The first week of September is here, and our first weekend of the month is a long weekend! We’ve put together a list of festivals, events and family-friendly activities happening around Edmonton and the surrounding area from September 4–7.
Here’s your guide to planning a fun family long weekend in and around Edmonton. 💙
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Kejia Fest
Enjoy a three-day celebration featuring food, music, art and culture, with vendors, entertainment and flavours from around the world.
📅 September 4–6
📍 Louise McKinney Riverfront Park
💰 Free
Afro & Indigenous Cultural Festival
Celebrate African, Afro-diasporic and Indigenous cultures through music, dance, food, art, storytelling and community programming. This family-friendly event welcomes everyone.
📅 September 5–6 | 1–7 PM
📍 Borden Park
💰 Free
Habesha Festival 2026
Celebrate Ethiopian and Eritrean culture with food, music, art, cultural performances, local vendors and activities for all ages. Registration is encouraged, but admission is free.
📅 September 5 | 11 AM–8 PM
📍 Alberta Avenue Community Centre, 9210 118 Avenue NW
💰 Free
Symphony Under the Sky
Enjoy outdoor performances by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, featuring Beethoven’s Fifth and Hollywood at Hawrelak.
📅 September 3–6
📍 Hawrelak Park
💰 Ticketed event
Mill Woods Farewell to Summer Fair
Bring the family for a classic midway experience with rides, games and fair food.
📅 September 4–7
📍 Mill Woods Town Centre
💰 Free admission; rides and attractions are ticketed
Hours:
- Friday: 3–11 PM
- Saturday: 12–11 PM
- Sunday: 12–10 PM
- Monday: 12–5 PM
Dirt Track Racing Series – Nite Thunder 2026
Experience dirt-track racing under the lights at RAD Torque Raceway. Friday fan gates open at 5 PM, with racing beginning at 7 PM. Saturday fan gates open at 4 PM, with racing beginning at 6 PM.
📅 September 4–5
📍 RAD Torque Raceway
💰 Ticketed event
ARTS & CRAFTS
Edmonton Art Crawl
Explore downtown galleries and creative spaces during this three-day arts event featuring live painting, gallery experiences, artist talks, music and community programming.
📅 September 4–6 | 4–8 PM
📍 Downtown Edmonton / O-day’min Park
💰 Free general admission
COMMUNITY EVENTS
EDLC’s 35th Annual Labour Day BBQ
Celebrate Labour Day with a community BBQ featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, Taber corn, frozen desserts and fruit.
📅 Monday, September 7 | 11:30 AM–3:30 PM
📍 Giovanni Caboto Park, 95 Street & 109 Avenue
💰 Free
Downtown Belonging Series
Join Sinkunia Community Development Organization for a family-friendly afternoon featuring local entertainment, cultural programming, community resources and opportunities to connect with the community.
📅 September 5 | 12–5 PM
📍 O-day’min Park
💰 Free
Summer Block Party
Enjoy an afternoon of live music and outdoor entertainment while exploring local businesses and the Rice Howard Way Entertainment District.
📅 September 5 | 1–6 PM
📍 Rice Howard Way Entertainment District
💰 Free
COMMUNITY MOVIES
Sunset Cinema
Bring a blanket and enjoy a double feature under the evening sky. Monsters, Inc. starts at 6 PM, followed by Back to the Future at 8 PM.
📅 September 6 | 6–11 PM
📍 Forest Heights Park, McNally Lookout
💰 Free
MALLS & SHOPPING CENTRE EVENTS
Kingsway Mall 50th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate Kingsway Mall’s 50th anniversary with this special community event.
📅 September 6 | 12–2 PM
📍 Kingsway Mall Food Court
💰 Free
Build a LEGO® Micro Castle
Kids ages 6 and up can build a LEGO® Micro Castle and take their creation home. Available while supplies last.
📅 September 6 | 12–2 PM
📍 LEGO® Stores at West Edmonton Mall and Southgate Centre
💰 Free
MARKETS
Pop-Up Markets
Hello Pretty Market x Blooms on 7 — PALS Market
Shop from local vendors in a flower-farm setting while enjoying the unique atmosphere of Blooms on 7. The market is open to all ages.
📅 September 6 | 12–5 PM
📍 Blooms on 7, 51553 Range Rd 225A, Sherwood Park
💰 Free admission
Green & Gold Pop-Up Market
Browse handmade goods from local makers, grab something from food trucks and explore this outdoor campus market. Everyone is welcome.
📅 September 4 | 10 AM–4:30 PM
📍 West of Rutherford Library, University of Alberta
💰 Free
Bead Market Edmonton
Browse beads, gemstones, charms, pendants, jewellery-making supplies, DIY materials and other craft supplies.
📅 September 5 | 11 AM–5 PM
📍 Ramada Edmonton South, 5359 Calgary Trail
💰 Free admission
Regular Markets
Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
📅 Saturday & Sunday
🕐 Saturday: 8 AM–3 PM | Sunday: 11 AM–3 PM
📍 10310 83 Avenue NW
124 Grand Market
📅 Sunday, September 6 | 11 AM–3 PM
📍 102 Avenue & 124 Street
Downtown Farmers’ Market
📅 Saturday, September 5 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 104 Street, Downtown Edmonton
Bountiful Farmers’ Market
📅 Friday–Sunday
🕐 Friday: 10 AM–4 PM | Saturday: 9 AM–4 PM | Sunday: 10 AM–4 PM
📍 3696 97 Street NW
Callingwood Farmers’ Market
📅 Sunday, September 6
📍 The Marketplace at Callingwood
SURROUNDING AREA EVENTS
Experience Alberta Farm Stand Tour
Take a self-guided drive through the countryside east of Edmonton and visit participating farm stands along the route. Pick up local products, baking, flowers, crafts, preserves and more.
📅 September 6 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Participating farm stands in the Strathcona County area
💰 Free
Sheep Leaving Parade
Say farewell to Fort Saskatchewan’s beloved sheep as they head home for the season. The parade begins at 11:30 AM, followed by an opportunity to feed the sheep carrots from noon to 1 PM. Carrots are provided by the City.
📅 Monday, September 7 | 11 AM–1 PM
📍 Fort Heritage Precinct, 10006 100 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan
💰 Free
Grosvenor Dog Swim
Bring your pup for a Labour Day swim while supporting the Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS).
📅 Monday, September 7 | 12–3 PM
📍 Grosvenor Outdoor Pool, 1 Grenfell Avenue, St. Albert
💰 By donation
All Dog Swim: 12–1:45 PM
Small Dog Swim: 2–3 PM
Small dogs must be under 25 lbs. Dogs may attend only one swim session.
Whether you’re looking for free events, cultural celebrations, markets, family activities or something fun to do together, there’s plenty happening this Labour Day long weekend!