boulders, tall walls, variety of skill levels I Mon, Wed, Fri, noon–10 pm; Tues & Thurs, 6 am–10 pm; Sat, 10 am–10 pm; Sun, noon–8 pm I Day pass $33 adult, $24 kids, includes gear rental. verticallyinclined.com

780 496 9297

WILSON CLIMBING CENTRE

8707–114 Street, University of Alberta I Bouldering lounge and 48 foot tall wall I Mon–Fri, noon–8 pm; Sat & Sun, noon–6 pm. $17 adult, $12 under 13.

780 492 2767

ESCAPE

Communicate and work together to escape challenging rooms and situations.

CHALLENGE THE ROOM

9603–41 Avenue I Escape from Aunt Eunice’s Will, The Tomb and more I Tue, Thu, Fri, 5 pm–10 pm; Sat, noon–10 pm; Sun, noon–7 pm I $25/person/room. challengetheroom.ca 780 468 1208

person/room. crypticcharacters.ca

780 951 9293

DREAM ESCAPE GAMING 5205–50 Avenue, Leduc I Solve a cold case, escape a casino heist, a sunken submarine and more I Mon, Wed–Fri, 4–10 pm; Sat, noon–10 pm; Sun, noon–5 pm I $28/person/ room.

dreamescapegaming.com

780 986 2882

ESCAPE CITY 5916–104 Street I Escape Mindmaster Industries, The Mutany, The Woodsman and more I Mon–Thurs, 2:30 pm–10 pm; Fri, 2:30 pm–midnight; Sat, 10:30 am–midnight; Sun, 10:30 am–10 pm I From $30–$39/person/room. escapecity.ca

780 761 2489

ESCAPE HOUR

Unit 326–10025 102 A Avenue I Escape from The Bank Vault, Matrix, 5 Elements and more I Tues–Thurs, 12–9 pm; Fri, 12–11 pm; Sat & Sun, 10 am–11:45 pm I From $34.99/person/room. Minimum purchase $78.72. escapehour.ca/edmonton

780 901 5888

ESCAPE LEGENDS

178 Chippewa Road, Sherwood Park I Escape from The Titanic, Dragon treasure and more I Mon–Thur, 7–10 pm; Fri, 7 pm–12 am; Sat, 2 pm–12 am; Sun, 2 pm–11:45 pm I $30/ person/room. escapelegends.ca

780 416 2584

GTFO ESCAPE ENTERTAINMENT

2nd Floor, 10018–105 Street I Escape from the heist, Nightfall, Visiting Hour and more I Mon–Thur, 5 pm–10 pm; Fri & Sat, noon–11:30 pm; Sun, noon–10 pm I $30.48/ person/room. letsgtfo.ca

780 540 4836

HOURGLASS GAMES

THE ESCAPE EMPORIUM

1103–95 Street SW I

Escape from School of Wizardry, Pirate King and more I Mon–Thurs, 2 pm–10 pm; Fri & Sat, noon–midnight; Sun, noon–8pm I $35/person/room. escapeemporium.ca 780 708 6681

TRAPPED ESCAPE ROOM

8944–82 Avenue I Escape from five different rooms I Mon–Thu, 4 pm–10 pm; Fri, 4 pm–midnight; Sat, 12 pm–midnight; Sun noon–10 pm I $36/person/room. trapped.com

780 450 2468

VENTURE SCAPES

14905–111 Avenue I All ages escape rooms, fun for all ages. Escape Planet X or The Tomb I Thurs & Fri, 4–8 pm; Sat, 10 am–9 pm; Sun, 11 am–6:30 pm I $29/person/room. venture–scapes.com 587 340 1997

FAMILY FARM & MAZES

EDMONTON CORN MAZE

26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove I Open late July to end of August, Mon–Sat, 10 am–8 pm; Sun, 1 pm–5pm I $15 (4–11 yrs), free (under 4) I Hours shorter, prices higher beginning September 1. Prices are door prices, discounts apply for advance tickets. Check on seasonal price changes. edmontoncornmaze.ca 780 554 4540

K3 CORN MAZE & FAMILY FARM

19409 Township Rd 512 Tofield I July & August, Thur–Sat, 10 am–9 pm; Sun, 10 am–6 pm; September & October: Fri, 1 pm–8 pm; Sat, 10 am–8 pm; Sun, 10 am–6 pm I $15, free (under 2), Corn maze, pedal carts, farm animals and more. k3familyfarm.com 780 819 1485

51009 B Range Road 273, Spruce Grove I June: Mon–Sat, 9–7 pm; Sun, 10 am–5 pm (closed Wed); July & August: Mon–Sat, 9 am–8 pm; Sun, 10 am–5 pm; September: Mon–Sat, 9 am–7:30 pm; Sun, Follow

9718–12 Avenue S.W I Mon, 3–7 pm; Thurs & Fri, 1–9 pm; Sat, 10 am–8 pm; Sun, 10 am–6 pm I Unique

CRYPTIC CHARACTERS

7201–104 Street I Escape from Containment Breach, Dungeon of Despair and Starship Minerva I Mon–Thurs, 1–10 pm; Fri, 1–11 pm; Sat, noon–11 pm; Sun, noon–10 pm I $35/

4600–48 Street, Stony Plain I Escape from an abandoned building, Candymonium, game night and more I Mon, 1 pm–10 pm; Tues–Sun, 11 am–10 pm I $28.50/ person/room. hourglassgames.ca 587 827 2022

SASSY G’S

10 am– 5 pm I Online advance tickets $16.95 weekdays, $18.95 weekends, walkup more $ I Ninja Obstacle course. Petting zoo, jump pillows, and more. sassygs.com

780 667 2779

INDOOR PLAYGROUND

ALL STARS PLAYLAND

951–12 Avenue SW I 9 am–9 pm I Mon–Thur, $8.95 (1–3 yrs); $11.95 (4–17 yrs); adults free; Fri–Sun, $11.95 (1–3 yrs); $16.95 (4–17 yrs), adults free I Climbing structures, 115 foot zipline and arcade games. allstarsplayland.com 780 757 0055

AMAZONE PLAYZONE

3210–118 Avenue I Mon–Thu, 10 am–8 pm; Fri–Sun, 10 am–9 pm I Kids 4yrs and up $18.50 (Sat & Sun); $14.50, Mon–Fri I Skyride, obstacles, video games, rock climbing and more. Extra fee for some features.

amazoneplayzone.com

780 760 4190

FUN 4 ALL

4142–101 Street I Daily

9 am–9 pm I 4–13 yrs, Mon–Thurs, $11.95; Fri–Sun, $14.95 I Fun includes trampoline, spider jump, arcade, toddler zone. Fun4allinc.com 587 520 0016

HIDE ‘N’ SEEK INDOOR PLAYGROUND

10830–170 Street I Sun–Thur, 10 am– 8 pm; Fri & Sat, 10 am–9 pm I Kids 4–15 yrs, $17.95 (Sat & Sun); $14.95, Mon–Fri I Play structure, 7 slides, spider web, trampoline, 2 ziplines and more. hidenseekplayground.ca 780 482 7244

KIDZ KINGDOM

1 Londonderry Mall & Southgate Mall I Mon–Fri, 10 am–8 pm; Sat, 9:30 am–6 pm; Sun, 12–5 pm I Mon–Thurs, $14.95; Fri–Sun, $19.95. kidzkingdom.ca

825 523 0333 (LM) or 825 523 0444 (SM)

LAUNCHPAD TRAMPOLINE

6142–50 Street & 10442 184 Street I Mon–Thu, noon– 9:30 pm; Fri & Sat 10 am–10:30 pm; Sun, 11:30

am–5:30 pm I $17.50 first hour I Indoor trampoline park, including rope ladders, foam pit, dodgeball and extreme dunk area. Summer camps available. Neon nights on Fri & Sat, 8–10:30 pm. launchpadtrampoline.com

780 468 3161 & 780 760 5867

TREEHOUSE PLAY

10184–34 Avenue & 4235–

139 Avenue I 9 am–9 pm

I Kids 4 yrs and up, Mon–Thurs, $11.95; Fri–Sun, $14.95 I Play structure, video games, inflatables and more. treehouseplay.com

780 439 3299

780 475 6330

U–PLAY PLAYGROUND

13983 156 Street I Mon–Fri, 10 am–8 pm; Sat & Sun, 9 am–8 pm I Kids 4 yrs plus, $16.99 (weekends); $14.99, Mon–Thurs I Play structure, trampoline, and more. u–play.ca 780 488 3751

WE ROCK THE SPECTRUM KIDS GYM

4152–99 Street I Check website for hours I $25, all day pass I For weekend play, check on website or phone, operating hours fluctuate due to field trips. Kids play zone is specially designed sensory play equipment. werockthespectrumedmonton.ca

780 450 2282

SHOOTING

AXE MONKEYS

13931–156 Street I Adults $30, kids 7–17 $25 I Throw axes at wooden targets. axemonkeys.com

780 667 4293

CLASSIFIED YEG

13453–149 Street I Tactical laser tag I Tues–Wed, 3–9:30 pm; Thurs, 3–11 pm; Fri, 1:30–11 pm; Sat, noon–12:30 am; Sun, 1:30 pm–12:30 am I Mon–Thurs $29, Fri–Sun $33/game. classifiedyeg.com

780 802 9855

COMBAT ARCHERY

8128–46 Street I $31

Shoot nerf arrows at your friends and strangers. By appointment only. combatarcheryedmonton.com 825 436 2427

EDMONTON PAINTBALL CENTRE

5104–67 Avenue I

Mini paintball. lasercity.ca

780 800 2324

JIM–BOWS ARCHERY

13955–156 Street I Tues–Fri, 10 am– 8 pm; Sat, 10 am–5 pm I $15. jimbowsarchery.ca

780 488 7705

LASER CITY

5104–67 Avenue I Wed–Thu, 4:30 pm–9 pm; Fri, 4:30–10:30 pm; Sat, 10 am–10:30 pm; Sun, 11 am–7 pm I $10.99/game, drop–in. lasercity.ca

780 800 4920

PAINTBALL ACTION GAMES

4804–90 Avenue I Daily, 10 am–9 pm; Sun, 9 am–8 pm I Starter packages from $39 I Call to book reservations.

780paintball.com

780 469 0882

WILD WEST SHOOTING CENTRE

Phase 4, West Edmonton Mall I Mon–Thur, 10 am–9 pm; Fri–Sat, 10 am–10 pm; Sun, 10 am–6 pm I $45 daily rate, no license required. Starter package $89.99. shootingcentre.com

780 426 4866

OUT OF TOWN

BARNEYS ADVENTURE PARK

Highway 838 West, Drumheller I $26.62, under 3 free I Over 30 activities, including gem mine, mist zone, rope course, zipline, mega side and more I 9–5 pm daily, weekends only in June. barneysdrumheller.com

403 802 6008

KINOSOO RIDGE RESORT

63231 Range Road 411m Cold Lake I Featuring a new obstacle course and tower I 9–5 pm daily, weekends only in June. kinosoo.ca

780 594 5564

Take your guide on the go!

Farmers’ Market

EDMONTON: E GREATER EDMONTON: GE

MONDAYS

THE ORCHARDS E 4059 Orchards Drive S.W. I 3:30 pm–7:30 pm, biweekly. orchardsra.com/connect/ farmers-market

TUESDAYS

BEVERLY TOWNE E 3210–118 Avenue I 3 pm–7 pm. beverlyfarmersmarket.ca

WEDNESDAYS

CALLINGWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET E 66 Avenue & 178 Street I noon–4 pm. callingwoodfarmersmarket.com

SOUTHWEST FARMERS’ MARKET E 2051 Leger Road I 3:30 pm–7:30 pm. swefm.ca

BASELINE FARMERS’ MARKET GE 390 Baseline Road, Sherwood Park I 4 pm–7:30 pm. baselinefarmersmarket.com

SHERWOOD PARK FARMERS’ MARKET GE 3000 Emerald Drive I 3 pm–7 pm. sherwoodparkfarmersmarket.ca

THURSDAYS

124 GRAND MARKET E 124 Street & 108 Avenue I 4 pm–8 pm. 124grandmarket.com

Skateparks

OUTDOORS

CITY-STAFFED

Sat–Thu: 12:30 pm–8 pm Fri: 2:30 pm–8 pm

CALLINGWOOD 17740–69 Avenue

CASTLE DOWNS

11520–153 Avenue

CLAREVIEW

3804–139 Avenue

FULTON RAVINE SOUTH

6110–98 Avenue

KASKITAYO

1979–111 Street

MILL WOODS

7207–28 Avenue

BEAUMONT MARKET GE 5303–50 Street, Beaumont I 5 pm–8 pm. beaumontalbertafarmersmarket.com

DEVON FARMERS’ MARKET GE 20 Haven Avenue I Thu 2 pm–5 pm.

FORT SASKATCHEWAN FARMERS’ MARKET GE 10005–102 Street I 4 pm–7 pm. fortsaskchamber.com/ summer-farmers-market

LEDUC FARMERS’ MARKET GE

4330 Black Gold Drive I 10 am–1:30 pm. leducfarmersmarket.ca

SALISBURY FARMERS’ MARKET GE Township Road 52337 Range Road 232 I 4 pm–7 pm. salisburyfarmersmarket.ca

FRI/SAT/SUN

BOUNTIFUL MARKET E 3696–97 Street I Fri & Sun, 10 am–4 pm; Sat, 9 am–4 pm. bountifulmarkets.com

SATURDAYS

CAPILANO FARMERS’ MARKET E 5004–98 Avenue I 9:30 am–3 pm.

DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET E 102 Avenue & 104 Street I 10 am–3 pm.

