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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Cultural Campfires: Irish/Dutch Heritage
Aug. 6

Cultural Campfires: Irish/Dutch Heritage

Thursday, Aug. 6

Starts at 7:00pm

Shikaoi Park

Cultural Campfires have become a community favourite over the summer months.

Loan Readiness: Understanding Financial Projections
Aug. 6

Loan Readiness: Understanding Financial Projections

Thursday, Aug. 6

Starts at 1:00pm

Online

Have questions about getting your paperwork together? Join us for this small group event to get answers and meet other women entrepreneurs.

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.

Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Aug. 6 to Aug. 9

Gallagher Park

The Edmonton Folk Music Festival, staged in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in beautiful downtown Gallagher Park, happens each year on the second weekend in ...

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Rock'n August

Rock'n August

Aug. 3 to Aug. 8

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

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!

Domestic Science

Domestic Science

Aug. 8 to Aug. 9

Rutherford House

Visit Rutherford House this weekend to learn about the vital role women played in the Edwardian home.

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...

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