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 Labour Day long weekend.

1. Pop Rockin’ Treats Ice Cream

Thursday is YOUR LAST day to grab a scoop of SONiC’s Pop Rockin’ Treats ice cream at Twice Cream to support YESS!

Available throughout the month of August. That means it’s your last weekend to try it!

Twice Cream, 10983 127 St NW, Edmonton

Get more details here.

 

2. Edmonton Mural Festival

SONiC 102.9 is stoked to be a part of the Edmonton Mural Festival.? EMF connects local and international artists to Edmonton through public artwork and experiences. ?This year, there are over 30 murals being created in our city!

Tuesday, August 15 – Friday, September 15

Various locations across Edmonton.

Get more info here.

 

3. Mural Massive

Rock out with Edmonton’s own Carter & The Capitals at Mural Massive, an Edmonton Mural Festival celebration!

Saturday, September 2 from 2 pm – 2 am

The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro, 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

 

4. Freewill Shakespeare Festival

Take in some of Shakespeare’s timeless works this weekend in their new location!

Tuesday, August 8 – Sunday, September 3

Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

 

5. Labour Day Classic: Edmonton Elks vs. Calgary Stampeders

Cheer on your Elks when they face the Stampeders in the Labour Day Classic!

Monday, September 4 at 5 pm

McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary

Get tickets here.

 

Make the most of your Alternative Weekend!