Jayme Nickel and Daniel Craig of Lift!, seen here during the Street Performers' Festival, will return as outdoor performers at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, which runs until Aug. 23. (Jon Spencer/Flickr)
Happenings: Aug. 14, 2026
Here are some events happening this weekend in the Edmonton area.
- Aug. 14: Friday Nights at the Grand Night Market starting at 5pm at Chrysalis
- Aug. 14: Willow Park Wine & Cheese Tasting Fundraiser starting at 7pm at Willow Park Wines & Spirits
- Aug. 15: National Thrift Shop Day starting at 9am
- Aug. 15: Plug'n Drive starting at 10am at Alberta Motor Association (Edmonton South)
- Aug. 15: Caffeinate & Connect starting at 10am at Boa and Hare
- Aug. 15: Leather Mask Making with Dale Ladouceur starting at 10:30am at Downtown Farmers' Market
- Aug. 15: Afternoon Sound Sessions: Crossing Mackenzie starting at 12pm at 12322 102 Avenue NW
- Aug. 15: Toronto Argonauts vs. Edmonton Elks starting at 1pm at Commonwealth Stadium
- Aug. 15: FAVA 2026 Summer BBQ starting at 2pm at Donnan Park
- Aug. 15: Brew & Banter: A Craft Beer Tasting Experience starting at 2pm at City Cellars
- Aug. 16: Boujee Brunch and Fashion Show starting at 2pm at The Public Exchange
- Aug. 16: The Polyglot Turns Ten: Community Potluck & Poetry Gathering starting at 4pm at William Hawrelak Park
And here are some upcoming events to keep in mind:
- Aug. 22: Edmonton Pride Parade and Trans March
- Aug. 29: Cloud Party at O-day'min Park Pavilion
- Sept. 5: Edmonton Bike Park Grand Opening at Queen Elizabeth Park
Visit the Taproot Edmonton Calendar for many more events in the Edmonton region.
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