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Summer at the Centre: Spruce Grove Night Market
Jul
4

Summer at the Centre: Spruce Grove Night Market

Spruce Grove’s signature summer event series returns for 2026 with even more to experience. Last year, over 10,000 people filled the streets of our City Centre. This year, we’re raising the bar with more vendors, more food trucks, more entertainment, and more community energy . Each event transforms downtown into a high-energy, family-friendly hub - rain or shine.

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Skateboard "Try it" Sessions with Project Rad at Central Park
Jul
13

Skateboard "Try it" Sessions with Project Rad at Central Park

Curious about skateboarding? Come give it a try! Join Project Rad Skateboarding and their certified coaches during this one-hour “Try It” session at the Spruce Grove Wheeled Sports Park. This program is free and drop-in with the goal of creating a low-pressure way to try out skateboarding. Skateboards and safety equipment will be available to use during the session. Waivers must be signed on site prior to participation. Minors wishing to participate will be required to have their parent/guardian to sign their waiver.

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Summer at the Centre: Spruce Grove Night Market
Jul
18

Summer at the Centre: Spruce Grove Night Market

Spruce Grove’s signature summer event series returns for 2026 with even more to experience. Last year, over 10,000 people filled the streets of our City Centre. This year, we’re raising the bar with more vendors, more food trucks, more entertainment, and more community energy . Each event transforms downtown into a high-energy, family-friendly hub - rain or shine.

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Skateboard "Try it" Sessions with Project Rad at Central Park
Jul
20

Skateboard "Try it" Sessions with Project Rad at Central Park

Curious about skateboarding? Come give it a try! Join Project Rad Skateboarding and their certified coaches during this one-hour “Try It” session at the Spruce Grove Wheeled Sports Park. This program is free and drop-in with the goal of creating a low-pressure way to try out skateboarding. Skateboards and safety equipment will be available to use during the session. Waivers must be signed on site prior to participation. Minors wishing to participate will be required to have their parent/guardian to sign their waiver.

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Skateboard "Try it" Sessions with Project Rad at Central Park
Jul
27

Skateboard "Try it" Sessions with Project Rad at Central Park

Curious about skateboarding? Come give it a try! Join Project Rad Skateboarding and their certified coaches during this one-hour “Try It” session at the Spruce Grove Wheeled Sports Park. This program is free and drop-in with the goal of creating a low-pressure way to try out skateboarding. Skateboards and safety equipment will be available to use during the session. Waivers must be signed on site prior to participation. Minors wishing to participate will be required to have their parent/guardian to sign their waiver.

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Edmonton Heritage Festival
Aug
1
to Aug 3

Edmonton Heritage Festival

The Edmonton Heritage Festival is the world's largest three-day multiculturalism celebration. The festival showcases a diversity of cuisine, entertainment, interpretive materials, and crafts worldwide. There is no admission fees to enter or to watch the many cultural dances and folk music shows throughout the day. Attendees will be able to purchase various food made by the pavilions. Due to the renovations currently happening at our usual home of Hawrelak Park, the festival has been relocated to the Edmonton Exhibition Lands and Borden Parks. 

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Summer at the Centre: Spruce Grove Night Market
Aug
1

Summer at the Centre: Spruce Grove Night Market

Spruce Grove’s signature summer event series returns for 2026 with even more to experience. Last year, over 10,000 people filled the streets of our City Centre. This year, we’re raising the bar with more vendors, more food trucks, more entertainment, and more community energy . Each event transforms downtown into a high-energy, family-friendly hub - rain or shine.

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Family Nature Night: Movement in Nature
Aug
5

Family Nature Night: Movement in Nature

  • 9180 Walterdale Hill Northwest Edmonton, AB, T6E 2V3 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get in the groove with movement-based activities around the John Walter Museum in Edmonton's Kinsman Park, with activities led by City of Edmonton nature interpreters, the Invasive Plan Outreach Program, and City Arts Centre!

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Children's Makerspace Open Hours at EPL
Aug
6

Children's Makerspace Open Hours at EPL

Come discover all that the Children's Makerspace has to offer! Tinker with our loose parts wall, take a photo with our green screen, make music at our DIY DJ booth, learn how to code a robot, get help with a 3D design, and more. Drop in anytime during these open hours.

