Students are returning to campus and the shelves of your favourite home decor stores are already filled with Halloween decorations – its official, the slow descent into autumn has begun. Hold on to the final moments of summer with these long weekend events!
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Photo courtesy Cocktails & Jerk Festival Alberta Day Celebrations | September 2 – 3
- September 1st is Alberta Day! To celebrate the anniversary of our province, head down to the Alberta Legislature Grounds on Friday or Saturday to experience some of the things that make Alberta special. Festivities will include live entertainment by local artists, a made-in-Alberta marketplace, beer gardens, food trucks, and kid friendly activities. Close the weekend out with a free concert from Brett Kissel and some fireworks!
The City of Edmonton will also be hosting celebrations in Sir Winston Church Square on Saturday September 3 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Join them for performances, free ice cream, and a Bubble Bike Dance Party!
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Come From Away | August 30 – September 4
- On September 11, 2001, 38 planes and 7,000 passengers were diverted to a small Newfoundland town. Locals struggle to locate supplies for this sudden influx of people while passengers frantically try to reach friends and family in New York. Equal parts hilarious and heartwarming, this musical reminds audiences of the importance of human connection.
Symphony Under the Sky | September 1 – 4
What better way to say goodbye to summer than a classical music concert under the stars? The Winspear Centre and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra return for Symphony Under the Sky’s 26th year! With beloved guest conductor Robert Bernhard at the helm, the ESO will be performing two programs, Hollywood Hits and Festival Favourites. Don’t miss out on this magical festival!
India Film Festival of Alberta | September 2 – 4
- This film festival is celebrating their 8th year! Featuring award-winning films from both India and Canada, the Edmonton Movie Club is pleased to be showing films that showcase diverse cultures, languages, and experiences.
Cocktails & Jerk | September 3 – 4
Celebrate Caribbean culture in Dr. Wilbert McIntrye Park this weekend! Event organizer Dewayne Taylor founded Cocktails & Jerk during the pandemic in order to bring a vacation to the people and they are thrilled to be back for another year. Perfectly embodying the diversity of Edmonton, make sure to check out this festival for great food, music, and drinks.
Timeless Vintage Market | September 3
If you are looking to re-vamp your closet, this is the event for you. Timeless Vintage Market is running this weekend in the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre with tons of different vendors offering pieces in a wide variety of styles. Find unique clothing and shop sustainably – purchasing vintage is a win-win! (P.S. Check out our Fall Style issue for one Edmontonian’s favourite consignment spots – read it here now!)
Antique Mall Parking Lot Sale | September 5
- Check out the Old Strathcona Antique Mall for their biggest parking lot sale yet! Featuring over 100 vendors, this event is the perfect opportunity to expand your antique collection. Don’t miss it—this is their last parking lot sale of 2022!
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Sheep leaving parade | September 5
- The City of Fort Saskatchewan has been using a flock of sheep as eco-friendly grass trimmers for 30 years. Join them this Saturday as they say goodbye to their furry friends for the season. The parade starts at 11:30am, with an opportunity to feed the sheep from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