OLD STRATHCONA FARMERS’ MARKET E 10310–83 Avenue I 8 am–3 pm. osfm.ca

SOUTH COMMON FARMERS’ MARKET E 150 Karl Clark Road I 10 am–4 pm. southcommonmarket.ca

METRO EDMONTON

BEAUMONT

50 Street & 55 Avenue

CAMROSE 4516–54 Street

DEVON 20 Haven Avenue

FORT SASKATCHEWAN 101 Street & 94 Avenue

OUTDOORS UNSTAFFED

DOVERCOURT 13510 Dovercourt Avenue

GROSVENOR 14325–104 Avenue

MAYLIEWAN 7411–161a Avenue

MCKERNAN 7535–112 Street

NORTH GLENORA 13535–109a Avenue

RAMSEY SKATEPARK Riverbend Road & 43 Avenue

RIVERDALE 9306 Cameron Avenue

LANCASTER PARK–EDMONTON GARRISON Arras Avenue

LEDUC 50 Street & 42 Avenue

MORINVILLE–BOB FOSTER

EXTREME SPORT PARK 107 Street & 106 Avenue

SHERWOOD PARK–MILLENNIUM PLACE 2000 Premier Way

SPRUCE GROVE

450 Kings Street in Central Park

ST. ALBERT NE corner, Sturgeon Road & Boudreau Road

STONY PLAIN

49 Avenue & Brown Street

LEDUC FARMERS’ MARKET GE 4821–50 Avenue I 10 am–1:30 pm. leducfarmersmarket.ca

SPRUCE GROVE FARMERS’ MARKET GE 50 Westwind Drive I 10 am–1 pm.

ST. ALBERT FARMERS’ MARKET GE St. Anne Street I 10 am–3 pm. stalbertfarmersmarket. com

STONY PLAIN FARMERS’ MARKET GE 5008–51 Avenue I 9 am–1 pm.

SUNDAYS

124 GRAND MARKET E 124 Street & 102 Avenue I 11 am–3 pm. 124grandmarket.com

CALLINGWOD FARMERS’ MARKET E 66 Avenue & 178 Street I 10 am–3 pm. callingwoodfarmersmarket.com

CENTURY PARK FARMERS’ MARKET E 10915–23 Avenue I 10 am–3 pm. centuryparkmarket.com

MILLER CROSSING FARMERS’ MARKET E 14339–50 Street I 11 am–3 pm. millercrossingfm.com

OLD STRATHCONA FARMERS’ MARKET E 10310–83 Avenue I Sat 11 am –3 pm. osfm.ca

MORINVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET GE 9913–104 Street I 11 am–3 pm.

U-Picks

ATTRACTED 2 APPLES

54264 RR 21, Fort Saskatchewan I Open end of August, Sat & Sun, 10 am–4:30 pm. attracted2apples.com

BIAS BERRY ORCHARD

51009B Range Road 273, Spruce Grove I July–September. facebook.com/ biasberryorchard 780 803 8808

BIG ROCK BERRY FARM

3-51310 RR 261, Spruce Grove. bigrockberryfarm.ca 780 886 3387

BOKEY BLOOMS FARMS

55231 Highway 2, Sturgeon County I 10 am–6 pm I Featuring Haskap Berries. bokeybloomsfarms.ca 780 667 5308

CREEKSIDE HOME AND GARDEN

51530 RR 260, Spruce Grove I Mon–Sat, 10 am–6 pm I Strawberries, raspberries, Saskatoons, black currants & more. creeksidehomeandgarden.ca 780 470 0527

CREEKSIDE SASKATOON BERRY FARMS

53418 RR 231, Strathcona County I 9 am–7 pm. 780 243 2652

GROVEBERRY PATCH

52430 RR 265, Spruce Grove I 9 am–6 pm I Saskatoon berries. groveberrypatch.com

780 962 5824

HORSE HILL BERRY FARM

3203–211 Avenue NE I

Late July–Late August I 9 am–6 pm I Raspberries. horsehillberryfarm.ca

PRAIRIE GARDEN

56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord I Wed–Sun 9:30 am–6 pm I Rhubarb, apples, stawberries, pumpkins and more. prairiegardens.org

780 921 2272

SASKATOON VALLEY ORCHARDS 51512 Range RD 22, Carvel I July–September. 780 963 8311

SOMERSET FARMS 1423 Township Road 514, Parkland County I Berries and pumpkins. edmonton-pick-apumpkin.com

STEVEN’S STRAWBERRIES Hwy 13, 1 Km West of Hwy 2, South of Leduc I July–September. stevensstrawberries.com 780 352 2924

STRAWBERRY FIELDS 140 Grandisle Rd NW I July–September. sbfields.com 780 695 3146

Parks & Libraries

EDMONTON AREA LIBRARIES

CALDER

12710-131 Avenue 780 496 7090

CAPILANO

9915-67 Street 780 496 1802

CASTLE DOWNS

106 Lakeside Landing, 15379 Castledowns 780 496 1804

CLAREVIEW

3808-139 Avenue 780 442 4741

HERITAGE VALLEY

2755 119 A Street S.W. 780 496 4834

HIGHLANDS

6710-118 Avenue 780 496 1806

IDYLWYLDE

8310-88 Avenue 780 496 1808

JASPER PLACE

9010-156 Street 780 496 1810

LOIS HOLE (CALLINGWOOD)

17650-69 Avenue 780 442 0888

LONDONDERRY

110 Londonderry Mall, 137 Avenue & 66 Street x 780 496 1814

MCCONACHIE*

16607-50 Street 780 442 5314

MEADOWS

2702-17 Street 780 442 7472

MILL WOODS

601 Mill Woods Town Centre, 2331-66 Street 780 496 1818

PENNY MCKEE (ABBOTSFIELD)

3410-118 Avenue 780 496 7839

RIVERBEND

460 Riverbend Square, Rabbit Hill Road & Terwillegar Drive 780 944 5311

SPRUCEWOOD

11555-95 Street 780 496 7099

STANLEY MILNER*

7 Sir Winston Churchil 780 496 7070

STRATHCONA

8331-104 Street x 780 496 1828

WEST HENDAY PROMENADE* 818 Webber Greens Drive West 780 496 8342

WHITEMUD CROSSING

145 Whitemud Crossing Shopping Centre, 4211-106 Street 780 496 1822

WOODCROFT

13420-114 Avenue 780 496 1830

BEAUMONT LIBRARY

5700-49 Street 780 929 2665

CAMROSE PUBLIC LIBRARY

4710-50 Avenue 780 672 4214

DEVON PUBLIC LIBRARY

101-17 Athabasca Avenue 780 987 3720

FORT SASKATCHEWAN PUBLIC LIBRARY

10011-102 Street 780 998 4275

LEDUC PUBLIC LIBRARY

2 Alexandra Park 780 986 2637

Avenue x 780 939 3292

35-5th

780 962 4423

50 Westwind Drive

BORDEN PARK 7507 Borden Park Road

CALLINGWOOD PARK 17740-69 Avenue

CAPILANO PARK 50 Street & 109a Avenue

CASTLE DOWNS PARK 11520-153 Avenue

CORONATION PARK 11425-142 Street

DAWSON/KINNAIRD PARK 10298-89 Avenue

EMILY MURPHY PARK 11904 Emily Murphy Park Road

GALLAGHER PARK 10943-84 Avenue

GOLD BAR PARK 4620-105 Avenue

GOLDSTICK PARK 4210-101 Avenue

GOVERNMENT HOUSE PARK 9938 Groat Road

HAWRELAK PARK 9330 Groat Road

HERMITAGE PARK 2115 Hermitage Road

JACKIE PARKER PARK 4540-50 Street

KINSMEN PARK 9100 Walterdale Hill

LAURIER/BUENA VISTA PARK 13221 Buena Vista Road NW

LOUISE MCKINNEY RIVERFRONT PARK 9529 Grierson Hill

MILL CREEK RAVINE 96 Street & 76 Avenue

MILL WOODS PARK 2730-66 Street

NORTHEAST RIVER VALLEY PARK 903-153 Avenue NE

QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK 10380 Queen Elizabeth Park Road

RAINBOW VALLEY PARK 142 Street & 50 Avenue

RIVERDALE PARK 9231-100 Avenue

RUNDLE PARK 2909-113 Avenue

TERWILLEGAR PARK 10 Rabbit Hill Road

VICTORIA PARK 12130 River Valley Road

WHITEMUD PARK 13204 Fox Drive

KINSMEN PARK, LEDUC Corinthia Drive North

10005-102

MORINVILLE SPLASH PARK, MORINVILLE 99 Avenue & 104 Street

ROTARY PARK, STONY PLAIN 4815 44 Avenue

MAP LEGEND

Pools & Splash Parks

CITY OF EDMONTON ADMISSION RATES

Outdoor Pools

$9.25 adult, $7.75 youth, $6.25 kids

l SPRAY PARK n POOL

NORTHEAST

n ACT AQUATIC AND RECREATION CENTRE

2909-113 Avenue

Mon–Sat 9 am–9 pm Sun 9 am–8 pm

l ALBERTA AVENUE— SPRAY PARK 9210-118 Avenue

n BEACON HEIGHTS 12037-43 Street

n BORDEN NATURAL SWIMMING POOL 7615 Borden Park Road

l BRITNELL 210 Britnell Blvd

n CLAREVIEW RECREATION CENTRE 3804-139 Avenue

Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat–Sun 6:30 am–10 pm

n COMMONWEALTH COMMUNITY CENTRE 11000 Stadium Road

Mon–Fri 6 am–10 pm Sat–Sun 7 am–9 pm

l CY BECKER 270 Cy Becker Blvd

n EASTGLEN LEISURE CENTRE 11410-68 Street

n EASTGLEN RECREATION CENTRE 11410-68 Street Hours vary

l EASTWOOD—SPRAY PARK 11803-86 Street

l ELMWOOD PARK— SPRAY PARK 12505-75 Street

l G. EDMUND KELLY— SPRAY PARK 150 Avenue & 79 Street

l GIOVANNI CABOTO— SPRAY PARK 9403-109a Avenue

l GLENGARRY—SPRAY PARK 133 Avenue & 89 Street

n HARDISTRY FITNESS AND LEISURE CENTRE 10535-65 Street

Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm

Sat 9 am–4 pm Sun 11 am–6 pm

Recreation Centres and Pools

$9.75 adult, $8.25 youth, $6.50 kids

l HIGHLANDS—SPRAY PARK 112 Avenue & 62 Street

l KILLARNEY—SPRAY PARK 8720-130a Avenue

Mon–Thu 10 am–5:30 pm.

l KINISTINAW— PARK SPRAY PARK 10249 96 Street

n LONDONDERRY FITNESS AND LEISURE CENTRE 14528-66 Street

Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat–Sun 7 am–9:30 pm

l MONTROSE—SPRAY PARK 5920-119 Avenue

n O’LEARY FITNESS AND LEISURE CENTRE 8804-132 Avenue

Mon–Thur 6 am–10 pm Fri 6 am–9 pm Sat 6:30 am–9 pm Sun 6:30 am–6 pm

l POPLAR PARK—SPRAY PARK 16410 82 Street

l RIVERDALE—SPRAY PARK 9231-100 Avenue

l SCHONOSEE—SPRAY PARK 5470 Shonosee Drive

l STEEL HEIGHTS—SPRAY PARK 5825 140 Avenue

l ZOIE GARDNER PARK 12710-70 Street

SOUTHEAST

n AVONMORE 7902-73 Avenue

n BONNIE DOON LEISURE CENTRE 8648-81 Street

Mon–Thur 6 am–9 pm Fri 6 am–12 am Sat 7 am–7 pm Sun 7 am–6 pm

l BONNIE DOON–SPRAY PARK 9240-93 Street

n l CAPILANO COMMUNITY PARK 10810-54 Street

l CITY HALL SPRAY PARK WADING POOL 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square

l STRATHCONA— SPRAY PARK 10139-87 Avenue

l STRATHEARN—SPRAY PARK 8777-96 Avenue

l SW KINSMEN PARK— SPRAY PARK 9100 Walterdale Hill Mon–Fri 11 am–7 pm

n THE MEADOWS LEISURE CENTRE 2704-17 Street

l CLOVERDALE—SPRAY PARK 9411-97 Avenue

l ELLERSLIE—SPRAY PARK 5 Avenue & Edwards Drive 9411-97 Avenue

n FOREST HEIGHTS 10150-80 Street

l FULTON PLACE— SPRAY PARK 6115 Fulton Road

l GOLD BAR—SPRAY PARK 4620-105 Avenue

l HARDISTY LEISURE CENTRE 10545-65 Street Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–10 pm Sat 9–4 pm Sun 9–8 pm

l HAZELDEAN—SPRAY PARK 9630-66 Avenue

l HOLYROOD—SPRAY PARK 9411 Holyrood Road

n JACKIE PARKER 4540-50 Street

l KENILWORTH—SPRAY PARK 7104-87 Avenue

l KING EDWARD PARK— SPRAY PARK 7708-85 Street

n KINSMEN SPORTS CENTRE 9100 Walterdale Hill

Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 6:30 am–10 pm Sun 7 am–10 pm

n MILL CREEK OUTDOOR POOL 9555-84 Avenue Daily Noon–8 pm

n MILL WOODS RECREATION CENTRE 7207-28 Avenue Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat 7 am–9 pm Sun 7 am–8 pm

l MILL WOODS—SPRAY PARK 66 Street & 23 Avenue

l OTTEWELL—SPRAY PARK 5920-93a Avenue

n QUEEN ELIZABETH OUTDOOR POOL 9170 Walterdale Hill 11–7 pm

l RITCHIE—SPRAY PARK 7727-98 Street

l TIPTON PARK 10849-81 Avenue

n WEST EDMONTON MALL 87 Avenue & 172 Street Hours vary: 10 am–9 pm (summer)

l QUEEN ALEXANDRA— SPRAY PARK 73 Avenue & 108 Street

Mon–Sat 5:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 6 am–10 pm

SOUTHWEST

l ASPEN GARDENS— SPRAY PARK 12015-39a Avenue

l CALLINGWOOD SPRAY PARK 17505-76 Avenue

l CALLAGHAN—SPRAY PARK 1385 Cunningham Drive SW

l CAMERON HEIGHT SPRAY PARK Cameron Heights Way

n CONFEDERATION LEISURE CENTRE 11204-43 Avenue Mon–Thu 5:30 am–10 pm Fri 5:30 am–9 pm Sat–Sun 6:30 am–8:45 pm

l ELLINGSON PARK— SPRAY PARK (PARKALLEN) 6510-111 Street

n GLASTENBURY PARK 1101 Grantham Drive

l GREENFIELD—SPRAY PARK 3803-114 Street

n JAMIE PLATZ YMCA 7121-178 Street Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat–Sun 7 am–9 pm

l LANDSDOWNE PARK 12323-51 Avenue

l LENDRUM PLACE PARK 11335-57 Avenue

l MCKERNAN PARK 7536-112 Street

n MONSIGNOR WALTER FITZGERALD PARK 72 Avenue & 180 Street

l ROSENTHAL—SPRAY PARK 1070 Rosenthal Blvd

l ROYAL GARDENS PARK 4030-117 Street

l SOUTH TERWILLEGAR PARK 7170 South Terwillegar Drive

n TERWILLEGAR COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTRE 2051 Leger Road Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10:30 pm Sat–Sun 6 am–10 pm

n WILLIAM LUTSKY YMCA 1975-111 Street Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat–Sun 7 am–9 pm

