As the weekend approaches, we want you to know about fun stuff to do in the city if you aren’t planning on heading out of town! There’s never a shortage of fun things to do around here! We’ve compiled a list here:
Edmonton Heritage Festival – FREE
Head to the Edmonton EXPO Centre and Borden Park for delicious food, see performances, and discover Canada’s multiculturalism. Over 100 countries and cultures are displayed with 60 outdoor pavilions. There’s entertainment on more than 25 stages!
Century Mile Racetrack and Casino –Billy Bacon Memorial Bulldog Races! – FREE
Similar to the successful Horses N’ Hounds races, this event promises excitement and fun. Plus, this time they’re spicing things up with an open category! Go and witness the agility, speed, and sheer joy of these incredible bulldogs and other breeds as they compete for the top spot. SATURDAY AUG 3rd starting after the horse races!
TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE – FREE
CuriousCITY Exhibition in the Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund Gallery. TD Family Night is your chance to explore and engage with hands-on learning and tons of play for the entire family!
This will be Friday,August 2 from 6 PM to 8 PM at 11211 142 Street Northwest
U-Pick Berry Farms
There are several farms that surround the Edmonton area and who provide the chance to pick your own fruits and vegetables! The u-pick farms and orchards in the central Alberta prairie setting have a bunch of berries this weekend! Take your pick of black currants, Haskap berries, raspberries, Saskatoon berries, cherries, and many others. Learn more with this amazing resource:
https://www.todocanada.ca/u-pick-farms-in-and-around-edmonton/
Edmonton Corn Maze in Spruce Grove is celebrating TELUS World of Science—Edmonton’s 40th Anniversary with their design commemorating 40 years of igniting curiosity and inspiring discovery!
On until September 2, 2024 and costs between $9 to $17