15 of the most effective issues to do that week in Edmonton: July 4 to 10
Meghann Showers
5 min read
It’s a recent begin after the Canada Day lengthy weekend, and there may be a lot to take a look at this week. We like to see it!
From Shawn Mendes rocking Rogers Place to the at all times gorgeous Fort Edmonton Park, let’s dive into all the nice issues you possibly can take a look at this week in YEG.
Shawn Mendes
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What: Pop famous person Shawn Mendes might be performing in Edmonton this week as a part of his Surprise World Tour. His most up-to-date album, Surprise, debuted on the high of the Billboard 200 Chart in a number of worldwide markets, marking Mendes’ fourth straight #1 album. Since turning into a family identify in 2017, Mendes has amassed 62 billion world streams and 10 billion video views.
When: July 5
The place: Rogers Place Area
Price: $64-$190; tickets could be discovered right here
Snow Valley Aerial Park
What: With over 100 components on the construction, there’s something for everybody! Crawl, climb, swing, and step your means by way of locally-themed components as much as 15 metres excessive, together with the rainbow wall, ski bridge, swinging picnic desk, and tons of different challenges!
When: Monday to Friday from 5 to 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 9 pm
The place: 3204 Rainbow Valley Street
Price: $37-$46; tickets could be discovered right here
Catch an Edmonton Elks sport
Edmonton Elks
What: It’s the Battle of Alberta, because the Elks welcome the Calgary Stampeders on Thursday evening. Cheering on the Elks on a pleasant summer time day? Yea, we are able to get into that!
When: July 7
The place: Commonwealth Stadium
Price: $24 – $48; tickets could be discovered right here.
Speeders Edmonton
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What: It’s one in every of Edmonton’s most anticipated enterprise openings this yr, and we are able to lastly go take a look at the brand new Speeders Edmonton Raceway location. Along with the large observe, the six duckpin bowling lanes every have their very own display screen the place you possibly can select what sort of sport of bowling you need to play. Augmented actuality axe throwing can be a factor right here, which is able to, with transferring targets, be the primary of its sort to open in all of Canada. Go, Edmonton!
When: Yr-round
The place: Unit 16, 12808 one hundred and seventieth Road NW
Price: Varies
Al Fresco on 4th
What: A vibrant downtown summer time market, Al Fresco on 4th, is full of prolonged patios, varied meals vehicles, and retail distributors.
When: Now till August 27, 2022
Time: Saturdays from 11 am to three pm
The place: 104th Road NW, downtown, Edmonton
Price: Free
Think about Monet
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What: Edmonton might be coated with the works of Charles Monet, the French painter and founding father of impressionism, who’s among the many most well-known figures within the historical past of the artwork world, as Think about Monet rolls into city.
When: June 8 to September 2
The place: Edmonton Expo Centre
Price: $0-$45, tickets could be discovered right here
Artwork Gallery of Alberta
What: Wander by way of the considerate and exquisite paintings on the Artwork Gallery of Alberta and marvel at every exhibit. Seize a chunk at a downtown Edmonton restaurant when you’re all completed!
When: Wednesday to Sunday from 11 am to five pm, Thursdays are 11 am to 7 pm
The place: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq., Edmonton
Price: $14, buy on-line
Fort Edmonton Park
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What: Fort Edmonton Park is open for the season and it’s a must-see! Nestled on 64 acres of forested parkland alongside the river valley, guests can expertise the historical past of Edmonton earlier than their very eyes. Discover a recreation of a fort from 1846 on the grounds throughout that point and streets detailing every period from 1885 to 1920. Try the Ferris wheel, theatre, video games, and a lot extra!
The place: 7000 143rd Road NW, Edmonton
When: Might 21 – September 18, Wednesday – Sunday (and vacation Mondays)
Price: $21-$26, tickets could be discovered right here
Hamilton
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What: HAMILTON is the story of America then, advised by America now. That includes a rating that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary second in theatre — a musical that has had a profound impression on tradition, politics, and training. It’s additionally Broadway’s return to Edmonton for the reason that COVID-19 pandemic started, so that you don’t need to miss this!
When: June 21 to July 10
The place: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Price: $84-$505, tickets could be discovered right here
Nature Connects Exhibit
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What: The Nature Connects exhibit on the Edmonton Valley Zoo presents some gorgeous sculptures made solely out of the traditional toys by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney. It’s been wowing audiences at botanical gardens, zoos, arboretums, and science facilities all over the world since 2012, so that you don’t need to miss out on this!
When: Till September 4
The place: 13315 Buena Vista Street (Edmonton Valley Zoo)
Price: $15.95 for basic admission
Work up a sweat on a set of stairs in YEG
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What: It’s lastly good sufficient to get out and benefit from the outside in Edmonton and why not work up a sweat after work by working some stairs? We’re so fortunate to have varied spots to run them, so let’s get to work!
The place: Numerous places
Price: Free
Try the Royal Alberta Museum
What: Marvel on the Royal Alberta Museum’s huge collections, from its archaeology, Indigenous research, and work-life trade sections to Earth and Life Sciences that can wow you. It’s one of the vital intriguing issues to do in Edmonton!
When: Open year-round, Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm
The place: 9810 103a Avenue NW
Price: $10-$21; tickets could be discovered right here
Splash round on the WEM World Waterpark
What: It’ll really feel like a little bit of a trip if you go to the World Waterpark at West Edmonton Mall. Shoot down some large slides or chill out within the wave pool. No matter you select, it’s a first-rate factor to do that week.
When: Hours fluctuate all through the week
The place: West Edmonton Mall
Price: $40-$54; tickets could be discovered right here
Elk Island Nationwide Park
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What: Whether or not you’re hitting the paths, stargazing, or attempting to see some buffalo, this nationwide park is properly definitely worth the brief drive on the market. With the hotter climate as we progress by way of July, why not benefit from the outside at this prestigious nationwide park!
When: Open year-round
The place: 54401 Vary Street 203, Fort Saskatchewan
Price: Free; Parks Canada move is required to enter
Go to the Muttart Conservatory
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What: Be amazed on the gorgeous Muttart Conservatory, with every glass pyramid showcasing a unique surroundings for vegetation from across the globe. It’s a soothing, insightful, and exquisite expertise.
When: Open year-round
Time: From Monday to Tuesday, 10 am to five pm, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 am to 9 pm, Friday, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am to five pm
The place: Muttart Conservatory (9626 96A Road, Edmonton)
Price: $7.75-$14.95, buy on-line