NORTHWEST

l ATHLONE—SPRAY PARK 13010-129 Street

n CALLINGWOOD SOUTHPARK 17605-64 Avenue

l CASTLE DOWNS— SPRAY PARK 11520-153 Avenue

n CASTLE DOWNS YMCA 11510-153 Avenue Mon–Fri 6 am–10 pm Sat–Sun 7 am–8 pm

n CENTRAL MCDOUGALL 10630-109 Avenue

n CORONATION SPORT & REC CENTRE 11160-135 Street Mon-Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat 6 am–10 pm Sun 6:30–10 pm

n DON WHEATON YMCA 10211-102 Avenue Mon–Fri 5:30 am–9 pm Sat 7 am–6 pm Sun 8 am–4 pm

n DOVERCOURT PARK 13510 Dovercourt Park

l ELMWOOD—SPRAY PARK 16415-83 Avenue

l FRED BROADSTOCK— SPRAY PARK & OUTDOOR POOL 15720-105 Avenue Daily 11 am–7 pm

l GLENORA—SPRAY PARK 10426-136 Street

n GRAND TRUNK FITNESS & LEISURE CENTRE 13025-112 Street Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat 7:45 am–9 pm Sun 7:45 am–9:30 pm

l GROVENOR PARK— SPRAY PARK 14325-104 Avenue

l HUDSON PARK— SPRAY PARK 13625 Cumberland Road

l INGLEWOOD—SPRAY PARK 12525 116 Avenue

n JASPER PLACE FITNESS & LEISURE CENTRE 9200-163 Street Mon–Fri 6 am–10 pm Sat 7 am–9 pm Sun 7 am–7 pm

l KENSIGNGTON— SPRAY PARK 12130-134a Avenue

n KITCHENER PARK 102 Avenue & 114 Street

l LAURIER HEIGHTS PARK— SPRAY PARK 14405-85 Avenue

l NORTH GLENORA— SPRAY PARK 13535-109a Avenue

l PRINCE CHARLES— SPRAY PARK 12033-125 Street

l QUEEN MARY PARK— SPRAY PARK 10844-117 Street

l RIO TERRACE—SPRAY PARK 7608 154 Street

l ROSSLYN—SPRAY PARK 11015-134 Avenue

l SHERBROOKE— SPRAY PARK 13008-122 Avenue

l SPRUCE AVENUE 10240-115 Avenue

l WELLINGTON PARK— SPRAY PARK 13440-132 Street

n WEST MEADOWLARK 12840-109 Avenue

l WESTMOUNT—SPRAY PARK 128-109a Avenue

n WIHKWENTOWIN OUTDOOR POOL 10315-119 Street Noon–8 pm

l WOODCROFT—SPRAY PARK 13915-115 Avenue

BEAUMONT

n BEAUMONT SPORT & RECREATION CENTRE 5001 Rue Eaglement Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat 6 am–10 pm Sun 7 am–9 pm

l BEAUMONT SPRAY PARK— SPRAY PARK 5417-43 Avenue

DEVON

l CENTENNIAL PARK— SPLASH PARK 105 Athabasca Avenue 10 am–9 pm daily

n DEVON OUTDOOR POOL 34 Haven Avenue Mon–Fri 6 am–10 pm Sat–Sun 8 am–10 pm

FORT

SASKATCHEWAN

n HARBOUR POOL 10001-94 Avenue

l KIN FAMILY—SPRAY PARK 617 Westpark Drive Tues–Sat 10 am–6 pm

n LIONS OUTDOOR POOL

100 Westpark Drive Daily 10 am–8 pm

LEDUC

n l ALEXANDRIA OUTDOOR POOL & SPRAY PARK

5 Alexandria Park, off 50th Street

n LEDUC RECREATION CENTRE

4330 Black Gold Drive

Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat–Sun 8 am–9 pm

MORINVILLE

l MORINVILLE—SPLASH PARK 9908 Avenue & 104 Street

ST. ALBERT

n FOUNTAIN PARK RECREATION CENTRE 4 Cunningham Road Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat 6 am–8 pm Sun 7 am–8 pm

n GROSVENOR PARK

OUTDOOR POOL

1 Grenfell Avenue

n SERVUS PLACE

400 Campbell Road Mon–Fri 5:30 am–9:30 pm Sat & Sun 6:30 am–9:30 pm

l WOODLANDS WATER PLAY PARK

165 Sturgeon Road Daily 10 am–8 pm

SHERWOOD PARK

l BRENTWOOD PARK— SPRAY PARK

28 Heron Way Mon–Fri 1 pm–4

l CLOVER BAR RANCH— SPRAY PARK 875 Jim Common Drive S 10 am–9 pm daily

n EMERALD HILLS LEISURE CENTRE

3555 Emerald Drive Mon–Fri 5:30 am–9 pm Sat 7–7 pm Sun 7–4:30 pm

n KINSMEN LEISURE CENTRE 2001 Oak Street Sun–Thur 6:30 am–9 pm Fri & Sat 6:30–7 pm

MAP LEGEND

SPRAY PARK POOL l n

All City operated spray parks hours 9 am–9 pm

Weather dependent

n KINSMEN/WESTBORO Strathcona Drive South Mon–Fri 1 pm–4 pm

n MILLENNIUM PLACE

2000 Premier Way Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10:30 pm Sat–Sun 6 am–9 pm

SPRUCE GROVE

l CENTRAL PARK— SPLASH PAD 450 King Street Mon–Fri 9 am–8 pm Sat–Sun 10 am–7 pm

edmonton.ca/attractions_events /edmonton-valley-zoo.aspx 311 (in Edmonton), 780 442 5311 (outside Edmonton)

FORT EDMONTON PARK

7000-143 Street NW (Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive)

ALL Summer Long

ALBERTA AVIATION MUSEUM

11410 Kingsway Avenue NW I 10 am–5 pm I $15 adult; $10.50 youth (13–17 yrs); $9.50 kids (6–12 yrs), free (5 yrs and under) I Edmonton history takes flight! Explore Alberta’s aviation history including actual airplanes, displays of air force uniforms, maps, and other historical memorabilia. Brand new exhibits!

albertaaviationmuseum.com 780 451 1175

ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL GALLERY

10186–106 Street NW I Tues–Sat, 10 am–5 pm I Free parking and admission I The largest public gallery in the province dedicated to exhibiting craft arts. Alberta Craft organizes 15-20 exhibitions a year. albertacraft.ab.ca 780 488 6611

ALBERTA LEGISLATURE BUILDING

9820–107 Street NW I Visitor Centre Wed–Sun 10 am–4 pm; Legislature tours Wed–Sun, hourly 10 am–3 pm I Discover Alberta’s vibrant parliamentary history and culture through our interactive and engaging Visitor Centre located on the main floor of the Edmonton Federal Building. Explore the Borealis Gallery and and Pehonan Theatre. assembly.ab.ca 780 427 7362

ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA

2 Sir Winston Churchill Square I Wed, Fri–Sun 11 am–5 pm; Thur 11 am–7 pm I $14 adult, $10 seniors, free (youth) I The Art Gallery of Alberta maintains a collection of over 6,000 objects and is the oldest

cultural institution. Main Exhibition, until August 9. John Will: Born in the UFO. A 60 year artistic career. youraga.ca 780 422 6223

EDMONTON GHOST TOURS

10322–83 Avenue NW in front of the Walterdale Theatre I Bringing Edmonton’s past back to life. Explore the haunted sites of Old Strathcona and more with six tours to choose from. edmontonghosttours.com 780 289 2005

EDMONTON RADIAL RAILWAY (HIGH LEVEL BRIDGE STREETCAR)

Depots located at 109 Street & 100 Avenue and Gateway Boulevard & 84 Avenue I $10 adult roundtrip, $5 one way, free (5 yrs and under), $30 family I Thur to Mon, every 45 min from 11 am–4 pm, Every 20–25 min from 9 am on Sat I The Edmonton Radial Railway, as the system was known, became famous throughout the continent because of this unique streetcar ride over the North Saskatchewan River. It’s one of the highest river crossings by streetcar in the world at 755 m long and 49 m high. The view is both spectacular and exhilarating.

edmontonstreetcars.ca 780 437 7721

EDMONTON VALLEY ZOO

13315 Buena Vista Road I Daily 9 am–6 pm I The Edmonton Valley Zoo is home to more than 350 animals. From seals and sea lions, to red pandas and lemurs, to snowy owls and Arctic foxes—these living, breathing animals are the soul of the zoo. Every visit is rich with animal interactions.

I Wed–Sun, 10 am–5 pm I

$29.30 adult, $23.36 kids, $104 family I Living history of Edmonton, including the 1846 Fort, 1885, 1905 and 1920 street. A train and street car, Wagon and pony rides, a new Indigenous Peoples Experience and a completely renewed Midway & Exhibition fortedmontonpark.ca 780 496 8787

FUNICULAR

10007–100 Street NW I Daily 7 am–9 pm I Free I 850 feet up the side of the river valley. Amazing views, and a lot less work than climbing the steps. edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/parks_rivervalley/mechanized-river-valley-access.aspx 311 (in Edmonton), 780 442 5311 (outside Edmonton)

GREEN SHACKS

Edmonton wide I Join in on games, sports, crafts, music, drama and special events. Weather dependent. Shacks can be found in dozens of locations throughout Edmonton. Free Drop in programs for kids ages 6–12 yrs. edmonton.ca/activities_parks_ recreation/green-shacks

JOHN JANZEN

NATURE CENTRE

May open late for this summer due to flood. Please check website for details. 7000–143 Street NW (Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive) next to Fort Edmonton Park I Daily 9 am–4 pm I $17 family, $8 general (13 yrs+), $8 child (2–12 yrs), $3 tots (under 2 yrs), each tot and child admission includes a free adult to supervise I Interactive exhibits, educational programming, and special events have brought visitors towards a greater awareness and engagement with the wonders of nature that surround us. edmonton.ca/attractions_events/ john-janzen-nature-centre.aspx 311 (in Edmonton), 780 442 5311 (outside Edmonton)

JUBILATIONS DINNER

THEATRE

West Edmonton Mall

Level Two, Phase 1 by Entrance 31 I Wed–Thur & Sun $79.95 adult; Fri–Sat $85.95 adult I Enjoy live theatre, fantastic dinner and great company I Until June 14, “Let it Be Beatles” I June 19–August 23, “Golden girls Vegas Vacation” –Everyone’s favourite golden gang of loverly ladies is hitting the Las Vegas Strip. jubilations.ca/edmonton-shows 780 484 2424

MAYFIELD DINNER

THEATRE

16615–109 Avenue NW I Tues–Sun, Dinner 5:30, show 7:30 pm; Wed & Sun matinee, brunch 10 am, show at noon I From $110 to $147 I Our cast brings classic tales and modern musicals to life I June 23–July 26 Hurry Hard: A hilarious, heartwarming comedy.

mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

MUTTART CONSERVATORY

9626-96A Street NW I Wed–Thurs, 10 am–9 pm; Fri–Tue & holidays, 10 am–5 pm I $14.95 adult, $12.95 youth (13–17 yrs), $7.75 (2–12 yrs) I Wed 5 pm–9 pm, adult only I This innovative botanical garden sets the pace for plant science in western Canada and defines

Edmonton’s skyline with its striking glass pyramids rising from the river valley. Inside the pyramids, the conservatory’s year-round displays feature three biomes. A fourth pyramid houses creative features displays, which change up to eight times a year. There are educational programs plus great food. muttartconservatory.ca

780 442 5311

ROSEBUD THEATRE & SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Alberta’s Theatre

Destination in the Canadian Badlands

SUMMER 2026: Anne of Green Gables, Playing June 5 to September 5, Wed–Sat

The Rosebud experience includes a buffet meal before each live theatre performance. This summer take the ultimate arts & culture road trip to Rosebud, Alberta.

