Since 2008, Alberta Culture Days has encouraged communities and attractions across the province to host celebrations that inspire Albertans to participate in and discover the arts and cultural life of their communities. Various venues and groups throughout the city participate every year, and we’ve gathered several events, activities, performances, and attractions. Get ready to celebrate, appreciate, and engage with the diverse arts and cultural communities in Alberta this September (and beyond!).
Attractions & Free Admission Days
Multicultural Heritage Centre
Celebrate culture in your community with three fun days, including some safe outdoor activities this Saturday, free for you and your family to enjoy.
Sep 25 — This day is all about the Artist. Join in activities that may inspire your own work or process, including Artist Professional Development and an Artist Screening Party.
Sep 26 — These free family-friendly activities include a Visual Art Fair, performances by A Powell Band, and a Pop-Up Bake Shop complete with fresh bread, cookies, cinnamon rolls, sandwiches, and more.
Sep 27 — Time to celebrate performers and storytellers! Activities include the Readers’ Theatre and Cultural Campfire.
This museum, located 30 minutes southeast of the Edmonton International Airport, hosts an outstanding collection of vintage vehicles, aircraft, tractors, and industrial machines that pay tribute to mechanical genius. Book a ticket for free admission from Sep 25–27. Learn to make rope, go on a scavenger hunt, take in a grain elevator demonstration, and more! Plus, make sure to pay a visit to the Museum Store for some cool items like metal signs, vehicle restoration tools, science kits, and toys.
The newly constructed Royal Alberta Museum is the largest museum in Western Canada, with more than 82,000 square feet of exhibition space. Check out preserved fossils and meteorites in the Natural History Hall and learn about Alberta’s diverse past and present in the Human History Hall. Don’t forget to visit the Museum Shop for gifts and artworks by various local artists. Note: The Royal Alberta Museum is sold out this weekend, but you can get tickets to check out the incredible exhibits throughout the year!
Special Events
Prairie Impressions | Sep 22–26
The Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists (SNAP) and Alberta Printmakers (A/P) are collaborating to offer a variety of free, interactive, and engaging online printmaking programming for all ages.
Mid-Autumn Festival | Sep 25
The Chinese Benevolent Association has transformed its annual Mid-Autumn Festival into a multicultural one. Watch singing, dancing, drumming, and more at this free virtual concert of multicultural
performances starting at 6:30 pm.
Artist Professional Development | Sep 25
September 2020 is Month of the Artist, so this event is meant to engage with the local artist population with 2 hours of professional development. Artists are invited to learn how to use social media effectively to promote or even sell their work. Industry professionals will take artists through the nuances of various social media platforms.
Alberta-India Culture Day | Sep 26
Presented by the Council of India Societies of Edmonton, Alberta-India Culture Day 2020 event will showcase diverse and rich (East) Indian culture, as well as local Indigenous cultures. The event will be kicked off with a colourful opening ceremony with various dance and singing performances followed by various workshops for arts and crafts, dance, and cooking.
Hulaan Mo! Online Game | Sep 26
“Hulaan Mo” is an online game on Philippine art and culture—language, history, architecture, geography, cuisine, customs and traditions, and pop culture. The game activity is suitable for ages 10 to seniors. Exciting give-aways for winning participants! Free and open to the public.
Red Brick Performing Arts presents: Readers Theatre | Sep 27
Celebrate the performing arts with a series of acting challenges for visitors of all ages in Readers Theatre. Facilitators will engage visitors in a variety of genres of acting styles within small groups.
