Events Roundup
Sept. 17, 2026
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot co-founder Mack Male. Mack recommends the eHUB SPARK Pitch Night, where you can catch student entrepreneurs and innovators showcasing startups and innovation projects.
eHUB SPARK Pitch Night
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Thursday, Sept. 24 5:30 PM
š University of Alberta (eHUB)
āJoin us at the next eHUB SPARK pitch night to watch short, rapid-fire presentations from U of A student entrepreneurs and innovators!
Here's what Mack had to say:
"My days as a student at the University of Alberta are long behind me, but I still love the opportunity to get on campus to soak up the energy and creativity of today's students. (Not to mention the lovely fall colours!) eHUB SPARK's pitch night is a great excuse to do just that. You'll hear from entrepreneurs, innovators, and meet others working on interesting things. Plus, there's pizza š."
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Taking care of business
Opportunities to connect, learn, and grow in the local ecosystem:
- Sept. 17: Fundraising, Culture, Persistence: What Keeps Founders Going starting at 4:30pm at Fu's Repair Shop
- Sept. 21: Spilling the Beans: How to Start a Restaurant in Alberta starting at 6pm at Waffle Bird
- Sept. 21: Life Sciences Campus Reception & Tours starting at 1pm at Edmonton Research Park
- Sept. 22: YEG Spotlight Day Coffee starting at 8am at Edmonton Unlimited
- Sept. 23: Tech For Good Alliance Working Group starting at 4pm at Arcadia Brewing Co.
- Sept. 24: Directors Crisis Playbook: Why Here, Why Now? starting at 7:30pm at Royal Glenora Club
- Sept. 24: Startup TNT Happy Hour starting at 4:30pm at Fawkes Cafe & Bakery
Two nights at the opera, one smart bundle
Set yourself up for a couple of spectacular date nights with Edmonton Opera! The Opera Duo bundles tickets to both mainstage productions in the 2026-27 season: Rossini's The Barber of Seville in November and Mozart's The Magic Flute in February. You'll save 20% compared to single ticket prices, secure your seats early, and have two unforgettable nights of live opera to look forward to.
Happening this week
Here are some events happening in the next seven days:
- Sept. 18: The Green & Gold Pop-Up Market starting at 10am at University of Alberta (University Commons Building)
- Sept. 18-20: Edmonton Expo at Edmonton EXPO Centre
- Sept. 18-20: Kaleido Family Arts Festival at Alberta Avenue Arts District
- Sept. 19: From My Closet to Theirs starting at 10am at Fringe Theatre Arts Barns
- Sept. 19: Celebrating Every Daughter's Potential starting at 12pm at Edmonton City Hall
- Sept. 20: Edmonton Terry Fox Run starting at 9:30am at Kinsmen Park
Annual Sport Central Bike Drive
š Saturday, Sept. 19 10:00 AM
The Sport Central Bike Drive in partnership with Fountain Tire is an exciting initiative aimed at turning every kid's dream of owning a bike into realityāputting smiles on faces and more wheels on the ground!
- Sept. 20: Litter Pickers Community Cleanup starting at 2pm at Royal Glenora Stairs
- Sept. 21: Echoes of Peace: Commemorating the International Day of Peace staring at 12pm at Churchill Square
- Sept. 21: tahto awasis asitakimaw Every Child Matters Traditional Feast & Round Dance starting at 4pm at Alberta Aviation Museum
- Sept. 22: Thoughtful Tuesday - We Are Traffic starting at 6pm at Earth's Refillery Coop
- Sept. 23: Alberta Business Awards of Distinction starting at 6:30pm at Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts
Edmonton Elks. Our City. Our Year.
Don't miss Elks and Tiger Cats, Sept. 26 at Play Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium. The Indigenous Celebration is back, presented by No Frills. Featuring an incredible halftime showcase of indigenous culture and the return of the pre-game CFL Orange jerseys.
For your long-term planning
And here are some upcoming events to keep in mind:
- Sept. 24-Oct. 3: Edmonton International Film Festival at Landmark Cinemas (Downtown) and Garneau Theatre
- Sept. 25: Life Sciences Week Official Wrap-Up Celebration at Enterprise Square
- Sept. 30: Truth & Reconciliation Pop-Up Screening & Author Event at Audreys Books
- Oct. 3: A Dance to Remember Gala at JW Marriott (Edmonton ICE District)
- Oct. 3: Introduction to Chocolate Tasting at Delavoye Chocolate Maker
- Oct. 3-4: Harvest Art + Book Fair at ArtsHub Ortona
- Oct. 5-9 Edmonton Startup Week at various locations
- Oct. 14-18: LitFest at various locations
Visit the Taproot Edmonton Calendar for many more events in the Edmonton region.
This roundup was sponsored by Tycoon Events.
Tycoon Events is an award-winning, full-service event planning firm with over 20 years of experience in the industry. We specialize in managing corporate events, conferences, and fundraisersādelivered in live, hybrid, or virtual formats.