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 weekend.

1. Pop Rockin’ Treats Ice Cream

SONiC has teamed up with Twice Cream to bring you Pop Rockin’ Treats ice cream! It’s an explosion of creamsicle and pop rocks. Proceeds from every scoop and pint sold directly support YESS!

Available throughout the month of August

Twice Cream, 10983 127 St NW, Edmonton

Get more details here.

 

2. Edmonton Elks vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Cheer on your Elks as they face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers!
Thursday, August 10 at 7 pm

Commonwealth Stadium, 11000 Stadium Rd, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

3. Edmonton Folk Music Festival 

Catch Feist, Aysanabee, Ben Harper, and more at this year’s Folk Fest!

Thursday, August 10 – Sunday, August 13

Gallagher Park, 9505 96 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

 

4. Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival 

This weekend, celebrate Caribbean arts, culture, and music at Cariwest!

Friday, August 11 – Sunday, August 13

Sir Winston Churchill Square, 9999 102 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get more details here.

 

5. 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.

 

Make the most of your Alternative Weekend!