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FREE Art Buffet at Mitchell Art Gallery
Jun
24

FREE Art Buffet at Mitchell Art Gallery

  • 11110 104 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1M9 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Art Buffet is the Mitchell Art Gallery’s own “art hive”, a concept developed over two decades of research by Dr. Janis Timm-Bottos rooted in ideas of art therapy and inclusivity. Every Wednesday, we gather and invite the community to join us in self-directed, no-pressure art-making, where we provide the materials and the encouragement!


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Wild Things Canada Day Walk at Miquelon Lake
Jul
1

Wild Things Canada Day Walk at Miquelon Lake

Let’s go discover the wild side of Miquelon. Journey with a Park Interpreter along Grebe Pond Trail to explore this season’s plants and animals. Whether you are interested in seeing baby animals and pretty flowers or like to identify everything around you, there is something for everyone on this walk.

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Canada Day at the Races
Jul
1

Canada Day at the Races

  • 4711 Airport Perimeter Road Nisku, Alberta, T9E 0V6 Canada (map)
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Happy Canada Day! Celebrate with Century Mile Racetrack and Casino and catch some live horse racing! Doors open at 12:15pm. The first race post time is 1:15. Admission and parking is FREE! All ages are welcome to attend.

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Children's Makerspace Open Hours at EPL
Jul
2

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
Jul
3

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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Bugology 101 at Miquelon Lake
Jul
4

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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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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FREE Art Buffet at Mitchell Art Gallery
Jul
8

FREE Art Buffet at Mitchell Art Gallery

  • 11110 104 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1M9 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Art Buffet is the Mitchell Art Gallery’s own “art hive”, a concept developed over two decades of research by Dr. Janis Timm-Bottos rooted in ideas of art therapy and inclusivity. Every Wednesday, we gather and invite the community to join us in self-directed, no-pressure art-making, where we provide the materials and the encouragement!


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Children's Makerspace Open Hours at EPL
Jul
9

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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Whyte Avenue Art Walk
Jul
10
to Jul 12

Whyte Avenue Art Walk

  • Whyte Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Whyte Avenue Art Walk is Edmonton’s first Art Walk with 460 artists sharing their creative talents and lining the streets of Old Strathcona during the second weekend in July. People are invited to buy art directly from the artists and watch as they create. All visual artists, brave enough to share their work, are welcome to participate. The Art Walk is a non-juried event that attracts professional artists, amateurs, and students.

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Free Strathma Garden Explorers
Jul
10

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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Alberta Free Fishing Weekend
Jul
11
to Jul 12

Alberta Free Fishing Weekend

During Family Fishing Weekends, Albertans and visitors are encouraged to give fishing a try on waterbodies with open fishing seasons without having to purchase a sportfishing licence. If you are using a Special Harvest Licence (Walleye tag), the purchase of a sportfishing licence is still required.

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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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FREE Art Buffet at Mitchell Art Gallery
Jul
15

FREE Art Buffet at Mitchell Art Gallery

  • 11110 104 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1M9 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Art Buffet is the Mitchell Art Gallery’s own “art hive”, a concept developed over two decades of research by Dr. Janis Timm-Bottos rooted in ideas of art therapy and inclusivity. Every Wednesday, we gather and invite the community to join us in self-directed, no-pressure art-making, where we provide the materials and the encouragement!


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Bugology 101 at Miquelon Lake
Jul
16

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
Jul
16

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
Jul
17

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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FREE Fired Up Friday - Pool Party
Jul
17

FREE Fired Up Friday - Pool Party

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

Fired up Fridays are back and better than ever! Come and join us for a pool party, sponsored by Taylor Godin, in the 1st Turn Tent during live racing! Stay cool with some fresh lemonade from Lemon Lagoon, enjoy the live DJ, and gather your friends at the photo booth. Entry is FREE. Don't forget your sunglasses!

