As Edmonton prepares for another rainy weekend, there’s still plenty happening across the city—rain or shine! While some outdoor events have been postponed or rescheduled due to the weather, many festivals and indoor activities are still going ahead as planned. Check out our What’s On in Edmonton This Weekend list.
🎨 The Works Art & Design Festival
Celebrate the second weekend of this free, family-friendly festival in downtown Edmonton. Explore contemporary art exhibitions, interactive installations, workshops, and creative experiences for all ages.
📅 June 20 – July 1
📍 Sir Winston Churchill Square
💲 FREE
🎷 Edmonton International Jazz Festival
It’s the final weekend of the Edmonton International Jazz Festival! Enjoy performances by talented local musicians alongside internationally acclaimed jazz artists at venues across the city.
📅 June 18–28
📍 Multiple venues across Edmonton
💲 Ticketed (some performances are FREE)
🌎 Canadian Multiculturalism Day
Celebrate Canada’s rich cultural diversity at this FREE family-friendly event hosted by the Strathcona County Museum & Archives. Enjoy cultural performances, community exhibits, local vendors, hands-on activities, and more.
📅 June 27, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Strathcona County Museum & Archives
💲 FREE
📚 Summer Reading Fest at EPL
The Edmonton Public Library kicks off its annual Summer Reading Fest this Saturday! All 21 library branches will host FREE family activities, including magic shows, puppet performances, balloon parties, reading challenges, sing-alongs, and interactive entertainment throughout the summer.
📅 June 27 – August 22, 2026
📍 All 21 Edmonton Public Library branches
💲 FREE
🦖 Jurassic Quest
Step back into the age of dinosaurs at Jurassic Quest! Discover life-sized moving dinosaurs, interactive exhibits, fossil displays, and hands-on activities that make for a fun family outing.
📅 June 26–28, 2026
📍 Edmonton Expo Centre
💲 Ticketed
🪶 O-day’min Daze
Celebrate Indigenous culture, creativity, and community at this vibrant event in O-day’min Park. The festival features cultural activities, family-friendly programming, local artisans, food vendors, live entertainment, and more.
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
📍 O-day’min Park
💲 FREE
🚒 Edmonton Fire Station Open House & Tour
Meet Edmonton firefighters, explore a real fire station, and learn about fire safety during this weekend’s open house at Fire Station 14.
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Fire Station 14 – Londonderry
💲 FREE
🚗 Surrounding Areas
🚗 Ukrainian Village Vintage Day Show & Shine
Browse an impressive collection of vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors while exploring the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. Families can also enjoy demonstrations, activities, and refreshments throughout the day.
📅 June 28, 2026
📍 Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
💲 FREE
🎡 St. Albert Wildrose Carnival
Enjoy midway rides, carnival games, classic fair treats, and family fun at the annual Wildrose Carnival at St. Albert Centre.
📅 June 25–28, 2026
📍 St. Albert Centre
💲 Ticketed
🤠 Ponoka Stampede
One of Alberta’s premier rodeo events returns with exciting rodeo competitions, chuckwagon races, midway rides, live entertainment, and family-friendly attractions.
📅 June 24 – July 1, 2026
📍 Ponoka
💲 Admission varies
🛍️ Farmers’ Markets
🍓124 Grand Market
Sundays: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
102 Avenue & 124 Street, Edmonton
🥕 Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market (Indoor)
🗓️ Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🗓️ Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
🌿 Downtown Farmers’ Market
🗓️ Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Downtown Farmers Market (104 Street)
🍅 St. Albert Farmers’ Market
🗓️ Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 St. Albert Farmers Market
🌻 Bountiful Farmers’ Market
🗓️ Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🗓️ Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🗓️ Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Bountiful Farmers’ Market
🌼 Callingwood Farmers’ Market
🗓️ Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Callingwood Farmers’ Market
Whether you spend the weekend exploring festivals, enjoying indoor attractions, markets or taking a road trip just outside the city, there’s still plenty of fun to be had despite the rain. Stay dry, enjoy the weekend, and hopefully the summer sunshine will be back soon! 😊💙