Events
Edmonton's buzzing with excitement! Our event calendar is your ultimate guide to the city's vibrant scene, packed with everything from electrifying concerts and lively festivals to engaging activities and unforgettable experiences. No matter when you're looking for fun – today, tomorrow, next week, or next month – you'll find an endless array of options. The real question is: what aren't we offering?
Kids Kottage Stuffy Drive for Child & Youth Mental Health Day
Kids Kottage provides 24 hour crisis shelter and care for children in times of crisis. Each child is given a choice of their own new stuffed animal when they arrive, but supply has dropped critically low. The stuffed animals are used as stabilization tools to help children self-soothe during crisis transitions.
Timing: Although the need is year round, for awareness we will align an initial campaign with National Child & Youth Mental Health Day on May 7, 2026. The entire donation collection period will run from May 4th to May 10th)
The Ask to the Public:
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Drop off a new stuffed animal at a drop location (addresses provided below)
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Donate $10 or more online thru the page https://kidskottage.org/get-involved/stuffy-drive/
Drop Zones: We have asked some businesses to act as drop zones for the full week surrounding May 7. Kids Kottage will supply the drop boxes and all assets for the campaign closer to May 4 to these business locations.
Current Drop Zones:
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Ackard Contractors Ltd. (10879 184 street NW, Edmonton)
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Timber Haus Developments (t 11230 119 Street NW, Edmonton)
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Superior Cabinets (5736 59th Street NW, Edmonton)
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Sierra Flooring Ltd. (10426 184 Street NW, Edmonton)
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APEC (7210 42 St)
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ATCO Gas downtown (10035 105 St NW)
“Power Match” Opportunity: We will incentivize donors with match funds for all donations made on May 7th. We have $5000 committed already.
Celebrate the power of words at the Edmonton Poetry Festival an annual event that brings poetry and spoken word to life across the Greater Edmonton Area.
This vibrant festival showcases a diverse lineup of artists, presenters, and publishers, highlighting voices from a wide range of communities. From engaging readings to interactive performances, the Edmonton Poetry Festival offers something for everyone, whether you’re a lifelong poetry lover or simply curious to explore the art of spoken word.
Families are encouraged to attend and experience the creativity, storytelling, and cultural expression that make this festival a unique and inspiring community event.
WholeHER Wellness Retreat
May 22-24, 2026 | Location: Rising Moon Studio, Sherwood Park
Imagine a beautiful retreat space in a natural setting and 40 acres of walking paths, a Nordic sauna and spa, and guided deep calming and stress relief learning. Consider sharing this experience in the company of other open-hearted like-minded women.
Now add delicious and healthy meals, Yoga Nidra, fitness, creative arts that inspire and elevate, and you have WholeHER Wellness for one glorious May weekend. Need to know more?
Check out the WholeHER Retreat website to see the venue, program details, photos and videos!
Join YEG Parents Magazine in collaboration with EndoDiagnosis for the inaugural Women’s Health Symposium on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Edmonton.
This empowering community event brings together leading voices in gynecology, fertility awareness, adolescent health, and FemTech innovation for a day of meaningful conversation and education.
Hear from experts including Dr. Sam Azer, alongside allied health professionals and technology innovators who are reshaping how women experience and access care. Attendees will enjoy informative keynote sessions, engaging discussions, and curated exhibitor booths featuring supportive health resources and emerging women’s health technologies.
The Caregiver Conference aims to equip caregivers with practical tools, resources, and strategies to prevent burnout while fostering meaningful connections, shared learning, and stronger support networks within the community.
It will also empower and support caregivers by fostering collaboration among caregivers, community leaders, service providers, and employers.
