Another busy weekend is here! We’ve rounded up family-friendly festivals, special events, community events, mall activities, sports, shows, markets and more happening in Edmonton and surrounding areas from September 18–20, 2026.
From the Kaleido Family Arts Festival and Edmonton Expo to Community League Day, the Harry Potter DroneArt Show, fall markets and pumpkin-season activities, there are lots of ways to enjoy the weekend!
🎨 FESTIVALS
Kaleido Family Arts Festival
🗓️ Date: September 18–20, 2026
📍 Location: Alberta Avenue Arts District, along 118 Avenue between 90 and 95 Street, Edmonton
💰 Admission: FREE
Enjoy a weekend of arts, music, performances, dance, street entertainment, installations, local artists, food and family activities throughout the Alberta Avenue area.
Edmonton Comics & Entertainment Expo
🗓️ Date: September 18–20, 2026
⏰ Time: Friday 4 PM–9 PM; Saturday 10 AM–7 PM; Sunday 10 AM–5 PM
📍 Location: Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: Paid
A large pop-culture event featuring comics, cosplay, gaming, anime, celebrities, vendors and entertainment.
Down By The River 2026
🗓️ Date: September 18–20, 2026
📍 Location: Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, Edmonton
💰 Admission: Paid; children 12 and under are free with a ticket-holding adult
Enjoy three days of live music, dancing and community in a riverside setting. Gates open at 5 PM Friday and 1 PM Saturday and Sunday. Programming ends at approximately 10:30 PM each night.
🎉 SPECIAL EVENTS
🪄 DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™
🗓️ Date: Friday, September 18 & Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 PM
🚪 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Edmonton Exhibition Lands Racetrack – Infield, near 116 Avenue and 79 Street, Edmonton
💰 Admission: Paid
Harry Potter fans can see the wizarding world light up the Edmonton sky during this outdoor DroneArt Show featuring 1,200 synchronized illuminated drones, music from the Harry Potter films and a magical open-air setting.
The show also features LED wristbands and food and drink options before the performance.
Callingwood Fall Carnival
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 12 PM–4 PM
📍 Location: The Marketplace at Callingwood, 6655 178 Street NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: FREE
Enjoy a fun fall afternoon with family activities including a petting zoo, balloon twisting, face painting, circus and stilt-walking workshops, live music, local vendors, food trucks and a bouncy castle.
Recovery Day Alberta
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
💰 Admission: FREE
A community-focused event bringing people together for connection, awareness and activities.
Chinatown After Dark
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Location: Edmonton Chinatown area
💰 Admission: FREE
Head to Edmonton’s Chinatown for an evening of community activities, entertainment and local programming.
JB’s Power Centre Street Legal 2026
📅 Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 5 PM–10 PM
📍 Location: RAD Torque Raceway, 50342 Range Road 253, Edmonton area
💰 Admission: Paid
Watch street-legal drag racing at RAD Torque Raceway.
TUNERBASH – Edmonton Closer
📅 Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 1 PM–6 PM
📍 Location: RAD Torque Raceway, 50342 Range Road 253, Edmonton area
💰 Admission: Paid
A car-focused event featuring a car meet, drag racing, open drift and a burnout contest.
🏘️ COMMUNITY EVENTS
Edmonton Community League Day
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Location: Community leagues throughout Edmonton
💰 Admission: Mostly FREE
Community League Day is a chance to meet your neighbours, learn more about your local community league, discover programs and activities, and enjoy events happening throughout Edmonton.
There are 163 community leagues in Edmonton, with individual events taking place throughout the city.
Baturyn Community League Day
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 10 AM–1 PM
📍 Location: Baturyn Community League, Edmonton
💰 Admission: FREE
Family activities including games, face painting, snacks and more.
Calder Community League Day
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Location: Calder Community League, 12721 120 Street NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: FREE
Enjoy a community afternoon with a BBQ, games, vendors, face painting, balloon twisting and family activities.
Chappelle Community League Day
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 2 PM–4 PM
📍 Location: Ladybug Park, Edmonton
💰 Admission: FREE
Enjoy family-friendly activities, lawn games, food trucks and community fun.
Lago Lindo Community Day
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 1 PM–4 PM
📍 Location: 17123 95 Street NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: FREE
Family activities including crafts, games, face painting, tattoos, an obstacle course and bouncy castles.
Southwood Community League Day
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Location: Crawford Plains School, 4210 12 Avenue NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: FREE
Enjoy bouncy activities, face painting, henna, yard games, a bubble station, food trucks, ice cream and entertainment.
Queen Bee Music Festival
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 12 PM–6 PM
📍 Location: Queen Alexandra Community League, 10425 University Avenue NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: FREE
A free community music event featuring local performers and family-friendly activities.
