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Posted on March 14, 2010
Do you need a chance to kick back and relax with your girlfriends? Fort Edmonton Park is hosting a special weekend - just for the ladies! "Gather your girlfriends and escape for a well-deserved weekend of fun and relaxation...
Posted on March 13, 2010
Do you have a baby on the way? How about a young child... or three? The head to Northlands today for a fun family event! Northlands Agricom is holding the Mom, Pop and Tots fair today, Saturday March 13th in...
Posted on March 10, 2010
Edmonton Fashion Week is back for another season of fabulous, home-grown talent - and with a new name! Western Canada Fashion week takes place from April 1st through the 8th in the Transalta Arts Barns just off Whyte Ave...
Posted on March 5, 2010
Western Canada's largest health & wellness show takes place this weekend, March 6th and 7th. The Health & Wellness show is an annual trade show covering everything from conventional medicine to the latest alternative treatments. You can talk to...
Posted on March 3, 2010
The 7th annual Downtown Dining Week kicks off this Friday! Downtown Dining Week celebrates the best of independent Edmonton restaurants. The event is a fun, accessible way to experience fine dining in Edmonton with three set price menus ranging...
Posted on February 27, 2010
Head out to Millwoods today for the Big Winter Festival! Big Winter is the latest event from Winter Light and the mild weather this weekend makes it the perfect time to head outside and enjoy the best of Edmonton....
Posted on February 24, 2010
Celebrate the Olympics with the Valley Zoo! The Valley Zoo is holding their own Olympic games, but this one is for the animals that call the zoo home. Even the zookeepers get to have some fun too with the...
Posted on February 21, 2010
Greener days in Edmonton? Well, when the snow melts... Actually, that's not the kind of greener days I'm talking about - Greener Days is a city-wide program of different events to encourage Edmontonians to live greener. The next event in...
Posted on February 19, 2010
The next two events from Winter Light happen this weekend! Silver Skate and Winter Camp are the next celebrations of Edmonton's winter season - hey, if we're going to live in a wintery city, we might as well have...
Posted on February 15, 2010
Family Day is full of fun for Edmontonians! There are tons of different family activities to celebrate Edmonton's families, so here's a short list to get you started... Downtown Edmonton is full of all kinds of different free and...
Posted on February 12, 2010
Go wild at the Valley Zoo's "Animal Attraction" speed dating night! Have a fun evening out, check out the zoo and meet some new and interesting singles this Saturday, February 13th. Animal Attractions is an annual speed dating event...
Posted on February 10, 2010
The Muttart Conservatory rolls out the red carpet for the romantic set this weekend for their annual Sweetheart Stroll. This year's event includes live music, dancing and even chance to write poetry for your true love. If you prefer...
Posted on February 6, 2010
The Art Gallery of Alberta is open and it's time to party! Refinery, the first late-night party at the AGA happens tonight, February 6th at 8pm. The party combines the best of Alberta artists, music and dance with the work...
Posted on February 2, 2010
Do you own a house, live in an apartment or condo, or just love to work on your living space? Then you're definitely going to want to check out The Renovation Show this weekend! The show runs from Friday,...
Posted on January 29, 2010
Mark your calendars for the next two events in the Winter Light Festival schedule! "Hearts of Fire" celebrates the warmth of love and community with storytelling, bonfires and lots of fun activities to keep you warm and cozy. It...
Posted on January 26, 2010
Our neighbors to the east are showcasing the best of their arts & culture community with the annual Arts Expo 2010. The expo takes place on Saturday, February 13th from 10am - 5pm and Sunday, February 14th from 12pm...
Posted on January 23, 2010
The next phase of the Winter Light Festival takes place today, Saturday January 23rd at Whitemud Park and Snow Valley. The Baba Yaga trail walk combines art, storytelling and performance art in the natural setting of the River Valley. Explore...
Posted on January 22, 2010
Workshop West Theatre brings the Canoe Theatre Festival back to Edmonton with seven new plays from Canada and England. "Canadian and international theatre practice is evolving. New plays don’t just come from playwrights. They come from devisors, collaborators, experimentors,...
