Looking for family-friendly activities this weekend? We’ve rounded up some of the best FREE and ticketed events happening around Edmonton—from festivals and markets to community celebrations, entertainment, and fun for all ages! 💙
🎪 Festivals & Special Events
🌴 Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival
📅 August 7–9, 2026
📍 Sir Winston Churchill Square & Downtown Edmonton
💲 FREE
Celebrate Caribbean culture with vibrant music, dancing, delicious food, colourful costumes, and family-friendly entertainment throughout downtown Edmonton.
🎶 Edmonton Folk Music Festival
📅 August 6–9, 2026
📍 Gallagher Park
🎟️ Ticketed Event
Spend the weekend enjoying live performances from talented artists from around the world in one of Edmonton’s most scenic outdoor venues.
🎬 Animethon Festival
📅 August 7–9, 2026
📍 Edmonton Convention Centre
🎟️ Ticketed Event
Canada’s longest-running anime convention brings together fans of anime, gaming, cosplay, art, and Asian pop culture for a weekend packed with entertainment, special guests, and community activities.
🍽️ Alberta on the Plate
📅 August 7–16, 2026
📍 Participating restaurants across Edmonton and Alberta
💲 Pay as you order
Discover Alberta-inspired dishes and special prix fixe menus created by participating local restaurants.
🔗 More details: Alberta on the Plate
🫧 Bubble Chase
📅 August 8, 2026
📍 Capilano Park Road NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Ticketed Event
Run, walk, or dance your way through colourful bubble stations in this family-friendly fun run.
🚗 Car Shows & Racing
🚘 Londonderry Show & Shine
📅 August 8, 2026
📍 Londonderry Mall
🎟️ Free
Explore an impressive display of classic and custom vehicles during this community car show.
🏁 RAD Torque Raceway – Heavy Metal Mayhem: Double Down
📅 August 8–9, 2026
📍 RAD Torque Raceway
🎟️ Ticketed Event
Experience an action-packed weekend of drag racing and high-performance vehicles.
🚘 9th Annual Rivercity Motor Show n’ Shine
📅 August 8, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Rivercity Motors
💲 By donation
Browse a variety of unique vehicles while supporting a great cause.
🏒 Community Events
🏒 ICE District Classic
📅 August 7–9, 2026
📍 ICE District Plaza
💲 FREE
Watch young athletes compete in an exciting weekend of 3-on-3 ball hockey while enjoying a fun community atmosphere.
🏒 Every Kid Deserves a Shot
📅 Sunday, August 9, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 ICE District Plaza
💲 FREE
Enjoy family-friendly activities, food trucks, bouncy castles, games, and opportunities to connect with local community organizations.
Meet Hunter the Lynx, plus Oilers alumnus Ben Scrivens and Seattle Torrent forward Danielle Serdachny during a special meet-and-greet from 12:00 PM–2:00 PM.
🛹 3rd Annual Clareview Skateboard Skillsfest
📅 August 8, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Clareview Skateboard Park
💲 FREE
Whether you’re new to skateboarding or already confident on your board, enjoy demonstrations, lessons, friendly competitions, prizes, and giveaways during this community event.
🎥 Movies & Entertainment
🎬 Cineplex Family Favourites
🍿 Space Jam
📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
🎟️ Discounted admission at participating Cineplex theatres.
🎞️ Metro Cinema – Reel Family Cinema
🎬 Superman: The Movie
📅 August 8, 2026
🕧 12:15 PM
👧 Kids are FREE with the purchase of an adult ticket.
🛍️ Malls & Shopping Centre Events
🛍️ Shop Currents Block Party & Kids Market
📅 August 8, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Currents of Windermere
🎟️ Drop-in event
Shop handmade products, treats, and creative goods while supporting talented young entrepreneurs from the community.
☀️ Summer Fun at West Edmonton Mall
📅 Now – September 6, 2026
📍 West Edmonton Mall
💲 FREE
Enjoy free family entertainment, interactive activities, and special character appearances throughout the summer.
🇵🇭 Philippine Trade Expo Canada 2026
📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
🕤 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM
📍 West Edmonton Mall
💲 FREE
Celebrate Filipino culture through food, shopping, cultural performances, fashion, and local vendors showcasing products and traditions from the Philippines.
🎳 Glow & Bowl
📅 August 8, 2026
📍 Ed’s Bowling – West Edmonton Mall
🎟️ Ticketed Event
Celebrate National Bowling Day with glow bowling, music, and plenty of family fun.
🍦 Free Treats
🍦 FREE Ice Cream at Scoop N Roll
📅 August 8, 2026
📍 9908 170 Street NW
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
While supplies last.
🍦 FREE Ice Cream at Sherwood Park Mall
📅 August 7, 2026
📍 Sherwood Park Mall
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
While supplies last.
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly Events
📚 Learning Lane Expo
Presented by Strawberry Lane Events
📅 Sunday, August 9, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Gold Bar Community Hall
💲 FREE
Enjoy a day of family-friendly activities, learning opportunities, and community connections.
🏛️ Domestic Science at Rutherford House
📅 August 8–9, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Rutherford House
💲Program is free with Admission
Try hands-on heritage activities while learning about everyday household life in the early 1900s.
Edmonton Fire Station Open House — Highlands
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 12–4 PM
Location: Station 7 – Highlands – 5025 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5W 1B8
Fee: FREE
📚 Edmonton Public Library
🎉 Centennial Plaza Programming
📅 Now – August 23, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Centennial Plaza (south of Stanley A. Milner Library)
💲 FREE
Drop in for outdoor games, crafts, activities, and family fun all summer long.
📖 Summer Reading Fest
📅 Now – August 23, 2026
📍 Edmonton Public Library branches
💲 FREE
Join reading challenges and enjoy special programs and activities for children, teens, and adults.
🌳 Read in the Park
📅 August 8, 2026
📍 Callingwood Park
💲 FREE
Enjoy stories, songs, and outdoor fun with Edmonton Public Library.
🎨 Arts & Culture
🎵 Afternoon Sound Sessions
📅 August 1–29, 2026
📍 124 Street District
💲 FREE
Enjoy live music while exploring local shops, cafés, and galleries along 124 Street.
🧵 A Scrappy Sensibility by Camryn Carnell
📅 August 1 – September 12, 2026
📍 Alberta Craft (10186 106 Street NW)
💲 FREE
Explore a contemporary textile exhibition featuring works by Alberta artist Camryn Carnell.
💙 We hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend exploring Edmonton!
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