Oct. 5, 2026


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Week Without Driving

Week Without Driving

Oct. 1 to Oct. 8

Nondrivers are people with disabilities, young people, seniors and people who can't afford cars or gas.

2026 CFR Backroads Sessions

2026 CFR Backroads Sessions

Oct. 1 to Oct. 10

Join us for the second annual CFR Backroads Series, a FREE, grassroots celebration of country, roots, Americana, honky tonk, folk, blues and song sling...

Edmonton Startup Week Kickoff
Oct. 5
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Edmonton Startup Week Kickoff

Monday, Oct. 5

Starts at 4:30pm

Edmonton Unlimited

Edmonton Startup Week starts here.

Startup & Investor Speed Dinner
Oct. 5

Startup & Investor Speed Dinner

Monday, Oct. 5

Starts at 6:00pm

Enterprise Square

​The University of Alberta is delighted to host an exclusive, invitation-only dinner connecting startups and investors during Edmonton Startup Week.

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Edmonton Startup Week

Edmonton Startup Week

Oct. 5 to Oct. 9

Edmonton Startup Week isn't just another event—it's the momentum you've been waiting for.

Edmonton Startup Week Kickoff
Oct. 5
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Edmonton Startup Week Kickoff

Monday, Oct. 5

Starts at 4:30pm

Edmonton Unlimited

Edmonton Startup Week starts here.

Freedom in Focus: The Legacy of George Hunter
Oct. 7

Freedom in Focus: The Legacy of George Hunter

Wednesday, Oct. 7

Starts at 9:00am

University of Alberta

Discover how pioneer George Hunter shaped the University of Alberta, championed academic freedom, and left a legacy that still matters today.

Monica Miller Memorial Lecture featuring Lisa Moore
Oct. 7

Monica Miller Memorial Lecture featuring Lisa Moore

Wednesday, Oct. 7

Starts at 7:30pm

MacEwan University (Allard Hall)

A special evening honoring the legacy of Monica Miller with a lecture by renowned Newfoundland writer Lisa Moore, followed by a conversation with Jacqu...

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Who Washes the Dishes? Exploring Gender Equity in the Workplace
Oct. 6

Who Washes the Dishes? Exploring Gender Equity in the Workplace

Tuesday, Oct. 6

Starts at 12:00pm

Online

Who washes the dishes in your office kitchen, takes notes during meetings, or remembers important team occasions?

Tuesday Jam Hosted by Mythos and Tales
Oct. 6

Tuesday Jam Hosted by Mythos and Tales

Tuesday, Oct. 6

Starts at 8:00pm

Yardbird Suite

Our live Tuesday Jam is hosted by a musician and a band while audience members join in on the fun by jamming along on stage.

Spooky Tuesdays | Scream
Oct. 6
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Spooky Tuesdays | Scream

Tuesday, Oct. 6

Starts at 7:30pm

Capitol Theatre

Every Tuesday, settle in for a different Halloween favourite, from chilling horror films to timeless seasonal classics.

How To File a Patent That Will Bring Value To Your Business
Oct. 7

How To File a Patent That Will Bring Value To Your Business

Wednesday, Oct. 7

Starts at 12:00pm

Online

Trevor Prentice, CEO of The IP Link, has helped over 326 innovators better understand and manage their patents for 11+ years.

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Callingwood Farmers' Market
Oct. 11

Callingwood Farmers' Market

Sunday, Oct. 11

Starts at 10:00am

Callingwood Farmers' Market

We’re proud to be Edmonton’s largest and longest standing outdoor market, with 200+ vendors offering a beautiful mix of locally grown and hand-crafted ...

Flannel Fest Fundraiser
Oct. 9

Flannel Fest Fundraiser

Friday, Oct. 9

Starts at 5:30pm

Heritage Park Pavilion

Wear your best flannel & support local healthcare

Canadian Finals Rodeo

Canadian Finals Rodeo

Oct. 7 to Oct. 10

Rogers Place

The CFR, Canada's most thrilling rodeo, unites top contestants and the best animal athletes for an action-packed, adrenaline-pumping experience.

St. Albert Farmers Market
Oct. 10

St. Albert Farmers Market

Saturday, Oct. 10

Starts at 10:00am

St. Albert Place

The Largest Outdoor Farmers’ Market in Canada

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