Edmonton Events

“Ooooh, I love that song. You know the one… with the dun-de duh, and bee-dee-bop.” We’ve all had this conversation, and it seems that many, many times it’s followed with… “It’s from the 80’s!” What if there was a way to get back there? Not just anywhere in the 1980’s, but to the precise moment...

The Dino Extinction Tour turns Alberta’s most storied collegiate rivalry into a season long spectacle, pitting the University of Alberta Golden Bears and Pandas against the University of Calgary Dinos in a province wide showdown of pride, grit, and competitive fire. More than a schedule of games, the Tour is a tongue in cheek, fan...

Green + Gold Spirit Days are special moments throughout the year when our campuses come alive with pride, energy, and community. These select days and events celebrate what makes the University of Alberta vibrant, inclusive, and innovative… and they bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners in true U of A spirit. On Green...

The Kids in the Crowd program, hosted by University of Alberta Athletics and proudly supported by Global Edmonton, is a vibrant initiative that brings youth groups into the heart of Golden Bears and Pandas sporting events. Designed to foster community engagement and inspire young fans, the program offers up to 20 youth and 2 adult...

EHS’ Humane Heroes after-school program is a hands-on educational club for youth aged 13-17 who are ready to take their passion for animals to the next level. Designed for participants who have aged out of our younger programs, this four-week experience inspires compassion, leadership and a deeper understanding of animal welfare. Through meaningful, behind-the-scenes experiences...

40 Years Later, Still In Motion   Forty years ago, Rick Hansen was on the homestretch of the Man In Motion World Tour. The dream that propelled him: A World Without Barriers for people with disabilities. That journey sparked a movement. Today, Rick and the Rick Hansen Foundation continue to remove barriers in the places we live, work,...

From September 11th-13th, the 2026 Masters Alberta Indigenous Games will welcome 1,000+ Indigenous athletes 22+ from Alberta and surrounding regions for three days of sport, culture, special events, and connection.

The most notorious supervillain in the world is finally rehabilitated and now has a job… reforming other supervillains? The world is safe at last… or is it? Can Gru really help the world’s most ingenious criminal masterminds reintegrate into society as well-adjusted civilians? Will they learn to be upstanding, rule following, all-around good guys that...

BACK THIS FALL! IMPROV 201: BEGINNER SHORT FORM And your prompt is… Welcome to Improv 201: Intro to Short From Improv; a new offering from Grindstone Theatre School! This course will take the foundational skills you learned in Improv 101 and drop them into a fast-paced, quick-thinking environment. Short-Form Improv focuses on theatre games that...

BACK THIS FALL! BURLESQUE 101: BUMP AND GRIND Want to give burlesque a try, but you’ve never done anything like it before? This class is for you! It will teach you all the basics, and provide you with an opportunity to try out your skills during a group performance! DATES: Sundays from Sept 13th –...

We are excited to welcome the The MAN VAN® by the Prostate Cancer Centre to the 880 CHED Studios on Monday, September 14th!

Kaleido is a family-friendly, joyous, exuberant, radically open arts festival that shares the love of the Alberta Avenue Creative district. Celebrate the arts, culture, and community and discover music, theatre, dance, street performances, food, artisans, art galleries, markets, and even more in alleys, rooftops, parks and on Alberta Avenue: 90-95 St & 118th Avenue. Kaleido...

​Derina Harvey leads the award-winning ​Celtic Rock group, the Derina Harvey Band (dHb). With a show that offers a fresh take on traditional folk songs as well as a few originals, Derina’s vibrant personality takes center stage with humour, storytelling, and, of course, her powerful vocals. That voice earned her a 2025 Canadian Folk Music...

A Masterpiece from the Romantic Era Alberta Ballet opens its 60th Anniversary Season with Giselle, a new staging by Artistic Director Francesco Ventriglia honouring the original choreography of Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot. This timeless tale of love, betrayal, forgiveness, and redemption unfolds throughethereal choreography and Adolphe Adam’s celebrated score, set against the haunting moonlit...

880 CHED is excited to support Alberta Ballet's production of Giselle at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on September 18th & 19th!

Event Description: Designed for youth aged 10–15, this 2-day (4 hours/day) weekend course on Sept 19 & 20, teaches responsible, compassionate pet care while guardians are away. Participants will learn daily care routines, how to decode pet communication, manage health concerns and emergencies, and master pet-sitting responsibilities. At the end, they receive a Certificate of...

Join us for the 16th annual Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer taking place on Saturday, September 19 in Rundle Park! This national fundraising event unites communities across the country to raise awareness about bladder cancer, support patients and fund life-saving research. Register for the Edmonton Walk today by visiting BCCwalk.ca.

ArtFest is a brand new art event in Sherwood Park featuring artists in all mediums – including oil and acrylic paintings, watercolours, photography, pottery and ceramics, sculptures, fiber and textiles, glassware, woodwork, mixed media, and more. All artisans will be showcasing original work and prints. Come and pick up a few pieces for your house...

The Mosquers Film Festival is the world’s leading film and arts festival that transforms how Muslims are seen. Based in Edmonton, Canada, The Mosquers showcases powerful storytelling from Muslim creatives around the globe through film, performance, and conversation. We are a film festival that aims to educate, entertain, and build bridges by showcasing talent and...

Agatha Christie’s greatest literary whodunnit comes to the stage. Don't miss The Citadel Theatre's production of Murder on the Orient Express!

For over four decades, Haywire has been one of Canada’s most recognizable rock bands, delivering a string of hit songs that helped define Canadian rock in the 1980s and beyond. Formed in Prince Edward Island, the band quickly rose to national fame with their energetic live performances and chart-topping albums. Fans can expect to hear...

The Parkinson Association of Alberta's annual Step 'n Stride is on Sunday, September 20th! Register, donate, or volunteer in support the Parkinson Association of Alberta.

Join us on select non-instructional school days for fun, one-day youth camps designed for children ages 6 to 12. Spend the day learning about animal welfare and what it means to be a kind and caring companion in our world — through hands-on activities, games and meaningful experiences. During our single-day camp, youth will: Learn...

Join us at the Life Sciences Campus at Edmonton Research Park, a growing destination for research, commercialization and drug manufacturing. Go behind the scenes at Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API) to tour the Biotech Business Development Centre (BBDC), where researchers and entrepreneurs are transforming breakthrough discoveries into commercial products. Meet the companies, innovators, and ecosystem partners...