Get ready, friends! Monday, September 5th is hot on our heels which means so is an extra day of fun and excitement! Not sure how to spend your long weekend? We’ve got you! From outdoor activities to annual festivities, here are 8 things to do in Edmonton on Labour Day in 2022.
CHEER ON THE ELKS DURING THE LABOUR DAY CLASSIC
It’s tradition! This upcoming Monday, head to your favourite local sports bar and watch as the Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Elks go head to head in an annual battle of Alberta. It’s going to be a good game, we can feel it!
Where: See some of our favourite sports bars here
Time: 2:30 pm
INDULGE AT THE EDLC LABOUR DAY BBQ
Hungry? Head over to Giovanni Caboto Park for the 31st annual big Monday BBQ, held by the Edmonton District and Labour Council. Grab a burger and a drink, soak up the sun and enjoy live entertainment, giveaways and music!
Where: Giovanni Caboto Park – 9425 109a Ave NW
Time: 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
ATTEND THE SHEEP LEAVING PARADE
what’s better than a couple of floats and some street performances? Well, usually we’d say nothing – but when there are sheep involved… the answer has GOT to be ‘sheep parade!’ This Monday, head to the NE to bid Fort Saskachewans hardworking woolly friends goodbye – it’s going to be sbaaaactacular.
Where: Fort Heritage Precinct – 10006 – 100 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan
Time: 11:30 am
GET LOST IN THE EDMONTON CORN MAZE
That’s right, the Edmonton Corn Maze is back for the season! 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.
Where: 26171 Secondary Hwy 627, Spruce Grove
Cost: $12+
PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKIN
Is it too early to start planning for Halloween? Absolutely not! This Monday head to Edmonton’s Somerset Farms and pick your very own pumpkin! Our advice? Make a pie out of this one, and then head back closer to the October 31st to grab another for carving!
Where: 1423 Township Rd 514, AB
DOUBLE DOWN ON LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Last chance! TELUS World of Science and Fort Edmonton Park have teamed up to offer a 2-for-1 deal on general admissions, but you’re running out of time to take advantage of it!
When: Until September 5th
Where: 11211 142 Street NW and 7000 143 Street NW
Cost: Varies, check Fort Edmonton Park and TELUS World of Science websites for more info
HIT UP THE FARMERS’ MARKETS
We will literally never tire of a weekly or monthly trip to one of Edmonton’s farmers’ markets. This Monday, some great groceries, and maybe treat yourself to a snack… it’s a couple of hours well spent!
Where: Locations around Edmonton
Cost: FREE
CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO A CITYWIDE SCAVENGER HUNT
Put your thinking caps on, Edmonton! This Monday challenge yourself to the clue-solving adventure of a lifetime – Downtown Detectives. Get your friends and family together, explore the streets and solve a murder mystery – there’s no better way to spend an extra day off.
Where: See directions here
Cost: $59
And there you have it, folks! 8 things to do in Edmonton this Labour Day! It’s going to be a good one, we can feel it!
