Annihilation Night. Elks Rematch. Big Saturday.
Saturday September 12 is one of the biggest single days of the Edmonton fall. Annihilation Night at RAD. Labour Day Rematch Elks vs Stampeders. Lord of the Rings in Concert. Harvest of the Past at Ukrainian Village. Corn Fest at Beaver Hills Park. Glow in the Dark Mini Golf in Leduc. Griesbach Party in the Park. Movie in the Park at Lewis Estates. And more. ☕
✨ Edmonton Mama’s Weekly Pick
⭐ Top Pick
Buck’s Auto Parts Annihilation Night at RAD Torque Raceway
📅 Saturday, September 12 · Doors 5 PM · Show 7 PM
FMX, Mega Truck Mayhem, Redneck Racers, Crane Drop, Jet Car Burn, and a Fireworks Finale. Cars dropped from cranes, fire-breathing jet cars, bone-rattling crashes in the dirt. Kids 3-5 free in Lower Bowl. Buy tickets in advance — this one always sells out.
🚗 Edmonton Mama’s Road Trip Pick
🚗 Road Trip Pick · 25 min east on Hwy 16
Harvest of the Past at Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
📅 Saturday, September 12 · This is the last day of the 2026 season · Kids 17 and under FREE (Canada Strong Pass)
The village goes out in style for its final day of the season — old-fashioned fall harvest demonstrations, steam threshing, costumed interpreters bringing the 1890s-1930s to life, and the grounds at their autumn best. An easy, beautiful road trip east of the city and a perfect last-hurrah before the village closes for winter.
👨👩👧👦 What’s On This Week
🎸 Purple City Music Festival · All Ages · Sept 11-13
Purple City Music Festival
📍 Multiple venues · Downtown Edmonton · Three days of indie, punk, synth-pop, and underground music across downtown venues. All ages. Free daytime programming including a block party and pro wrestling. Lineup includes Johnny Jewel, Sook-Yin Lee, Hot Garbage, and Bambara. Individual show tickets from purplecityfest.com.
🎬 Lord of the Rings in Concert · Jubilee Auditorium
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers in Concert
📍 Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium · Fri Sept 11 at 7:30 PM and Sat Sept 12 at 1 PM and 7:30 PM. The FILMharmonique Orchestra and Choir perform Howard Shore’s score live while the film plays on screen. An incredible cinematic experience.
🏈 Labour Day Rematch · Elks vs Stampeders · 5 PM
Edmonton Elks Labour Day Rematch vs. Calgary Stampeders
📍 Play Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium · The Elks (8-3, first in the CFL West) host the Stampeders in Edmonton’s most storied football rivalry. Pregame party with live entertainment before kickoff. Ticket = valid ETS transit fare.
🌽 Edmonton Corn Fest · Beaver Hills Park
Edmonton Corn Fest at Beaver Hills Park
📍 Beaver Hills Park · Downtown Edmonton · A celebration of peak Alberta corn season with fresh roasted cobs, food, and community.
🌾 Fall Harvest Family Fun · Strathcona County
Fall Harvest Family Fun Event, Strathcona County
A free family-friendly harvest celebration in Strathcona County. Confirm location and details at strathcona.ca before heading out.
⛳ Glow Mini Golf · Historic Leduc Grain Elevator
Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf at the Historic Leduc Grain Elevator
📍 Historic Leduc Grain Elevator · Leduc · about 25 min south · Glow-in-the-dark mini golf inside the historic grain elevator, 9 holes. Fun for all ages.
🎉 FREE · Griesbach Party in the Park
Griesbach Party in the Park
📍 Griesbach · Northwest Edmonton · A free all-day community party with activities, entertainment, and family fun from 1 PM to 10 PM.
🎬 FREE · Movie in the Park · Lewis Estates
Movie in the Park at Lewis Estates
📍 Lewis Estates · Free community outdoor movie night in west Edmonton. Confirm film title and time with Lewis Estates Community League before heading out.
🎬 Movie Under the Stars · Fort Saskatchewan
Movie Under the Stars, Fort Saskatchewan
📍 Fort Saskatchewan · about 30 min northeast · Outdoor movie night in Fort Saskatchewan. Confirm film, location, and time before heading out.
🌮 FREE · Viva Mexico Parking Lot Fiesta
Viva Mexico Parking Lot Fiesta
📍 West Edmonton · Mexican food, music, and community celebration. Free admission.
🌾 Harvest Fest · St. Albert Grain Elevator
Harvest Fest at the St. Albert Grain Elevator
📍 St. Albert Grain Elevator · about 20 min northwest · A harvest festival at the historic St. Albert grain elevator.
🏮 Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival · ECBEA · WEM
Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival by ECBEA at West Edmonton Mall
📍 West Edmonton Mall · A celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival with mooncakes, lanterns, performances, and community. Confirm location within WEM and full details before heading out.
🍦 Made by Marcus · Sundae School · Every Sunday in Sept
Made by Marcus Sundae School
📍 Made by Marcus Mill Creek · Kids ages 5-12 mix, freeze, and build their own over-the-top sundae with an adult. Book spots in advance at madebymarcus.ca.
🎨 Edmonton Mural Festival Closing Party
Edmonton Mural Festival: Closing Party
📍 Edmonton · The Edmonton Mural Festival wraps up Tuesday. Check edmontonmuralfest.com for closing event details and pick up the full self-guided mural map before it wraps for the year.
🪡 Walk a Mile in a Ribbon Skirt Day · Churchill Square
Walk a Mile in a Ribbon Skirt Day
📍 Sir Winston Churchill Square · An annual celebration honouring Indigenous women and Two-Spirit people through teachings, guest speakers, gifts, and a solidarity walk. Founded by Chevi Rabbit. All are welcome to participate. Confirm date and time before heading out.
🎉 Felice Block Party
Felice Block Party
A family-friendly community block party with local vendors, food trucks, free activities, and live entertainment. Confirm location and details before heading out.
🌽 Open Now · Spruce Grove
Edmonton Corn Maze
📍 Spruce Grove · Brand new design for 2026, open through October. A great fall weekend outing west of the city.
FREE · Kids · Canada Strong Pass
Royal Alberta Museum
📍 Royal Alberta Museum · Kids 17 and under free with the Canada Strong Pass. Best rainy fall weekend option in Edmonton.
Fort Edmonton Park · Edmonton Valley Zoo
Both open this weekend. Note: TELUS World of Science temporarily closed due to flooding.
🍷 Date Nights & Social Plans
🎬 Best Date of the Week · Jubilee Auditorium
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers in Concert
📍 Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium · A live orchestra performing Howard Shore’s score while the film rolls on the big screen. Friday evening or Saturday matinee or evening. One of Edmonton’s great fall date nights.
🎸 Purple City · All Weekend Downtown
Purple City Music Festival: Pick a Show Blind
📍 Multiple venues · Downtown Edmonton · Three nights of independent underground music. Pick a show you’ve never heard of, discover something new. The classic Edmonton music date night.
🎬 Every Tuesday
$5 Tuesday Nights at Metro Cinema
📍 Garneau Theatre · $5 late-night indie film every Tuesday. Check metrocinema.org for this week’s title.
Edmonton Mama’s Weekly Guide · September 9–16, 2026