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Well, we have come to the last two weeks August! What do you have planned? To help you enjoy these summer days, check out the best things to do in Edmonton this week! From Metallica to Edmonton Pride, here’s what to add to your week for some fun!
Looking for free concerts with art, music, and poetry? Head to Snow Valley Ski Club on Tuesdays! Listen to artists outdoors, and bring a lawn chair if you can.
When: Tuesday, August 20th, 2024
Where: Creekside Eats, 13204 Rainbow Valley Road
Cost: Free
Spend your Wednesday enjoying an enchanting evening of classical music gems in the great outdoors conducted by Bob Bernhardt. This is part of “Symphony Under the Sky at Snow Valley.”
When: Wednesday, August 21st, 2024
Where: 13204 Rainbow Valley Rd
Cost: $42.50+
Set in the heart of Broadmoor Lake Park, the patio is a perfect place to take in a concert The Qualico Patio Series will run rain or shine, every Wednesday night in August. Head out and enjoy the show.
When: Wednesday, August 21st, 2024
Where: 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
Cost: $10
Ready for an adventure this week? Where Dark Things Dwell is Fort Edmonton Park’s newest interactive experience, and you can immerse yourself in Edmonton’s largest outdoor escape room this week!
When: Wednesday, August 21st to Friday, August 23rd, 2024
Where: Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 Street Northwest
Cost: $35
Were you a kid that dreamed about being an astronaut? What if we told you you could experience that chance, and for only one day? This week, there’s 3-hour, adults-only training camp called Astronaut Bootcamp! Get ready to live out your childhood dream.
When: Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
Where: Telus World of Science Edmonton
Cost: $19.95+
Edmonton Pride continues this week with Indigenous Pride @ Churchill Square on Thursday, and on Friday, check out Retro Retro for an 80/ 90’s Dance Party!
When: Thursday, August 22nd and Friday, August 23rd, 2024
Where: Churchill Square
Cost: Free
The legends Metallica will be in Edmonton this August for two dates. On Friday, August 23rd, the support will be Pantera and Mammoth WVH. And later on the weekend, on Sunday, August 25th you can catch Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills.
When: Friday, August 23rd and 25th, 2024
Where: Commonwealth Stadium – 11000 Stadium Rd, Edmonton
Cost: $188+
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience at Monster Truck Throwdown, which kicks off on Friday. There will be eighyt Incredible Trucks with high-flying thrills, larger-than-life fire-breathing machines, and jaw-dropping stunts!
When: Friday, August 23rd and Saturday, August 24th, 2024
Where: RAD Torque Raceway, 50342 Range Rd 253, Edmonton International Airport
Cost: $13 – $40
Get ready for a magical Friday evening at the Midsummer Night Market. Get ready to shop, sip on refreshments and explore local talent.
When: Friday, August 23rd, 2024
Where: POSTA Designs Studio, 10029 166 Street Northwest
Cost: Free
The Capitol Theatre’s August feature is The Princess Bride. If you haven’t seen this classic yet, get ready for an adventure (and true love).
When: Friday, August 23rd, 2024
Where: Capitol Theatre – Fort Edmonton Park, 1920 Street
Cost: $15
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