7 Summery Things To Do In Edmonton This Weekend, August 21 to 23
Someone give summer a speeding ticket. It is hard to believe how quickly this season of hot, lazy days and has been passing by. But the good news is — it isn't over yet. Make the most of this weekend by checking out some of our things to do in Edmonton on an August weekend.
We suggest you grab your car keys and go on a road trip to the charming small town of St. Albert. It is less than 30 minutes from the downtown core, and you'll find a botanical garden with climbing roses and even a castle that looks fit for a Disney movie.
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Instead of trying to figure out what to make for dinner, head to Dream Donair And Pizza. We have the inside scoop on their secret menu item and it's a big one.
You can get a monster donair that is larger than your head. Make sure to arrive starving as it is large enough for two meals.
Those of you with a sweet tooth will want to visit MishMash Parfait food truck. There you can get over-the-top parfaits like their s'mores flavour that is a taste of summer.
Add An Inflatable Pub To Your Backyard
Price: $350.00
Address: Your place
Why You Need To Go: Are you missing going to the pub with your friends? Well, you can get an inflatable backyard pub delivered to your backyard that would make for an unforgettable celebration.
See A Surreal Sculpture
Price: Free
Address: Borden Park, 7507 Borden Park Rd. N.W., Edmonton, AB
Why You Need To Go: Borden Park is a fantastic spot to go for a picnic and see the colourful sculpture. You can bring a blanket and devour tasty treats while you lounge in the sunshine.
Eat A Donair Bigger Than Your Face
Price: $24.00
Address: Dream Donair & Pizza, 6230 99 St. N.W., Edmonton, AB
Why You Need To Go: You can satisfy your hunger with a secret menu, two-foot-long monster donair.
Explore The Farmer's Market
Price: Free
When: Saturday, August 22
Address: Old Strathcona Farmers' Market, 83 St. N.W., Edmonton, AB
Why You Need To Go: Head to the market to browse all the colourful displays and pick up some tasty treats and flowers to bring home.
Cool Off With An Over The Top Sundae
Price: $8.00+
Address: Kingsway Mall, 1 Kingsway Garden Mall Northwest, Edmonton, AB
Why You Need To Go: At the mall's parking lot you can find the MishMash Parfait food truck selling parfaits that are a taste of summer. You can get everything from s'mores to pina colada.
Visit An Adorable Small Town
Price: Free
Address: St. Albert, AB
Why You Need To Go: You'll quickly fall in love with this storybook worthy small town with abundant flowers in the botanical park and a castle.
Find Your New Favourite Work Of Art
Price: $14.00
When: Saturday, August 22
Address: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq., Edmonton, Alberta
Why You Need To Go: There are so many dazzling paintings and sculptures to see. To visit, you'll need to pre-book your entrance ticket.
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