Posted on January 19, 2010
The 9th annual Edmonton Pet Expo is on this weekend! There is something for every animal enthusiast, no matter if your pet of choice is small or large, has fins, feathers or fur. You can catch doggy sports demos...
Posted on January 16, 2010
Did you know that every weekend the John Janzen Nature Centre hosts a feeding event for their resident animals? You can check out the salamanders on Saturdays at 1:30 in the afternoon and on Sundays (also at 1:30) it's time...
Posted on January 15, 2010
Rutherford House opens it's doors this weekend in celebration of Scotland's most famous poet, Robbie Burns. This Sunday, January 17th, from noon until 4pm Rutherford House will host Scottish dancing, traditional haggis and more Scottish fun. You can also...
Posted on January 12, 2010
The Olympic torch makes its way through Edmonton tomorrow! On Wednesday January 13th, the Olympic torch enters Edmonton for the first time since 1988. The celebration begins at 4:30pm at the University of Alberta Butterdome with U of A...
Posted on January 8, 2010
The next stage of the 2010 Winter Light Festival, Deep Freeze, takes place this weekend, Saturday January 9th and Sunday the 10th. The theme is "Magical Kingdom of TomFoolery" and the festival promises to serve up plenty of fun...
Posted on January 4, 2010
It's January, the Christmas decorations have been taken down and we're all back to work... You're still in the mood to party? Then head downtown to Sir Winston Churchill Square this Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 for the Mispon Winter...
Posted on December 30, 2009
Start the New Year off with a roar at the Valley Zoo! The Valley Zoo is hosting Happy Zoo Year on New Year's day, this Friday, January 1st. The whole family can have a blast with tons of great...
Posted on December 28, 2009
The Muttart Conservatory is going back in time to welcome 2010! The Knight Is Young is a family-friendly event featuring knights, medieval fun and even a unicorn's garden for the smallest members of the family. The party takes place...
Posted on December 24, 2009
There are a few things that I've got to do every year to celebrate Christmas in Edmonton. Strolling through the provincial legislature grounds is an absolute must! It's guaranteed to put me in the Christmas spirit. You get to...
Posted on December 21, 2009
It's cold and snowy outside, the kids are on their Christmas break - do you need some fun activities to keep the whole family entertained? Check out what the Edmonton Public Library has to offer... With dozens of branches...
Posted on December 19, 2009
The perennial Edmonton favorite, the Singing Christmas Tree is back after a three year hiatus! The Singing Christmas Tree performs at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium for this weekend only, Saturday and Sunday December 19th and 20th. The tree features...
Posted on December 17, 2009
Are diamonds really a girl's best friend? The Royal Alberta Museum is hosting a unique exhibit called "Diamonds: Mined, Refined and Designed" from now until January 17th, 2010. The program deals with everything from how diamonds are formed, found,...
Posted on December 15, 2009
See one of Edmonton's favorite annual Christmas traditions from a new perspective - by horse-drawn sleigh! Once again, Candy Cane Lane (148 street from 92 to 100th avenue) is decorated to delight young and old. You can drive or...
Posted on December 13, 2009
Enjoy a snowflake party today at the John Janzen Nature Centre! The nature centre hosts a Christmas party today, Sunday December 13th, from 1 until 4pm today only. Make festive paper snowflakes, learn more about how local wildlife live in...
Posted on December 9, 2009
Celebrate the season at Fort Edmonton Park with "Christmas Reflections". Your holiday fun begins with a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the park followed by a yummy beverage. The Fort has been decorated in seasonal style and is full of...
Posted on December 7, 2009
Edmonton seniors get a special holiday treat at the Valley Zoo on Tuesday December 8th & Wednesday the 9th from 1 - 3pm. The Valley Zoo is hosting a "Candy Cane Tea", especially for seniors. Children from the Petro...