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Chalk it Up Festival
Jul
18

Chalk it Up Festival

Celebrate The Carrot’s 19th Birthday with Chalk-It-Up! on July 18th. The festivities kick off at 9 AM with a delicious free pancake breakfast, live music, and talented chalk artists turning the Ave into a colorful masterpiece.

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The Corgi Derby at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino
Jul
18

The Corgi Derby at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino

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

Visit Century Mile Racetrack and Casino for the first ever Corgi Derby! Get dressed up and come watch the finest pups race to the finish! Catch some live horse racing, see some corgi’s and grab a smoked meat sandwich from Camion Giselle. All ages are welcome to attend, admission and parking are FREE! Doors open at 3:45pm.

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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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FREE Art Buffet at Mitchell Art Gallery
Jul
22

FREE Art Buffet at Mitchell Art Gallery

  • 11110 104 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1M9 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Art Buffet is the Mitchell Art Gallery’s own “art hive”, a concept developed over two decades of research by Dr. Janis Timm-Bottos rooted in ideas of art therapy and inclusivity. Every Wednesday, we gather and invite the community to join us in self-directed, no-pressure art-making, where we provide the materials and the encouragement!


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Free Family Nature Nights: Urban Birds
Jul
22

Free Family Nature Nights: Urban Birds

  • 13204 Fox Drive Northwest Edmonton, AB, T6H 4P3 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The city of Edmonton is rich in birdlife! Come learn about some of our local birds with the Royal Alberta Museum and how the City is creating habitat for our feathered friends with Root for Trees! We'll also take a guided nature walk with Edmonton Nature Club and Bird Dreams. There's lots to explore!

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Children's Makerspace Open Hours at EPL
Jul
23

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
Jul
24

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 Edmonton Park Movie Morning at the Capitol
Jul
25

Fort Edmonton Park Movie Morning at the Capitol

Marlin, a clown fish, is overly cautious with his son, Nemo, who has a foreshortened fin. When Nemo swims too close to the surface to prove himself, he is caught by a diver, and, horrified, Marlin must set out to find him. A blue reef fish named Dory -- who has a really short memory -- joins Marlin and complicates the encounters with sharks, jellyfish, and a host of ocean dangers. 

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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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FREE Art Buffet at Mitchell Art Gallery
Jul
29

FREE Art Buffet at Mitchell Art Gallery

  • 11110 104 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1M9 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Art Buffet is the Mitchell Art Gallery’s own “art hive”, a concept developed over two decades of research by Dr. Janis Timm-Bottos rooted in ideas of art therapy and inclusivity. Every Wednesday, we gather and invite the community to join us in self-directed, no-pressure art-making, where we provide the materials and the encouragement!


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Children's Makerspace Open Hours at EPL
Jul
30

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
Jul
31

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.

View Event →
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.

View Event →
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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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.

View Event →

FREE Art Buffet at Mitchell Art Gallery
Jun
17

FREE Art Buffet at Mitchell Art Gallery

  • 11110 104 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1M9 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Art Buffet is the Mitchell Art Gallery’s own “art hive”, a concept developed over two decades of research by Dr. Janis Timm-Bottos rooted in ideas of art therapy and inclusivity. Every Wednesday, we gather and invite the community to join us in self-directed, no-pressure art-making, where we provide the materials and the encouragement!


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FREE Art Buffet at Mitchell Art Gallery
Jun
10

FREE Art Buffet at Mitchell Art Gallery

  • 11110 104 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1M9 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Art Buffet is the Mitchell Art Gallery’s own “art hive”, a concept developed over two decades of research by Dr. Janis Timm-Bottos rooted in ideas of art therapy and inclusivity. Every Wednesday, we gather and invite the community to join us in self-directed, no-pressure art-making, where we provide the materials and the encouragement!


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Poop-a-Palooza
Jul
26

Poop-a-Palooza

Join us to find out how your furry friend can reduce their carbon paw print.
Lots of prizes and educational material to learn about recycled pet products and much more.

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