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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Happening in the next seven days

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Rubaboo Arts Festival

Rubaboo Arts Festival

Sept. 30 to Oct. 11

Indigenous Arts Festival

Tech Wednesdays
Oct. 7

Tech Wednesdays

Wednesday, Oct. 7

Starts at 5:30pm

The Pint Public House

Build community every Wednesday.

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.

Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market
Oct. 7

Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market

Wednesday, Oct. 7

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.

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Rubaboo Arts Festival

Rubaboo Arts Festival

Sept. 30 to Oct. 11

Indigenous Arts Festival

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

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

How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert
Oct. 9

How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

Friday, Oct. 9

Starts at 7:30pm

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

See the complete film with live orchestra.

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