Book your tickets in advance by calling 1 800 267 7553 or visit rosebudtheatre.com

ROYAL ALBERTA MUSEUM

9810–103a Avenue NW I $21 adult, $10 youth (7–17 yrs), free (6 yrs and under)

I Wed, Fri–Sun, 10 am–4 pm; Thurs, 10 am–8 pm I An authentic reflection of where Alberta is today and will be in the decades to come. It represents the new energy of Alberta and the diversity of our culture, telling our story with a new boldness and confidence. It’s a place where you’ll find 2.4 million uniquely Albertan stories just waiting to be told as well as international exhibits. Feature exhibit: Death, Life’s Greatest Mystery. royalalbertamuseum.ca 825 468 6000

RUTHERFORD HOUSE

11153 Saskatchewan Drive I Wed–Sun, 10 am–5 pm I $7 adult, $5 youth (7–17 yrs), free (6 yrs and under) I Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site was the home of the first Premier of Alberta, Alexander Cameron Rutherford. In 1911, A.C. Rutherford, his wife Mattie and their family moved into this beautiful brick mansion near the university campus. Today, this restored and furnished Edwardian-era home maintains the Rutherford tradition of hospitality and offers visitors a glimpse into the past with costumed interpreters, guided tours, and special events. rutherfordhouse.ca

780 427 3995

TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE

11211–142 Street I Tue–Sun, 9 am–5 pm I General admission: $25.95 adult, $20.95 kids (3–12 yrs), rates don’t include Imax or special exhibits I Lifelong learning with a positive science and technology culture. Feature exhibit, Dogs! A Science Tail telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca 7804529100

CAMROSE & DISTRICT CENTENNIAL MUSEUM

4522–53 Street I Tues–Sun, 10 am–4 pm I

Admission by donation I

Explore the main building and 11 outbuildings to see some of Alberta’s history. camrose.ca/en/living-here/camrose-and-district-museum.aspx

780 672 3298

OUT OF TOWN

ALBERTA PRAIRIE

RAILWAY EXCURSIONS

4611–47 Avenue, Stettler I Trains depart late morning or early afternoon I From $135–$175 adult, $70–$125 kids I Alberta Prairie offers an exciting one-day adventure onboard a real steam or diesel-powered train. Different themes are enacted throughout the season including murder mysteries, live stage shows, and teddy bear specials. Prices vary depending on the excursion you choose. absteamtrain.com

1 800 282 3994

Standardbred horse racing and so much more. cnty.com/centurymile

CLIFFORD E. LEE NATURE SANCTUARY

51306 RR 264, 5 km north of Devon on Hwy 60 I 348 acres of marshland, open meadow, aspen parkland, and pine forest. The varied habitats of the sanctuary attract a diversity of animals, including more than one hundred bird species, and provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. cliffordelee.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY

244047A Township Rd 464, 4 km west of Wetaskiwin I Canada’s only NASCAR sanctioned racetrack. NASCAR stock racing and much more. Major events include July 1, Canada Day (including fireworks) and July 24–26, Nascar 300 weekend.

edmontonraceway.com 780 467 9276

ELK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK

A1–54401RR 203 I Less than 35 minutes east of Edmonton I Just east of

with stars and dancing Northern Lights. parkscanada.gc.ca/elkisland FATHER LACOMBE CHAPEL

5 St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert I Admission by donation I This simple chapel— Alberta’s oldest building— became the centre of the thriving French-speaking Métis settlement of St. Albert. Today the chapel has been restored to look much as it did in the early 1860s.

fatherlacombechapel.ca

780 459 7663

THE FORT HERITAGE PRECINCT

10006–100 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan I $10 adult, $6 senior & youth, $5 kids (2–12 yrs) I Mon–Sat 10 am –4 pm I You can experience history up close at the Fort Heritage Precinct through our three distinct areas. In chronological order we have the North-West Mounted Police Fort representing 1875 to 1885, the Historic Village representing 1902 to the late 1920s, and the Warden’s Residence representing 1937. fortheritageprecinct.ca

780 998 1783

JURASSIC FOREST

2–23210 Township Road 564, Gibbons I Daily 9 am–7 pm I $19 adult, $15 youth (13–17 yrs), $12 kids (3–12 yrs) I The days of the dinosaurs roar to life again in Jurassic Forest, a 40-acre prehistoric preserve just minutes from Edmonton and millions of years from

I Mon & Wed, 9:30 am–12 pm; Tues & Thurs, 1–4 pm I

The former home of the St. Jacques family, built in 1912. This refurbished home is open for visitation. beaumontheritage.com 780 932 8031

MUSÉE HÉRITAGE MUSEUM

CANADIAN ENERGY MUSEUM

50339 Hwy 60 South, Devon I Wed–Sat, 10 am–4 pm I $10 adult, $6 youth (6–17 yrs), free (8 yrs and under) I The museum offers a hands-on education with a climb-aboard working oil rig. Enter the world’s largest drill bit, create alternative energy in the Learning Lab, and learn just how important this resource is in your day-to-day life. canadianenergymuseum.ca 780 987 4323

CENTURY MILE

RACETRACK AND CASINO 4711 Airport Perimeter Road, Edmonton International Airport I Thoroughbred and

the city lies a year-round oasis where bison roam freely, sun glistens off lakes ad ponds and stars light up the night sky. Watch for wildlife as you hike or bike over 80km of trails, rent canoes and paddle around the islands on Astotin Lake, or take in a free program. As night falls stay warm by a fire and look into a sky filled

GEORGE PEGG BOTANIC GARDEN

56015 Range Road 43, 2.5 Km North on Hwy 42 I June, weekdays 10 am–4 pm, July and August, daily 10 am–4 pm I Wonderful gardens just outside Edmonton. pegggarden.org 780 203 0331

the present. It’s set in an old growth forest and has been designed to minimize the impact on the forest and utilize the natural setting to enhance the display of the dinosaurs.

jurassicforest.com

780 470 2446

LA MAISON HISTORIQUE ST.JACQUES

3116–49 Street, Beaumont

5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert I Tues–Sat, 10 am–5 pm I Free admission I Explore St. Albert's diverse history and heritage in the History Gallery. This summer’s main exhibit until July 25 “Newspapers in St.Albert” and From August 4, “St.Albert in Uniform artsandheritage.ca/pages/ musee-heritage-museum 780 459 1528

ONOWAY MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTRE 4708 Lac Ste Anne Trail North I Mon–Fri, 10 am–3 pm I Admission by donation I Located in the Old Brick School, the four classroom turned Museum building features themed exhibits: School Room, Country Home, Main Street and Community Life/Farm. It also houses revolving temporary exhibits. onowaymuseum.ca 780 967 1015

RAD TORQUE RACEWAY

RR 253 & Hwy 2 Nisku I

Watch or participate in some amazing drag, motorcycle, and oval racing. This summer’s events include Annihilation Night, Midas Hot August Night and Monster Truck Throwdown. radraceway.com 780 461 5801

RED BRICK COMMON (FORMERLY THE MULTICULTURAL HERITAGE CENTRE)

5411–51 Street, Stony Plain I Mon–Fri, 11 am–4 pm I Stony Plain’s original schoolhouse and the Oppertshauser House. The Common features a museum, art gallery, historical archives, market, teaching and community gardens. redbrickcommon.ca 780 963 2777

REYNOLDS-ALBERTA MUSEUM

6426–40 Avenue, Wetaskiwin I Tue–Sun, 10 am–5 pm I $15 adult, $9 youth (7–17 yrs), free (under 7 yrs), family $40 I The museum interprets the impact of technological change in transportation, aviation,

agriculture, and industry from the 1890s to the present. Visitors will see a wide variety of vintage automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, trucks, stationary engines, tractors, agricultural implements, aircraft, and industrial equipment. Special Events: The Ultimate Car Show, July 11; Ride to Reynolds, August 8. reynoldsmuseum.ca 780 312 2065

ROYAL TYRRELL MUSEUM

6 km northwest of Drumheller on North Dinosaur Trail I Daily 9 am–9 pm I $21 adult, $14 senior, $10 youth (7–17 yrs), free (6 yrs and under) I Journey through time and come face-to-face with some of Canada’s mightiest dinosaurs. With nine everrevolving galleries, fun hands-on activities, and the rugged beauty of Alberta’s Badlands— there’s something for everyone.

tyrrellmuseum.com 403 823 7707

SPRUCE GROVE GRAIN ELEVATOR MUSEUM

120 Railway Avenue I Mon –Fri, 10 am–5 pm; Sat &

Sun, 9 am–4 pm I Visit the last remaining wood grain elevator on the CN Rail Line west of Edmonton. sprucegroveagsociety.com 780 960 4600

ST. ALBERT GRAIN

ELEVATOR PARK

4 Meadowview Drive I Wed–Sun, 10 am–5 pm I Interpreters will take you on a free guided tour of two of Alberta’s provincially designated grain elevators: the 1906 Brackman Ker Elevator and the 1929 Alberta Wheat Pool Elevator. Complete the experience with a visit to the 1920s replica train station where you can try your hand at Morse code and see how station agents lived. museeheritage.ca/ heritage-sites/grain-elevators 780 459 1528

ST.JACQUES HERITAGE HOUSE MUSEUM

3116–49 Street, Beaumont I Thurs, 5–8 pm I By donation I Beaumont’s history through guided tours, exhibits and curated artifacts at this historic museum.

STONY PLAIN & PARKLAND PIONEER MUSEUM

5120–41 Avenue I 10 am–4 pm I By donation I Visit the early 20th century outdoor village. Experience Legacy Street, and indoor street scene depicting the 1930’s in a small Alberta town. Check out antique vehicles, machinery and artifacts from life in the past. Tea House, Fri & Sat, 11 am–3 pm. pioneermuseum.ca

780 963 1234

STRATHCONA COUNTY MUSEUM

913 Ash Street, Sherwood Park I Wed, Fri & Sat, 10 am–4 pm; Thurs, 1–8 pm I $5 adult, $4 youth I The majority of our exhibits encompass the Village Square, modelled after a rural community in the 1900s, which is the centre of the museum. Come in and explore our exhibits to find out what a pioneer’s life was like in Strathcona County.

Strathma.ca

780 467 8189

UKRAINIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE VILLAGE

50 km east of Edmonton on Hwy 16 I Wed–Sun, 10 am–5 pm I $40 family, $15 adult, $10 youth (7–17 yrs), free (6 yrs and under) I An open-air museum where costumed role players recreate the lives of early Ukrainian pioneers that settled in east-central Alberta from 1892 to 1930. Step back in time to hear real stories of hardships and triumphs in Canada’s oldest and, at one-time, the largest bloc settlement of Ukrainian pioneers.

Special Events: Vintage Day Show, June 28; Ukrainian Day, August 16. ukrainianvillage.ca

780 662 3640

U OF A BOTANIC GARDENS

51227 Hwy 60, 5 km north of Devon I Adults $19.75, seniors 13.75, youth $10, family $44.75 I With 240 acres to explore, the University of Alberta Botanic Garden has something to appeal to plant enthusiasts, naturelovers, families, and anyone seeking to spend a few idyllic hours in beautiful, natural surroundings. The

garden features 80 acres of display gardens, and 160 additional acres of natural areas and ecological preserves.

botanicgarden.ualberta.ca

780 492 3050

WETASKIWIN HERITAGE MUSEUM

5007–50 Avenue I Wed, Fri & Sat, 10 am–5 pm, extended hours on Thur & Fri until 8 pm I Admission by donation I This museum celebrates local history and provides visitors with the chance to explore firsthand the lives of early Wetaskiwinites. wetaskiwinmuseum.com 780 352 0227

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August EVENTS

SAT, AUGUST 1

BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds I $350 and up three-day general admission I The country music festival upon which all others are judged. Today’s Headliners include Riley green, Gavin Adcock, The Dead South, Mark Chesnut and more. bigvalleyjamboree.com 780 672 0224

EDMONTON ELKS VS SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 5 pm I $26.25 and up I Football. ticketmaster.ca

HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Hawrelak Park I 9330

Groat Road I 10 am–9 pm I Free to attend, cost for food tickets I Over 90 cultures are represented in over 70 pavilions, each celebrating and sharing their art, crafts, food, and history with Edmontonians. heritagefest.ca 780 488 3378

SUMMER AT THE CENTRE NIGHT MARKET

Columbus Park I 116 Main Street, Spruce Grove I 4–9 pm I Live music, food truck, beer gardens, vendor market.

SUN, AUGUST 2

BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds I $350 and up three–day general admission I The country music festival upon which

MON, AUGUST 3

ENERGY CITY CACTUS

RATS VS FORT MCMURRAY GIANTS

Energy City Ballpark I 100 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove I 1:35 pm I Adult $22–$35, kids $10–$35 I Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Hawrelak Park I 9330

all others are judged. Headliners include Keith Urban, Cameron Whitcomb, Noeline Hofmann, Lauren Watkins and more. bigvalleyjamboree.com 780 672 0224

EDMONTON STINGERS VS OTTAWA BLACKJAKS

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515–118 Avenue I 4 pm I $22–$235 I Edmonton’s basketball team. ticketmaster.ca

ENERGY CITY CACTUS

RATS VS FORT MCMURRAY GIANTS

Energy City Ballpark I 100 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove I 1:35 pm I Adult

$22–$35, kids $10–$35 I Great college baseball in a brand new ballpark. Check website for updates. energycitycactusrats.com

HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Hawrelak Park I 9330

Groat road I 10 am–9 pm I Free to attend, cost for food tickets I Over 90 cultures are represented in over 70 pavilions, each celebrating and sharing their art, crafts, food, and history with Edmontonians. heritagefest.ca 780 488 3378

AUG 3–9

WAR & PEACE

Fort Edmonton, 7000–143 Street NW (Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive I Wed–Sun 10 am–5 pm I $29.30 adult, $23.36 kids, $104 family I Reflect on the realities of conflict and peace through powerful stories and historical interpretation. fortedmontonpark.ca

5:30–9 pm, Rotary Park, 47 Riel Drive, Endeavour Brewing Rumble in Riel, food trucks, classic cars and more. rocknaugust.com

SUMMER SESSIONS

Heritage Park I 5100 41 Avenue, Stony Plain I 6:30 pm I Free, but limited space available I Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy this weekly music series of Canadian talent. Tonight Haidee Mamansala with Chantelle Marie. stonyplain.com

ROCK’N AUGUST

Century Casino I 24 Boudreau Road, St. Albert I 6–9 pm I Ticketed event I Nostalgia Night. rocknaugust.com

TUE, AUGUST 4

ROCK’N AUGUST

Century Casino I 24 Boudreau Road, St. Albert I 6–9 pm I Kick off Show and Shine. rocknaugust.com

WED, AUGUST 5

KATAKLYSM & SIX FEET UNDER

The Starlite Room I 10030–102 Street I 6 pm I $44.69 I All ages I With Wormhole, Snakepit & Santorum. ticketweb.ca

QUALICO PATIO SERIES

Festival Place I 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the lakeside patio with live music. Two shows a night. festivalplace.ca

ROCK’N AUGUST

Various locations around St. Albert I The festival of cars and music. Today’s events include: 7–9 am, Memories Funeral Home, 13403 St. Albert Trail, pancake breakfast; 11 am–1:30 pm, A&W, 2 Hebert Road, lunch;

