Events Roundup
Oct. 22, 2026
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon. Debbi recommends Seasons of Connection: Community Stewardship: Turf the Turf, where master gardener Dustin Bajer will discuss practical, nature-inspired ways to build a drought-tolerant, biodiverse yard.
Seasons of Connection: Community Stewardship: Turf the Turf with Dustin Bajer
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Thursday, Oct. 29 5:00 PM
š Earth's Refillery Coop
Remove your lawn and cultivate a nature-inspired, climate-resilient yard, neighbourhood, and city.
Here's what Debbi had to say:
"I've wanted to turf my turf for quite some time, but I wasn't sure how to start. I'm really looking forward to hearing Dustin speak on how I can make practical changes in my yard and create a more biodiverse environment for pollinators and plants!"
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How to Festival
Learn something new from someone who already knows how to do it:
- Oct. 24: How to embrace winter in Edmonton starting at 11am online
- Oct. 24: How to Use AI Without Losing Your Voice (or Your Mind) starting at 12pm online
- Oct. 24: How to get started investing starting at 1pm online
- Oct. 24: How to make dinner rolls starting at 1pm online
- Oct. 24: How to keep houseplants alive - and thriving starting at 2pm online
- Oct. 24: How to Sew Eco-Friendly Makeup Wipes starting at 2pm at Edmonton Public Library (Stanley A. Milner)
- Oct. 24: How to get outside and learn from nature starting at 2pm at Edmonton Public Library (Strathcona)
- Oct. 24: How to be a backyard birder starting at 3pm online
Love, Lies, and a Very Busy Barber
He cuts hair, fixes love lives, and gets pulled into one very complicated romance. Meet Figaro in The Barber of Seville, a fast, funny comedy packed with secret love, outrageous disguises, and plans that go spectacularly off track.
With dazzling voices and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, it's a seriously fun night out. Nov. 5 and 7 at the Jubilee. Two nights only.
Happening this week
Here are some events happening in the next seven days:
- Oct. 23: The Bootlegger's Ball starting at 7pm at Edmonton Hotel & Convention Centre
- Oct. 24: Fall Fest starting at 11am at Columbus Park
- Oct. 24: Cat Meet-up in the Park: Halloween Edition starting at 2pm at Paul Kane Park
- Oct. 24: Indie Rebellion Bonfire Night starting at 6pm at Victoria Park
- Oct. 25: The Men's Collective starting at 2pm at The Bell in Scona
Moonlight Masquerade Gala
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Saturday, Oct. 24 6:00 PM
š Kirk Centre
An Enchanted Evening of Mystery, Elegance & Purpose
- Oct. 24: Gateway to the Stars starting at 9pm at Elk Island National Park
- Oct. 25: Indie Town Hall: GDX 2026 Conference Edition starting at 2pm at Boa and Hare
- Oct. 28-30: Recentring the Humanities: Ukraine and the World at Edmonton Convention Centre
- Oct. 28: Learn Downtown: Convivencia and the Art of Sharing Space starting at 12:15pm at Edmonton Public Library (Stanley A. Milner)
- Oct. 28: Inclusive Transportation Book Launch starting at 7pm at University of Alberta (Science Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science)
For your long-term planning
And here are some upcoming events to keep in mind:
- Nov. 5: Heart of Chrysalis Fundraising Event at Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre
- Nov. 6: 37th Annual ASTech Awards Gala and Innovation Showcase at Westin Edmonton
- Nov. 10: Book Launch with John Geiger starting at 7pm at Audreys Books
- Nov. 12: Startup TNT: Top 5 Finale Night starting at 6pm at Citadel Theatre
- Nov. 21: Make Believe Ball starting at 6pm at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
- Nov. 22-24: Canadian Innovation Conference at Edmonton Convention Centre
Visit the Taproot Edmonton Calendar for many more events in the Edmonton region.
This roundup was sponsored by Tycoon Events.
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