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Labour Day is back, Edmonton and there is no shortage of fun to be had in and around the city.
Not sure what’s happening this year? From family favourites to festivals, and outdoor must-visits, here are 10 things that you can enjoy on September 2nd.
Hungry? Head over to Giovanni Caboto Park for the 33rd annual Labour Day BBQ! Held by the Edmonton District and Labour Council, guests are encouraged to grab a burger and a drink, soak up the sun and enjoy live entertainment, giveaways, and more!
When: Monday, September 2nd, 2024
Where: Clarke Stadium, 11000 Stadium Road
Time: 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: Free
Snow Valley Aerial Park awaits! This Monday, check out one of the most exciting spots in Edmonton. Grab a friend, prepare yourselves, and don’t look down! You’re going to have a blast.
Where: 13204 Rainbow Valley Road NW
Cost: $32+
With midway rides, restaurants, and exhibitions that celebrate Alberta’s history, Fort Edmonton Park is a wonderful place to spend a day with family on Labour Day. Check it out!
Where: 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton
Cost: $31+
This Monday, head to the NE to bid Fort Saskachewan’s sbaahhhtacular friends goodbye with a wholesome parade! It’s going to be the cutest event of this year, so don’t miss it, Edmonton!
When: Monday, September 2, 2024
Where: Fort Heritage Precinct – 10006 – 100 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan
Time: 11:30 am
Cost: Free
Make Monday dinomite! This Labour Day, check out Alberta’s Jurassic Forest – a prehistoric spot where you can do scavenger hunts, hop on rides, and get up close and personal with lifesized herbivores and carnivores.
Where: 23210 Township Road 564 #2, Gibbons, AB
Cost: $17
Want to shake things up? This Monday, visit Metis Crossing and learn something new in the cultural centre, explore the farmyard, or even take some archery lessons. You’re going to have a blast!
Where: 17339 Victoria Trail, Smoky Lake
Cost: $15.75+
Last chance! The Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash Park is the ultimate spot for sizzling summer days and this Labour Day will be your last chance to check it out. With launch pads, trampolines, an obstacle course, slides, a 15-foot tower, and more – this ginormous floating playground is truly one of a kind.
When: Until September 2nd, 2024
Where: Bay #1, 5100 Lakeshore Drive– Sylvan Lake, Alberta
Cost: $18 (one hour)
Haven’t made a splash in Red Deer yet? Located an hour and a half from Edmonton, Discovery Canyon is a unique park where you can rent or bring your own inflatable tube, hop on in and sail the lazy river, lounge about on their beach, or go golfing on their course. The best part? It’s FREE!
Where: 3800 River Bend Drive Red Deer County, Alberta
Cost: Free + $6 tube rentals
Need a little fresh air this Labour Day? Bring the fam and hit the zoo this Monday! Here, you’ll see lions, tigers, bears, birds, and so much more! There’s no place better!
Where: 13315 Buena Vista Road
Cost: $15.95+
Museums are super cool when it’s hot out! This Monday, check out the Royal Alberta Museum, which holds some amazing collections from the past and present.
When: Open throughout August
Where: 9810 103a Avenue NW
Cost: $21+
And there you have it, folks! 10 things to do in Edmonton this Labour Day! It’s going to be a good one, we can feel it!
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