It’s the most wonderful time of the week – the end! Each Thursday, Brooklyn rounds up all of the weekend events, concerts, festivals, and more that you should know about. Here’s what’s going on in Edmonton this weekend.

1. Honor Indigenous History Month at Fort Edmonton Park

June is Indigenous History Month, so you are invited to gather and explore life through the diversity of First Nations and Métis peoples’ histories, cultures, experiences, and perspectives, local to Indigenous life in the Beaver Hills, or Edmonton region at Fort Edmonton Park. 

 

Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton, AB

Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm

Get tickets here.

 

2. Celebrate Pride Month

 

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SONiC 102.9 is excited to celebrate Pride Month! Check out our Pride Guide below to help you stay in the loop with all the Pride Programming & Events happening this month around Edmonton. You can also celebrate with local businesses owned by or allies of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Happy Pride!

Check out Pride events and resources here. 

 

3. Imagine Monet

Explore the works of Monet at the Edmonton EXPO Centre!

 

Imagine Monet

Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Tuesday-Thursday, 10 am – 6 pm

Friday-Saturday, 10 am – 8pm

Closed Mondays.

Get tickets here.

4. The Glorious Sons with JJ Wilde

 

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Canadian rockers The Glorious Sons are raging back into Edmonton, and they’re brining JJ Wilde with them!

 

Thursday, June 23

Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here.

 

5. Edmonton Elks vs. Calgary Stampeders

 

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Cheer on your Edmonton Elks when they take on their rivals the Calgary Stampeders!

 

Saturday, June 25 at 5 pm

McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, AB

Watch on Sportsnet.

 

6. The 5th Annual Zoobrew Beer Carnival

Head to the Edmonton Valley Zoo for another year of Zoobrew! Enjoy delicious beers while exploring the attractions and animals. 

 

Saturday, June 25 from 5 pm – 11 pm

Edmonton Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Road &, 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here.

 

7. Sherwood Park Wild Rose Carnival

Wild Rose Shows Inc.

This weekend, the carnival is in Sherwood Park! Enjoy rides, games, food, and more!

 

Sherwood Park Mall, 2020 Sherwood Dr, Sherwood Park, AB

Friday, June 24th: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, June 25th: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday, June 26th: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Get more info and tickets here.

 

8. See Hamilton at the Jube

 

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Guess what’s come from Broadway to you? Hamilton!

 

Tuesday, June 21 – Sunday, July 10

Northern Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here.

 

9. 30th Annual Pets in the Park

Bring your scaley, fury, big, tiny animals to the 30th Pets in the Park!

 

Sunday, June 26 from 10 am – 4 pm

Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Rd NW, Edmonton, AB

Get more info here.

 

10. Westworld Sead 4 Premiere

 

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Question your existence with the season 4 premiere of Westworld on Sunday, June 26 on HBO. 

 

11. New Music Discovery: Alexisonfire – Otherness

After thirteen long years, Alexisonfire are back with a new album!

 

Make the most of your Alternative Weekend!

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