It’s time to wind down July, but not before enjoying more of the best summer festivities! This weekend, you can head on a river float, check out RuPaul’s Drag Race, or eat your way through the Taste of Edmonton. Enjoy the last weekend of July to the fullest, and to help you do that, here are the best things to do in Edmonton this weekend!
Taste of Edmonton
Get a taste of what Edmonton’s food scene offers at Western Canada’s largest food festival! At Taste of Edmonton, you can sample dishes from over 50 locally owned restaurants & food trucks and enjoy live music in the evenings – it’s also the last weekend to catch the action.
When: On now until Sunday, July 30th, 2023
Where: Churchill Square
Cost: $2+ for tickets
K-DAYS
K-Days is wrapping up this weekend! Enjoy midway rides, games, live entertainment, concerts, food… the list goes on and on! Did we mention the food? Be sure to check it out before it winds down on Sunday.
When: On now until Sunday, July 30th, 2023
Where: 515 118 Ave NW
Cost: $15+
Sponsored Pick: Edmonton River Float
Need to Escape the heat? Edmonton River Float has the ultimate plan to relax on the river with a package that includes everything you need for a river float: a river tube, lifejacket, paddle, and shuttle service. All you need to do is gather your crew and get ready for a day of adventure and sunshine!
When: All Summer Long
Where: Kinsmen Park, Edmonton, Alberta
Cost: $35 for an adult | $30 for children (12 and Under)
Teagan And Sara
Canadian indie pop duo Tegan and Sara are performing this Friday at K-Days! Tegan and Sara will take the Northern Lights stage with TALK, and we can’t wait!
When: Friday, July 28th, 2023
Where: 7515 – 118 Avenue
Cost: $15+
Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market 40th Anniversary Block Party
We love a good Block Party, and this weekend we’re in for a treat! There’s a two-day block party celebrating 40 years of the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market! You can expect a licensed Night Market on Friday, followed by a stellar Saturday Market Day with live entertainment in the Backstreet Plaza.
When: Friday, July 28th, and Saturday, July 29th, 2023
Where: 10310 83 Avenue Northwest
Cost: Free, and $16.24+
Brews & Blooms
What’s better than a Friday night of blooms and brews? Local flowers and local beers await you and your best pal or partner at Blooms on Seven! Included in the cost are two tickets to Date Night, 2 brews, 1 u-pick cup to fill with flowers, and you can even enjoy a picnic with the alpacas!
When: Friday, July 28th, 2023
Where: Blooms on 7 Flower Farm, 51553 Range Rd 225A, Sherwood Park
Cost: $95
Sponsored Pick: The FIBA 3×3 World Tour, Women’s Series, and Hoop City YEG 3×3 Festival
Basketball fans are you ready for the Basketball event of the year? The FIBA 3×3 World Tour, Women’s Series, and Hoop City YEG 3×3 Festival take over downtown from July 28-30th at Fan Park @ ICE District. Grab your family and friends and head downtown to enjoy a day of hoops and hangs.
When: Friday, July 28th – Sunday, July 30th, 2023
Where: Fan Park @ ICE District, Edmonton, Alberta
Cost: $12.90 for an adult | $7.25 for Children & Seniors
Rupaul’s Drag Race
Calling all the queens in Edmonton! Get ready to ‘werq! RuPaul’s Drag Race WERQ THE WORLD Tour is coming to you live on stage at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium this weekend!
When: Saturday, July 29th, 2023
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Cost: $59+
Family Favourites at Cineplex
Weekend plans with the kids? Cineplex’s Family Favourites is back on Saturday morning, for only $2.99 +tax. This weekend, they’re screening Wonder Park.
When: Saturday, July 29th, 2023
Where: Cineplex Theatre
Cost: $2.99
Edmonton Corn Maze
Young and old alike can appreciate the value of a good corn maze, and honestly, the Edmonton Corn Maze is amongst the best in the country! The massive maze features a new design every year, and it officially opened this week!
When: Open now until October, 2023
Where: 26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove
Cost: $14
