Events Roundup
July 23, 2026
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot co-founder Karen Unland. Karen recommends The Magpie Collection: A Dance Festival, a collection of dance performances, workshops, and interactive artwork.
The Magpie Collection: A Dance Festival
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July 13 to July 26
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A festival with exciting short dance pieces from near and afar, a tri-city collaboration, dance intensives, opening and closing parties, a bike tour and more.
Here's what Karen had to say:
"I never cease to be amazed by the breadth and depth of contemporary dance in this city. Mile Zero Dance is one of the many organizations exploring and innovating within this art form, and this annual festival, which concludes this weekend, seems like a great opportunity to take in the possibilities."
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Flavourful affairs
Ways to taste the city, Alberta, and the world:
- July 25: Anecdote Coffee Tasting starting at 1pm at Square 1 Coffee (Glenora)
- July 25: Suya Fest - Rooftop Edition starting at 4:30pm at Citizen on Jasper
- July 25: Chinatown After Dark starting at 6pm at 10640 98 Street NW
- July 25-26: Butter and Biscuits at Rutherford House
- July 26: Le Grand Picnic starting at 4:30pm at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park
- July 28: Mocktails & Masterminds with Kevin Jones starting at 6pm at Sherbrooke Liquor (St. Albert Trail)
- July 30: 30th Anniversary Barbeque starting at 3pm at Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
- July 30: YEG Wine Experience - The Wine Lovers' Beer Tasting starting at 6pm at Monolith Blind Enthusiasm Brewery
- July 31: The Art of Gluten-Free Tasting starting at 5:30pm at Sweet Castle Bakery
- Aug. 1-3: Edmonton Heritage Festival at William Hawrelak Park
- Aug. 2: Aura Mixology Sessions starting at 5pm at Aura Cocktail Bar
- Aug. 4: Building Flavour - Shrubs & Syrups starting at 6:15pm at Spilt
- Aug. 7-16: Alberta on the Plate
Inclusive fun all summer long!
AdaptAbilities' Hearts in Action Summer Camps offer a supportive space to build confidence, develop skills, and form meaningful friendships through structured activities. Each day is designed to encourage participation, independence, and connection in a safe and welcoming environment. Camps run across various locations in Edmonton, Leduc, and St. Albert.
On the horizon
Here are some events coming up:
- July 23: Delivering Affordable Housing on Surplus Lands starting at 7pm at Edmonton Public Library (Stanley A. Milner)
- July 24: Media Literacy & Digital Culture Lab with ECHOFORM starting at 6pm online
- July 25-26: Multicultural Festival at Mill Woods Town Centre
- July 25: Summer in the City starting at 10am in Leduc
- July 25: Mâmawihitowin Summer Gathering starting at 11am at Heritage Park Pavilion
- July 25-26: Sherwood Park Highland Gathering at Broadmoor Lake Park
Sounds from the Valley: Lindsey Walker
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Tuesday, Aug. 4 7:00 PM
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Head down to Edmonton's Snow Valley Ski Club, opens a new window to take in FREE concerts with music and poetry every Tuesday evening this summer.
- July 26: Summer Clothing Swap starting at 11am at Earth's Refillery Coop
- July 29: Family Nature Nights: Crawling Critters starting at 6pm at Gold Bar Park
- Aug. 5: The Bold Give Back starting at 10am at Capilano Community Hall
- Aug. 5: Family Nature Nights: Movement in Nature starting at 6:30pm at John Walter Museum
- Aug. 7: Bikes & Beverages x Grow Together YEG starting at 5pm at The Buckingham Pub
- Aug. 8-9: Domestic Science at Rutherford House
- Aug. 9: Move For Mental Health starting at 9:30am at Aspen Gardens Community Hall
Edmonton Elks. Our City. Our Year.
Don't miss Elks and Roughriders, Aug. 1 at Play Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium. The Prehistoric Party is back, presented by Purolator Tackle Hunger. Head back 65 million years for a dinosaur-themed contest and support local food banks.
For your long-term planning
And here are some upcoming events to keep in mind:
- Aug. 3-8: Hlinka Gretzky Cup at Rogers Place
- Aug. 3-8: Rock'n August in St. Albert
- Aug. 5: Downtown Nightlife Walking Tour at Michael Phair Park
- Aug. 6-9: Edmonton Folk Music Festival at Gallagher Park
- Aug. 11: VegFest at Athlone Community Hall
- Aug. 13-23: Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
- Aug. 15-16: Open Farm Days
- Aug. 14-22: Festival de musique Fringe at La CitĂŠ Francophone
- Aug. 29-30: Strathcona Vintage Tractor Association Tractor Pull in Strathcona County
- Sept. 18-20: Kaleido Family Arts Festival at Alberta Avenue Community Centre
- Sept. 18-20: Down by the River at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park
Visit the Taproot Edmonton Calendar for many more events in the Edmonton region.
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