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12 amazing things to do this weekend in Edmonton: July 28 to 30

Allison Stephen
Allison Stephen
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Jul 27 2023, 4:47 pm
12 amazing things to do this weekend in Edmonton: July 28 to 30
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July is finally coming to an end and we are so excited about everything that’s to come in August.

From K-Days to the Taste of Edmonton and beyond, check out 12 incredible 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 in its final weekend of action-packed 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: Until July 31
Tickets: $15 adult gate admission; get them here

Hit up the Edmonton Corn Maze

 

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What: 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: July 26 to October 22
Where: 26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove
Tickets: Tickets can be found here.

Taste of Edmonton

 

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What: The Taste of Edmonton, Western Canada’s largest food festival, is also in its final 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: Until July 30
When: Churchill Square
Tickets: Get food tickets here

K-Days concerts

These 10 concerts are coming to K-Days and they are FREE

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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: Until July 30
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre — 7515 118th Avenue NW

Go see a $2.99 movie at Cineplex

Here are the $2.99 movies at Cineplex theatres across Canada in March

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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, Wonder Park will be on the bargain big screen. A full listing of screening times and films is available on the official Cineplex website.

When: July 29
Where: Various Cineplex locations

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Love Pro Wrestling

What: Love Pro Wrestling returns to the Rec Room South Edmonton for its seventh live event of 2023! This will be a fun and exciting night of pro wrestling you simply won’t find anywhere else.

When: July 28 at 7 pm
Where: The Rec Room — 1725 99th Street NW
Cost: Tickets cost $33.28 each

Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market 40th Anniversary Block Party

What: To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the beloved market is hosting a massive two-day block party, with its first-ever licensed night market on Friday. It’ll be a fantastic weekend shopping, sipping, and celebrating the market while supporting local makers at the same time!

When: Friday, July 28, from 5:30 to 10 pm; Saturday, July 29, from 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market — 10310 83rd Avenue
Cost: $15 for Friday’s event; Saturday is free. Find tickets here.

Brick by Brick at Muttart Conservatory

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)

Edmonton Elks vs. BC Lions

 

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What: The Edmonton Elks are still looking for a win in the 2023 season and they will face the BC Lions on Saturday. Whether they win or lose, this is one game you won’t want to miss.

Where: Commonwealth Stadium
When: May 27 at 2 pm
Cost: Start at $20.50; tickets 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: Fort Edmonton Park
When: July 6 to September 24, Thursday to Sunday evenings
Cost: $30 each; get them here

Take a cruise on the Edmonton Riverboat

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

Grab a flight at a local brewery


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!

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