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Downtown Dining Week 2011

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:37:25 -0500

It's time for Edmonton Dining Week 2011! Do you love fine dining? How about discovering a new restaurant? What about trying a cuisine from a new part of the world? Now how about getting all of that, wrapped into one easy-on-the-budget deal? That's what you get with Edmonton's very

Celtic Reflections at the Fort

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:09:38 -0500

Get in the Irish mood with an evening of Celtic music with some of Edmonton's best folk musicians! "Celtic Reflections" is a special evening of Irish music in the traditional environment of Fort Edmonton Park. You can enjoy dessert or something delicious to sip on during the performance as

This Old Edmonton House Edmonton 2011

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:26:21 -0500

Edmonton is home to some gorgeous older houses - with styles from everything to Victorian, farmhouse to Arts & Crafts. If you own one of these lovely houses, then you're definitely going to want to check out the "This Old Edmonton House Edmonton 2011" tour of Fort Edmonton Park.

Saturday Shorts

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:19:38 -0500

The next event in the Winter Light Festival calendar takes place this weekend in the Mill Creek Ravine... The "Mill Creek Adventure Walk" is a self-guided tour through the Mill Creek Ravine, following a marked path to tell the story of Raven's Nest. You can take part in a parade

Yukigassen Snow Battle 2011

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 23:07:05 -0500

Have you ever heard of a "Yukigassen"? It's the Japanese term for a snow battle or snowball fight and Fort Edmonton Park is hosting the first Canadian Yukigassen Snow Battle in early March. With events for men, women and kids spread out over 158 acres with 15 - 20

Saturday Shorts

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 21:43:22 -0500

Have you ever wanted to win a Guinness world record? Then head downtown to the Alberta Legislature grounds for an attempt to break the current world record for the largest snowball fight! The current world record was set by just under 5800 people in Belgium in 2007. With 6100 people

Family Day 2011

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:05:07 -0500

Are you looking for fun Family Day events in Edmonton? The Winter Light festival is hosting a great afternoon of free family fun in downtown Edmonton on Family Day, Monday February 21st. You can take a free horse-drawn wagon ride, take a workshop or check out the closing flag

Drawn Outside at the Art Gallery of Alberta

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:51:59 -0500

The Art Gallery of Alberta is hosting a year-long event to inspire kids to get involved in art and the natural world - "Drawn Outside". Drawn Outside, explores how artists are inspired by the natural world, and offers a variety of skill-building activities for children to investigate art-making while

Saturday Shorts

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:17:02 -0500

The weather is gorgeous in Edmonton this weekend, so get outside and enjoy it! The city is hosting a free family skating event for the next three Saturdays on February 12th, 19th and 26th in the city hall plaza skating rink. There are free skate rentals, live entertainment and even

Arts Expo 2011

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:04:48 -0500

Head east of the city this weekend to check out a fun day of art, demonstrations and live music at the 2011 Arts Expo! The Arts and Culture Council of Strathcona County (ACCSC) hosts this annual event, which showcases the best of the arts in Strathcona County. Local artists

Sunday Shorts

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 12:42:03 -0500

Are you interested in learning more about some of the beautiful native plants in the Edmonton area? Then you're going to want to check out the seed planting workshop held today in the Riverdale Community Hall (9231-100 Avenue). Bedrock Seedbank is hosting this hands-on workshop - you'll learn more about

Animal Attraction 2011 at the Valley Zoo

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:43:58 -0500

Take a walk on the wild side with speed dating at the Valley Zoo! "Animal Attraction" is a special event just for Edmonton singles. You'll enjoy a great evening with fun company, tasty desserts and even special animal encounters. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy an evening filled

Spring Break 2011 Fun for Kids

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:38:00 -0500

Edmonton kids will be enjoying spring break at the end of March, but do you have their spring break camps booked yet? Let's take a look and see what some of the options are... The City Arts Centre has spring break camps for kids and teens, with everything from

Sunday Shorts

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:14:00 -0500

Have a gnome-tastic time today at the Muttart Conservatory! The Muttart is celebrating the new movie "Gnomeo and Juliet" with a gnome hunt - complete with all kinds of great prizes. Gnomes are hidden throughout the different pyramids and it's your job to find them... The gnome hunt happens today

Freezing Man Festival 2011

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:09:57 -0500

Shake off those winter blues and warm up at the Freezing Man Festival! Freezing Man is a combination of music, fashion and awesome carnival rides - all indoors. Freezing Man Festival 2011 is the first ever Great Northern Cities Winter Festival of electronic & alternative music in Canada. Taking