Art Cart: What Shapes Us
📅 Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 1 PM–4 PM
📍 Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
💰 Admission: FREE
Get creative with the Art Gallery of Alberta’s Art Cart and create a 3D abstract drawing inspired by What Shapes Us, using paper, scissors and markers.
🛍️ MALL & SHOPPING CENTRE EVENTS
MAGNA-TILES: Learn, Play & Explore
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 11 AM–12 PM
📍 Location: Indigo, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 170 Street NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: $5 reservation; reservation includes a $5 Indigo gift card
👧 Age: Ages 3+
A hands-on opportunity for children to learn, play and explore with MAGNA-TILES.
Reservation required.
Despicable Minionz Mini Performance
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:45 PM–3:30 PM
📍 Location: Centre Stage, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 170 Street NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: FREE
Enjoy a special Despicable Minionz-themed mini performance at West Edmonton Mall.
🏒 SPORTS & ACTIVE EVENTS
Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Calgary Hitmen
🗓️ Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 4 PM
📍 Location: Rogers Place, 10220 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: Paid
Cheer on the Edmonton Oil Kings as they take on the Calgary Hitmen.
Terry Fox Run
🗓️ Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
📍 Location: Participating Terry Fox Run locations across Edmonton and Canada
💰 Admission: FREE to participate
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly: Yes
The annual Terry Fox Run returns on September 20. Participants can run, walk or ride at their own pace. There is no entry fee, although registration and fundraising are encouraged.
Check the Terry Fox Foundation’s registration page for the Edmonton location and current event details before attending.
🎭 SHOWS & PERFORMANCES
Alberta Ballet – Giselle
🗓️ Date: September 18–19, 2026
📍 Location: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Avenue NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: Paid
Experience Alberta Ballet’s production of Giselle at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
Murder on the Orient Express
🗓️ Date: September 19–October 11, 2026
📍 Location: Citadel Theatre, 9828 101A Avenue NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: Paid
Enjoy Agatha Christie’s classic mystery brought to the stage at the Citadel Theatre.
CRIPSiE Presents: Nothing About Us Without Us
🗓️ Date: September 18–19, 2026
📍 Location: Backstage Theatre, 10330 84 Avenue NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: Approximately $25
A live performance presented by CRIPSiE.
A Cabaret – Spirit of Broadway
🗓️ Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
📍 Location: Spirit of Hope United Church, 7909 82 Avenue NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: Approximately $15
A live cabaret featuring songs from Broadway.
🧺 FARMERS MARKETS & MARKETS
Regular Markets
Downtown Farmers’ Market
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Location: 10113 104 Street NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: FREE
Browse local vendors, food and handmade products at the Downtown Farmers’ Market.
Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 8 AM–3 PM
📍 Location: 10310 83 Avenue NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: FREE
Shop local produce, food, handmade goods and more.
Bountiful Farmers’ Market
🗓️ Date: September 18–20, 2026
⏰ Time: Friday 10 AM–4 PM; Saturday 9 AM–4 PM; Sunday 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Location: 3696 97 Street NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: FREE
A year-round indoor farmers’ market featuring local food, vendors and products.
Pop-up Markets
Glenora Harvest Market
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Location: Glenora Community League, 10426 136 Street NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: FREE
Browse local vendors and enjoy a fall community market.
Bead Market Edmonton
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Location: Ramada Edmonton South, 5359 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: FREE
Browse beads, jewellery-making supplies, handmade items and more.
Vintage & More Outdoor Market
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Location: Ibon Antiques, 10423 79 Avenue NW, Edmonton
💰 Admission: FREE
Browse vintage finds, antiques, collectibles and other items from local vendors.
🌳 FREE OUTDOOR & FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Root for Trees & VIDEA Tree Planting
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 12 PM–3 PM
📍 Location: Dawson Park, Edmonton
💰 Admission: FREE
A community outdoor activity focused on tree planting and connecting with nature.
Edmonton Gallery Walk – Fall
🗓️ Date: September 19–20, 2026
📍 Location: 124 Street, Edmonton (101 Ave to 107 Ave)
💰 Admission: FREE
Explore Edmonton’s local art scene during the fall gallery walk.
🎃 SURROUNDING AREAS
Fall-O-Ween at Prairie Gardens
🗓️ Date: September 19–20, 2026
📍 Location: Prairie Gardens, 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord, AB
💰 Admission: Paid
Enjoy pumpkin-season fun at Prairie Gardens with fall activities, farm attractions, mazes and more.
Sunset Boulevard – The Broadway Musical
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Location: Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park, AB
💰 Admission: Paid
A production of the Broadway musical Sunset Boulevard at Festival Place.
📌 Before You Go
Event details can change, so we recommend checking with the organizer’s social media pages before heading out.
Have a great weekend, everyone! 🍂👨👩👧👦