We’re halfway through August, and there are still plenty of festivals, markets and family-friendly activities happening around Edmonton before summer comes to an end! ☀️
With back-to-school just around the corner, make the most of this weekend and plan ahead. Here’s our roundup of things to do in Edmonton and nearby from August 21–23! 💙
🎉 FESTIVALS
🐉 EDMONTON DRAGON FESTIVAL & TASTE OF CHINATOWN
📅 August 20–23
📍 Kinistinâw Park
💰 FREE
A family-friendly celebration of Chinese and Asian culture featuring performances, food, entertainment, a marketplace and activities.
🏳️🌈 EDMONTON PRIDE FESTIVAL
📅 August 21–23
📍 Sir Winston Churchill Square & Fan Park at ICE District
💰 FREE & ticketed events
🐾 Pet-friendly
A multi-day celebration of diversity and inclusion featuring community events, performances, markets and family-friendly activities.
🪁 WINDS OF UNITY MULTICULTURAL KITE FESTIVAL
📅 Sunday, August 23
📍 Rundle Park
💰 FREE
🐾 Pet-friendly
Enjoy colourful kites, cultural performances, food, games and family-friendly activities.
🌱 VEGFEST EDMONTON
📅 Saturday, August 22
📍 Athlone Community Hall
💰 FREE
🐾 Pet-friendly
A family- and pet-friendly celebration of plant-based living featuring food, local vendors, entertainment and community activities.
🎭 EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL
📅 August 13–23
📍 Old Strathcona & various venues
💰 FREE and Ticketed
It’s the FINAL WEEKEND! Catch live theatre, outdoor performances, KidsFringe, food vendors and more throughout Old Strathcona.
🎨 SPECIAL & COMMUNITY EVENTS
🎨 O-DAY’MIN DAZE
📅 Saturday, August 22 | 10 AM–10 PM
📍 O-day’min Park
💰 FREE
Enjoy live music, local artists, food, workshops and community activities at this Indigenous-led cultural activation.
🎶 KIRK CENTRE FREE SUMMER CONCERT
📅 Saturday, August 22 | 2–4:30 PM
📍 Kirk Centre
💰 FREE
Enjoy an afternoon of live music, local performers and community entertainment.
💙 FAMILY WELLNESS COMMUNITY EVENT
📅 Saturday, August 22 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 9999 Grierson Hill NW
💰 FREE
A community event offering family-friendly activities, wellness resources and opportunities to connect.
🧱 YEGO 2026
📅 August 22–23
📍 Mill Woods Town Centre
💰 FREE
Bring your creativity and enjoy a LEGO-focused weekend with family-friendly activities and creative builds.
🪨 EDMONTON ROCK N’ GEM SHOW
📅 August 20–23
📍 Ice Palace, West Edmonton Mall
💰 FREE
Explore fascinating rocks, gems, minerals, fossils and unique finds from vendors and collectors.
🌳 RUTHERFORD HOUSE – GARDEN GAMES & GARDEN DAYS
📅 August 22–23 | 1–4 PM
📍 Rutherford House
💰 Regular admission
Step back in time and enjoy traditional garden games and activities at historic Rutherford House.
🐶 SNOUTS IN THE SQUARE
📅 Saturday, August 22 | 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Currents of Windermere
💰 FREE
🐾 Dog-friendly
Enjoy a fun community event celebrating Edmonton’s four-legged friends with activities, vendors and adoptable dogs.
🚒 EDMONTON FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE – PILOT SOUND
📅 Saturday, August 22 | 12–4 PM
📍 Fire Station 30 – Pilot Sound
📍 15850 50 Street NW
💰 FREE
Meet local firefighters, explore fire trucks and equipment, and learn important fire safety tips at this fun and educational family event
🎻 ESO OUTDOORS
📅 August 20–30
📍 Edmonton & Area
💰 By donation
Enjoy live performances by Edmonton Symphony Orchestra musicians in outdoor community settings around Edmonton and area.
🚗 CARS & MOTORSPORTS
🏎️ MONSTER TRUCK THROWDOWN
📅 August 21–23
📍 RAD Torque Raceway, Leduc County
💰 $20–$53 + fees
Get ready for massive monster trucks, high-flying action and exciting motorsport entertainment.
🚗 REV UP FOR A CAUSE CAR SHOW
📅 Saturday, August 22 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Marketplace at Callingwood
💰 FREE
Check out a lineup of classic, vintage, muscle, exotic and custom vehicles while supporting a good cause.
🚘 CUSTOMS TAKEOVER TRUCK & CAR SHOW
📅 Sunday, August 23 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 2325 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park
💰 FREE
See custom trucks, sports cars and classic vehicles while enjoying a fun automotive event for the whole family.
🏆 SPORTS
🏈 EDMONTON ELKS VS. WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS
📅 Friday, August 21 | 7:30 PM
📍 Commonwealth Stadium
💰 Ticketed
Cheer on the Edmonton Elks as they take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in CFL action.
⛳ CPKC WOMEN’S OPEN
📅 August 20–23
📍 Royal Mayfair Golf Club
💰 Ticketed
Watch some of the world’s top women golfers compete right here in Edmonton.
🌾 IN SURROUNDING AREAS
🚜 HORSE & WAGON MURAL TOURS
📅 Saturday, August 22
📍 Stony Plain
💰 $15
Explore Stony Plain’s colourful outdoor murals on a horse-drawn wagon tour.
🌾 LEDUC COUNTY DAY
📅 Saturday, August 22 | 11 AM–3 PM
📍 Leduc West Antique Society
💰 FREE
Spend the day exploring local history, antiques and family-friendly activities.
🍿 OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTS
🎬 MOVIE NIGHT AT RE/MAX FIELD
📅 Friday, August 21
📍 RE/MAX Field
💰 $5 at the gate (unless you qualified for free entry via the July 22 donation drive)
Enjoy a movie night at Edmonton’s baseball stadium and make an evening of it with the family.
🌙 NIGHT MARKETS
🌝 GRAND NIGHT MARKET
📅 August 21
📍 The Grindstone Comedy Theatre
💰 FREE
💿 DECADES NIGHT MARKET
📅 Friday, August 21 | 6–11 PM
📍 OEX II, 2nd Floor
💰 Ticketed
🛍️ POP-UP MARKETS
🛍️ MALLA MRKT – GIRLS TRIP
📅 August 22–23
📍 Kingsway Mall
💰 FREE
💿 DECADES MARKET
📅 Saturday, August 22 | 12–6 PM
📍 OEX II, 2nd Floor
💰 FREE
🥕 REGULAR WEEKEND MARKETS
🥕 OLD STRATHCONA FARMERS’ MARKET
📅 Saturday & Sunday
🕐 Sat 8 AM–3 PM | Sun 11 AM–3 PM
📍 10310 83 Ave NW
🛍️ 124 GRAND MARKET
📅 Sunday, August 23 | 11 AM–3 PM
📍 124 Street & 102 Avenue
🥕 DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET
📅 Saturday, August 22 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 104 Street, Downtown Edmonton
🌞 Outdoor
🛒 BOUNTIFUL FARMERS’ MARKET
📅 Friday–Sunday
📍 3696 97 St NW
🌻 CALLINGWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET
📅 Sunday, August 23 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Marketplace at Callingwood
🌞 Outdoor
⚠️ Event details can change. Please check with the organizer before heading out.
Have a great weekend, everyone! 💙