The first weekend after Canada Day is packed with exciting events across Edmonton and the surrounding area! From the spectacular Europa Super Circus and the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival to car shows, sporting events, carnivals, and our favourite farmers’ and artisan markets, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Check out our list of weekend events below!
🎭 Featured Events & Family Fun
🎪 Europa Super Circus
Europa Super Circus is now under the Big Top at Londonderry Mall! Experience world-class entertainment featuring thrilling acrobats, high-flying aerialists, FMX Ultimate Circus Riders, and many other amazing acts. With multiple showtimes available through the weekend, it’s a fun outing for the whole family.
📅 July 2–5
📍 Londonderry Mall
💲Ticketed
🎭 Edmonton International Street Performers Festival
A FREE, family-friendly 10-day festival returns to the heart of downtown beginning this Friday. Watch talented performers from around the world, including acrobats, buskers, comedians, musicians, magicians, and circus artists. Families can also enjoy the Kids’ World area with crafts, interactive games, dance parties, and other fun activities for children.
📅 July 3–12
📍 Churchill Square
💲FREE
⚔️ Freewill Shakespeare Festival
Enjoy live outdoor theatre as the Freewill Shakespeare Festival brings the timeless works of William Shakespeare to life. The festival features professional productions designed to entertain audiences of all ages.
📅 July 3–5
📍 Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park
💲Ticketed
🚗 Horsepower for Hope
Support a great cause at this annual fundraiser benefiting the Kids with Cancer Society. This FREE, family-friendly event features a Show & Shine, food trucks, live entertainment, kids’ activities, vendors, and more. Donations raised help support families affected by childhood cancer.
📅 Saturday, July 4 | 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
📍 Edmonton EXPO Centre
💲FREE
🚘 Main Street Cruisers Show & Shine
Spend Sunday checking out hundreds of classic, custom, and collector vehicles at this annual community car show.
📅 Sunday, July 5
📍 Sherwood Park Mall
💲FREE (Spectators)
🕘 Registration: 9:00 AM
🕙 Show & Shine: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
⚽ Sports
⚽ FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Celebration
Cheer on Team Canada as they take on Morocco! If you don’t have tickets to the match, join fellow fans at the FREE public viewing party at ICE District Fan Park. Watch the game on the big screen while enjoying the exciting atmosphere. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
📅 Saturday, July 4
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 ICE District Fan Park
💲FREE
🏀 Edmonton Stingers vs. Winnipeg Sea Bears
Watch the Edmonton Stingers take on the Winnipeg Sea Bears in an exciting Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) matchup.
📅 Sunday, July 5
📍 Edmonton EXPO Centre
💲Ticketed
🎡 Carnivals
🎡 Mill Woods Town Centre Carnival
Enjoy five days of carnival fun with exciting rides, midway games, delicious treats, and family entertainment.
📅 July 1–5
📍 Mill Woods Town Centre
💲Ride tickets required
📚 Edmonton Public Library Summer Fest
Summer Fest continues with another weekend full of FREE activities for kids and families at Edmonton Public Library branches. Enjoy storytelling, crafts, technology workshops, games, and hands-on activities.
Featured activities include:
- Ozobot Busytown
- Mermaid Dance Party
- Dog Man: Hero Training Academy
- Dino Swamp
- LEGO Motion Lab
- Duck, Duck, Dance!
- Game On! Video Game Tournament
📅 Select dates throughout July & August
📍 Edmonton Public Library branches
💲FREE
🛍️ Markets
The Original Edmonton Witched Market
📅 July 4–5
Saturday: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
📍 Bellevue Community League
7308 112 Avenue NW
Malla Market
📅 July 4–5
Saturday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 Kingsway Mall (Level 2 beside Marshalls)
PALS Market by Hello Pretty Market
📅 Saturday, July 4
🕑 2:00 PM–7:00 PM
📍 Creative Hive
16819 111 Avenue NW
💲FREE Admission
🌽 Regular Weekend Markets
124 Grand Market
Sunday, June 21 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
102 Avenue & 124 Street
Pet Friendly
Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
Saturday | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Sunday | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
10310 83 Avenue
Downtown Farmers’ Market
Saturday | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
104 Street & Jasper Avenue
Pet Friendly
Bountiful Farmers’ Market
Friday | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sunday | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
3696 97 Street
Callingwood Farmers’ Market
Sunday | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Corner of 69 Avenue & 177 Street
St. Albert Farmers’ Market
Saturday | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
St. Anne Street, Downtown St. Albert
Where are you heading this weekend? We hope this list helps you plan a fun-filled weekend with family and friends! Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! 🙂