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 long weekend.

1. Alexisonfire

Rock out with Alexisonfire when they open for Avenge Sevenfold on Friday night!

Friday, August 4

Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

 

2. Pop Rockin’ Treats Ice Cream

SONiC has teamed up with Twice Cream to bring you Pop Rockin’ Treats ice cream! It’s an explosion of creamsicle and pop rocks. Proceeds from every scoop and pint sold directly support YESS!

Available throughout the month of August

Twice Cream, 10983 127 St NW, Edmonton

Get more details here.

3. Pigeon Lake Music Festival 

Spend your weekend jamming with The Trews, Biff Naked, Reuben and the Dark, and MORE!

Friday, August 4 – Sunday, August 6

Mulhurst Bay, Alberta

Get tickets here.

 

4. Edmonton Heritage Festival 

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Heritage Festival at their new location in Borden Park!

Friday, August 4 – Sunday, August 6

Borden Park, 7507 Borden Park Rd NW, Edmonton

Get more details here.

 

5. Edmonton Corn Maze

Get lost in Edmonton’s original corn maze this long weekend!

Summer Hours:

  • Wednesday, July 26 – Monday, September 4
    • Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 8 pm
    • Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm

Fall Hours:

  • Tuesday, September 5 – Sunday, October 22
    • Tuesday – Saturday: 10 am – 8 pm
    • Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm
    • Closed Mondays

26171 Secondary Hwy 627, Spruce Grove, AB

Get more details here.

 

Make the most of your Alternative Weekend!