Aug. 12, 2026


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Alberta on the Plate

Alberta on the Plate

Aug. 7 to Aug. 16

Alberta on the Plate showcases the incredible bounty that is grown and produced across our beautiful province.

Balancing Life, Work & Basic Needs: Mental Health Workshop
Aug. 12

Balancing Life, Work & Basic Needs: Mental Health Workshop

Wednesday, Aug. 12

Starts at 9:00am

On-Site Placement

Join us in person to explore tips for juggling work, life, and basic needs without losing your mind!

Partial solar eclipse
Aug. 12

Partial solar eclipse

Wednesday, Aug. 12

Starts at 9:30am

TELUS World of Science - Edmonton

The RASC Observatory is an incredible way to view the stars and planets! It is located in Coronation Park, just southeast of the science centre.

Reclaim Your Calm: A Working Mom's Guide to Self-Care
Aug. 12

Reclaim Your Calm: A Working Mom's Guide to Self-Care

Wednesday, Aug. 12

Starts at 10:00am

Online

Break free from the stress, frustration and overwhelm & step into a life of peace, calm, passion and joy. Join us to find out how.

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Partial solar eclipse
Aug. 12

Partial solar eclipse

Wednesday, Aug. 12

Starts at 9:30am

TELUS World of Science - Edmonton

The RASC Observatory is an incredible way to view the stars and planets! It is located in Coronation Park, just southeast of the science centre.

Edmonton Pit Tour x Taproot Edmonton
Aug. 12
Sold out

Edmonton Pit Tour x Taproot Edmonton

Wednesday, Aug. 12

Starts at 5:30pm

St. Joseph's Basilica

Come celebrate some of our city's greatest pits with a tour led by Stephanie Swensrude of Taproot Edmonton, followed by a panel discussion!

Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival

Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival

Aug. 13 to Aug. 23

Fringe Theatre Arts Barns

The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival spotlights 210+ theatre productions across 35+ venues, with performances by more than 1,600 Artists ...

Caffeinate & Connect
Aug. 15

Caffeinate & Connect

Saturday, Aug. 15

Starts at 10:00am

Boa and Hare

Celebrate @wilsonwongisepic's birthday with coffee, connection, and a headshot glow-up. When's the last time you actually had a good headshot taken?

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Free Writing Workshop with Anita Lafferty and Isabella Carriere
Aug. 13

Free Writing Workshop with Anita Lafferty and Isabella Carriere

Thursday, Aug. 13

Starts at 6:30pm

Edmonton Public Library (Sprucewood)

The Polyglot, in partnership with Supporting Indigenous Language Revitalization (SILR), is proud to present a free poetry workshop with Dene mother and...

River Valley Walk
Aug. 13

River Valley Walk

Thursday, Aug. 13

Starts at 6:30pm

ᐄᓃᐤ (ÎNÎW) River Lot 11∞ Indigenous Art Park

Join us in exploring Edmonton's diverse urban parks on this last of three (3/3) River Valley Walks for the season!

Fort Saskatchewan Farmers’ Market
Aug. 13

Fort Saskatchewan Farmers’ Market

Thursday, Aug. 13

Starts at 4:00pm

Legacy Park

Celebrate summer, support local, and shop small businesses at the Fort Saskatchewan Farmers’ Market, presented by Shell

124 Grand Market: Thursdays at 108
Aug. 13

124 Grand Market: Thursdays at 108

Thursday, Aug. 13

Starts at 4:00pm

124 Grand Market

Located on 108 Avenue between 124 Street and 123 Street in the heart of Westmount, this beloved outdoor market is a vibrant community gathering place.

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ECAMP Curiosity Walking Tours

ECAMP Curiosity Walking Tours

July 9 to Sept. 18

ArtsHub Ortona

From Forts to floods, learn how the Rossdale neighbourhood changed through the lives of two kids who grew up there: Donny and Dolly Ross.

Golden Girls Vegas Vacation

Golden Girls Vegas Vacation

June 19 to Aug. 23

Jubilations Dinner Theatre

Everyone’s favourite golden gang of lovely ladies is hitting the Las Vegas strip.

Festival de musique Fringe

Festival de musique Fringe

Aug. 14 to Aug. 22

La Cité francophone

Venez pour un spectacle et profitez de la musique ou venez pour la musique et profitez d’un spectacle.

Anesti Danelis: Artificially Intelligent

Anesti Danelis: Artificially Intelligent

Aug. 14 to Aug. 23

Grindstone Theatre

Greek-Canadian Viral comedian Anesti Danelis asked ChatGPT to write him a show about his life, and this is what we got…

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