Heritage Festival

Hawrelak Park Edmonton

The Edmonton Heritage Festival is a three-day event to sample delicious food, see creative performances, and experience world Cultures. Enjoy the tastes, smells, sights and sounds from 100 countries and cultures at 71 pavilions.  Explore the festival while enjoying free entertainment on more than 25 stages throughout the park.  

Food Bank Donation appreciated

Animethon 24

MacEwan University 10700 - 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton

Welcome! Animethon will be held at MacEwan University Downtown Campus, Edmonton Alberta Canada on the weekend of the 11th to 13th of August, 2017. Canada's longest running Anime Festival! Kids 12 and under accompanied by an adult are free

$45

Edmonton Chinatown Walking Tour

Edmonton Tourism Welcome Centre 9990 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton

Did you know that Edmonton's Chinatown is the largest in area of any North American Chinatown? Did you know that Chinatown has a few different hearts? Come along for a walk to learn about Chinatown's past, present, and future. We’ll touch on the history of Edmonton’s two Chinatowns, current development pressures, and visit a few … Continue reading Edmonton Chinatown Walking Tour

Free

1st World Health Qigong Day

Coronation Park Sports Fields 135 Street and 112 Avenue, Edmonton

The First World Health Qigong Day will be held globally on August 13th 2017, with more than 40 countries and regions across five continents. Under the leadership of the International Health Qigong Federation, member organizations will organize qigong activities for the public to better understand health qigong. Starts at 1 pm Coronation Park, 11425 - … Continue reading 1st World Health Qigong Day

Free

Shadow Puppet Workshops

Edmonton Chinatown Chinese Library 9540 102 Avenue, 2nd Floor, Edmonton

Hosted by Edmonton Chinatown Chinese Library We will learn to make shadow puppets and develop a story about "The Lady on The Moon - Chang E" These fun and creative workshops are free. Come and share your creativity with us! To register please email: emontonchineselibrary1@gmail.com In order for us to prepare sufficient materials for everyone … Continue reading Shadow Puppet Workshops

Free

21st Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival

Louise McKinney Riverfront Park 9999 Grierson Hill Road NW, Edmonton

Rip Up the River Join us for the 21st Annual Dragon Boat Festival from August 18-20, 2017 A family friendly paddling and cultural festival The Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival Association (EDBFA) was formed in 1996 and hosts an annual festival each year during the third weekend in August – rain or shine. The EDBFA also … Continue reading 21st Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival

Free

Shadow Puppet Workshops

Edmonton Chinatown Chinese Library 9540 102 Avenue, 2nd Floor, Edmonton

Hosted by Edmonton Chinatown Chinese Library We will learn to make shadow puppets and develop a story about "The Lady on The Moon - Chang E" These fun and creative workshops are free. Come and share your creativity with us! To register please email: emontonchineselibrary1@gmail.com

Free

The “Qi Xi” Double Seven – Chinese Valentine’s Day

Edmonton Chinatown Chinese Library 9540 102 Avenue, 2nd Floor, Edmonton

Hosted by the Edmonton Chinatown Chinese Library and Edmonton Chinatown Multicultural Centre Featuring Ms. Dong Hui-Lan, Master Artist Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Guangdong, China The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) followed by a seminar on "Cantonese Opera Costume Design and Dress Making" RSVP: email EdmontonChineseLibrary1@gmail.com Phone: 780 424 8124 or 780 … Continue reading The “Qi Xi” Double Seven – Chinese Valentine’s Day

Free