Things to do

The July long weekend in Edmonton, 2025, will be from Friday, June 27th to Tuesday, July 1st. Canada Day celebrations will be a highlight, with fireworks and various festivals happening across the city and the Alberta Capital Region, according to To Do Canada. Taste of Edmonton, a 11-day food festival, also takes place during this time, according to Taste of Edmonton.  Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:

There is nothing better than packing your basket and heading out to a grassy oasis for an al fresco feast. With over 20 major parks and 7,400 hectares of land in the river valley (that’s 22 times the size of New York City’s Central Park) you can roast hot dogs with a picturesque view, toss a ball in the park, play at a park, or have a romantic dinner and watch the sunset over the river. For more information, check this out.

The John Janzen Nature Centre takes visitors for a walk on the wild side with programs, events and interactive exhibits designed to promote awareness and engagement with nature in an urban setting. Every visit offers a chance to connect with nature. The newly renovated facility is located in the heart of Edmonton’s River Valley, a perfect natural landscape rich with wildlife and their habitats. For more information, click here!

Downtown Dining Week runs March 12-23. With more than 60 restaurants serving multi-course menus around the core, how do you know where to start? Don’t worry. We’re here to help.

Celebrate Family Day in the Arts District On Monday, February 17, 2025, from 12 – 5 pm, join the Edmonton Arts Council, City of Edmonton, the Citadel Theatre, Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton Public Library and more, to participate in a variety of family-friendly programming. Events include live music, circus arts, dance, and theatre. In addition to the scheduled performances, there will also be games and skating at City Hall plaza. Free parking is available at City of Edmonton EPark locations.  PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE City Hall: Art Gallery of Alberta – Ledcor Theatre (2 Sir Winston Churchill Square): Citadel Theatre – Zeidler Theatre (9828 101A Ave): Citadel Theatre – Rice Theatre (9828 101A Ave): Citadel Theatre – Tucker Amphitheatre (9828 101A Ave): Edmonton Public Library (Stanley A. Milner Branch) – (7 Sir Winston Churchill Square): Churchill Square and the Arts District venues are easily accessible via public transportation. Visit takeETS​.com for route and schedule information. 

Enjoy a celebration spanning 35 incredible years at the Silver Skate Festival—Edmonton’s longest running, winter festival! Silver Skate strives to create unique winter experiences through arts, culture, recreation and sports. Some call it a winter wonderland, others call it a “true Canadian experience,” and you’ll likely have your own name for it after partaking in this FREE 10-day festival. Feel the breeze on your face as you glide along the ice in the heart of Laurier Park, then marvel at the enchanting Snow Sculpture Garden, explore the Folk Trail, and more. (February 7-17)