Happy short week, Edmonton! You made it through the long weekend, and there’s more fun to be had as we get into our favourite season, summer! July is packed with festivals, and this week is no exception. Get your short week started, and check out these things to do in Edmonton!
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Freewill Shakespeare Festival
The Freewill Shakespeare Festival is back this summer, and will take place in four communities across Edmonton. You will be able to check out “The Tempest” this season, and Tuesdays Evenings and Saturday Matinees are Pay-What-You-Will (PWYW)! This year’s communities include: Lessard from July 2 to 7, and Sherbrooke from July 9 to 14.
When: On now until July 14th, 2024
Where: Various locations
Cost: PWYW – $35
Edmonton River Float
Keep the long weekend feels, and enjoy some tubing this week. Spend the day with your family and friends relaxing on the river at Edmonton River Float, just don’t forget your sunscreen!
When: Tubing available throughout the week
Where: Kinsmen Park, 9100 Walterdale Hill NW
Cost: $28-$38
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Nothing shows your car’s age more than the chips and scratches in its paint. Ming Shine offers comprehensive paint correction and power polishing services to restore and enhance your vehicle’s exterior. The process includes multiple stages of polishing to eliminate surface imperfections like swirl marks, light scratches, and lacklustre paint. This service works for vehicles of all ages and is tailored to achieve a smooth, high-gloss finish. Your car will look like you just drove it off the lot!
When: Appointments available now!
Where: Ming Shine – 10575 108 St NW & Ming Shine South Edmonton – 9918 35 Ave NW
Sounds from the Valley: Music and Poetry
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, July 2nd, to Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
Where: Creekside Eats, 13204 Rainbow Valley Road
Cost: Free
Grindstone Comedy Festival
The 5th annual Grindstone Comedy Festival is back in town and organizers say it is bigger than ever before! If you haven’t been, you can expect “independent stand-up, improv and sketch comedy” by national performers and rising local talent. This year, Debra DiGiovanni, Eric Andrews, Courtney Gilmour and Noah Brodeur are among the performers.
When: Wednesday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 7th, 2024
Where: (Main Venue)The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro, 10019 81 Avenue
Cost: $35+
Edmonton Pop-up Streetcar Party: Beer & Sunset Concert
Every week, the Edmonton Pop-up Streetcar Party hosts a secret-performance with a new artist, an acoustic set, and a new local brewery atop the high level bridge!
When: Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024
Where: Edmonton Radial Railway Society, 10254 82 Ave NW
Cost: $56.74
Found Festival
Found Festival is described by organizers as “Edmonton’s celebration of art in unexpected places.” It gathers artists for one summer week to “celebrate the ways art can create unforgettable moments in our community. ”
When: Thursday, July 4th to Sunday, July 7th, 2024
Where: Various locations
Cost: $15+
Edmonton International Street Performers Festival
The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival is celebrating 40 Years of bringing high-caliber street entertainment acts to the heart of downtown! From musicians to jugglers and acrobats to unicyclists, check it out for free this July.
When: Friday, July 5th to Sunday, July 14th, 2024
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square, 100 St NW
Cost: Free to attend
Sherwood Park Wild Rose Carnival
The Carnival is back at Sherwood Park! From July 5th to July 7th, you can find it in front of the mall at a new, prominent location. Get ready for run rides for the family to enjoy.
When: Friday, July 5th to Sunday, July 7th, 2024
Where: 2020 Sherwood Dr, Sherwood Park
Cost: $1+
Edmonton Stingers vs. Vancouver Bandits
Edmonton Stingers professional basketball returns to the Edmonton EXPO Centre this July! They are playing the Vancouver Bandits this week.
When: Friday, July 5th, 2024
Where: Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW
Cost: $20+
Edmonton Riverhawks Vs Kamloops
Perhaps some baseball this week? The Edmonton Riverhawks is hosting a ‘First Responders Night” on Friday as they face Kamloops. Head down the field after the game for the amazing fireworks show put on by Uncle John’s Fireworks!
When: Friday, July 5th, 2024
Where: RE/MAX Field
Cost: $19.99+
Have a great week!