Posted on December 6, 2009
Every Sunday in December, from the 6th to the 20th, the Muttart Conservatory hosts a family-friendly Christmas event from 1 - 4pm. You can enjoy live seasonal music, make a Christmas craft or take home one of the Muttart's gorgeous...
Posted on December 4, 2009
Old Strathcona wants to help you get in the holiday spirit this December! Santa Claus will be making an appearance every Saturday in December, beginning on the 5th as well as the 12th and 19th. There will be free...
Posted on November 30, 2009
The Alberta Legislature kicks off their annual holiday light display this week with the "Christmas Light-Up at the Legislature"! The University of Alberta Mixed Chorus will begin the celebration with a free performance in the rotunda on Thursday, December...
Posted on November 28, 2009
Welcome in the holiday season with the Royal Canadian Artillery Band and the Richard Eaton Singers! The RCA band has teamed up with the Winspear Centre to raise funds for the Northern Alberta chapter of the Make a Wish Foundation...
Posted on November 26, 2009
Do you have more Christmas shopping to do? Then you're going to want to check out one of Western Canada's biggest craft sales - the annual Butterdome Craft Sale! The craft sale returns to Edmonton for it's nineteenth year,...
Posted on November 24, 2009
A perennial Edmonton holiday favorite returns to kick of the season with the annual Festival of Trees! The Festival of Trees features more than one hundred Christmas trees, decorated just for the festival. You can also enjoy over one...
Posted on November 20, 2009
Just how naughty are you... Taboo - the "Naughty but Nice" show returns to Edmonton this weekend. You can catch all the adult fun at the Northlands Agricom, Hall A, beginning tonight Friday, November 20th at 5pm until midnight....
Posted on November 18, 2009
That's right Edmonton, Jon Bon Jovi is coming to Commonwealth Stadium! The rocker is scheduled for one night only, Thursday July 15th, 2010 - with tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster. The Circle Tour kicks off in February in...
Posted on November 14, 2009
Today's Saturday Short is something fun just for the adults! Profiles Public Art Gallery (19 Perron Street)in St. Albert is holding an adult's drop-in art class today, November 14th from 2 - 4pm. You'll have a chance to work with...
Posted on November 13, 2009
It may not look like Christmas quite yet, but it's getting closer! Celebrate the annual "Christmas On The Square - Holiday Light Up" tomorrow, Saturday November 14th in Downtown Edmonton. Mayor Mandel at the Downtown Business Association kick of...
Posted on November 10, 2009
Tomorrow is November 11th, Remembrance Day. On the 11th hour of the 11th month we gather to pay our respects for Canada's fallen soldiers, killed in combat and peacekeeping missions all over the world. There are several events throughout...
Posted on November 7, 2009
The season for Christmas craft fairs is here, and that means there are some amazing places to find unique gifts, holiday decor and yummy treats! The "Star of the North for Just In Time" fair-trade Christmas sale kicks off the...
Posted on November 6, 2009
The Northlands 2009 Farmfair International has rolled into town for the 36th year. The event showcases the best in Canadian and International farming, with everything from seminars in beginning horse care to advanced information for the most seasoned farmer....
Posted on November 2, 2009
Get ready Twi-hards because two of the stars from the Twilight saga are coming to town! Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene, two of the Cullen siblings from the popular series, are going to be answering questions and signing autographs...
Posted on October 31, 2009
The John Janzen Nature Centre is hosting a special spooky event this weekend for the kids! "Animal Spooks" takes place today and tomorrow (Saturday October 31st and Sunday November 1st, 2009) at 2pm both days. You can learn about Edmonton's...
Posted on October 30, 2009
Are you all ready for those little trick or treaters to come around tomorrow? If you're planning on taking your kids out tomorrow evening to go ring some doorbells, show off their costumes and have some Halloween fun, why...
Posted on October 27, 2009
Just because the weather is getting cooler, doesn't mean that you still can't get out and enjoy the best of Edmonton and the surrounding area. Did you know that there are lots of attractions that have fall and winter...
