Kaleido. Expo. Harry Potter in the sky.
Harry Potter Drone Show lights up the night sky Friday and Saturday. Kaleido Family Arts Festival takes over Alberta Avenue all weekend. Edmonton Expo brings John Cena and The Boys cast to the Expo Centre. Oilers Fan Day Saturday morning. Oil Kings Home Opener Sunday. The REC Room’s 10th Birthday means 10 free games Saturday. WEM turns 45. Bring Me The Horizon closes the week at Rogers Place Wednesday. ☕
✨ Edmonton Mama’s Weekly Pick
⭐ Top Pick
Callingwood Fall Carnival
A magical fall carnival at the Callingwood Marketplace with rides, games, prizes, and all the classic fair fun that signals the start of the autumn season. A feel-good community outing for the whole family.
🚗 Edmonton Mama’s Road Trip Pick
🚗 Road Trip Pick · Lacombe · about 1.5 hrs south
Kraay Family Farm and the Lacombe Corn Maze
📅 Saturday, Sept 19 requires a date-specific advance ticket · Book at kraayfamilyfarm.com
50+ attractions on one farm — the world-famous Lacombe Corn Maze, farmyard, pumpkin patch, jumping pillows, zip lines, mini golf, hill slides, gemstone mining, and a petting zoo full of goats, ducks, pigs, bunnies, and peacocks. A full-day fall outing and one of Alberta’s best family destinations. Book Saturday tickets in advance — and note the farm is always CLOSED on Sundays.
👨👩👧👦 What’s On This Week
🌳 FREE · Treehouse Day · All Locations
Treehouse Day: Free Play All Day
📍 All Treehouse Indoor Playground locations · Free drop-in play all day at every Treehouse location. No admission, no registration. One of the best freebies of fall.
🎉 Felice Block Party
Felice Block Party
A family-friendly community block party with local vendors, food trucks, free activities, and live entertainment. Confirm location before heading out.
🐾 WEM 45th Anniversary · Paint Your Pet
Paint Your Pet at West Edmonton Mall
📍 West Edmonton Mall · Part of WEM’s 45th anniversary celebrations. Submit a photo of your pet and have it painted into a custom work of art. Confirm availability and details at wem.ca before heading out.
🎭 Opens Tonight · The Roxy · Pay-What-You-Can Wednesdays
OH, ANNE! Opens at The Roxy Theatre
📍 The Roxy Theatre · Runs Sept 17 – Oct 18. A laugh-out-loud musical spin on Anne of Green Gables. Pay-what-you-can every Wednesday — a great family outing with older kids.
✨ Harry Potter DroneArt Show · Fri + Sat · Exhibition Lands
DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™
📍 Exhibition Lands Racetrack · East Gate · Two nights only — Sept 18 and 19 at 8:30 PM. Doors open 6:30 PM. 1,200 synchronized illuminated drones recreate iconic moments from the Harry Potter films across the night sky, choreographed to the film’s soundtrack with a live electric violinist. Every guest receives an interactive LED wristband. Butterbeer and Harry Potter merch on site. Selling fast — get tickets now.
🏘️ Heritage Day · Ritchie Neighbourhood
Heritage Day in the Ritchie Neighbourhood
📍 Ritchie · SE Edmonton · A community heritage celebration in one of Edmonton’s most vibrant east-side neighbourhoods. Confirm details before heading out.
🧡 FREE · Create Your Own Orange Shirt Pin
Create Your Own Orange Shirt Pin
A free craft event to create your own Orange Shirt pin ahead of Orange Shirt Day. A meaningful activity for families to learn and reflect together. Confirm location before heading out.
🌙 Grand Night Market
Grand Night Market
An evening market with food, vendors, and community energy. Confirm location and details before heading out.
🎭 FREE · Kaleido Family Arts Festival · Sept 18-20 · Alberta Avenue
21st Annual Kaleido Family Arts Festival
📍 Alberta Avenue · 118 Avenue area · Three days of free outdoor theatre, street performers, interactive art, dance, galleries, live music, and food along one of Edmonton’s most vibrant streets. All ages, all free. Edmonton’s best family arts festival.
🎮 Edmonton Expo · Edmonton Expo Centre · Sept 18-20
Edmonton Comics and Entertainment Expo
📍 Edmonton Expo Centre · Comics, sci-fi, anime, gaming, cosplay, and pop culture. Guests include John Cena, Karl Urban, Erin Moriarty and Tomer Capone (The Boys), and Cameron Crovetti. Artist alley, panels, photo ops, and more.