FRI, AUGUST 7

ALFRED ROBLES

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 & 9:45 pm I From $33.44.

wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

ANIMETHON

THUR, AUGUST 6

CULTURAL CAMPFIRES

Shikaoi Park I 4905–51 Avenue, Stony Plain I Free I 7–8 pm I Listen to stories from around the world and connect with people in our community. stonyplain.com

EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Gallagher Park I Show 5 pm–11 pm I Incredible Music with the best view of the city. edmontonfolkfest.org 780 429 1899

FRAGAPALOOZA

Leduc Recreation Centre I 4330 Black Gold Drive I A four-day non-stop video gaming extravaganza event, put on by gamers for gamers. fragapalooza.com

ROCK THE PARK WITH DAVID PALLETT

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008–122 Avenue I 5–8 pm I Free summer concert series. eventbrite.ca

ROCK’N AUGUST

Various locations around St. Albert I The festival of cars and music I Today’s events include: 7 am–9 am, Mortada’s Your Independent Grocer, 925 St. Albert Trail, Show n Shine; 11 am–1:30 pm, St. Albert Dodge, 1155 St. Albert Trail, lunch with the cars; 5:30–9 pm, Servus Place, 400 Campbell Road, food trucks, classic cars and more. rocknaugust.com

Street, a parade of cars, upwards of 600, travel from Naki to Downtown St. Albert–stay downtown to check out all the cars. rocknaugust.com

SAT, AUGUST 8

ALFRED ROBLES

Edmonton Conference Centre I 9797 Jasper Avenue I $85 weekend pass, $55 Fri I A Japanese Animation (anime) themed festival. We now include voice actor guest, improvisation groups, various games, costume contests and more animethon.org

CARIWEST

Churchill Square, downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I 5–11 pm I Glitzy parade costumes, dancing in the street to island rhythms, and exotic cuisine transform downtown Edmonton into a lively Caribbean outpost. cariwest.ca 780 421 7800

EDMONTON FOLK

MUSIC FESTIVAL

Gallagher Park I Show 6–11 pm I Incredible music with the best view of the city. edmontonfolkfest.org

780 429 1899

FRAGAPALOOZA

Leduc Recreation Centre I 4330 Black Gold Drive I A four-day non-stop video gaming extravaganza event, put on by gamers for gamers. fragapalooza.com

MAGIC MEN

Horowitz Theatre I 8900– 114 Street I 8 pm I $63–$123 I Jaw-dropping acrobatics and checky crown interaction. showpass.com

ROCK’N AUGUST

Various locations around St. Albert I The festival of cars and music. Today’s events include: 7 am–9 pm, Owner’s Pride, 35 Corriveau Avenue, Breakfast, Show n Shine; noon–5:30 pm, location TBD, food trucks and classic cars. Register for the Friday night Cruise; 8–11 pm, Downtown St. Albert, 5 St. Anne

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 and 9 pm I From $33.44. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

ANIMETHON

Edmonton Conference Centre I 9797 Jasper Avenue I $85 weekend pass, $60 Sat I A Japanese Animation (anime) themed festival. We now include voice actor guest, improvisation groups, various games, costume contests and more animethon.org

BUBBLE CHASE 5K

Capilano Park I 10810 54 Street I 10 am I $54, $27.63 youth I Run a summer 5 k through multiple bubble stations. Fun for all ages. bubblechase5k.com

CARIWEST

Churchill Square, downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I Noon–11 pm I Live music, food and fun on the square I Glitzy parade costumes, dancing in the street to island rhythms, and exotic cuisine transform downtown Edmonton into a lively Caribbean outpost. Noon–2:30 pm cariwest.ca 780 421 7800

EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Gallagher Park I Show 11 am–12 pm I Incredible Music with the best view of the city. edmontonfolkfest.org 780 429 1899

EDMONTON HUSKIES VS CALGARY COLTS

Jasper Place Bowl I 9210–163 Street I 7 pm I Canadian Junior Prairie Football.

FRAGAPALOOZA

Leduc Recreation Centre I 4330 Black Gold Drive I A four-day non-stop video gaming extravaganza event, put on by gamers for gamers. fragapalooza.com

HORSE AND WAGON

MURAL TOURS

Red Brick Common I 5411–51 Street, Stony Plain I 11:30 am & 1 pm I Guided horse and wagon mural tour. Learn the background and history of Stony Plains many murals. redbrickcommon.com

ITS ABOUT TIME: THE FREESTYLE BAND

River Cree Resort & Casino I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard, Enoch I 7 pm I $69–$180. ticketmaster.ca

KIDCHELLA

Hawrelak Amphitheatre I 9330 Groat Road I 1–11 pm I An all ages rave including music, dancing and more.

ROCK’N AUGUST

Various locations around St. Albert I The festival of cars and music. Today’s events include: 8 am–10 pm, Lions Park, 21 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue, breakfast, Show n Shine; 10 am–3 pm, Lions Park, 21 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue, 800+ cars congregate downtown. Check them out. rocknaugust.com

STURGEON COUNTY BOUNTY

Cardiff Park I 25023 Township Road 544, Sturgeon County I 12–8 pm I A family fun event with midway games, kids zone, vendor market and other activities. sturgeoncounty.ca

SUN, AUGUST 9

AC/DC

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 7 pm I $367–$858. ticketmaster.ca

ANIMETHON

Edmonton Conference Centre I 9797 Jasper Avenue I $85 weekend pass, $55 Sun I A Japanese Animation (anime) themed festival. We now include voice actor guest, improvisation groups, various games, costume contests and more animethon.org

CARIWEST

Churchill Square, downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue

I Noon–7 pm I Live music, culture, and exotic cuisine transform downtown Edmonton into a lively Caribbean outpost. cariwest.ca

780 421 7800

EDMONTON FOLK

MUSIC FESTIVAL

Gallagher Park I 11 am–11 pm I Incredible Music with the best view of the city. Today’s headliner, Mt Joy. edmontonfolkfest.org

780 429 1899

EDMONTON WILDCATS VS REGINA THUNDER

Emerald Hills Sports Pavillion I 4501 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park I 1 pm I Canadian Junior Prairie Football.

FRAGAPALOOZA

Leduc Recreation Centre I 4330 Black Gold Drive I A four-day non-stop video gaming extravaganza event, put on by gamers for gamers. fragapalooza.com

SOURDOUGH RAFT RACE

Terwilliger Park I 10 Rabbit Hill Road I 9 am I Come down for the toonie pancake breakfast, then stay after 11 am to watch the rafts take to the river. Family fun as the slow race progresses. sourdoughraftrace.com

AUGUST 10–16

NICK SIMMONS

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I Thurs, 7:30 pm; Fri, 7:30 & 9:45 pm; Sat 7 & 9:30 pm from $31.24. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

MON, AUGUST 10

CHIODOS

Pawn Shop Live I 6240–99 Street I 7 pm I 18+ I $70.81. ticketweb.ca

WED, AUGUST 12

QUALICO PATIO SERIES

Festival Place I 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the lakeside patio with live music. Two shows a night. festivalplace.ca

ROCK THE PARK WITH JACKIE BAYNE

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008–122 Avenue I 5–8 pm I Free summer concert series. eventbrite.ca

SUMMER SESSIONS

WITH DOC WALKER

THUR, AUGUST 13

CULTURAL CAMPFIRES

Shikaoi Park I 4905–51 Avenue, Stony Plain I Free I 7–8 pm I Listen to stories from around the world and connect with people in our community. stonyplain.com

DANIEL CAESAR – SON OF SPERGY TOUR

Rogers Place I 10220–104 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $83–$504. ticketmaster.com

DYNALECTRIC ORCHESTA

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 8 pm I $75.88 I Signature fusion of synth-wave, post-punk and progressive rock. eventbrite.ca

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents, and much more. fringetheatre.ca 780 448 9000

EDMONTON JAZZ ALLEY

9351–118 Avenue I 7–9 pm I $10 I Rhythm spills into the street. An Urban Alley outdoor stage is filled with high energy music. thecarrot.ca

OUTDOOR MOVIE

Heritage Park I 5100–41 Avenue, Stony Plain I Free I Pre movie activities and a family friendly movie. Bring blankets and chairs. stonyplain.com

FRI, AUGUST 14

CAAMP

Jubilee Auditorium I 11455–87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $121–$690. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

Louise Mckinney Park I 9999 Grierson Hill NW I 8 am–5 pm I Come and watch teams paddle down the North Saskatchewan. yegdragonfest.ca

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents, and much more.

fringetheatre.ca

780 448 9000

SAT, AUGUST 15

ALBERTA OPEN FARM DAYS

Explore farms in the Greater Edmonton and throughout Alberta as they open their doors to you and your family. albertafarmdays.ca

EDMONTON DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

Louise Mckinney Park I 9999 Grierson Hill NW I 8 am–5 pm I Come and watch teams paddle down the North Saskatchewan. yegdragonfest.ca

EDMONTON ELKS VS TORONTO ARGONAUGHTS

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 1 pm I $26.25 and up I Football. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents, and much more.

fringetheatre.ca

780 448 9000

STAR COLLECTOR & JUNKYARD CADILLACS

Chromozone Showcase Room I 7217–77 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $25. eventbrite.ca

SUMMER AT THE CENTRE NIGHT MARKET

Columbus Park I 116 Main Street, Spruce Grove I 4–9 pm I Live music, food truck, beer gardens, vendor market.

SUN, AUGUST 16

ALBERTA OPEN FARM DAYS

Explore farms in the Greater Edmonton and throughout Alberta as they open their doors to you and your family. albertafarmdays.ca

ALL SHOOK UP:

TRIBUTE WITH THE KING “ELVIS PRESLY”

River Cree Resort & Casino I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard, Enoch I 4 pm. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

Louise Mckinney Park I 9999 Grierson Hill NW I 8 am–5 pm I Come and watch teams paddle down the North Saskatchewan. yegdragonfest.ca

EDMONTON HUSKIES VS WINNIPEG RIFLES

Jasper Place Bowl I 9210 163 Street I 12 pm I Canadian Junior Prairie Football

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents, and much more. fringetheatre.ca

780 448 9000

EDMONTON MARATHON

Start and finish line at the Edmonton Convention Centre I 9797 Jasper Avenue I 6 am–7 pm I Challenge yourself with the run or come down to watch and have fun. edmontonmarathon.ca

AUG 17–23

150 YEARS OF TREATY Fort Edmonton, 7000–143 Street NW (Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive I Wed–Sun 10 am–5 pm I $29.30 adult, $23.36 kids, $104 family I Programming that reflects on history, relationships and shared understanding. fortedmontonpark.ca

MON, AUGUST 17

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents, and much more. fringetheatre.ca

780 448 9000

SHINEDOWN: DANCE, KID, DANCE ACT II Rogers Place I 10220–104 Avenue I 7 pm I $75–$335. ticketmaster.com

TUE, AUGUST 18

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents, and much more. fringetheatre.ca

780 448 9000

WED, AUGUST 19

CPKC WOMEN’S OPEN –LPGA TOUR

Royal Mayfair Golf Club I 9450 Groat Road I $36.80 I Watch world class golf. cpkcwomensopen.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents, and much more. fringetheatre.ca

780 448 9000

FEAST ON THE FIELD

Commonwealth Stadium

I 11000 Stadium Road I 5:30–9:30 pm I $1700 per table of 8 I This all-inclusive long-table event features an Alberta-inspired feast right on the field at Commonwealth Stadium. Celebrate Edmonton’s thriving food scene with these award-winning local chefs. capitalcarefoundation.net

QUALICO PATIO SERIES

Festival Place I 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the lakeside patio with live music. Two shows a night. festivalplace.ca

THUR, AUGUST 20

CPKC WOMEN’S OPEN –LPGA TOUR

Royal Mayfair Golf Club I 9450 Groat Road I $68.30 I Watch world class golf. cpkcwomensopen.com

CULTURAL CAMPFIRES

Shikaoi Park I 4905–51 Avenue, Stony Plain I Free I 7–8 pm I Listen to stories from around the world and connect with people in our community. stonyplain.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents, and much more. fringetheatre.ca

780 448 9000

ESO OUTDOORS

Centennial Park, Devon I 105 Athabaska Avenue I 7 pm I Join members of the ESO. Smaller groups of ESO members will perform renditions of memorable songs spanning multiple genres winspearcentre.com

MIDSUMMER THURSDAYS

Downtown Stony Plain I 50 Street & 50 Avenue, Stony Plain I 5–8 pm I Enjoy the vibrant downtown of Stony Plain featuring captivating entertainment, local shops and tasty food. stonyplain.com

ROCK THE PARK WITH BILL WERTHMANN

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008–122 Avenue I 5–8 pm I Free summer concert series. eventbrite.ca

THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER

River Cree Resort & Casino I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard, Enoch I 8 pm. ticketmaster.ca

FRI, AUGUST 21

BLOCK PARTY

Pawn Shop Live I 6240–99 Street I 6 pm I 18+ I $120+ weekend pass I Two days of open air chaos with high energy music. showpass.com

CPKC WOMEN’S OPEN –LPGA TOUR

Royal Mayfair Golf Club I 9450 Groat Road I $70.40 I Watch world class golf. cpkcwomensopen.com

EDMONTON ELKS VS WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 7:30 pm I $26.25 and up I Football. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents, and much more. fringetheatre.ca

780 448 9000

MONSTER TRUCK THROWDOWN

Rad Torque Raceway I 50342 Range Road I 7 pm I $20–40 I Insane, high flying action. showpass.com

NEXT STOP COMEDY

Leduc Brewing Company I 4901–50 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $27.86 I New comedians from Next Stop Comedy. eventbrite.ca

THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER River Cree Resort & Casino I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard, Enoch I 9 pm. ticketmaster.ca

ZOO BREW

Edmonton Zoo I 13315 Buena Vista Road I 5–11 pm I 18+ I Adults $33.50 I An ultimate Twilight event for beer and animal lovers. Enjoy the zoo after hours with a drink in hand. arkproject.buildingourzoo.com

SAT, AUGUST 22

BLOCK PARTY

Pawn Shop Live I 6240 99 Street I 18+ I $120+ weekend pass I Two days of open air chaos with high energy music. showpass.com

BOOTH BABE BURLESQUE NERDLESQUE EXTRAVAGANZA

The Rec Room I 1725–99

Street I 7:30 pm I $22.63 I The best of burlesque with a nerdy twist. eventbrite.ca

CPKC WOMEN’S OPEN –LPGA TOUR

Royal Mayfair Golf Club I 9450 Groat Road I $70.40 I Watch world class golf cpkcwomensopen.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents, and much more.

fringetheatre.ca

780 448 9000

ESO OUTDOORS

Legacy Park, Fort Saskatchewan I 10005–102 Street I 7 pm I Join members of the ESO. Smaller groups of ESO members will perform renditions of memorable songs spanning multiple genres. winspearcentre.com

HORSE AND WAGON MURAL TOURS

Red Brick Common I 5411 51 Street, Stony Plain I 11:30 am & 1 pm I Guided horse and wagon mural tour. Learn the background and history of Stony Plains many murals. redbrickcommon.com

MONSTER TRUCK THROWDOWN

Rad Torque Raceway I 50342 Range Road I 7 pm I $20–40 I Insane, high flying action. showpass.com

STONY PLAIN ART WALK

Outside Stony Plain Town office I 51 Avenue, between 49 & 50 Street, Stony Plain I 10 am–5 pm I Enjoy a summer day filled with Art and Music.

