Image via Edmonton Heritage Festival
Welcome to the first weekend of August, and a long weekend! Believe it or not, this is the last full month of summer, so be sure to get outside and make the most of it! While you’re out there, check out these things to do in Edmonton this long weekend!
One of the summer’s most beloved activities is back in action! The Edmonton Riverboat is cruising through summer, and you can just pick a cruise option or a dinner buffet.
When: Friday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 4th, 2024
Where: 9734 98 Avenue NW
Cost: $36+
Families can enjoy an evening of FREE admission to the CuriousCITY Exhibition at the Telus World of Science once a month, and that one time is coming up on August 2nd! Following this weekend, the next ones are on September 13, October 4, and November 1. Tickets must be reserved online in advance.
When: Friday, August 2nd, 2024
Where: 11211 142 St NW
Cost: Free/ $22.95-$36.95
DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ at this Jubilations Dinner! Enjoy a “JOURNEY to the time when we were LIVIN’ ON A PRAYER, and we all had a TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART.”
When: Friday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 4th, 2024
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Edmonton 2061, 8882 170 Street
Cost: $81.95
The Blueberry Music Festival has more than just bands. You can check out food trucks, a licensed patio, and even a marketplace! Camping is also available
When: Friday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 4th, 2024
Where: Heritage Park, 5100 – 41 Ave, Stony Plain
Cost: Single day passes start at $60
The world’s largest three-day multiculturalism celebration takes place in Edmonton, and it is coming up this weekend. The Edmonton Heritage Festival showcases a diversity of cuisine, entertainment, interpretive materials, and crafts worldwide.
When: Saturday, August 3rd to Monday, August 5th, 2024
Where: Edmonton Exhibition Lands and Borden Park
Cost: Free to attend
Light up the night at this festival. The Water Lantern Festival will be in Edmonton for one day and it “provides a unique, warm, and welcoming environment where families, friend, and couples can come together to share in the fun, joy, and heartfelt moment.”
When: Saturday, August 3rd, 2024
Where: Rundle Park, 2909 113 Ave NW
Cost: $38.75 +
That’s right, the Edmonton Corn Maze is back for the season. The Maze opened on in late July, so it is time to head down and quite literally lose yourself in acres upon acres of corn.
When: Open throughout August
Where: 26171 Secondary Hwy 627, Spruce Grove
Cost: $11.50+ for GA
This weekend, the Edmonton Prospects have several home games. Get ready to kick off the weekend with food, beer, merchandise and great baseball!
When: Sunday, August 4th and Monday, August 5th, 2024
Where: Centennial Park, 4000 Sherwood Drive.
Cost: $20
The world’s top under-18 players are set to hit the ice and represent their country at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, which kicks off on August 5th at Rogers Place.
When: Monday, August 5th to the 10th, 2024
Where: Rogers Place
Cost: Multiple game packages start at $60
When was the last time you were at a waterpark? Take advantage of the long weekend and head to World Waterpark for a fun day splashing around!
When: Open throughout August
Where: 8882 170 St NW
Cost: $54-$64
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