✨ Edmonton Mama’s Weekly Pick

⭐ Top Pick

Callingwood Pop-Up Night Market

The annual Callingwood Pop-Up Night Market is one of Edmonton’s best summer evening events — and it’s completely free. Over 70 local makers, bakers, growers, and artisan vendors fill the Marketplace at Callingwood for a full Friday evening of shopping, eating, and genuine community fun. Live music runs all evening with sets from local artists from 5 PM to 10 PM. Kids have a giant inflatable slide, face painting, balloon animals, roving stilt walkers, and Cirquetastic circus performers. Food trucks are on site with a wide range of food options. First come, first served for the best vendor spots — arrive close to opening at 5 PM to beat the crowds and catch the early music sets. No tickets, no registration, just show up.

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🚗 Edmonton Mama’s Road Trip Pick

🚗 Road Trip Pick

Whitecourt River Slides: The Best Family Tubing Day Trip from Edmonton

One of the most beloved family day trips from Edmonton and it is completely free. Rotary Park in Whitecourt has two man-made river slide tubing courses — shallow enough for young kids to ride on their own and walk back up the side without help (a three year old can do it). One channel is a little faster with fewer turns, one is slower and more winding — choose based on your kids. Also at the park: a spray park, playground, pond, beach area, volleyball, soccer, covered pavilion with a concession, and separate parking for RVs. Bring your own tube (or grab one at the concession if available, though bringing your own is better). Wear water shoes. Rinse off before the drive home. The McLeod River is also right there for those wanting a longer 2.5-hour float. A genuinely perfect Alberta summer day — pack a lunch and make a full day of it.

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Events

FREE · Final Days · Kids World Daily

Edmonton International Street Performers Festival

StreetFest’s 41st year closes this Sunday July 12 — this is the final week. Acrobats, jugglers, aerialists, tightrope walkers, clowns, and world-class circle shows in Churchill Square every day. Kids World runs daily 10 AM–5 PM with interactive programming for young families. Free to attend — bring cash to pass the hat for the performers. Do not miss it before it wraps up Sunday.

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🎨 FREE · Old Strathcona

Whyte Avenue Art Walk

Alberta’s largest and longest-running art walk transforms 4 km of Old Strathcona streets for three days with 470+ artists setting up easels and creating live right on the sidewalk. Buy original art directly from the artists, watch it being made, and wander one of Edmonton’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. The SouthBARK Art Jam Mural Project runs all weekend too. Free to attend, art for every budget. Pair it with brunch on Whyte Ave before you wander, or catch it Friday evening before the Callingwood Night Market starts at 5 PM on the other side of the city.

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🏈 Salute to Service · Pre-Game Flyover

Edmonton Elks Salute to Service vs. Ottawa REDBLACKS

The Elks’ only Thursday night home game of the season is their Salute to Service Night — a celebration of our Canadian Armed Forces, Edmonton Police, and Fire Services. Members of all three are on site for the festivities, and there will be a pre-game military flyover. Fan Park opens at 5 PM with The Brick Kids Zone including inflatables, face painting, balloon artists, and the EE Express Train — Fan Park tickets are free even without a game ticket. Youth 17 and under get into the game free when accompanied by a paying adult. A great mid-week family night with real meaning behind it.

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🐾 The Ship · West Edmonton Mall

Paint Your Pet on The Ship at West Edmonton Mall

One of the most unique evenings in Edmonton this week. Before the event, you submit a photo of your pet — furry, feathered, or scaled — by July 6, and WEM Creative Director Ken Christensen transforms it into a custom sketch prepared on canvas ahead of your arrival. At the workshop you paint in the artwork yourself with Ken’s guidance, choosing your own colours and style. All materials included, minors welcome, bar on board for adults. You leave with a personalized keepsake portrait of your pet. Held aboard The Ship inside WEM — a genuinely memorable evening. Spaces are limited so book now.

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🎬 Fort Edmonton Park · Includes Park Admission

Movie Morning at the Capitol: Coco

Fort Edmonton Park’s Movie Morning series screens Coco at the beautiful historic Capitol Theatre — your ticket includes full access to the park all day after the film wraps. A perfect Saturday morning: start with a gorgeous movie in a heritage cinema, then spend the rest of the day on the steam train, the historical streets, and all the park’s summer programming. Book ahead online as seats are limited.

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🏉 International Rugby · Double Header

World Rugby Nations Cup Double Header at Clarke Stadium

The inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup returns to Edmonton for its second Saturday double header — Tonga vs. Spain at 3:45 PM, then Canada vs. Portugal at 7 PM in a key match on Canada’s road to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Fast-paced, exciting rugby, great atmosphere, and very affordable. The 3-game package covering both Edmonton weekends (July 4 and July 11) saves up to 15% versus single tickets.

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🎣 FREE · No Licence Required

Alberta Family Fishing Weekend: No Licence Required

Twice a year Alberta waives the sportfishing licence requirement and this is the summer edition — two days where anyone can drop a line without a licence. Alberta has over 300 stocked waterbodies with rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and tiger trout. All other fishing regulations still apply including catch limits and gear restrictions. National Parks are excluded. Grab a pole and head to your nearest lake — it is a perfect excuse to get the kids outdoors and experience one of Alberta’s best summer traditions. Find a stocked lake near you at mywildalberta.ca.

