Happy Monday! A new week is upon us, and just like that we are approaching the end of summer. Don’t let the warm days slip away, head out and enjoy these things to do in Edmonton this week.
GET LOST AND FOUND IN A CORN MAZE
That’s right, the Edmonton Corn Maze is back for the season as well! Head down and quite literally lose yourself in acres upon acres of corn. Sounds like a Stephen King novel, but we assure you, it’s much more fun than that.
When: Open throughout September
Where: 26171 Secondary Hwy 627, Spruce Grove
Cost: $12+
JOEL PLASKETT EMERGENCY
Canadian musician Joel Plaskett brings his rock & blues sounds to Edmonton this week! Catch him at the Starlite Room.
When: September 15 at 8 pm
Where: 10030 – 102 Street
Cost: $38.51
HEAD FOR A MID-WEEK HIKE
We’re in for a mild-weather week, with sunshine in the forecast. Enjoy the end of summer by heading out for a mid-week hike! Check out our list for some recommendations above.
Where: Here are some suggestions
NLE Choppa
Into the wide world of hip-hop we go. At the tender age of 19, this Memphis rapper has racked up millions of YouTube views and followers, alongside working with some of the biggest names in the business.
When: September 16
Where: 6240 99 Street
Cost: $39.99+
SLUSHII
The exact same night, you can check out a major name in the EDM world! Slushii is undoubtedly one of the best ways to cap off the summer with some dancing, with a focus on the future bass and progressive house genres.
When: September 16
Where: 6240 99 St NW
Cost: $30+
EDMONTON NEGRONI WEEK
It’s back! Negroni Week launched in 2013 as a celebration of one of the world’s great cocktails and an effort to raise money for charitable causes around the world. You can check it out at one of several bars in the city this week.
When: September 12 to 18
Where: Different locations in Edmonton
Cost: Varies per cocktail
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KALEIDO FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL
From September 16 to 18, Arts on the Ave and Kaleido are presenting Kaleido Family Arts Festival 2022: Heart in Living Colour! Kaleido is coming back to the Ave, “bringing light and joy and filling hearts with music, art, and acts that are a wonder to behold, and (as always) free to the community!”
When: September 16 to 18
Where: Alberta Avenue – 118 Ave, between 90 & 94 St, Edmonton
Cost: Free to attend
EDMONTON EXPO
Kicking off on September 16th, the Edmonton Expo will run for an entire weekend, offering ample opportunities for you to check it out. Throughout, you’ll be treated to workshops, shopping opportunities, and meet and greets with a variety of stars.
When: September 16 to 18
Where: Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW
Cost: $27+ for G
GATEWAY TO THE STARS
If you weren’t aware, Elk Island is in the heart of one of Canada’s largest ‘dark sky preserves‘. The ‘Gateway to the Stars’ experience returns to Elk Island, with a night this Friday.
When: Fridays and Saturdays, September 16 to October 22
Where: Elk Island National Park
Cost: $12.75 (park admission sold separately)
GO APPLE PICKING
The must-try fall activity! Get ahead of the crowd, and plan your apple picking trip! Surprisingly, Alberta is home to a few apple orchards where you can actually go and pull a golden delicious off the tree!
Where: View our selections here
