Festivals, drive-in movies, a midway, and more—get ready for some serious summer fun. Here’s what’s on this weekend in Edmonton!
1) Howie Miller | July 23–24
Born and raised in Edmonton, Howie Miller is bringing his quick wit and stellar impressions to Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club at Century Casino. Get your tickets through the Yuk Yuk’s website.
2) Campio Summer Market | July 24
The Campio Summer Market returns for another day of great food and drink, as well as unique goods from local vendors. The whole family is welcome!
3) Motor Nights | Until July 25
With eight movies over four nights, including The Conjuring, Hairspray, Pulp Fiction, The Princess Bride, and more, this drive-in movie experience at the Beaumont Agricultural Society grounds is the perfect night out. Get your tickets through Showpass.
4) Lisa Baker | Until July 25
Catch Lisa Baker’s signature Newfie humour at the Comic Strip until July 25th! She won The Comic Strip’s Funniest Person with a Day Job competition in 2016, and has opened for Rob Schneider, Tom Green, and Paul Reiser. Tickets are available through the Comic Strip website.
5) Taste of Edmonton | Until August 1
It’s Canada’s largest outdoor food festival, with over 50 local restaurants offering hundreds of dishes to try. From Indonesian to Italian, Turkish to Thai, your new favourite food is waiting! Don’t forget to buy your 50/50 tickets for the chance to win up to $50,000!
6) Summer Fun Midway | Until August 1
Your midway favourites—rides, games, and yes, mini donuts—are back as the Summer Fun Midway rolls into the Edmonton EXPO Centre parking lot for 10 days of fun! You can get your tickets, including flex tickets (allowing you to enter on any day of the midway), through Showpass.
7) Info Edmonton Summer Guide | Out Now!
Looking for even more things to see, do, and explore this summer? Get the inside scoop on dining, shopping, arts, events, and more with our free Summer Guide! Pick yours up from newstands around Edmonton, or download our digital edition to take with you on all your summer adventures.
