Youth Week
When
Begins: Monday, August 10, 2026
Ends: Sunday, August 16, 2026
An all-day event, please consult the event schedule for specifics.
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Organizer & Cost
City of St. Albert
This is a free event.
What's Happening
Youth Week celebrates the creativity, energy and leadership young people bring to the community while creating opportunities to make memories, meet friends and discover St. Albert.
Don't miss a moment, see what's happening and register for a free event today!
DIY Bag Charms
Unplug and relax in the Training Room at Teens Create! We're making our own bag charms to celebrate Youth Week.
Date & Time: Monday, August 10 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Downtown Library, Training Rooms (5 St. Anne Street)
Thanks to our partner: St. Albert Public Library
Pieces of the Past
Embrace your creativity with a mosaic craft and piece together the local and regional stories that helped to shape the community of St. Albert.
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 11 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Musée Héritage Museum (5 St. Anne Street)
Thanks to our partner: Musée Héritage Museum
FREE, drop-in
Youth hangout!
We have board games, ping pong, foosball, video games, a big screen movie and our sports gym, all for youth to come and enjoy and hang out with friends!
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 11 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: The Bunker (165 Liberton Dr.)
Thanks to our partner: The Salvation Army St. Albert
FREE, drop-in
Summer Soulfire
Come check out Soulfire in the park. Play some games where the goal is to just be yourself! Soulfire explores mental health in a fun and engaging way for youth (grades 4-12) through monthly workshops that focus on building deeper connections through diverse activities.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 12 from 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Lions Park (21 Sir Winston Churchill Ave)
Thanks to our partner: Soulfire
FREE, drop-in
Tie Dye
Get ready to splash into color! Teens will use water guns filled with vibrant dye to create their own one-of-a-kind tie-dye designs. No dye battles here — just creativity, colorful fun, and awesome custom creations. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy!
T-shirts will be provided.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 12 from 3:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Location: Lions Park (21 Sir Winston Churchill Ave)
Thanks to our partner: Kikosewin Family Resource Network (Bent Arrow)
FREE, drop-in
Picnic in the Park
Celebrate Youth Week with Big Brothers Big Sisters at our Picnic in the Park! Enjoy a fun evening in the park for children, youth, and families!
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 12 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lions Park (21 Sir Winston Churchill Ave)
Thanks to our partner: Big Brothers Big Sisters Edmonton & Area
FREE, drop-in
A Stitch in Time
Come learn a new skill by sewing a flower shaped keychain and check out the historic buildings through tours and activities.
Date & Time: Thursday, August 13 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: River Lot and Grain Elevator Heritage Sites (4 Meadowview Dr.)
Thanks to our partner: Arts and Heritage St. Albert
FREE, drop-in
Beaded Friendship Bracelets
Come join us at the Art Gallery of St. Albert to create your very own beaded friendship bracelets.
Date & Time: Thursday, August 13 from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Art Gallery of St. Albert (19 Perron Street)
Thanks to our partner: Art Gallery of St. Albert
FREE, drop-in
Cruisin' Clubhouse
On August 13th…the energy rises…the games begin…the fun never lets up. Join our Cruisin’ Clubhouse as we celebrate Youth Week with an action packed day led by our high-energy staff, where creativity and excitement collide.
Date & Time: Thursday, August 13 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Holy Family Catholic School Playground (39 Sunset Drive)
Thanks to our partner: Recreation & Parks
FREE, drop-in
Culinary Adventures
Cook, create, and connect! Join Africans & African Descendants Friendship Club of St Albert for a fun, hands-on cooking class where youth will explore delicious Afro-Caribbean flavours, learn new skills and connect through food and culture!
Date & Time: Friday, August 14 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: St. Albert United Church (20 Green Grove Drive)
Thanks to our partner: African and African Descendants Friendship Club
Building History
Come challenge your creative skills with a building competition and explore the history of Alberta’s oldest building.
Date & Time: Friday, August 14 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Father Lacombe Chapel (2 St Vital Ave.)
Thanks to our partner: Arts and Heritage St. Albert
FREE, drop-in
The Original: Music Open Mic
Join Amplify for an evening of fresh songwriting, while enjoying a sweet treat in a cozy dessert bar at Youth Week’s Open Mic. We are looking for singer-songwriters (from grade 7 to age 21) to share original music (and maybe a cover or two) at a night focused on spotlighting young artists in our community.
Date & Time: Friday, August 14 from 7 - 9 p.m.
Location: Confections Cake Co. (#140, 15 Perron Street)
Thanks to our partner: Amplify St. Albert
Register to perform.
FREE, Supporters of all ages are welcome to attend.
Sunset Swim
Join us for an evening of music, games, and open swim. Hang out in the water, float, play, or just catch the sunset with friends. This is an event happening alongside public swim. Stay, swim, and make the most of a Summer Saturday Night!
Registered participants will be entered to win a prize!
Date & Time: Saturday, August 15 from 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Grosvenor Outdoor Pool (1 Grenfell Ave)
Thanks to our partner: Youth in Action
Intergenerational Murder Mystery!
Step into a world of glitz, gossip, and questionable alibis! Older adults and youth will work together to follow clues, question suspects, and piece together what really happened. Not everything is as it seems and not everyone can be trusted.
Please note:
Dress code of 1920s attire highly encouraged!
Sign up with a current email address. Only one spot per email address. We’ll send your character details, backstory, and secrets ahead of time to get you ready to step into the scene!
Date & Time: Sunday, August 16 from 3:30 p.m.
Location: Quilting Studio, St. Albert Place (5 St. Anne Street)
Thanks to our partner: Youth in Action
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Last edited: July 22, 2026