Aug. 5, 2026


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Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Aug. 3 to Aug. 8

Rogers Place

The 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup is returning to Edmonton, Aug. 3-8 at Rogers Place and the Downtown Community Arena!

Rock'n August

Rock'n August

Aug. 3 to Aug. 8

Rock’n August is a summer-time tradition in St.

Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market
Aug. 5

Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market

Wednesday, Aug. 5

Starts at 3:30pm

Booster Juice Recreation Centre in Terwillegar

Fresh food and beautiful crafts. Bringing the best local goods to the heart of Terwillegar since 2011.

I am a Person
Aug. 5

I am a Person

Wednesday, Aug. 5

Starts at 6:00pm

Grindstone Theatre

Grindstone Theatre School is partnering with Terje Brevik to bring you a one-of-a-kind improv workshop curated to students just like you!

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Family Nature Nights: Movement in Nature
Aug. 5

Family Nature Nights: Movement in Nature

Wednesday, Aug. 5

Starts at 6:30pm

John Walter Museum

Get in the groove with movement-based activities around the John Walter Museum in Edmonton's Kinsman Park, with activities led by City of Edmonton natu...

Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival

Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival

Aug. 7 to Aug. 9

Churchill Square

Over the course of our 3-day event, we will immerse you in the history, traditions, and contributions of the Caribbean diaspora.

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 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 ...

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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.

St. Albert Farmers Market
Aug. 8

St. Albert Farmers Market

Saturday, Aug. 8

Starts at 10:00am

St. Albert Place

The Largest Outdoor Farmers’ Market in Canada

Animethon

Animethon

Aug. 7 to Aug. 9

Edmonton Convention Centre

Animethon is a volunteer-run event that uplifts and showcases Asian popular arts and related local communities in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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.

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Farm to Flame
Aug. 7

Farm to Flame

Friday, Aug. 7

Starts at 6:00pm

Join us at The Old Red Barn for a multi-course Farm to Flame dinner featuring Alberta’s best ingredients of harvest, cooked over open on custom Argenti...

Afternoon Sound Sessions: Nathan Cedeno Quartet
Aug. 8

Afternoon Sound Sessions: Nathan Cedeno Quartet

Saturday, Aug. 8

Starts at 12:00pm

12322 102 Avenue NW

Join us again for some summer jams here on 124 Street & Area!

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.

Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival

Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival

Aug. 7 to Aug. 9

Churchill Square

Over the course of our 3-day event, we will immerse you in the history, traditions, and contributions of the Caribbean diaspora.

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