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Free Strathma Garden Explorers
Aug
7

Free Strathma Garden Explorers

  • 913 Ash Street Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8A 2G3 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Garden Explorers starts at Strathcona Museum and Archives! Drop by from 10:30–11:00 AM for some garden fun. Kids 4+ and their grown-ups can help us plant the garden, do a simple activity, and take home a bean plant.

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Bubble Chase 5K
Aug
8

Bubble Chase 5K

  • Capilano Park Road Northwest Edmonton, AB, T6A 1S6 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Canada’s most vibrant fun run, the Bubble Chase 5K, is officially taking over Capilano Park! Trade your standard race route for a magical, messy, and unforgettable course filled with massive arches pumping out non-stop, neon-coloured foam and bubbles.

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Billy Bacon Memorial Bulldog Race
Aug
8

Billy Bacon Memorial Bulldog Race

  • 4711 Airport Perimeter Road Nisku, Alberta, T9E 0V6 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In collaboration with Urban Vinyl Signage, we are excited to bring back the annual Billy Bacon Memorial Bulldog Race. Join us for a day at the races and stick around until the end to watch the bulldogs race down the track!

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Bugology 101 at Miquelon Lake
Aug
8

Bugology 101 at Miquelon Lake

Is a Lady bug really a bug? Some may think they are creepy crawlies, but insects and other invertebrates are fascinating critters with amazing adaptations! Come over and look at the secret lives of some of our tiniest park animals.

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Skateboard "Try it" Sessions with Project Rad at Central Park
Aug
10

Skateboard "Try it" Sessions with Project Rad at Central Park

Curious about skateboarding? Come give it a try! Join Project Rad Skateboarding and their certified coaches during this one-hour “Try It” session at the Spruce Grove Wheeled Sports Park. This program is free and drop-in with the goal of creating a low-pressure way to try out skateboarding. Skateboards and safety equipment will be available to use during the session. Waivers must be signed on site prior to participation. Minors wishing to participate will be required to have their parent/guardian to sign their waiver.

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Children's Makerspace Open Hours at EPL
Aug
13

Children's Makerspace Open Hours at EPL

Come discover all that the Children's Makerspace has to offer! Tinker with our loose parts wall, take a photo with our green screen, make music at our DIY DJ booth, learn how to code a robot, get help with a 3D design, and more. Drop in anytime during these open hours.

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Free Strathma Garden Explorers
Aug
14

Free Strathma Garden Explorers

  • 913 Ash Street Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8A 2G3 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Garden Explorers starts at Strathcona Museum and Archives! Drop by from 10:30–11:00 AM for some garden fun. Kids 4+ and their grown-ups can help us plant the garden, do a simple activity, and take home a bean plant.

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Summer at the Centre: Spruce Grove Night Market
Aug
15

Summer at the Centre: Spruce Grove Night Market

Spruce Grove’s signature summer event series returns for 2026 with even more to experience. Last year, over 10,000 people filled the streets of our City Centre. This year, we’re raising the bar with more vendors, more food trucks, more entertainment, and more community energy . Each event transforms downtown into a high-energy, family-friendly hub - rain or shine.

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Trashfest in Strathcona County
Aug
19

Trashfest in Strathcona County

Come learn about the waste system in Strathcona County. Enjoy free activities for the whole family while you learn about waste management. Get an up close look at a waste truck, find interactive games and waste trucks, and so much more. No cost. No registration required.

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Bugology 101 at Miquelon Lake
Aug
20

Bugology 101 at Miquelon Lake

Is a Lady bug really a bug? Some may think they are creepy crawlies, but insects and other invertebrates are fascinating critters with amazing adaptations! Come over and look at the secret lives of some of our tiniest park animals.

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Children's Makerspace Open Hours at EPL
Aug
20

Children's Makerspace Open Hours at EPL

Come discover all that the Children's Makerspace has to offer! Tinker with our loose parts wall, take a photo with our green screen, make music at our DIY DJ booth, learn how to code a robot, get help with a 3D design, and more. Drop in anytime during these open hours.

