2024 Festival Events

Solar Gazing with RASC

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

11:00am

-

2:00pm

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Explore solar phenomena like flares and sunspots through specialized telescopes with RASC Edmonton astronomers. Weather permitting.

Wish Upon a Star

In town

Free

By Donation

All Day

Multiple Times

9:00am

-

5:00pm

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Embrace the magic: Donate for a star, write your deepest wish, and then watch as illuminated mountains carry your dreams skyward. Donations go to the Jasper Food Bank.

Jasper Rocketry Lab

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

9:00am

-

12:00pm

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Fuel your fascination with the skies at the Edmonton Rocketry Club (ERC)! From beginners to seasoned enthusiasts, ERC is the perfect launchpad for all ages and skill levels.

ScienceFest

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

1:00pm

-

4:00pm

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Immerse yourself in a spectacular science show and rocket launches! Watch as experiments explode, soar, and ignite.

Blast Off

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

1:00pm

-

6:00pm

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Examine various levels of model rockets that you can build at home. Depending on the weather, members of the ERC will also be demonstrating some of their larger rockets throughout the afternoon.

ᐸᐦᑭᓯᒧᐣ pahkisimon

Out of Town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

5:00 PM

-

7:00 PM

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Join us for "pahkisimon," a celebration of sunset in the Cree tradition at Lake Annette. Experience an evening of indigenous storytelling, as we honor the transition from day to night.

Star Sessions

Out of Town

$100+

All Day

Multiple Times

5:00pm

-

10:00pm

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Blast off with astronomy experts from The Jasper Planetarium for an exclusive dining and stargazing experience atop the Jasper SkyTram

Jasper Rocketry Lab

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

6:00pm

-

9:00pm

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Fuel your fascination with the skies at the Edmonton Rocketry Club (ERC)! From beginners to seasoned enthusiasts, ERC is the perfect launchpad for all ages and skill levels.

Fireside chat

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

Multiple Times. Starts on the Hour every hour. Duration 45 minutes

7:00pm

-

9:45pm

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Be moved by Indigenous performances of drumming, singing, storytelling and more at this unique outdoor experience, led by a local Knowledge Keeper

Jasper Space Ball: Fifth Element

In town

Free

$20

All Day

Multiple Times

7:00pm

-

12:00am

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Experience the Fifth Element at the Jasper Dark Sky Festival Space Ball! Featuring drag opera performances, Fifth Element-themed house music by DJ Jon Delirious, and stunning decor.

Symphony Under the Stars

Jasper Park Lodge

$100+

Starting from $849 per person

All Day

Multiple Times

8:00pm

-

10:00pm

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Join us in one of the world’s largest Dark Sky Preserves for a truly celestial experience – Jasper’s celebrated Symphony Under the Stars

Star Gazing with RASC

Out of Town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

8:00pm

-

11:00pm

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Discover the night sky with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s Edmonton Centre. Enjoy telescope views of celestial bodies, from the moon to distant galaxies.

Drone Light Spectacle

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

8:45pm

-

9:00pm

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Experience the Drone Light Show, where cutting-edge technology meets art under the stars. Watch as drones create dynamic 3D light formations, bringing stories to life in the night sky.

Trivia Night with Alan Nursall

In town

$1-$50

$10

All Day

Multiple Times

9:30pm

-

11:30pm

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Experience an evening filled with curiosity and competition at our After Dark Trivia Night at the Legion!