15 amazing things to do in Edmonton this weekend: July 21 to 23
We love this time of year in Edmonton when the weather is gorgeous, the sun sets extra late, and each weekend has at least one or two festivals happening.
From K-Days to the Taste of Edmonton and beyond, check out 15 fantastic things to see and do in Edmonton this weekend.
K-Days
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What: Edmonton’s best-known summer festival, K-Days, is finally here and will feature 10 action-packed days of music concerts, fun fair rides and games, unique experiences, food and drink events, shopping, and more from July 21 to 30. It’s always a great time!
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre
When: July 21 to 31
Tickets: $15 adult gate admission; get them here
Taste of Edmonton
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What: The Taste of Edmonton, Western Canada’s largest food festival, is finally back this weekend! The massively popular summer foodie festival takes place from July 20 to 30, with free admission, beer gardens, and some of the best grub YEG has to offer all in one place.
Where: July 20 to 30
When: Churchill Square
Tickets: Get food tickets here
K-Days concerts
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What: For the 10 days spanning Edmonton’s biggest festival, you can enjoy free concerts with incredible acts such as Three Days Grace, Tegan & Sara, Quiet Riot, and much more. Check here for the K-Days free concert lineup.
When: July 21 to 30
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre — 7515 118th Avenue NW
Volleyball Beach Pro World Tour
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What: The Beach Pro Tour (BPT) Challenge, which features some of the best beach volleyball players in the world, will stop in Edmonton from July 20 to 23. The event features beach volleyball games with Olympic athletes, live music, and a festival-like atmosphere guaranteed to keep you entertained day and night.
When: July 20 to 23
Where: Fan Park at the ICE District
Tickets: Get them here
Grab a flight at a local brewery
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What: Edmonton is blessed with tons of great brews to enjoy, so check out the various breweries in YEG and enjoy some flights and good eats this summer. Happy Beer Street on 99th Street is home to SEVEN incredible breweries you can check out. Expand that palate!
Go see a $2.99 movie at Cineplex
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What: Movies for just $2.99 are playing this summer at Cineplex theatres across Canada, running every Saturday morning throughout the month. This weekend, Kiki’s Delivery Service will be on the bargain big screen. A full listing of screening times and films is available on the official Cineplex website.
When: July 21
Where: Various Cineplex locations
Take a cruise on the Edmonton Riverboat
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What: For nearly three decades, Edmonton’s iconic riverboat has offered unparalleled views of the Edmonton city skyline and the stunning river valley. This incredible 90-minute excursion lets you indulge in fantastic dining options, drinks, and some awesome live music, and you get to experience Edmonton from a whole new vantage point.
Where: 9734 98th Avenue
When: Weekends and special events throughout the summer
Cost: General admission starts at $41.95 for adults; tickets here
Monster Jam
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What: Who doesn’t love monster trucks!? This is an unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans and it returns to Rogers Place on July 22 and 23. At Monster Jam, athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill.
Where: Rogers Place
When: July 22 to 23
Tickets: Start at $39.90; get them here
Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
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What: There’s no better start to your Saturday morning than with a trip to the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market or any of the incredible markets Edmonton is home to. Grab a coffee, browse through the stalls, pick up something home-baked, and take a morning stroll down Whyte Avenue when you’re finished.
See an Edmonton Riverhawks game
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What: Nothing beats the atmosphere at Re/Max Field during an Edmonton Riverhawks game. This collegiate summer baseball team draws quite a crowd during the season, and we love to see it. Grab a beer bat and a hot dog, and have a blast at the ball game!
Where: Re/Max Field
When: July 21 at 7 pm, July 22 at 7 pm, and July 23 at 1 pm
Cost: Get tickets here
Brick by Brick at Muttart Conservatory
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What: Be amazed at the stunning Muttart Conservatory, with each glass pyramid showcasing a different environment for plants from around the globe. Right now, a massive display of custom Lego works will be on display all summer at the Muttart Conservatory, including a 24-foot-long model of the High Level Bridge. It’s a relaxing, insightful, and beautiful experience and a lovely thing to do this week in Edmonton.
When: Now until August 25
Where: Muttart Conservatory
Cost: Regular adult admission ($14.95)
Fort Edmonton Park
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What: Fort Edmonton Park is the largest living history museum in Canada, and it’s the perfect weekend activity. Visitors can experience the history of Edmonton before their very eyes, with a recreation of a fort from 1846 that was on the grounds during that time period to streets detailing each time period from 1885 to 1920.
Where: Fort Edmonton Park
When: Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm
Cost: $26.20 adult admission; tickets here
Art Gallery of Alberta
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What: Wander through the thoughtful and beautiful artwork at the Art Gallery of Alberta and marvel at each exhibit. Grab a bite at a downtown Edmonton restaurant when you are all finished!
When: Wednesdays to Sundays, 11 am to 5 pm; Thursdays, 11 am to 7 pm
Where: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Cost: $14; purchase online
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: Fort Edmonton Park
When: July 6 to September 24, Thursday to Sunday evenings
Cost: $30 each; get them here
Check out an Edmonton Stingers game
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What: Edmonton’s Canadian Elite Basketball League team draws quite the crowd over at the Edmonton Expo Centre, and you can catch them in action this weekend. The Edmonton Stingers play the Vancouver Bandits this Friday evening. Cheer them on while enjoying $5 beer, an under-$5 food menu, and free parking.
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre
When: July 21 at 7:30 pm
Cost: Start at $20; get them here