Aug. 12, 2026
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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.
Partial solar eclipse
Wednesday, Aug. 12
Starts at 9:30am
TELUS World of Science - EdmontonThe 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
Wednesday, Aug. 12
Starts at 10:00am
OnlineBreak free from the stress, frustration and overwhelm & step into a life of peace, calm, passion and joy. Join us to find out how.
Summer Reading Fest: Music is Medicine, Dancing is Freedom with Curt Young
Wednesday, Aug. 12
Starts at 2:00pm
Edmonton Public Library (Stanley A. Milner)Students will learn the basic steps of the Grass and Jingle dances. They will also receive teachings about the Cree and Blackfoot tribes.
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Partial solar eclipse
Wednesday, Aug. 12
Starts at 9:30am
TELUS World of Science - EdmontonThe 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
Wednesday, Aug. 12
Starts at 5:30pm
St. Joseph's BasilicaCome 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
Aug. 13 to Aug. 23
Fringe Theatre Arts BarnsThe Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival spotlights 210+ theatre productions across 35+ venues, with performances by more than 1,600 Artists ...
Caffeinate & Connect
Saturday, Aug. 15
Starts at 10:00am
Boa and HareCelebrate @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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Happening in the next seven days
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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.
River Valley Walk
Thursday, Aug. 13
Starts at 6:30pm
ᐄᓃᐤ (ÎNÎW) River Lot 11∞ Indigenous Art ParkJoin us in exploring Edmonton's diverse urban parks on this last of three (3/3) River Valley Walks for the season!
Patio Series - Calvin Vollrath & friends
Thursday, Aug. 13
Starts at 6:00pm
La Cité francophoneOur very own North American fiddling legend presents an evening of country swing.
Get to Know Day - Aerospace, Defence, and Dual-Use
Friday, Aug. 14
Starts at 11:30am
OnlineA virtual panel featuring Chioma Onyedikachi Okoro of Alberta Innovates, Kathryn Ambler of Alberta Aviation, Aerospace & Defence, and Tracy Stroud of A...
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Food Truck Frenzy
Friday, Aug. 14
Starts at 5:00pm
Edmonton EXPO CentreFind all your favourite food trucks in one place!
Par-Tee
Friday, Aug. 14
Starts at 6:00pm
Victoria Golf CourseKick of the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open with a Par–Tee
Willow Park Wine & Cheese Tasting Fundraiser
Friday, Aug. 14
Starts at 7:00pm
Willow Park Wines & SpiritsRaise a glass for rescued animals at our Willow Park Wine & Cheese Tasting Fundraiser
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