Happenings: Aug. 12, 2026

Here are some events happening today in the Edmonton area.

• Balancing Life, Work & Basic Needs: Mental Health Workshop starting at 9am at On-Site Placement
• Partial solar eclipse starting at 9:30am at TELUS World of Science - Edmonton (RASC Observatory)
• Reclaim Your Calm: A Working Mom's Guide to Self-Care starting at 10am online
• Summer Reading Fest: Music is Medicine, Dancing is Freedom with Curt Young starting at 2pm at Edmonton Public Library (Stanley A. Milner)
• Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market starting at 3:30pm at Booster Juice Recreation Centre in Terwillegar
• Emerging Health Leaders Summer Connect: A Networking & Mentorship Social starting at 4:30pm at Irrational Brewing Company
• Hammer time Eco Dyeing with Chelsea Boos starting at 5:30pm at McCauley Community Orchard
• Tech Wednesdays starting at 5:30pm at The Pint Public House
• Garden Concert: Josh McHan Trio starting at 7pm at Anglican Parish of Christ Church

And here are some upcoming events to keep in mind:

• Aug. 20: Chamber After Hours at the Edmonton Fringe at Fringe Theatre Arts Barns
• Aug. 26: Opera al Fresco at University of Alberta Botanic Garden
• Aug. 29: Stories in Motion: Chinatown AR Showcase & Community Feedback Weekend at Mah Society of Edmonton

Visit the Taproot Edmonton Calendar for many more events in the Edmonton region.