FAMILY & COMMUNITY
Faerie Market Beautiful hand-crafted witchey, new-age items. Support your local artisans and enjoy their creations. When: Saturday, May 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Faeries Live, 10425 79 Ave. Tickets: Free to attend Information: Debra Bourne, 780-454-0187 Bead Market Edmonton Best beads, gorgeous gemstones, charms, healing crystals, pearls, jewelry-making/crafts supplies. When: Saturday, May 28, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Ramada Edmonton South, 5359 Calgary Trail Tickets: Free Information: 780-486-7543, eventbrite.ca, TreasureStoneBeads.com The Orchards 5th Birthday Join us in celebrating five years of small moments that have created community. Enjoy beer tastings, live music, food, and activities for the entire family. When: Saturday, May 28, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Where: The Orchards at Ellerslie Tickets: Free Information: alberta.brookfieldresidential.com/edmonton/the-orchards Alberta Wake Tour, Stop #1 Wakeboard, Wake Skate, Hydrofoil, Wake Surf. When: Saturday, May 28, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Wizard Lake, Alberta Tickets: Water Ski & Wakeboard Alberta, 780-415-0088, info@wswa.ca Information: wswa.ca/2015-03-2713-25-58/wakeboard-tournaments International Children’s Festival Building bridges between art, culture and education, this magical five-day festival transforms downtown St. Albert into a world where the only limitation is one’s imagination. The festival is not gated, so feel free to come down and see the sites. Ticketed events range from $3 site activities to $11 featured performances or take in our festival finale for $25. When: Tuesday, May 31, 9 a.m. to Saturday, June 4, 5 p.m. Where: 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert Tickets: $3 to $20, ticketmaster.ca, 780-459-1542 Information: childfest.com Edmonton International Cat Festival (3rd annual) Come celebrate cats, cat culture, and cat people. The 3rd annual Edmonton International Cat Festival is a not-forprofit celebration of all things cats that raises money to support local cat rescues. It’s the only event of its kind in Canada and features adoptable cats, show cats, presentations about cats, cat vendors, cat videos, pop-up cat yoga and so much more. When: Saturday, May 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: NAIT Gym, 11762 106 St. Tickets: $15 in advance online, $20 at the door, free for kids 12 and under, Linda Hoang, edmontoncatfest@gmail.com Information: edmontoncatfest.com The Edmonton Reptile and Amphibian Society’s Spring Expo 2016 Meet some amazing creatures at the new and bigger location. Lots to do and see. When: Saturday, May 28, 10 a.m. to Sunday, May 29, 4 p.m. Where: Italian Culture Center, 14230 133 Ave. Tickets: Adults $6 Information: edmontonreptiles.com/forum Knights of the Northern Realm’s 6th annual Medieval May Medieval history displays, 14th Century fashion show, combat in real armour, period dancing, weapon demonstration, a medieval market and silent auction When: Saturday, May 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: King Edward Hall, 7708 85 St. Tickets: $5, children under 5 free. Members of the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues receive a buy-1-get-1 free. Members of the King Edward Community League have free admission. Proof of 2016 membership is required. Cash only at the door. Donations for the Red Cross’ Alberta Fires Appeal will be accepted at the door, Sir Thomas of Strathcona, 587-984-5391 Information: facebook.com/ events/1108512289170511/