Posted on October 23, 2009
Head East this weekend for more Halloween chills and thrills at the Haunted Hike! The Haunted Hike takes place today, Friday October 23rd & Saturday October 24th from 7 - 9:30pm. The hike begins on the corner of Highway...
Posted on October 20, 2009
Halloween is always a time for parties, great events and lots of safe and scary fun in Edmonton! If you're still looking for something to do on Halloween weekend, here's a quick round-up of a few of the different...
Posted on October 17, 2009
Head downtown today for a taste of an "olde time" fair! Experience what an Olde Time Fair was like with traditional carnival games, food vendors selling candy apples and roasted corn on the cob, horse & wagon rides, roving entertainment,...
Posted on October 16, 2009
The weather is going to be perfect for getting out and enjoying the local arts scene this weekend during the 2009 Fall Gallery Walk! Twice a year, galleries in the Arts District on 124th street open their doors and...
Posted on October 13, 2009
Bring the whole family down to Stony Plain Road this Friday & Saturday for the 2009 edition of "Storefront Cinema"! On Friday, October 16th, 2009 in Butler Memorial Park (15715 Stony Plain Road) from 6 - 9pm you can...
Posted on October 11, 2009
The Muttart Conservatory is holding a celebration of "The Forgotten Tree" today, Sunday October 11th, 2009. The Forgotten Tree is actually called the "Wollemi Pine", an ancient species of evergreen so rare that there are only approximately 100 adult trees...
Posted on October 9, 2009
It's time for Boo! at the Zoo. This Sunday, October 18th, 2009 from 12 noon until 4pm, the Valley Zoo hosts some scary (and not-so-scary) events for the whole family. You can have a chance to get up close...
Posted on October 6, 2009
Things are set to get spooky at Fort Edmonton Park as they unveil the Halloween event "Spooktacular"! For two evenings only, Fort Edmonton Park transforms into the home of vampires and werewolves - pirates and knights in shining armour......
Posted on October 3, 2009
Celebrate World Animal Day at the Valley Zoo with National Geographic Kids today! The zoo is full of all kinds of family fun today, from the Leapin' Lemur inflatable to the World Animal Day Wacky Facts Scavenger Hunt. You can...
Posted on October 1, 2009
The Royal Alberta Museum is hosting an exhibition celebrating the work of popular children's author, Robert Munsch. Take a tour through Robert Munsch's imaginary house, experience his books brought to life as interactive experiences and even play in his...
Posted on September 26, 2009
Alberta Avenue is hosting the best of Edmonton's arts and music scene this weekend and they want you to come and enjoy it with them! The Kaleido Family Arts Festival takes place today, Saturday September 26th 2009 and Sunday the...
Posted on September 25, 2009
The City of Edmonton wants to say thank you to it's citizens with the annual "Free Admission Day" takes place this weekend! The 2009 Free Admission Day takes place on Sunday, September 27th at dozens of different city-owned attractions...
Posted on September 23, 2009
Did you know that Edmonton is home to one of the largest military communities in Canada? The black tie gala "Support Our Troops" takes place this Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at the Northlands Agricom and is a great way...
Posted on September 18, 2009
The 2009 Alberta Arts Days kicks off today, Friday, September 18th! Alberta Arts Days are meant to celebrate the amazing arts culture that we have in our communities. The festival runs all weekend and wraps up on Sunday evening....
Posted on September 15, 2009
"A Tower of Song" or the Leonard Cohen Festival returns to Edmonton to celebrate Leonard Cohen's 75th birthday. The event happens this Friday evening, September 18th, 2009 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Cohen's son, Adam Cohen (from Low...
Posted on September 13, 2009
Head East today for some old-fashioned harvest fun at Sherwood Park's Greenland Garden Centre. Greenland Garden Centre is hosting a family harvest festival to celebrate the fall season, and to raise money for the Safe Place Women's Shelter. From 1...
Posted on September 11, 2009
The Die-Nasty crew is pushing their creativity, bodies and voices to the limit again this weekend for the annual "Die-Nasty Soap-A-Thon" fundraiser. The improv troupe will perform for more than 50 hours, non-stop at the Varscona Theatre (10329 -...
