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Edmonton Family Events
Things to do for the whole family
See Alberta Events for events beyond Edmonton. Spring Break & Summer programs.
Family oriented events this month in the Edmonton area:
July 2008 Calendar of Events
- Body Worlds 1 Exhibit (Telus World of Science – Edmonton)
June 13-October 13
The original exhibition of Real Human Bodies. One of the most visited traveling exhibitions in the world. Unique and educational exhibit about human anatomy, physiology and health. Children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult.
www.telusworldofscience.com/edmonton - Dragons: Between Science and Fiction (Royal Alberta Museum)
June 14 - Sept 14
This exhibition explores many myths and peculiarities associated with this powerful figure.
www.royalalbertamuseum.ca - Freewill Shakespeare Festival (Hawrelak Park)
Shakespeare in the park Edmonton
June 24 – July 20
Two Shakespearean productions. Week long Camp Shakespeare program for kids.
www.rivercityshakespeare.com - Edmonton International Street Performers Festival
July 4-13
Outdoor performances by international street acts including musicians, hula hoopers, acrobats, comedians, clowns, etc. Kid’s World.
www.edmontonstreetfest.com - Capital EX Parade
July 17
Exciting downtown parade for the whole family.
www.capitalex.ca - Edmonton’s Capital EX (Northlands)
July 17-26
Edmonton’s biggest summer celebration. Parade, midway, chuck wagon races, entertainment.
www.capitalex.ca - A Taste of Edmonton (Sir Winston Churchill Square)
July 18-27
Around 40 restaurants with live entertainment.
www.eventsedmonton.ca - Country Soul Stroll (Edmonton area)
July 19-20
Self-guided driving route to a variety of country and farm experiences.
www.edmontonscountryside.com - Rexall Edmonton Indy
July 24-26
Expect to see the best in open-wheel racing in Edmonton.
www.edmontonindy.com - Monty Python’s Spamalot (Jubilee Auditorium)
July 29-August 3
Winner of 2005 Tony Award for best musical. Ages 8 and up.
www.broadwayacrosscanada.ca
August 2008 Calendar of Events
- Edmonton Heritage Festival (Hawrelak Park)
August 2-4
3 day festival celebrating Canada’s vibrant multicultural heritage.
www.heritage-festival.com - Alberta Heritage Day holiday long weekend
Monday, August 4, 2008 - Edmonton Folk Music Festival (Gallagher Park)
August 7-10
Four day outdoor festival in Gallagher Park offering a mix of blues, Celtic, bluegrass, worldbeat and singer/songwriters, gospel and more. Children 11 and under are free!
www.edmontonfolkfest.org - Cariwest – Edmonton’s Caribbean Arts Festival
August 8-10
Costume extravaganza, dazzling parade and more.
www.cariwestfestival.com - Sesame Street Live: Elmo! Ready for Action (Rexall Place)
August 8-10
www.ticketmaster.ca - Canadian Youth Francophone Games (Edmonton)
August 14-17
The games attract nearly 1200 participants ages 13-18 years from across Canada.
www.jeuxfc.ca - Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival (Old Strathcona)
August 14-24
One of the best and most successful Fringe Theatre Festivals in the world.
www.fringetheatreadventures.ca - ING Edmonton Marathon Weekend
August 16-17
Marathon, Fun Run/Walks, Kids Marathon Mile and more races.
www.edmontonmarathon.ca - Old-Time Penny Carnival (Rutherford House)
August 17
Old-Time Penny Carnival at this historic home of Alberta’s first premier, Alexander Cameron Rutherford.
www.tprc.alberta.ca/rh - Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival (Louise McKinney Park)
August 22-24
Dragon Boat races on the North Saskatchewan River.
www.edbfa.com - Harvest Fair (Fort Edmonton Park)
August 24
Take in the Harvest Fair at this living history park.
www.fortedmontonpark.ca - Friends’ Ukrainian Music Fest (Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village)
August 24
Entertainment from some of the region’s best Ukrainian musicians, cultural displays and delicious foods.
www.tprc.alberta.ca/uchv
September 2008 Calendar of Events
- Labour Day holiday long weekend
Monday, September 1, 2008 - Grandparent's Day
Sunday, September 7 - Peter Pan (Jubilee Auditorium)
September 23-24
A magical flight filled with family entertainment, fantasy and marvelous thrills.
www.albertaballet.com - CATS (Jubilee Auditorium)
September 30-October 5
CATS features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless melodies. For the whole family.
www.broadwayacrosscanada.ca
October 2008 Calendar of Events
- Thanksgiving Day holiday long weekend
Monday, October 13, 2008 - Edmonton's Scarecrow Festival
Oct (date tba)
Edmonton's premiere Halloween Event for kids and families.
www.scarecrowfestival.org - The Forbidden Phoenix (Citadel Theatre)
October 25-November 9
A fusion of Peking Opera, martial arts, acrobatics and “western” musical theatre. Part of the family series. Ages 7 and up.
www.citadeltheatre.com - Halloween
Friday, October 31
November 2008 Calendar of Events
- Thomas & Friends Live! in Thomas Saves the Day (Rexall Place)
November 1
Loved by children everywhere, Thomas the Tank Engine travels to the Canadian Stage.
www.ticketmaster.ca - Rememberance Day holiday
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - Hairspray (Jubilee Auditorium)
November 11-16
Broadway’s big musical comedy hit. Ages 13 and up.
www.broadwayacrosscanada.ca - Festival of Trees (Shaw Conference Centre)
November 27-30
Hundreds of decorated trees and festive decorations for visitors of all ages. Family entertainment.
www.festivaloftrees.ab.ca - A Christmas Carol (Citadel Theatre)
November 28-December 23
Citadel’s Christmas tradition continues with this Dicken’s classic. Ages 7 and up.
www.citadeltheatre.com
December 2008 Calendar of Events
- A Christmas Carol (Citadel Theatre)
November 28-December 23
Citadel’s Christmas tradition continues with this Dicken’s classic. Ages 7 and up.
www.citadeltheatre.com - Little Red Riding Hood
December 2-7
Alberta Opera’s newest production that tackles the difficult issues of “bullying and fitting in”
www.fringetheatreadventures.ca - Nutcracker (Jubilee Auditorium)
December 11-14
Alberta Ballet’s sparkling new creation of the Nutcracker premieres.
www.albertaballet.com - Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25, 2008 - Boxing Day
Friday, December 26, 2008
* All events are subject to change.
EDMONTON SPORTS TO WATCH
- Edmonton Oilers, National Hockey League - edmontonoilers.com
- Edmonton Oil Kings, Western Hockey League - oilkings.ca
- Edmonton Eskimos, Canadian Football League - esks.com
- University of Alberta Golden Bears and Pandas - bears.ualberta.ca
- NAIT Ooks - nait.ca/athletics
- MacEwan Griffins - men's & women's sports: basketball, hockey, volleyball, soccer, cross country, curling, dance team. macewanathletics.ca
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