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🎵 Sherwood Park · Kids 16 and Under FREE

RavenWood Music Festival at Broadmoor Lake Park

Sherwood Park’s beloved outdoor music festival at beautiful Broadmoor Lake Park. Friday night: Ahead by a Century (the Tragically Hip tribute), Pushing Ginger, Charlie Jacobson. Saturday headlined by Captain Tractor with Secondhand Dreamcar, Jed and the Valentine, Donita Large and the Small Band, and Curt Young and the Healers. Kids Zone, artisan market by The Maker’s Keep, food trucks, and a fully licensed site. Kids 16 and under free with a ticketed adult. An easy and wonderful community road trip from Edmonton.

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⚾ Riverhawks Theme Nights

Riverhawks Baseball at RE/MAX Field

Wed July 8: Turning Singles Into Doubles — Date Night, 7:05 PM. Thu July 9: Italian Plumber Night — 8-bit chaos, video game vibes, costumes encouraged, 7:05 PM. Fri July 10: Fireworks Friday — Riverhawks vs. Marion Berries with fireworks after the game, 7:05 PM. Sat July 11: Star Wars Night at the Riverhawks, 7:05 PM. Sun July 12: Sunday matinee 1:05 PM.

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🌊 Open All Summer

Edmonton River Float: Tube the North Saskatchewan

Float the North Saskatchewan through the heart of the city. Edmonton River Float provides the shuttle from Kinsmen to Laurier Park, premium tube with backrest and cup holder, life jacket, and paddle. About 2 hours under the Walterdale Bridge with gorgeous river valley views. Book ahead — weekends in July fill up fast.

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FREE · Kids All Summer

Free Kids Admission at Royal Alberta Museum

Kids 17 and under free all summer with the Canada Strong Pass. Natural History Hall, Human History Hall, the Bug Room, and feature exhibitions. Always the best rainy-day call in Edmonton.

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Fort Edmonton Park · Edmonton Valley Zoo · TELUS World of Science

All three in full summer swing. Fort Edmonton: Movie Morning at the Capitol screens Coco Saturday July 11 at 9 AM — included with park admission. Valley Zoo: animal encounters and train rides. TELUS World of Science: Dogs! A Science Tail exhibit through September plus IMAX. Great full-day options any day this week.

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🍷 Date Nights & Social Plans

🎸 Rock Festival · Sat + Sun

Rockin’ Thunder: Creed, Three Days Grace, and More

Edmonton’s rock festival is back for its second year and it is a big one. The full lineup: Creed, Three Days Grace, The Glorious Sons, Mammoth WVH, Grandson, Buckcherry, Paul Langlois, Bif Naked, and Calling All Captains across two days. Lawn-style general admission — bring your own chair or blanket, or rent one on site. Kids 10 and under get in free in GA areas with a paying adult. Accessible via the Coliseum LRT Station. A classic summer rock festival right in Edmonton.

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🏎️ Canada’s Premier Drag Racing Event

23rd Annual Rocky Mountain Nationals at RAD Torque Raceway

Canada’s premier drag racing event returns to RAD Torque Raceway for three full days. Nitro Funny Cars, Nitro Altereds, Pro Mods, Top Fuel Harleys, Alcohol Dragsters, and Jet Cars running the NHRA quarter-mile strip while you feel the grandstands shake under you. Also includes the NHRA Canadian Open with top regional racers competing for a Diamond NHRA Wally Trophy. General admission gets you full access to the midway and drag pits to see the cars up close. Kids under 2 are free on a lap. A full family-friendly facility with a kids menu and playground on site. Buy tickets in advance at showpass.com — reserved and Octane Club seating must be purchased ahead, only GA is available at the gate.

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🎸 Rogers Place · Wednesday Night

Koe Wetzel: The Night Champion World Tour

The Texas outlaw country-rock firebrand brings The Night Champion World Tour to Rogers Place Wednesday night with Pecos and the Rooftops as support. Known for “High Road” (5-week No. 1, 3x Platinum), “February 28, 2016,” and concerts described as “total chaos.” Rogers Place is cashless — go prepared.

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😂 Grindstone · Final Weekend

Grindstone Comedy Festival: Final Days

The 7th Annual Grindstone Comedy Festival closes this weekend. Thu July 9: Shaun Majumder (Grindstone, 7 PM) — do not miss the headliner. Fri July 10: K. Trevor Wilson (Grindstone, 7 PM) and Late Night Loose Units (Grindstone, 9:30 PM). Sat July 11: Brittany Lyseng (Orange Hub, 7 PM) and Headliners Showcase (Grindstone, 7 PM). Sun July 12: Closing Night Gala (Grindstone, 7 PM). Buy ahead — the final weekend always sells out.

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⚽ FREE · All Week

FIFA World Cup Watch Parties at ICE District

The Round of 16 and quarterfinals run this week — the most exciting knockout stages of the whole tournament. Featured matches in The Tent at Fan Park with food trucks and DJ entertainment. All other matches on the Rogers Place screen in ICE District Plaza. Check icedistrict.com for the full week’s schedule.

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☀️ Every Saturday Downtown

Summer Block Party on Rice Howard Way

Every Saturday this summer, Rice Howard Way activates with live music, local businesses, and full patio energy downtown. A great pre-show stop before the Nations Cup double header or Rockin’ Thunder Saturday evening.

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