11 amazing things to do in Edmonton this week: August 7 to 11
With Heritage Festival winding down and Folk Festival ramping up, it’s looking like a fantastic week here in Edmonton.
Apart from these two festivals, check out nine other incredible things to do in the city this week:
Heritage Festival
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What: Catch the final day of the Edmonton Heritage Festival on Monday, a three-day event to sample delicious food, see creative performances, and celebrate Canada’s multiculturalism. Enjoy the tastes, sights, and sounds from over 60 countries at 50 outdoor pavilions.
Where:Â Borden Park
When:Â August 5 to 7
Tickets:Â Free admission
Cariwest Caribbean Festival
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What:Â For nearly 40 years, this festival has provided a platform to celebrate Caribbean culture. Take in all of the incredible music, art, cuisine, and carnival culture at this three-day extravaganza.
Where:Â Downtown Edmonton and Churchill Square
When:Â August 11 to 13
Movies at the Mile
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What: Sit down at a picnic table or bring a lawn chair and take in a movie at Century Mile! In addition to the free film, enjoy hot dogs, drinks, popcorn, and Sipps Soda Shoppe. This summer’s film will be Minions: Rise of Gru.
When:Â August 9 at 7 pm
Where:Â 4711 Airport Perimeter Road, Nisku
Cost:Â Free
The Common’s Street Car Event
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What:Â This Thursday, you can enjoy some beer and incredible food while riding the streetcar atop the High Level Bridge. The Common is back with its eighth annual Street Car event, and tickets are already selling quickly.
When:Â Every Thursday until October 26, 2023
Where:Â 9910 109th Street
Cost: $59.77; buy tickets here
Adult Night at Muttart Conservatory
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What: Each Wednesday from 4 until 9 pm, you can explore the stunning and ever-changing displays of the conservatory’s glass pyramids while sipping on a cocktail or two. It’s a ton of fun, and you never know what you may learn!
Where: Muttart Conservatory — 9626 96A Street
When:Â Wednesday evenings from 4 to 9 pm
Cost: $14.95 for adult admission; book a ticket here
Edmonton Folk Music Festival
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What: Hit the hill at Gallagher Park for four days of incredible music, food, and atmosphere during the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. Nothing beats that city view on those summer nights, and we’re so excited about this festival lineup.
Where: Gallagher Park — 10115 97A Avenue
When:Â August 10 to 13
Tickets: Get them here
Alberta Avenue Night Markets
What: The third Alberta Avenue Night Market takes place July 24 and 25. Each family-friendly and inclusive market offers different vendors, entertainment, and community partners to check out. There will be tons of vendors to grab a bite to eat, explore local spots, and sit and relax with friends.
When: August 11 from 6 to 10 pm
Where: Battista’s Calzone — 11745 84th Street
Cost: Free
Edmonton Elks vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
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What: The Edmonton Elks are still looking for a win in the 2023 season, and they will face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday. Whether they win or lose, this is one game you won’t want to miss.
Where:Â Commonwealth Stadium
When: August 10Â at 7Â pm
Cost: Start at $20.50; tickets here
Hit up the Edmonton Corn Maze
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What:Â The Edmonton Corn Maze is finally open for the season! For more than two decades, the maze has been a staple in the area for some fun during the later months of summer and into the heart of fall.
When:Â July 26 to October 22
Where: 26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove
Tickets: Tickets can be found here.
Where Dark Things Dwell
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What: You can immerse yourself in a massive and frightening outdoor escape room this summer at Fort Edmonton Park. Where Dark Things Dwell is the newest interactive experience where you and three others must search for clues and solve puzzles in order to lift an ancient curse that has driven the villagers of Edmonton to madness. Games occur at night with masked live actors in the shadowy confines of the park’s historic buildings.
Where:Â Fort Edmonton Park
When:Â July 6 to September 24, Thursday to Sunday evenings
Cost: $30 each; get them here
Splash around at the WEM World Waterpark
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What: It’ll feel like a bit of a vacation when you visit the World Waterpark at West Edmonton Mall. Shoot down some massive slides or relax in the wave pool. Whatever you choose, it’s a prime thing to do this week.
When:Â Hours vary throughout the week
Where:Â West Edmonton Mall
Cost: $40 to $54; tickets can be found here