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The high season in the city lasts from June to August, and this is the best time to visit Edmonton. Summer shows hot and sunny weather with longer days and milder nights, attracting loads of tourists to Edmonton Heritage Festival, Animethon, or K-Days. Hotels might be packed so you'd better book well in advance. September through November brings cooler winds and even occasional snowfall later in the season. Tourism slows down and the leaves start to change colors. Choose fall if you are in search of deals on accommodation and if you are a movie-addict; Edmonton International Film Festival is here for you. Winter off-season is all about skiing and snowboarding, with January being the coldest and snowiest month. Temperatures gradually rise going into March but still can be moderately cold. The greenery sets in and the flowers start blooming, turning spring into another busy period.

18 things to do in Edmonton

Big Valley Jamboree

August 1-4, 2025 • Event

One of the largest country music festivals in North America

Make It

October 18–20, 2024 | December 12–15, 2024 • Event

Craftsmen fair features thousands of amazing handmade items

K-Days

July 19–28, 2024 • Event

The best ten days of the summer in Edmonton

Downtown Dining Week

March 2025 • Event

A chance to dine at the finest restaurants for a bargain

Alberta International Airshow (Edmonton Airshow)

August 17-18, 2024 • Event

Entertainment spectacle showcasing rich history and the evolution of Canadian aviation

Animethon

August 9-11, 2025 • Event

Visit Canada's longest-running anime convention, held since 1994

Edmonton Motorcycle & Powersport Show

January 26–28, 2024 • Event

The favorite get-together for riders and future riders

Ice On Whyte (Chiseled)

late January • Event

One of the world's best ice festivals with a giant slide and an International Carving Competition

Edmonton Marathon

August 18, 2024 • Event

A popular race with easy flat-type course

City Market Downtown

all year round • Activity

A large choice of local fresh-farm produce, and ready to eat meals

Edmonton Heritage Festival

August 3-5, 2024 • Event

See the whole world in one weekend without going outside of Edmonton

Zoominescence Festival of Light

November 29, 2024–January 1, 2025 • Event

A magnificent exhibition of light installations at Edmonton Valley Zoo

Edmonton International Film Festival

September 28-October 5, 2024 • Event

A celebration for all cinema enthusiasts in Alberta

Northern Lights in Edmonton

September–April • Nature

Edmonton boasts regular aurora borealis sightings

New Year's Eve in Edmonton

December 31 • Event

Good old fireworks and music fun for the whole family

Chinese New Year in Edmonton

January 18–February 2, 2025 • Event

Paint the town red during the CNY festivities in Edmonton

Edmonton Expo

September 20-22, 2024 • Event

The ultimate playground for geeks and comics fans

Edmonton Christmas Market

November 28-December 15, 2024 • Event

Immerse yourself in the winter wonderland at Fort Edmonton Park

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