Taproot picks
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Housing Forward: 2026 Prairies Affordable Housing Summit
May 11 to May 14
Edmonton Convention CentreThis multi-day event will bring together housing providers, developers, builders, planners, governments, funders, and sector leaders from across the Pr...
May
12
Book Launch: Marika and the Auction
Tuesday, May 12
Starts at 7:00pm
Audreys BooksCome celebrate with author Helen Metella and illustrator Hannah Kate Miller!
May
13
Have You Heard Judi Singh? + Q&A with Baljit Sangra
Wednesday, May 13
Starts at 7:00pm
Garneau TheatreJudi Singh's journey plays out like an iconic biopic with its ups and down, serendipitous magical moments, and intense heartbreaks.
May
14
State of the City Address
Thursday, May 14
Starts at 11:00am
Edmonton Convention CentreThe Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome His Worship, Mayor Andrew Knack for his first-ever State of the City Address, presented by EPCOR.
May
15
Friendly Fridays - May Edition: Collaboration by Design
Friday, May 15
Starts at 2:30pm
Reimagine ArchitectsReimagine Architects and Frog Lake First Nations share how collaboration by design is advancing community innovation and development.
May
16
Big Spring Bike Sale
Saturday, May 16
Starts at 11:00am
Bike Edmonton DowntownThis is our biggest bike sale ever, with well over 125 ready-to-ride adult bikes of all styles and sizes.
May
21
Cancer Unmasked: Advances in personalized medicine
Thursday, May 21
Starts at 7:00pm
Edmonton Public Library (Stanley A. Milner)This event brings together leading researchers and physicians to share their latest work and insights into advancing personalized cancer therapies.
May
22
Coffee with the Chamber
Friday, May 22
Starts at 8:30am
Sawmill Prime Rib & SteakhouseJoin us for another energizing morning of connection, conversation, and community at Coffee with the Chamber!
May
25
Thou Art Here Trivia Night Fundraiser
Monday, May 25
Starts at 6:30pm
Bent Stick BrewingJoin us for a corporate-themed night of hyper-local trivia and cathartic destruction.
May
28
IABC Edmonton Capital Awards Celebration
Thursday, May 28
Starts at 6:00pm
Fu's Repair ShopThe Capital Awards recognize communication work across central and northern Alberta that delivers results—not just ideas.
International Children's Festival of the Arts
May 29 to June 1
St. Albert PlaceThe Children's Festival remains one of the largest and longest running festivals of its kind in North America.
May
30
Outrun the Stigma Annual Run 2026
Saturday, May 30
Starts at 9:30am
Kinsmen ParkCome support CASA Mental Health and help raise mental health awareness with a 5km walk/run or 10 km run followed by a mental health expo!