gIt’s coming into the second weekend of summer and we’re here for the summer. The accidental beach is back and we’re here for it. There’s plenty of things to do this weekend, to find the breaks in the rain and hit the outdoors.

Friday

See a Show at the Green Shack
The EAC is partnering with the City of Edmonton Green Shacks to present "Green Shack Shows" throughout July and August. Concerts and performances will run five days a week at Green Shacks across the city with one performance in the morning and another in the afternoon. It’s a silly way to get outside with the kids!

Street Performer’s Festival - Last Weekend
Edmonton International Street Performers Festival transforms Churchill Square into an outdoor 3-ring-circus featuring the world’s best local, national and international street artists. StreetFest delivers spectacle, comedy, music, variety of performances and physical feats, as well as workshops to help release your own inner-entertainer. Be part of the crowd and take in an incredible circle-show, actively engage with an installation or let our roving performers bring the show to you. A whirlwind of acts, a tempest of entertainment, a deluge of fun – all on street level. Larger-than-life entertainment of the ages, suitable for all ages.

Community Movie Night: Encanto
Outdoor movie nights are starting up again, in the hall. Snacks? Admission includes a bag of popcorn, but you're welcome to bring your own goodies, too! We will also have pop and juice on hand for a nominal charge. Admission is $5/family and includes a fun night out watching Encanto with the family. Get the details.

Family Friendly Tropical Beach Bash at Harbour Pool
Make a splash at Harbour Pool during our Tropical Beach Bash. This event will include games, prizes and our big inflatable (located in the deep end). Regular admission fee applies - located in Fort Saskatchewan. Learn more, here.

Saturday

Festival in a Box Parade
The next Festival in a Box Pop-up Parade will be in the community of Griesbach on Saturday, July 16, 2022 starting at 1:00pm. Come check out some fabulous musicians, roving artists, and a whole lot of fun. It’s a fun way to head out for the afternoon with the kids, and experience something silly!

Glow in the Dark Night Swim
Come get your glow on for the Pool's first midnight swim of the summer on July 15 from 9 p.m. - midnight!! Lots of glowsticks and glow in the dark goggles will be available for purchase! Get tickets, here.

Learn to Hula Hoop at the Farmer’s Market
Get ready to eat, drink, dance and play the Saturday away on 104 Street. Live music, art classes, fitness workouts, extended patios, dog-friendly programming, market vendors, dance lessons and shopping, all in one place! Every Saturday from 11 am to 3pm on 104 Street starting June 25. Al Fresco on 104 is presented by the Edmonton Downtown Business Association. This weekend, you can pop in for the hula hooping and more. Learn more, here.

Take an Artventures Class at Art Gallery of St. Albert
Enjoy creative art-making experiences that complement gallery exhibitions. Themes vary each month, providing a fun opportunity to explore new skills and techniques while learning essential art fundamentals. Register your kids aged 6-12, here.

Free Pancake Breakfast in the Athlone Park
Join us for a Pancake Party! Help us kick off K Days and celebrate the summer in our community! There are pancakes! Sausage! Juice! Coffee - and the chance to kick off K-days celebration with the kids.

The Accidental Beach is Back
Accidental beach is back for 2022, you can park at the popular spot for hitting the river - now that the water levels are lower. The popular spot is perfect for wading, packing a picnic, and the sand toys and making a morning or afternoon of it, without leaving the city. You can park at the Northside of 98A Avenue for two hours between 8am-10pm Monday to Friday during May-September.

Parks Day at Wizard Lake
Head out to Leduc County and celebrate Parks Day at Jubilee Park on Wizard Lake! There will be entertainment, games and activities for the whole family. It’s a free way to discover the lake!

Sunday

See Cirque du Soleil OVO
Cirque du Soleil OVO is in town and it’s the last weekend to see the show. OVO is overflowing with contrasts. The hidden, secret world at our feet is revealed as tender and torrid, noisy and quiet, peaceful and chaotic. And as the sun rises on a bright new day the vibrant cycle of insect life begins anew.

Splurge on Tickets for Imagine Monet
Get Immersed in the world of Monet. The Impressionists were the first artists of modernity looking to escape the framework that captured the artwork and isolated it from others, making the painting a closed world to be well separated from its neighbors. But the framework convention was so strong that it was impossible.

Take a Tour at FARRM Animal Rescue
FARRM is welcoming kids and adults to experience the farm and learn more about the favourite animals - the stars! Tours offer a special chance for you to hear about each one of our residents, learn their stories, see their quirks, and experience their personalities.. Adults are $20, and children are free for the registered session.

Summer Loving Festival at Manchester Square
Manchester square is hosting a summer festival with events and activities for the whole family. There’s a hula hoop station, face painting, vehicles to discover, crafts, cotton candy machine, food trucks, DJ entertainment and outdoor spaces at the square.