Posted on September 9, 2009
Edmonton Fashion Week is set to roll out the runway! The 2010 Spring & Summer Edmonton Fashion Week is set to take place on Thursday, September 17th, 2009 and runs through until the following Thursday, the 24th. The whole...
Posted on September 4, 2009
The annual Sobeys Symphony Under The Sky from the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra returns to Hawrelak Park this weekend. The festival kicks off this evening at 7pm, Friday, September 4, 2009 with "Sparkling Classics" conducted by Robert Bernhardt and featuring...
Posted on September 1, 2009
Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams returns to Edmonton this week to kick off the Oilers new season! The concert is part of the "Oilers Face-Off Weekend 2009" to celebrate the start of the 2009/2010 Edmonton Oilers hockey seaon. Bryan...
Posted on August 30, 2009
Have fun with an old-fashioned Harvest Festival today at Fort Edmonton Park! Fort Edmonton Park is celebrating the harvest with demonstrations of how farming was done in Alberta using both horse-drawn and newer farm machines. There will be a watermelon...
Posted on August 28, 2009
The Art Gallery of Alberta is hosting a family art day tomorrow, Saturday August 29th. The HSBC "All Day Saturday" happens on the last Saturday of every month. This month they're making puppets inspired by Guy Ben-Ner's video installation...
Posted on August 26, 2009
Did you get a chance to see all the plays you wanted at the 2009 Edmonton International Fringe Festival? If you didn't, you still have a chance to catch some of the best theatre of the fringe this week!...
Posted on August 22, 2009
Are you a fan of ink? Looking to get a new piece of art? Or do you just like checking out some of Western Canada's best tattoos? The Alberta Bound Tattoo Festival happens this weekend at the Shaw Conference Centre....
Posted on August 21, 2009
Head just a little east of Edmonton to Sherwood Park's Festival Place this weekend for some magical fun! The Under the Big Top Festival is in full swing and they're celebrating the mid-point of the festival with stage shows...
Posted on August 18, 2009
Enjoy a family-friendly evening of fun movies - at the Valley Zoo! The Valley Zoo is hosting a "Clean Air" cinema evening, tomorrow, Wednesday August 19th 2009. Enjoy an open-air screening of the hit movie, Madagascar. There's going to...
Posted on August 16, 2009
Head out of the city and enjoy the best of rural Alberta - just a few kilometres out of Edmonton! You can visit 13 fantastic rural locations today, Sunday August 16th, 2009 between 11am and 5pm today as part of...
Posted on August 14, 2009
Do you want a chance to enjoy the countryside around Edmonton? How about a fun afternoon with the family? Then head North-East out to the Great Prairie Corn Maze at Bon Accord (map and driving directions are online here)!...
Posted on August 11, 2009
The 28th annual Edmonton International Fringe Festival kicks off the fun this Thursday, August 13th 2009 with amazing theatre from all over the planet! The hugely-popular festival rolls into Old Strathcona until August 23rd, with everything from street performers...
Posted on August 9, 2009
Do you know what a "Capybara" is? Capybaras are the world's largest living rodent and a native of South America. The rodents look something like Guinea Pigs on steroids and live both on land and in the water. The Valley...
Posted on August 7, 2009
The 2009 Cariwest Festival kicks off tomorrow morning with the always-popular parade through downtown Edmonton! Cariwest celebrates their 25th anniversary with a parade, beginning tomorrow, Saturday August 8th at noon. The parade begins at Jasper & 108th and up...
Posted on August 4, 2009
The Dancing White Stallions are making a return appearance in Edmonton this weekend! The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions are coming back to Rexall Place for one day only, Saturday August 8th, 2009. The tour is celebrating their 40th year...
Posted on July 29, 2009
Are you interested in how Edmonton came to be? Learn all about Edmonton's past during the 2009 Edmonton & Northern Alberta Historic Festival. The festival is already running and wraps up this Sunday, August 2nd. There are more than...
