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15 awesome things to do this weekend in Edmonton: Sept. 5 to 7

Allison Stephen
Allison Stephen
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Sep 4 2025, 2:00 pm
15 awesome things to do this weekend in Edmonton: Sept. 5 to 7
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We’re back to school and back to our routines, but that doesn’t mean the fun has run out. This weekend is packed with all sorts of huge events happening around Edmonton.

From festivals to football to a day on the river, here are 15 things to do around the city this weekend.

Strathearn Art Walk

What: Taking place on the stunning parkland alongside Strathearn Drive, the Strathearn Art Walk is something we look forward to every September, and it’s totally free to check out! Even if you don’t pick something up, it’s a great day to browse through the local art.

Where: Along Strathearn Drive between 91st Street and 89th Street
When: Friday, Sept. 5 to Sunday, Sept. 7
Cost: Free

Edmonton Elks vs. Calgary Stampeders

 

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What: Catch the Edmonton Elks this weekend as they battle it out against the Calgary Stampeders! Nothing beats that Labour Day rematch atmosphere, and those ticket prices aren’t bad either!

When: Saturday, Sept. 6 at 5 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Stadium — 11000 Stadium Rd. NW
Cost: Tickets start at $26.75

Edmonton Mural Festival

What: Dive into a world of colour and creativity at the Edmonton Mural Festival, where local and international artists transform the city into an open-air gallery! Enjoy a month-long celebration of stunning murals, hands-on art experiences, and vibrant community events, including an epic closing party you won’t want to miss.

When: Until Monday, Sept. 15
Where: Various locations across Edmonton
Cost: Varies; find ticketed event information online

Purple City Music Festival

What: Purple City Music Festival is on this weekend and will feature more than 60 artists on nine stages within a two-block radius in downtown Edmonton. Some genres represented at this year’s festival include punk, psych-rock, post-punk, and shoegaze.

Where: Multiple venues downtown
When: Friday, Sept. 5 to Sunday, Sept. 7
Cost: Free and paid shows; get tickets here

Edmonton Corn Maze

 

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What: Grab your friends and family and get lost in a cornfield, because the Edmonton Corn Maze is open with a brand-new design for the season.

When: Thursday, July 25, 2025, to Monday, Oct. 27, 2025
Where: 26171 Garden Valley Rd., Spruce Grove
Cost: Prices vary, and tickets can be found online

Cruise on the Edmonton Riverboat

 

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What: For 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.

When: Seven days a week throughout the summer
Where: 9734 98th Ave. NW
Cost: Starts at $75 for adults (buffet included); book online

DSTRKT25

 

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What: DSTRKT25 is a two-night dance festival that celebrates electronic music and is set to transform the Fan Park at ICE District into a high-energy, groove-filled destination! Grammy-winning DJ and producer Kaytranada will take the stage alongside Excision, renowned for his iconic live shows and stunning visuals, as they headline this unforgettable event.

When: Friday, Sept. 5 to 6
Where: Fan Park — 10104 104th Ave. NW
Cost: Ticket prices vary

Bike/hike in the River Valley

What: Edmonton’s River Valley is vast, and boy, are we ever lucky to have the largest urban park in North America. With more than 160 km of maintained pathways and 20 major parks, the River Valley is a gem and a natural wonder for all to enjoy. It’s the perfect place to spend a bright summer afternoon.

Snow Valley Aerial Park

 

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What: With over 100 elements in the structure, there is something for everyone. Crawl, climb, swing, and step your way through locally themed elements up to 15 metres high, including the rainbow wall, ski bridge, swinging picnic table, and tons of other challenges!

When: Hours vary
Where: 3204 Rainbow Valley Rd.
Cost: Ticket prices vary

Royal Alberta Museum

What: Marvel at the Royal Alberta Museum’s vast collections. From its archaeology, Indigenous studies, and work-life industry sections to Earth and Life Sciences that will wow you, it’s one of the most intriguing things to do in Edmonton.

When: Hours vary
Where: 9810 103A Ave. NW
Cost: $10 to $21; tickets can be found online

Kaleido Family Arts Festival

What: Kaleido Family Arts Festival is a joyous, exuberant, radically open arts festival that shares the love of the Alberta Avenue Arts District. Arts on the Ave and Kaleido welcome arts and cultural experiences through multi-arts collaborative performances, featuring music, dance, theatre, film, literary, and visual arts, with performances on rooftops, sides of buildings, back alleys, parks, and found spaces. It’s an extravagance of creative exploration, imagination, and play.

When: Friday, Sept. 5 to 7
Where: Alberta Avenue Arts District (118th Avenue from 90th to 95th Street)
Cost: Free

Where Dark Things Dwell

What: Step into a village-wide escape room experience set in the historic Village of Edmonton, where a mysterious curse has taken hold. Using only lantern light, you’ll explore buildings, solve puzzles, and piece together clues to uncover what’s driving the townsfolk to madness, if you dare…

When: Various dates until Sunday, Sept. 14
Where: Fort Edmonton Park — 7000 143rd St. NW
Cost: Individual tickets start at $35

Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons

 

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What: Experience a musical journey through Stardew Valley with FILMharmonique Orchestra, performing brand-new arrangements of the game’s soundtrack as gameplay videos are shown on screen! Symphony of Seasons features a 35-piece orchestra performing the most memorable music from the game, along with original content created exclusively for this concert, which celebrates its unique artistic style.

When: Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 11455 87th Ave. NW
Cost: Tickets start at $84.99

Art Gallery of Alberta

 

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What: Right in the heart of downtown, the Art Gallery of Alberta has been Edmonton’s go-to for art and culture for 100 years. With rotating exhibitions, workshops, and events, it’s the perfect spot to get inspired, learn something new, or just soak up some creativity.

When: Open Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays to Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Cost: $13.33 adult admission

Elk Island National Park

 

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What: Located just 35 minutes east of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park offers rolling hills, glassy lakes, and some of the best stargazing around. Explore over 80 km of trails or paddle the lakes while spotting bison, elk, and hundreds of bird species.

When: Open 24 hours
Where: Improvement District No. 13, Alta.
Cost: $17.50 for family/group admission

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