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. Thanks to our partner: St. Albert Public Library.
Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Downtown Library, Training Rooms (5 St. Anne Street)
Registration:
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.
Thanks to our partner: Musée Héritage Museum.
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Musée Héritage Museum (5 St. Anne Street)
Registration: 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. Thanks to our partner: Soulfire.
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Lions Park (21 Sir Winston Churchill Ave)
Registration: FREE, drop-in
Tie Dye
Get ready to splash into colour! 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, colourful fun, and awesome custom creations. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Thanks to our partner: Kikosewin Family Resource Network (Bent Arrow).
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 3:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Location: Lions Park (21 Sir Winston Churchill Ave)
Materials: T-shirts will be provided
Registration: 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! Thanks to our partner: Big Brothers Big Sisters Edmonton & Area.
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lions Park (21 Sir Winston Churchill Ave)
Registration: 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. Thanks to our partner: Arts and Heritage St. Albert.
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: River Lot and Grain Elevator Heritage Sites (4 Meadowview Dr.)
Registration: FREE, drop-in
Beaded Friendship Bracelets
Come join us at the Art Gallery of St. Albert to create your very own beaded friendship bracelets. Thanks to our partner: Art Gallery of St. Albert.
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Art Gallery of St. Albert (19 Perron Street)
Registration: 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. Thanks to our partner: Recreation & Parks.
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Holy Family Catholic School Playground (39 Sunset Drive)
Registration: 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!
Thanks to our partner: African and African Descendants Friendship Club.
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: St. Albert United Church (20 Green Grove Drive)
Registration:
Register for Culinary Adventures
Building History
Come challenge your creative skills with a building competition and explore the history of Alberta’s oldest building.
Thanks to our partner: Arts and Heritage St. Albert.
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Father Lacombe Chapel (2 St Vital Ave.)
Registration: 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.
Thanks to our partner: Amplify St. Albert.
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Location: Confections Cake Co. (#140, 15 Perron Street)
Attendee Registration: FREE. Supporters of all ages are welcome to attend.
Performer Registration: Register to Perform
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 a public swim. Stay, swim, and make the most of a Summer Saturday Night! Thanks to our partner: Youth in Action.
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Location: Grosvenor Outdoor Pool (1 Grenfell Ave)
Registration: Registered participants will be entered to win a prize!
CANCELLED - 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. Thanks to our partner: Youth in Action.
Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Quilting Studio, St. Albert Place (5 St. Anne Street)
Dress Code: 1920's attire is highly encouraged!
Registration: 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!
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Last edited: August 12, 2026