Looking for family-friendly events this August Long Weekend? Here are some fun things to do in and around Edmonton!
🎉 Festivals
🏮 Water Lantern Festival
Decorate your own lantern, enjoy live entertainment, local food vendors, and watch hundreds of lanterns illuminate the water at sunset.
🗓️ August 1, 2026
📍 Rundle Park
🎟️ Ticketed Event
🔗 More details: Water Lantern Festival
🌍 Edmonton Heritage Festival
Celebrate cultures from around the world through live performances, delicious food, interactive exhibits, and family-friendly activities.
🗓️ August 1–3, 2026
📍 William Hawrelak Park
💰 FREE
🌍 Swahili Fest
Enjoy an evening of East African culture featuring music, dance, food, fashion, and community celebration.
🗓️ August 1, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
📍 10133 97 Street NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Ticketed Event
⚽ Sports & Community Events
🏒 Métis Cup Festival
Celebrate Métis culture with hockey, artisan vendors, cultural activities, live entertainment, and fun for the whole family.
🗓️ July 31 – August 2, 2026
📍 Booster Juice Recreation Centre (Terwillegar)
💰 FREE
⚽ All Africa Soccer Tournament & Festival
Watch exciting soccer matches while enjoying cultural performances, food vendors, local businesses, and family-friendly activities.
🗓️ July 31 – August 2, 2026
📍 M.E. Lazerte School
💰 FREE
📚 Library Corner
Centennial Plaza Programming
Drop by for free outdoor activities, games, crafts, and family fun throughout the summer.
🗓️ Now – August 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Centennial Plaza (south of Stanley A. Milner Library)
💰 FREE
Summer Reading Fest
Join reading challenges, special programs, and activities for children, teens, and adults all summer long.
🗓️ Now – August 23, 2026
📍 Edmonton Public Library Branches
💰 FREE
🔗 More details: Edmonton Public Library
👨👩👧 Free Kids Activities & Programs
Summer Fun at West Edmonton Mall
Enjoy free family entertainment, interactive activities, character appearances, and more throughout the summer.
🗓️ Now – September 6, 2026
📍 West Edmonton Mall
💰 FREE
🔗 More details: West Edmonton Mall
Summer Fun at the Hub
Take part in an hour of free family activities and community fun.
🗓️ July 31, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Castle Downs Family YMCA
💰 FREE
🔗 More details: Summer Fun at the Hub
🐶 Acro Canine Crew
Watch talented rescue dogs perform incredible tricks and acrobatic stunts during this entertaining live show.
🗓️ July 31, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Ice Palace, West Edmonton Mall
💰 FREE
🍎 Apple Camp
Kids can explore creativity, coding, and hands-on technology activities during Apple’s free summer camp sessions.
🗓️ July 31, August 1 & 2, 2026
📍 Apple Store, West Edmonton Mall
💰 FREE
🔗 More details: Apple Camp
🎨 Arts Corner
Afternoon Sound Sessions
Enjoy free live music performances while exploring local shops, cafés, and galleries along 124 Street.
🗓️ August 1–29, 2026
📍 124 Street Area
💰 FREE
🎨 A Scrappy Sensibility by Camryn Carnell
Discover a contemporary textile art exhibition by Alberta artist Camryn Carnell.
🗓️ August 1 – September 12, 2026
📍 Alberta Craft – 10186 106 Street NW
💰 FREE
🛍️ Pop-Up Markets
Anidora Market
Shop handmade goods, local artisans, delicious treats, and unique gifts while supporting small businesses.
🗓️ August 1–2, 2026
📍 Sherwood Park Mall
💰 FREE
🌙 Night Markets
Grand Night Market
Spend the evening browsing local vendors, enjoying delicious eats, live entertainment, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
🗓️ July 31, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 78 Avenue between 99 & 100 Street
💰 FREE
Alt After Dark Night Market
An evening market featuring local vendors, food, art, music, and a unique setting inside the Alberta Aviation Museum.
🗓️ July 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Alberta Aviation Museum (11410 Kingsway NW)
💰 FREE
✨ Know of another family-friendly event happening this weekend? Let us know in the comments so we can add it to the list!
Event details are subject to change. Please check the event organizer’s website or social media pages before attending.
Have a great long weekend! 💙