SWEETNOTES BIYAYA

Jubilee Auditorium I 11455– 87 Avenue I 7 pm I $97–$131. ticketmaster.ca

THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER River Cree Resort & Casino I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard, Enoch I 10 pm. ticketmaster.ca

SUN, AUGUST 23

CPKC WOMEN’S OPEN –LPGA TOUR

Royal Mayfair Golf Club I 9450 Groat Road I $85.10 I Watch World class golf, final round. cpkcwomensopen.com

ESO OUTDOORS

Four Seasons Park, Beaumont I 5701–40 Avenue I 2 pm I Join members of the ESO. Smaller groups of ESO members will perform renditions of memorable songs spanning multiple genres. winspearcentre.com/ summer

EDMONTON HUSKIES VS EDMONTON WILDCATS

Jasper Place Bowl I 9210 163 Street I 7 pm I Canadian Junior Prairie Football.

FORT SASK LAMOUREAUX CYCLING TOUR

Beginning at West Rivers Edge Pavillion, Fort Saskatchewan I River Valley Drive I 9 am–noon I $5 I Join us for a scenic ride along the river in Fort Saskatchewan. rivervalley.ab.ca

MONSTER TRUCK THROWDOWN

Rad Torque Raceway I 50342 Range Road I 2 pm I $20–40 I Insane, high flying action. showpass.com

WED, AUGUST 26

GUNS N ROSES

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 6:25 pm I $66–$423. ticketmaster.ca

MARTIN KERR

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat road I 7 pm I $50. martinkerrmusic.com

OPERA AL FRESCO

University of Alberta Botanic Gardens I 5km north of Devon on Hwy 60 I 6–10 pm I The garden serenade promises beautiful scenery and superb live performances. tickets.edmontonopera.com

QUALICO PATIO SERIES

Festival Place I 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the lakeside patio with live music. Two shows a night. festivalplace.ca

THURS, AUGUST 27

PARKLAND POETS

Stony Plain Public Library I 5216 50 Street I 7:15–8:30 pm I Free I In person readings featuring up to three featured readers and an open mic segment. mysppl.ca

ROCK THE PARK WITH BOBBLEHEAD JOE

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008–122 Avenue I 5–8 pm I Free summer concert series. eventbrite.ca

FRI, AUGUST 28

BOOTS AND HEARTS

Fan Park I 10104–104 Avenue I 2:30 pm I $133.60 I Featuring Russel Dickerson, Mac McNown, Tyler Joe Miller, Kalsey Kulyk, Dawson Gray. ticketmaster.ca

CANDLELIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO ABBA

Triffo Theatre I 11110–104 Avenuenue I 8:30 pm I $45–$55 I Experience classical musicians performing music of Abba. feverup.com

SAT, AUGUST 29

BOOTS AND HEARTS

Fan Park I 10104–104

Avenue I 2:30 pm I $154.15

I Featuring Shaboozey, Midland, Thelma & James, Zach McPhee, Brock Phillips. ticketmaster.ca

PROPAGANDHI

Pawn Shop Live I 6240–99

Street I 6 pm I 18+ I $67.83 I With the Flatliners. ticketweb.ca

SOUL CONNECTION FESTIVAL

William McIntyre Park I 8331–104 Street I 10 am–4 pm I Free to attend, but $5 donation appreciated. A gathering that unites us all to assist in the healing journey of self. soulconnectionfestival.com

SUN, AUGUST 30

EDMONTON WILDCATS VS SASKATOON HILLTOPS

Emerald Hills Sports Pavillion I 4501 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park I 1 pm I Canadian Junior Prairie Football.

ESO OUTDOORS

Heritage Park Pavilion I 5100–41 Avenue, Stony Plain I 2 pm I The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra musicians are on the move. Join smaller groups of ESO members in your community as they perform delightful renditions of memorable songs spanning multiple genres, including classical, pops, and Hollywood film scores. Taking place in outdoor spaces in Edmonton and surrounding communities. winspearcentre.com

AUG 31–SEPT 6

DEBRA DIGIOVANNI

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I Thurs, 7:30 pm; Fri, 7:30 & 9:45 pm; Sat, 7 & 9:30 pm from $31.24. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

TUE, SEPT 1

WEIRD AL YANKOVIC

Rogers Place I 10220–104 Avenue I 7:30 pm. ticketmaster.ca

THURS, SEPT 3

SYMPHONY UNDER THE SKY

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 7 pm I Seats, $57–$92 adults, under 17 $28; grass $39 adults, under 17 free I Join your Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for

an unforgettable night of music & magic! winspearcentre.com

FRI, SEPT 4

SYMPHONY UNDER THE SKY

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat road I 7 pm I Seats, $57–$92 adults, under 17 $28, grass $39 adults, under 17 free I Join your Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable night of music & magic! winspearcentre.com

SAT, SEPT 5

AFRO & INDIGENOUS CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Borden Park I 7507 Borden Road I 1–7 pm I Free I A display of culture, art, foods, music and more eventbrite.ca

KINSMEN BEER, WINE & SPIRITS FESTIVAL

Kinsmen Park I 9150 Walterdale Hill I 2–8 pm I $28.07 I Indulge in your favourite drinks and discover new ones. eventbrite.ca

SYMPHONY UNDER THE SKY

SUN, SEPT 6

AFRO & INDIGENOUS CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Borden Park I 7507 Borden Road I 1–7 pm I Free I A display of culture, art,

foods, music and more. eventbrite.ca

SYMPHONY UNDER THE SKY

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 7 pm I Seats, $57–$92 adults, under 17 $28, grass $39 adults, under 17 free I Join your Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable night of music & magic! winspearcentre.com

West of EDMONTON

EDSON

CANADA DAY

Centennial Park 223

55 Street I July 1 I Free outdoor activities and entertainment for everyone! edson.ca

SUMMER FESTIVAL

Centennial Park 223

55 Street I July 9–11 I Family fun, midway and much more. edson.ca

RENAISSANCE FAIR

Yellowhead Agricultural Society, 901 Range Road 180, Yellowhead County I July 24, 6–9 pm; July 25, 10 am–10 pm; July 26, 10 am–4 pm I Weekend passes, $20 adults, $12 kids I Heavy armour combat exhibitions, art, sport and music demonstrations and lots of family fun.

Celtic Concert Saturday evening. edsonrenfaire.ca

GRANDE CACHE

CANADIAN DEATH RACE

August 1–2 I The 125 km course begins and ends on a 4, 200-ft plateau, passes over three mountain summits and includes over 17, 000 ft of elevation change and a major river crossing at the confluence of the Smoky and Sulphur Rivers.

canadiandeathrace.com 403 563 6420

GRANDE PRAIRIE

CANADA DAY KICK-OFF & ACTIVITIES

Muskoseepi Park I July 1 I A variety of entertainment and activities, including a parade in downtown Grande Prairie on July 1 and fireworks (weather and wind permitting) at midnight over the reservoir. cityofgp.com

GRANDE PRAIRIE REGIONAL AIRSHOW

Grande Prairie Regional Airport I 10610 Airport Drive I August 1–2 I Gates

at 10 am, Show at noon I $40 adult daily pass, $35 youth I Amazing, heartracing entertainment from The Canadian Snowbirds and more. gpregionalairshow.com

BEAR CREEK FOLK FESTIVAL

Muskoseepi Park I August 14–16 I $200.80 adult three-day pass, $53.65 youth three-day pass (12–17 yrs) I Featuring Tom Cochrane, Fred Penner, the McDades, The Trews and more.

bearcreekfolkfest.org

HINTON

WILD MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Entrance Ranch, off Hwy 40 northwest of Hinton I July 17–19 I $257 adult weekend pass I A weekend of great entertainment at the original crossroads. wildmtnmusic.ca

780 865 7549

JASPER

GRAN FONDO

June 6 I Bike in the Rockies for charity. Challenge yourself on four levels of biking from difficult to really hard. With challenge

comes satisfaction. Canada’s only fondo to take place in a national park. granfondo-jasper.ca

780 915 0693

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

BATTLE OF THE ROCKIES

North Saskatchewan River Park I August 12–16 I World-class professional chuckwagon racing at its best. This year features four days of non-stop action and just plain ol’ fun as we also host the WPCA World Championship. facebook.com/battleof therockies

ROCKY PRO RODEO

June 5–8 I Chuckwagon races, rodeo, midway, and other family fun. rockyrodeo.com

WHITECOURT

PARTY IN THE PARK

Festival Park I June 19–20

I Free I Fri 5–10:30 pm, Sat 2–10:30 pm I Two fun days with live music, children’s activities, roving performers and more. whitecourt.ca/play/ party-in-the-park

CANADA DAY

Festival Park I July 1 I

Free I Begins 2 pm I Live entertainment, inflatables, crafts, and fireworks at 11:15 pm. whitecourt.ca

OTHER AREAS

RANGETON FARMERS’ DAY FESTIVAL

Rangeton Park, off the Cowboy Trail (Hwy 22) I June 12–13 I $60 adult weekend pass, $30 youth weekend pass, free (12 yrs and under) I A great family festival featuring eclectic music and rustic camping. facebook.comgroups/ 214849025278209 780 786 4824

PEMBINA RIVER NIGHTS

Rangeton Park I July 10–11

I Fri 4:30 pm–1 am; Sat noon to 1 am I $160 twoday passes, free (14 yrs and under) I A music festival

featuring Axion Anna, Smokin Toad Revival and more. asmallshieldmusic.ca

WILD ROSES FESTIVAL

Aspen Country Hills I 54510 Range Road 75, Yellowhead County I July 10–12 I $429 weekend pass I Women only event. Experience workshops, live music, nourishing food, a Nordic spa and more. wildrosesfestival.com

BRITISH COLUMBIA

CHETWYND INTERNATIONAL CHAINSAW CARVING Chetwynd, B.C. I June 11–14 I Every year 12 carvers are invited to show their best work and compete against the best. Witness their artistry. chetwyndchainsaw carvings.com

North of EDMONTON

ATHABASCA

MAGNIFICENT RIVER

RATS FESTIVAL

Athabasca Riverfront Park

I June 30–July 1 I Fun for the whole family with a parade, food fair, marketplace, and music. riverratsfestival.ca

DUNVEGAN

HISTORIC DUNVEGAN

Hwy 2, south of Fairview I $5 adults, $2 youth. historicdunvegan.ca 780 835 7150

DUNVEGAN HISTORY

MYSTERY

July 1, noon–5 pm I

An interative “Whodunnit” event to solve a crime!

CANADA DAY

July 1, noon–5 pm I

Celebrate a significant piece of Canada’s heritage by exploring Dunvegan’s fully restored historic buildings. Play games, learn a craft, and enjoy family entertainment and a piece of cake.

FRESH AIR MARKET

August 2, 11 am–5 pm I Experience the timehonoured tradition of trading and gathering. Get to know local artisans and the products they create.

FORT MCMURRAY

FORT MCMURRAY GIANTS

BASEBALL TEAM

Shell Place I June–August, multiple dates. fortmcmurraygiants.ca

METIS FEST

MacDonald Island Park I June 20–21 I 1 C.A Knight Way I Family friendly authentic Metis experiences, live music, dancing and more. Mcmurraymetis.org

DARK SKY FESTIVAL

Late summer I Pine Lake Road, AB I September 3– 6 I Celebrate the return of the dark skies at the world’s largest Dark Sky Preserve: Wood Buffalo National Park. Science and interactive activities for families and kids. tawbas.ca

LAC LA BICHE

CANADA DAY

Lac La Biche Mission I July 1 I 67453 Mission Road I All sorts of fun, including fireworks. laclabichecounty.com

LEGAL

FÊTE AU VILLAGE

Legal I July 24–25 I All sorts of fun, including fireworks, soapbox derby, petting zoo, and parade. feteauvillage.com

SLAVE LAKE

BEACH FEST

Devonshire Beach I August 8–9 I First annual event including a beach party, sandcastle competition and much more family fun.

