Things to do in Edmonton in July

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Here are the best cheap things to do in Edmonton in July

Free Grindstone Open Mic Comedy Night

Every week Wednesday at 10PM The Grindstone hosts one of Edmonton's only Stand-Up Comedy Open Mics to give first timers a chance to take a huge risk, and pros a chance to work on new material. Each set is 5 minutes, with a light at 4 minutes.

Pay What You Will Shows at Rapid Fire Theatre

Join on this exhilarating ride, where every performance is a one-of-a-kind adventure crafted just for you. So come on down, bring your friends, and create some unforgettable memories together.

Catch a Drive-in Movie at Edmonton Valley Zoo

Join Horizon Drive in and Edmonton Valley Zoo for an unforgettable two nights under the stars as Horizon Drive-In brings back the classic outdoor movie experience to Edmonton!Grab your family and friends and hop in the car to enjoy two nights of double features of your favourite films from the comfort of your own vehicle.

Mystery Movie & Drag Show at Metro Cinema

At this premiere, you’ll catch a screening of a film unbeknownst to the audience until it begins, KINO CONFIDENTIAL: A TOP SECRET SCREENING is a game of chance, a round of film roulette, and the ultimate plot twist! Clues will appear on our socials in the weeks leading up to the event. 

Sunday Night Sunset Yoga Session

Build community, build consistency and get the best Edmonton sunset views while you stretch into a new week. This all-levels class blends gentle strength, deep stretches, and calming mindfulness to help you release stress and leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and recharged.

$5 Movie Summer at Metro Cinema

It’s back! Metro Cinema is once again offering a new budget-friendly ticket option during June, July, and August: starting on June 2, our Tuesday admission price will be reduced to just $5. ⁠

Escape a Locked Library

Gather your team of up to four players and step into Locked Library: The Book Case, an after-hours escape room adventure where hidden clues and unexpected puzzles await around every corner. On Saturday, July 25, you'll explore the Stanley A. Milner Library like never before as you race against the clock to solve a thrilling mystery before time runs out.

Screening and Film Talk

Snacks will be available before the screening. Following the film, a panel of birth care providers, including filmmaker Dr. Bailey Adams, will discuss changes since 2013 and the ongoing work needed to ensure safe, positive, and empowering birth experiences for Alberta families and communities.