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Free Strathma Garden Explorers
Aug
21

Free Strathma Garden Explorers

  • 913 Ash Street Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8A 2G3 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Garden Explorers starts at Strathcona Museum and Archives! Drop by from 10:30–11:00 AM for some garden fun. Kids 4+ and their grown-ups can help us plant the garden, do a simple activity, and take home a bean plant.

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Children's Makerspace Open Hours at EPL
Aug
27

Children's Makerspace Open Hours at EPL

Come discover all that the Children's Makerspace has to offer! Tinker with our loose parts wall, take a photo with our green screen, make music at our DIY DJ booth, learn how to code a robot, get help with a 3D design, and more. Drop in anytime during these open hours.

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Free Strathma Garden Explorers
Aug
28

Free Strathma Garden Explorers

  • 913 Ash Street Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8A 2G3 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Garden Explorers starts at Strathcona Museum and Archives! Drop by from 10:30–11:00 AM for some garden fun. Kids 4+ and their grown-ups can help us plant the garden, do a simple activity, and take home a bean plant.

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Fort's Summer Send Off Celebration
Aug
30

Fort's Summer Send Off Celebration

  • 10006 100 Avenue Fort Saskatchewan, AB, T8L 0J3 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This year, wrap up summer with a brand-new event: Fort’s Summer Send-Off, a full day of free, family-friendly fun at the Fort Heritage Precinct. Enjoy live entertainment, cultural experiences, and community activities as we celebrate Alberta’s heritage and spirit.

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Drop In A Walk in the Darkness at Miquelon Lake
Aug
28

Drop In A Walk in the Darkness at Miquelon Lake

Up for exploring in the dark? Join us for a stroll through Miquelon at night! We’ll learn what makes Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve so special as we look in the skies for bats and stars, and listen in the trees for hooting owls. We’ll even get to visit the Hesje Observatory to view the night sky on this two-hour guided walk in the darkness.

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Drop In A Walk in the Darkness at Miquelon Lake
Aug
21

Drop In A Walk in the Darkness at Miquelon Lake

Up for exploring in the dark? Join us for a stroll through Miquelon at night! We’ll learn what makes Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve so special as we look in the skies for bats and stars, and listen in the trees for hooting owls. We’ll even get to visit the Hesje Observatory to view the night sky on this two-hour guided walk in the darkness.

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Stony Plain Outdoor Movie
Aug
21

Stony Plain Outdoor Movie

  • 5100 41 Avenue Stony Plain, AB, T7Z 0B4 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a fun-filled evening under the stars! We invite you to enjoy free, family-friendly movie on the big screen. Bring your lawn chair, gather your favorite people, and settle in for a memorable night of entertainment in the fresh summer air.

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Free Ardrossan Play Day
Aug
19

Free Ardrossan Play Day

  • 80 First Avenue Ardrossan, AB, T8E 2A2 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Play Days are hosted by Everybody Gets to Play to allow kids to instinctively, creatively and energetically have fun. It is a celebration of community to celebrate play, encourage the benefits of year-round play and support the development of healthy, active and creative children.

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Albany Block Party
Aug
16

Albany Block Party

This free, family-friendly event will feature bouncy castles, mini golf, an interactive bubble show, live music, and booths by Albany Market Square retailers with free samples, coupons, and more!


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Drop In A Walk in the Darkness at Miquelon Lake
Aug
14

Drop In A Walk in the Darkness at Miquelon Lake

Up for exploring in the dark? Join us for a stroll through Miquelon at night! We’ll learn what makes Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve so special as we look in the skies for bats and stars, and listen in the trees for hooting owls. We’ll even get to visit the Hesje Observatory to view the night sky on this two-hour guided walk in the darkness.

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Drop In A Walk in the Darkness at Miquelon Lake
Aug
7

Drop In A Walk in the Darkness at Miquelon Lake

Up for exploring in the dark? Join us for a stroll through Miquelon at night! We’ll learn what makes Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve so special as we look in the skies for bats and stars, and listen in the trees for hooting owls. We’ll even get to visit the Hesje Observatory to view the night sky on this two-hour guided walk in the darkness.

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