NORTHERN ROCKIES

CANADA DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL

5500 Alaska Hwy, Fort Nelson I July 1 I Games, music, BBQ and more. Parade downtown on 50th Avenue. northernrockies.ca

MOTOCROSS

Motocross Track, Cessna Way, Fort Nelson I July 11–12 I Enjoy a race in the outdoors. northernrockies.ca

RIBFEST

Art Fraser Park, 55th Street, Fort Nelson I August 14–15 I Amazing food and napkins… trust us, you’ll need them. northernrockies.ca

OTHER ALBERTA EVENTS

BLUE SUEDE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Westlock Agricultural Society I July 24–26 I General seating weekend pass $70 I Dozens of Elvis’s, Elvises, Elvi, whatever the plural of Elvis is. If you like the music of the King, this is where you need to be. Featuring Christopher Riordan. bluesuedemusicfestival.com

NORTH COUNTRY FAIR

Driftpile (Lesser Slave Lake) I June 19–21 I Weekend passes $200 adults, $120 (13–17 yrs), kids free (12 yrs and under) I Over two dozen bands playing and so much more. northcountryfair.ca

PLAMONDON MUD BOGS & SLO-PITCH TOURNAMENT

Plamondon I July 3–5 I A children’s festival, mud bogs, and beer tent. Watch trucks, cars, motorbikes, people, and a 16-team slo-pitch tournament. 780 798 3478

East of EDMONTON

BONNYVILLE

CANADA DAY

Bonnyville I July 1 I Parade, games, fireworks, and more.

BONNYVILLE PRO RODEO

Bonnyville Rodeo Grounds I June 4–6 I $12 general, $10 children (7–15 yrs) I Rodeo fun, family activities and tons of other things to do.

bonnyvilleagsociety.com 780 826 3240

COLD

LAKE

AQUA DAYS

Kinisoo Beach I August 3–4 I Live entertainment, free water sport rentals, children’s activities, fireworks and the infamous Cardboard Boat race. coldlake.com

CITY-WIDE

GARAGE SALE

Cold Lake I August 15 & 16 I The annual bargain hunters; dream with over 200 participants. Come for the bargains, stay for the fun. coldlake.com

COLD LAKE AIRSHOW

Canadian Forces Base I July 18–19 I Adult door, $45 Sat, $40 Sun; youth door $35 Sat, $30 Sun I Performances include US Air Force F-22 Raptor, CF-18 demonstration, RCAF Snowbirds, Skyhawks and more. coldlakeairshow.com

EXTREME MUDFEST

Exhibition Park I August 20–23 I $129 general admission weekend passes. Muddy fun with live music. extrememudfest.com 825 459 7645

FEAST AT THE BEACH

Kinisoo Beach I Sept 4 & 5 I Fri 2–11 pm, Sat 11 am–11 pm I Family-friendly, food and music filled, wind down festival on the shores of Cold Lake. feastatthebeach.ca

LAMONT COUNTY

AGRI DAYS

Mundare I August 14–16 I A family friendly weekend featuring a parade, community activities and more. mundare.ca

SUMMER SIZZLER RODEO

Conrad Schinkinger Memorial Grounds I July 11–12 I Amateur rodeo paired with a marketplace, kids’ activities, beer gardens and the fan favourite Combine Crunch. lamontagsociety.ca

LLOYDMINSTER

DOWNTOWN STREETFEST

June 6, 10 am–3 pm I Stroll down closed off streets and enjoy the family friendly activities. Featuring an art market, live entertainment, food vendors and a kid zone. lloydminster.ca/streetfest

CANADA DAY CELEBRATION

Bud Miller All Seasons Park I July 1 I 1–11:30 pm I Fun for the whole family with sports, music, painting and fireworks. Fireworks 11 pm.

lloydminster.ca 780 875 4529

LLOYD EX FAIR

Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds I July 8–11 I $20 adults, $15 students (13–15 yrs), $5 children (7–12 yrs), free (6 yrs and under) I Fireworks, parade, concerts, midway, demolition derby, chuckwagon racing and more.

lloydex.com/lloydex-fair 306 825 5571

ST. PAUL

CANADA DAY CELEBRATION

July 1 I Fun for the whole family with sports, music, painting and fireworks. town.stpaul.ab.ca

VEGREVILLE

FATHERS’ DAY

Vegreville Exhibition Grounds I June 21 I 10 am–5 pm I $10 adults, $5 kids (5–15 yrs), free (4 yrs and under when accompanied by adult) I A show ‘n’ shine with displays of model trains, snowmobiles, lawnmower races and a demolition derby. vegag.ca/page/fathers-day

CANADA DAY

Pysanka Park, 4500 Pysanka Avenue I 5–11:30 pm I Live music, kids activities, food trucks and fireworks. vegreville.com

UKRAINIAN PYSANKA FESTIVAL

Vegreville Exhibition Grounds I July 3–5 I Free admission, but a fee for grandstand shows I Ukrainian food and music, arts and crafts, cultural exhibitions and nightly dances. pysankafestival.com 780 632 2777

MEDIEVAL FAIRE

Vegreville Agricultural Society 4753–45 Avenue I July 10–12 I Friday 4–9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 am–6 pm I $14, $11 7–12 yrs, free 1–6 yrs I Saturday night feast $95 and up I A weekend of epic excitement from across the realm. calgarymedievalfaire.com

VEGREVILLE COUNTY FAIR

Vegreville Exhibition Grounds I August 5–9 I $15 per day, $10 3–12 yrs I Parade, midway, chuckwagon and chariot races, tractor pulls, music and fireworks.

vegag.ca/page/fair 780 632 3950

VERMILION

VERMILION FAIR

Vermilion Fair Grounds I July 23–25 I $15 day pass, $30 three-day pass, free youth (6 yrs and under) I The annual fair includes a parade, trade show, animal judging, pony chuckwagon and chariot races, entertainment and agricultural/ horticultural displays. vermilionag.ca

OTHER AREAS

BATTLE RIVER TRAIN EXCURSIONS

Forestburg I Theme-based day excursions on the Battle River Railway. Featuring unique themes tailored to fun and memorable experiences. Featuring: June 13, Travel into the past – Historic Heisler Hotel Excursion; July 25, Prairie Town Trail – travel to rural communities and take in the sights; August 15, explore Farm to Fork– during Open Farm Days. battlerivertrain.com

WILD OATS AND NOTES MUSIC FESTIVAL

Schultz Family Farm I 50104 Range Road 193, Beaver County I June 26–28 I Weekend pass: $205 Fri; $75 Sat & Sun $120 I Performers include Eva Kabande, Mocking Shadows, Skinny Dyck and more. wildoatsandnotes.com

UKRAINIAN VILLAGE

Ukrainian Cultural Village I Hwy 16, East of Edmonton, Lamont County I $15 adults, $10 youth I June 28, 10 am–5 pm, Vintage Day, step on the gas, drive back in time, and enjoy a spectacular display of vintage cars, tractors and motorcycles; August 16, 10 am–5 pm, Ukrainian Day, witness history come alive as Alberta’s Ukrainian community celebrates its pioneer roots as well as all things Ukrainian in the province today. ukrainianvillage.ca

HARDISTY RODEO

Hardisty Rodeo Grounds I

July 17–19 I Weekend pass $50, Fri $10, Sat & Sun $20 I The weekend features a pancake breakfast, parade, street fair, games, races, beer gardens and dancing that revolves around a two-day amateur rodeo, pony chuckwagon and chariot races. hardistyrodeo.com

SASKATCHEWAN & MANITOBA

SASKPOWER WINDSCAPE KITE FESTIVAL

Swift Current I June 20–21

I Experience the thrill of flying in the wide-open Saskatchewan skies with some of the world’s best kite artists and performers. windscapekitefestival.ca

SASKTEL SASKATCHEWAN JAZZ FESTIVAL

Saskatoon I July 5–11 I Headliners include Bruce Cockburn, Royal Wood, Modest Mouse and many more. saskjazz.com

COUNTRY THUNDER

SASKATCHEWAN

Craven I July 9–12 I This year’s jamboree features the talents of Riley Green, Creed, Lainey Wilson and more. countrythunder.com

NESS CREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL

East of Big River off Hwy 922 I July 16–19 I Headliners to be announced. nesscreekmusicfestival.com

SASKATOON FRINGE THEATRE & STREET FESTIVAL

Various locations around Broadway Avenue I July 30–August 8 I This major theatre festival takes over the streets of Saskatoon for 10 days with indie theatre shows, food trucks, buskers, street vendors and more. 25thstreettheatre.org

ROCK THE RIVER FESTIVAL

Bessborough Gardens, Saskatoon I August 14–16 I Headliners: August 14, Sloan, Everclear; August 15, Collective Soul, August 16 Colin James and more. rocktheriversaskatoon.ca

South of EDMONTON

AIRDRIE

IRON HORSE PARK

820 Railway Gate SW I Free admission, but each train ride is $3 a ticket or $20 for 8 I The miniature trains, track and landscape represent the CPR from prairies to coast. Take the 1.6 km journey aboard the 1/8 scale diesel or locomotive. ironhorsepark.ca

AIRDRIE PRIDE

FESTIVAL

1691 Main Street South, Nose Creek Park I June 20 I A walk in solidarity. airdriepride.ca

AIRDRIE PRO RODEO

North of QE 2 (Deerfoot) to Airdie then West on Highway 567, 10 km I June 29–July 1 I Pro rodeo events, a local marketplace, live music, family fun and so much more. Free camping and a shuttle from Airdrie is available. airdrieprorodeo.com

CANADA DAY

Downtown, Chinook Winds Regional Park I July 1 I The day starts with a parade winding its way through downtown. Later on Chinook Winds Park hosts the fireworks display from 10:45–11:05 pm. airdrie.ca

AIRDRIE CULTUREFEST

Nose Creek Regional Park, 1681 Main Street South I July 1 I 11 am–6 pm I Enjoy live music and other performances from the city’s vast cultural communities airdrieculturefest.com

BUBBLE CHASE 5 KM

800 East Lake Blvd NE I August 9 I 10 am I Run, job, walk, dance or toddle

around the course and through each of our coloured bubble stations. Support a charity with an entertaining race for the whole family! bubblechase5k.com

BUFFALO LAKE

OL MACDONALDS MUSIC FESTIVAL

North of Erskine, Alberta I September 9–12 I Full weekend pass $130, 14–17 yrs half price, accompanied under 13 free I Featuring music by Gord Bamford, Whiskey Boys, Dallas Alexander and more olmacdonalds.com

CALGARY

HERITAGE PARK

1900 Heritage Park SW

I Daily 10 am–5 pm I 16+ yrs $14.95, 3–15 yrs $8.95

I With over 180 exhibits, Heritage Park continues to preserve the shared history of Calgary. Events: July 1 I Canada Day. heritagepark.ca

THE CONFLUENCE

750 9 Avenue SE I Tues–Sun 10 am–5 pm I 18+ yrs $15, 10–17 yrs $10, 4–9 yrs $5 I Once known as Fort Calgary, The Confluence tells the stories of the diverse history of the land. Opening, June 21, Ki’pait’apiiyssinnooni (Our Way of Life), a history of the Blackfoot people and culture. Also, events hosted on the site of The Confluence include: Brewery & The Beast August 23. theconfluence.ca

SPRUCE MEADOWS CONCERT SERIES

18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW I The Black Keys, June 5 & 6 SOLD OUT Dallas Smith, June 12, $101.41; Sam Roberts Band, June 19, $58.25; Stephen Sanchez, June 27, $112.20; Brett Kissel, July 1, $26.98; Jimmy Eat World, July 3, $112.20; Charley Crockett, July 4, $112.20. sprucemeadows.com

SLED ISLAND

Olympic Plaza plus other venues I June 17–21 I

$242.47 full pass, $22–$50 single tickets, some free performances I A music festival offering a variety of talent in a bunch of cool venues. This year’s festival includes feeble little horse, clipping, Billy Woods and many, many more. sledisland.com

COUNTRY THUNDER ALBERTA

The Confluence, 750–9

Avenue SE I June 26–28 I Weekend general admission $341.75 I The Red Clay Strays, Kane Crown, Lainey Wilson, and many more! countrythunder.com

BADLANDS MUSIC FESTIVAL

Badland’s Tent, 725–9

Avenue S.W I July 2–12 I Doors open 6 pm I 18+ I $439.99 full pass, individual show tickets available I An experience in downtown Calgary. Dance the night away. July 2, Mau P & Notion, $77.88 and up; July 3, Disco Lines, $77.88 and up; July 4, Griz, Marlon Hoffstadt, $103.08 and up; July 5, Dom Dolla, July 6; Knock2, $102.51 and up;

July 7, Levity B2B Alleyvt, $65.57 and up; July 8, Above & Beyond, $103.08 and more. badlandsmusicfest.com

CALGARY STAMPEDE I July 3–12 I $25 adults, $16 children (7–12 yrs), free (6 yrs and under) I Rodeo events and concerts along with a food festival, parade, petting zoo and midway. calgarystampede.com 1 800 661 1260

FIESTAVAL LATIN FESTIVAL

Eau Claire Plaza, 129 Barclay Parade SW I July 17–19 I 11 am–11 pm, Fri & Sat; 11 am–10 pm, Sunday I Free and family-oriented, with multicultural arts and entertainment highlighting Latin American culture. fiestaval.ca

CALGARY FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Prince’s Island Park I July 23–26 I Featuring: Thur, Valerie June; Fri, Goldie Boutilier; Sat, Marty Stuarts and His Fabulous Superlatives; Sun, The Psychedelic Furs. calgaryfolkfest.com

CALGARY INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL

The Confluence, 750–9 Avenue SE I July 30–August 2 I $155 Weekend Pass; Thur & Fri, $50 day pass; Sat & Sun, $75 day pass. calgarybluesfest.com

CHASING SUMMER FESTIVAL

Max Bell Centre I August 1 & 2 I Weekend general admission $235 I The largest EDM festival in Western Canada. Headliners include Fisher, Subtronics, Armin Van Buuren. chasingsummerfestival.com

EXPO LATINO

Prince’s Island Park I August 14–16 I Western Canada’s largest latino festival. expolatino.com

GLOBAL FEST

Elliston Park I August 22, 25, 27, 29 I Multicultural festival & international fireworks festival rolled into one. Pyromusical presentations from Australia, Chile, South Africa and an International finale. Plus, over a dozen cultural pavilions. Check website for updates. globalfest.ca

CAMROSE

JAYWALKERS JAMBOREE

Main Street I June 5–7 I Downtown sidewalk sales, concessions, and a midway. This year marks the largest midway Jaywalkers has ever seen! facebook.com/ jaywalkersjamboree

LOUGHEED PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

4501–50 Street I The MacMaster Leahy Family I June 7 I $63.75 I Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, with family members, produce a magical night of music. Stampeders, June 9, $95.50; the predominant Canadian Rock n Roll band of the 70s, Hotel California–

The Original Eagles Tribute, June 18, $58.10; Cendrillon, June 20 & 21, $47 adults, $38 youth, a new illustrated interpretation of a classic opera.

camroselive.ca

CANADA DAY IN CAMROSE

July 1 I A parade, breakfast, and fun I 8–11 am, pancake breakfast; 8–11 pm, evening stage; 11 pm, fireworks.