🏒 FREE · Oilers Fan Day · Rogers Place · 9:30 AM-1 PM
Edmonton Oilers Fan Day at Rogers Place
📍 Rogers Place and ICE District · FREE. Morning skate and full team practice open to fans, Locker Room Sale (game-used equipment, exclusive merch, limited-edition gear), and family activities in the ICE District plaza. Then Oilers vs Jets preseason puck drop at 6 PM, and Oktoberfest at Fan Park from 5 PM.
🎮 FREE · REC Room 10th Birthday · 10 Free Games · South Edmonton Common
The REC Room’s 10th Birthday Bash
📍 The REC Room · South Edmonton Common · From 11 AM until close, every guest gets a coupon for 10 FREE games. Plus free cupcakes, balloon twisting, and a free live concert. No registration needed — just show up.
🎬 FREE · St. Albert Dodge Drive-In Movie
St. Albert Dodge FREE Drive-In Movie
📍 St. Albert · about 20 min northwest · Free community drive-in movie night hosted by St. Albert Dodge. Confirm film and details before heading out.
🍖 All You Can Eat Medieval Feast · Freson Bros · Sept 19-20
All You Can Eat Medieval Feast at Freson Bros
📍 Freson Bros · Saturday and Sunday · All you can eat medieval-themed feast both days. Confirm location, time, and details at fresonbros.com before heading out.
🏡 BE Home Tour · Edmonton-Wide · Sept 19-20
BE Home Tour
📍 Multiple homes across Edmonton · Tour stunning homes across the city and support the arts. A beloved fall tradition for design lovers.
🏒 Oil Kings Home Opener · Rogers Place · 4 PM · vs Calgary Hitmen
Edmonton Oil Kings Home Opener: Kickoff Carnival
📍 Rogers Place · The Oil Kings open their 2026-27 season at home against the Calgary Hitmen with a full Kickoff Carnival — bouncy castles, face painters, and Family Fun Sunday celebrations. Tickets start at just $20. One of the best value family outings of the fall.
🏒 FREE · Alberta Culture Days · Smeltzer Open House
Smeltzer House FREE Open House for Alberta Culture Days
A free open house at Smeltzer House as part of Alberta Culture Days. Confirm location and time before heading out.
⛸️ FREE · Ice Palace Birthday Skate · WEM 45th
FREE Ice Palace Birthday Skate at West Edmonton Mall
📍 Ice Palace · West Edmonton Mall · Part of WEM’s 45th anniversary celebrations — free public skating to mark the occasion. Confirm time and skate rental details at wem.ca before heading out.
🎭 Opens Sun · Citadel Theatre · Runs to Oct 11
Murder on the Orient Express at the Citadel Theatre
📍 Citadel Theatre · Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery comes to life on the Citadel stage. Great for families with older kids and teens who love a good whodunit. Runs through October 11.
🍦 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. Every Sunday in September. Book ahead at madebymarcus.ca.
🌾 Everybody Gets to Play Day · Ardrossan Farmers Market
Everybody Gets to Play Day at Ardrossan Farmers Market
📍 Ardrossan · about 30 min east of Edmonton · An inclusive community event celebrating play and accessibility at the Ardrossan Farmers Market. Confirm details before heading out.
🎸 Bring Me The Horizon · Rogers Place · First Edmonton Show in 15 Years
Bring Me The Horizon at Rogers Place
📍 Rogers Place · BMTH’s first Edmonton show in nearly 15 years. Rock, metal, and alt-pop legends. A massive Wednesday night. Get tickets now.
🌽 Open Now · Spruce Grove
Edmonton Corn Maze
📍 Spruce Grove · Brand new design for 2026, open through October. A great fall family outing.
FREE · Kids · Canada Strong Pass
Royal Alberta Museum · FREE Admission for Alberta Culture Days
📍 Royal Alberta Museum · Kids 17 and under free with the Canada Strong Pass. Check for any additional free admission days for Alberta Culture Days this weekend.
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 · Exhibition Lands
DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™ Friday or Saturday Night
📍 Exhibition Lands Racetrack · 1,200 drones, a live violinist, the Harry Potter soundtrack, and your own glowing LED wristband. Two nights only — get tickets before they sell out.
🎸 Wednesday Sept 23 · Rogers Place
Bring Me The Horizon at Rogers Place
📍 Rogers Place · First Edmonton show in nearly 15 years. A huge Wednesday night for rock fans.
🎵 Down by the River · Louise McKinney Park · Sept 18-20
Down by the River Music Festival
📍 Louise McKinney Riverfront Park · Folk, country, and indie music by the river over three days. One of Edmonton’s most beautiful festival settings as the leaves start to turn.
🎭 Opens this Weekend · Citadel Theatre
Murder on the Orient Express at the Citadel
📍 Citadel Theatre · Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit opening weekend at the Citadel. Elegant fall date night material. Runs through October 11.
Edmonton Mama’s Weekly Guide · September 16–23, 2026