Posted on July 25, 2009
Today is the last day for both Capital Ex & Taste of Edmonton! Both events end today, Sunday July 26th, with Taste of Edmonton wrapping up at 11pm and Capital Ex holding out the party until midnight. Taste of Edmonton...
Posted on July 24, 2009
The 2009 Rexall Edmonton Indy is in town! In fact, I can hear the cars warming up right now... The Edmonton Indy promises three days of fast cars, tons of entertainment and great music. It kicks off today, July...
Posted on July 21, 2009
The 2009 Edmonton Heritage Festival rolls in to town on August 1st! The always-popular Heritage Festival is showcasing 62 different cultures for their 34th anniversary. The festival takes place from Saturday, August 1st, 2009 until Monday, August 3rd at...
Posted on July 19, 2009
It's wedding season and Fort Edmonton Park wants to celebrate with you. They're holding a "Weddings Through Time" event today, Sunday July 19th 2009. You can check out how a marriage in the1846 Fort would happen or see the difference...
Posted on July 15, 2009
The always-popular Capital Ex parade will take place tomorrow, Thursday July 16th, 2009! "Fun for the whole family, and an Edmonton tradition, this year's parade falls on Thursday, July 16. The parade begins on 99 Street and 102 Avenue...
Posted on July 14, 2009
No Doubt is touring again and we're lucky enough to get a date on the calendar! No Doubt (with opening act Paramore) makes an appearance at Rexall Place, this Thursday, July 16th at 7:30pm. According to Ticketmaster there are...
Posted on July 12, 2009
Celebrate the start of summer at the Valley Zoo today! The Valley Zoo wants some help with welcoming the new arrivals to the zoo, so they're holding a big family-friendly party to celebrate. You can make a "zany zebra" craft,...
Posted on July 10, 2009
Share some fun with your dog this Sunday at the Edmonton Capitals "Bark In The Park" baseball game! The Edmonton Capitals have teamed up with the Edmonton Humane Society to raise some funds to help local animals. You're invited...
Posted on July 7, 2009
Head a few minutes south of Edmonton to catch some gorgeous horses, talented riders and support a good cause at the annual "Jump With Hope" horse show at Amberlea Meadows. For the ninth year, the show raises funds for...
Posted on July 5, 2009
The always-popular Edmonton International Street Performer's Festival makes its way to Sir Winston Churchill Square, until July 12th. The best of street artists, buskers and entertainers have gathered for another fun-filled week of family entertainment. The festival celebrates its 25th...
Posted on July 1, 2009
Happy Canada Day Edmonton! Are you still looking for some fun ideas to celebrate our country's birthday? The City of Edmonton website has a great list of amazing ways to celebrate today. From Dominion Day at Fort Edmonton Park...
Posted on June 28, 2009
Edmonton's biggest Scottish Highland Games happens today at the Grant MacEwan Park in Ellerslie (3105 - 101st). You can catch the best of Edmonton's Highland dancers, with competitions running all day long, beginning at 9am. The Knight of the Northern...
Posted on June 27, 2009
It's time to get "All Jazzed Up" at the Muttart Conservatory! That's right, the Muttart is back open for business and better than ever. They've updated the exhibition space, made the gift shop & cafe larger and even added extra...
Posted on June 23, 2009
The always-popular Freewill Shakespeare Festival returns to Edmonton next week for its 21st season! This year, the Freewill Players will perform "Comedy Of Errors" A Comedy of Errors leaves the women of Ephesus up to their hatpins in frustration...
Posted on June 21, 2009
Happy Father's Day! Do you need some ideas to treat your Dad to a fun day? How about heading out to the Alberta Railway Museum, where dads get free admission today? Check out vintage and antique railway equipment, get to...
Posted on June 19, 2009
The always-popular Edmonton Works Art & Design festival kicked off the party today in Sir Winston Churchill Square. The festival celebrates the best of Canadian art, music, design, theatre and more with local, provincial and national artists exhibiting their...