CAMROSE MEDIEVAL FAIRE

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds I 4250 Exhibition Drive I July 4 & 5 I 10 am I $15, under 17 $ 10 I Artisan market & forging in fire. cre.ab.ca

CAMROSE BLUES FESTIVAL

Bailey Theatre I 5041–50

Street I July 16–19 I $199 weekend fee I Artists include Samantha King Band, Ollee Owens, Donald Ray Johnson and more. camrosebluesfestival.ca

BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds I July 30–August 2 I $350 for a three-day general admission, reserved and vip packages also available I The country music festival upon which all others are judged. Headliners include Keith Urban, Old Dominon, Riley green and more. bigvalleyjamboree.com 780 672 0224

COCHRANE

CANADA DAY

Mitford Park I July 1, 12 pm–11:59 pm I Free I A jam-packed family festival including live bands, dance, face painting, games and more to celebrate Canada’s birthday. cochranetourism.ca

BOW VALLEY BOOT STOMP

Cochrane Ag Society Park I July 24 & 25 I Friday 6–11 pm, Saturday 3–11 pm I $132 weekend pass I Country music in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains. Performers include: Fri, Shawness Kish, Mariya Stokes and more; Sat, The Prairie States, Dawson Gray and more. bootstomp.ca

drumheller.ca

CANADA DAY

Various locations I July 1 I Celebrate our country’s birthday in the land of the dinosaurs. Plus a parade. drumhellerparade.org

GRAN FONDO BADLANDS

July 4 I $200–$250 I Ride the Badlands in this biking event, with courses ranging from 50 km to 163 km. Riders of all abilities (including e-bikers) welcome, this is a ride not a race! granfondobadlands.ca

SUMMER AT THE PLAZA

Downtown Plaza, 340–1 Street West I Friday and Saturday evenings all summer long I Live entertainments, board games, sidewalk chalk and more.

CANADIAN BADLANDS

PASSION PLAY

605–17 Street SW I

Weekends from July 3–19, Fri & Sat at 6 pm, Sun at 4 pm I July 5, $30 preview night special, all other shows 2 tickets for $115 or $69–$79 adults and $49–$59 youth I Witness the dramatic portrayal of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in a natural amphitheatre in Drumheller. badlandsamp.com 403 823 2001

LOUD AS HELL MUSIC FESTIVAL

Near Dorva MX Motocross Track on Hwy 9 I July 31–August 2 I $190 advance weekend passes I Heavy metal music festival with camping. All ages welcome. Headliners include Fallujah, Allegaeon and Summoning the Lich. loudashell.ca

HUNTER BROTHERS

Badlands Amphitheatre, 605–17 Street SW I Saturday, August 8 I 5:30–10:30 pm I $49–$99 I With guests Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys. badlandsamp.com 403 823 2001

WAYNESTOCK

Last Chance Saloon I 555 Jewell Street, Drumheller I Sept 4–6 I Toe tapping music and camping! visitlastchancesaloon. com/waynestock

DINOSAUR DOWNS SPEEDWAY

Last Chance Saloon 9 I 5 Street SE, Drumheller I One weekend per month in the summer I Car and truck racing around a dusty oval. dinosaurdownsspeedway.ca

LACOMBE

LACOMBE MUSIC IN THE PARK

Echo Stage on the south side of Lacombe Memorial Centre, 5214–50 Avenue I Wednesdays at 6:30 pm from June–August I Great opportunity to bring a picnic, lawn chairs and enjoy local and regional musicians. lacombeperformingartscentre. com/musicinthepark

CANADA DAY

July 1 I Enjoy a full day of fun starting with a pancake breakfast, events at the local legion, free tours of local museums, music and fireworks at Cranna Lake. lacombetourism.com

LACOMBE DAYS

Lacombe I July 10–12 I A family-friendly festival with over 40 events, including a parade on Saturday, music festival, midway, and slo-pitch tournament. lacombedays.ca

MILLET

DECIMATE FESTIVAL

Millet Agriplex I Friday & Saturday, June 26 & 27 I Weekend pass $200, Friday $100, Saturday $140 I Opening the floodgates of metal madness. Headliners include Glyph, The Convalescence, Squidhammer, and more. decimatemetalfest.com

PIGEON LAKE

PIGEON LAKE CONCERT SERIES

Festival Grounds, 473008 Range Rd 10, Mulhurst I Friday, August 28, $99, featuring Everclear, The Blue Stones, Valleand

more; Saturday, August 29, $129, featuring Walk off the Earth, Magic!, illScarlett and more. pigeonlakeconcertseries.ca

PIGEON LAKE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Festival Grounds, 473008 Range Rd 10, Mulhurst I Friday–Sunday, July 31–August 2 I Friday $80, Saturday $120, Sunday $120 I Headliners include; Friday, Chilliwack & Sass Jordan, Saturday, Headstones & Charity Auction, Sunday, Tea Party, Northern Pikes and more. plmf.ca

PONOKA

SPRING FESTIVAL

Lions Centennial Park, 4902 AB-2A I Saturday, May 30 I 2–5 pm I Activities for all ages including bouncy houses, yard games, crafts and more. Food trucks. ponoka.ca/events

PONOKA STAMPEDE

Ponoka Stampede Grounds I June 25–July 1 I Daily tickets $25–80 adults, $15–$65 (12 yrs and under), depending on day and time I Daily rodeo events, midway, chuckwagon races, live music and dancing. Friday, June 26, 10 am, parade and kids day; June 25, Dwight Yoakam; June 26, Waylon Wyatt; June 27, John Riggins; June 28, Cooper Alan; June 29, Sawyer Brown; June 30, Hunter Brothers and many other live music performances daily! Parade, June 26 at 10 am. ponokastampede.com

NATIONAL DROWNING PREVENTION WEEK

Ponoka Aquaplex, 5315–46 Avenue I Tuesday, July 16 I 1 pm I Free BBQ, swim and fun activities. ponoka.ca/events

COMMUNITY WIDE

GARAGE SALE

July 17–19 I Search for treasures throughout the community. ponoka.ca/events

ICE DISCO SKATE

Ponoka Arena, 4410–54 Street I Friday, August 21 I $2 I Glide across the ice to your favourite tunes and under disco lights. ponoka.ca/events

FALL FEST

Downtown Ponoka on 51

Avenue I Friday, September 11 I Free I Sampling tickets requires I Live music and delicious food from local restaurants and businesses. ponoka.ca/events

RED DEER

CENTREFEST

Downtown Red Deer on Ross Street and Little Gaetz Avenue I Noon–6 pm, June 27–28 I Buskers, street performers, music, food carts, and so much more.

centrefest.ca

403 872 3361

CANADA DAY

Bower Ponds I July 1 I A day of multicultural performers, face painting, story telling, delicious foods, and fireworks. rdchs.com

BARD ON THE BOWER Bower Ponds 4715 Fountain Drive I A summer Shakespeare festival, admission by donation. primestocktheatre.com

WESTERNER DAYS PARADE

Downtown Red Deer I July 15, 9:30 am–11 am I Enjoy decorated floats, collector’s vehicles, local celebrities, marching bands, and livestock entries. westernerdays.ca

WESTERNER DAYS FAIR AND EXPOSITION

Westerner Park I July 15–19 I Noon–midnight daily I A summer celebration with 5 days of live entertainment, midway rides, pony chuckwagon races, good food, and great company. westernerdays.ca 403 343 7800

RED DEER AIRSHOW

Red Deer Airport, 3801 Airport Drive, Springbrook I July 24–26 I Sat & Sun, $35 adults I High energy aerobatic demonstrations and all ages fun. reddeerregionalairshow.com

PIONEER DAYS FESTIVAL

Sunnybrook Farm Museum I August 15 & 16, 8 am–4 pm I Admission by donation, additional charges for meals I Pioneer breakfast, antique cars (Sat), tractor pulls, tractor parade,

silent auction, children’s auctions, and more.

sunnybrookfarmmuseum.ca 403 340 3511

RED DEER FOLK FESTIVAL

Westerner Park I August 28–30 I A diverse line up of music, community and food. reddeerfolkfest.com

STETTLER

CANADA DAY

July 1 I A day of celebration in Stettler I 10 am, parade –a must see tradition, next, Stettler Town & Country Museum, family friendly activities and entertainment throughout the day; 7 pm–dusk, West Stettler Park, live music and a spectacular fireworks show. destinationstettler.com

MUSIC IN THE PARK

West Stettler Park I

Wednesdays, June 24–August 26 I 7 pm I Live local music in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of the season. stettlerboardoftrade.com

STETTLER FEST

Various locations I August 8 I One of Stettler’s biggest days of the year. Main Street becomes the heart of activity, live music, a classic car show, local market, food, vendors and much more. stettlerboardoftrade.com

SYLVAN LAKE

1913 DAYS

Various locations I June 19–20 I Featuring a street festival, parade, and drive-in movie and so

much more. visitsylvanlake.ca 403 887 2199

CANADA DAY

Lakeshore Drive and Sylvan Lake Pier I July 1 I Enjoy the lake experience with a full day of family friendly entertainment and a giant birthday cake. sylvanlake.ca 403 887 2141

SYLVAN LAKE GULLS

Gulls Field, 6301 Memorial Trail I May 27–August 4, 28 home games I Summer collegiate baseball. sylvanlakegulls.com

WETASKIWIN

REYNOLDS ALBERTA MUSEUM

6426 40 Avenue I 10 am–5 pm I $15 adults, $9 youth (7–17 yrs) I Ongoing: Making Tracks–Crawlers, Tractors

and Snowmobiles. A fun exploration of why sometimes “tracks beat wheels” in a vehicle design; July 11, The Ultimate Car Show, see rows and rows of vintage and unique cars, watch the live band, and visit the museum; August 8, Motorcycle Ride to the Reynolds, ride your motorcycle to the event and get free admission for yourself and passenger; September 5 & 6, Harvest Festival, bring the family and enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of the harvest, demonstrations, tractor rides, carnival games, prizes and more! reynoldsmuseum.ca 780 312 2065

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South CANMORE

CANMORE FOLK FESTIVAL

Centennial Park I August 1–3 I Alberta’s longest running festival!

canmorefolkfestival.com

403 678 2524

FORT MACLEOD

HEAD SMASHED-IN

BUFFALO JUMP

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo

Jump, 18 km north and west of Fort Macleod on Hwy 785 I 10 am–5 pm I

$15 adults, $10 youth (7–17 yrs), free (6 yrs and under)

I Experience the sound and spectacle of drumming

and dancing, interact with our performers, and listen to Blackfoot Elders tell stories about the Plains Buffalo culture. headsmashedin.ca

SOUTH COUNTRY FAIR

249 Lyndon Road I July 17–19 I $145 weekend pass, purchase online- no sales at the gate. southcountryfair.com

LETHBRIDGE

LETHBRIDGE BULLS

Spitz Stadium, 2425

Parkside Drive S I May–August I Tickets $15–$30 I Summer collegiate baseball fun for the whole family.

bullsbaseball.com 403 320 2025

WHOOP-UP DAYS

Exhibition Park, 3401

Parkside Drive S I August 18–22 I Adult $15, youth 12 & under free I A full rodeo, midway, and music. August 18, 9 am, parade at Park Place Mall. whoopupdays.ca

MEDICINE HAT

MEDICINE HAT MAVERICKS BASEBALL

Athletic Park, 1 Birch Avenue SE I May–August I $15–$19 adults, $15–$17 youth (13–17 yrs), $7–$11 youth (7–12 yrs), free 4 years and under I Group packages also available for some celebratory fun in their sun! themavericks.ca

MEDICINE HAT JAZZFEST

Various locations I June 16–21 I Full festival pass $160 I The annual Jazz Festival bringing the community together. medicinehatjazzfest.com 403 529 4857

EXHIBITION & STAMPEDE

Medicine Hat Exhibition

Grounds I July 22–25 I A tradition since 1887, with a rodeo, concerts, midway, horse show and so much more I Nightly concerts: July 22, 8 pm, Tom Cochrane & Barney Bentall; July 25, 8 pm, Johnny Reid & Morgan Klaiber.

mhstampede.com

403 527 1234

OKOTOKS

OKOTOKS DAWGS

Seaman Stadium, 256 Don Seaman Way I May-August I $23 grandstand, $10 berm seats, free (12 yrs and under with paying adult on berm seats) I Professional youth and amateur baseball. Many Dawgs have been drafted by Major League Baseball organizations... batter up!

dawgsbaseball.ca

403 262 3294

OKOTOKS FILM FESTIVAL

Okotoks Cinemas, 100 Stockton Avenue June 4–13 I $15 VIP admission price, $10 general admission I International film festival including screenings, galas and workshops.

okotoksfilmfestival.ca

780 862 6306

OKOTOKS PARADE AND CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

Ethel Tucker Park, 23 Riverside Drive W I June 20, 11 am–3 pm I Free I A parade followed by a festival featuring crafts, face painting, bouncy houses, food, and live entertainment. okotoks.ca

CANADA DAY CELEBRATION

Okotoks Recreation Centre I July 1, 11 am–4 pm I Free I Activities include cake-cutting, multi-cultural entertainment, as well as games and crafts for the kids. Enjoy free swimming activities at the recreation centre. okotoks.ca

TASTE OF OKOTOKS

Various locations I July 18, 11 am–4 pm I This pedestrian-friendly event tasting $1–$7 items from local restaurants. okotoks.ca

CHILI FEST

Downtown Okotoks I August 22, 11 am–4 pm I $5 tasting tickets I Westernthemed activities take over downtown Okotoks, including a chili cook-off. okotoks.ca