20 THINGS TO DO IN EDMONTON THIS WEEKEND - Easter WEekend

It’s the freakin weekend and we’re stoked for the kick off of Downtown Defrost! As a Northern winter city, when spring-time hits and the snow melts, there is a buzz within the City of Edmonton. This outdoor electronic music festival that celebrates the city’s diverse electronic-music artists and dance scene.

Kick off the weekend early with Couples Gaming Tournament at The Rec Room! It’s an HOUR Of unlimited play time for $10, giving you the chance to compete with other couples for the top three scores at the games in the yard to win gift card prizes! Come try your luck, and build your skill, Thursday Night. Tickets are on sale, here.

Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend

Friday

• Find a New favourite Craft Beer at BeerFest
  Edmonton BeerFest is one of the city's premier craft beer events, celebrating the vibrant and growing craft beer scene in Edmonton and beyond. Edmonton BeerFest brings together local breweries, national beer makers, and enthusiastic beer lovers for a weekend of tastings, entertainment, and camaraderie.

• Become a Pizza Expert at L’OCA
  Join L’OCA for a hands-on pizza class! Learn to make New York-style & Pizza Napolitana with expert pizzaiolo Chef Fabricio.

• Sweeten up your Weekend with Chocolate Fondue
  This Easter weekend, indulge in a moment of warmth, joy, and decadence with an exclusive 45-minute Fondue Experience. Begin with a refreshing welcome drink, setting the stage for a delightful celebration.

• Catch a Friday Night Stand up Show at Grindstone Theatre
  The Stand Up Show brings Canada's top comics to the fabulous Grindstone Theatre every Friday night. New line ups every week, featuring comics as seen on Just For Laughs, CBC, CTV and nationally acclaimed comedy festivals.

• The Midway comes to Town!
  Games, deep fried Oreos and your favourite midway rides! The midway season is back in Edmonton and we’re here for everything that comes along with it. This week, find the fun at Riverview Crossing.

• SWEAT Fridays at Grindstone
  SWEAT Fridays at The GrindstoneSweat Fridays - Hit The Slopes Reunion
  HOUSE, DISCO AND INDIE DANCE FEATURING: Will Hempfree Caraboo, Tariiiq (B-day boy), Big Phat Paulie.

• Discover the Edmonton Poetry Festival
  The Edmonton Poetry Festival is an annual celebration of poetry and spoken word in Edmonton and Alberta. The festival presents a range of poetic styles and artists: from slam to traditional verse; from internationally recognized poets to local stars.

Saturday

• Shop the Honky Tonk Market
  Shop curated vintage, western and handmade goods, get that tattoo you’ve always wanted, vibe to live music and catch an after-party at the Honky Tonk Market coming up at Cook County Saloon

• Hit up Day Two of Beerfest
  Edmonton BeerFest is one of the city's premier craft beer events, celebrating the vibrant and growing craft beer scene in Edmonton and beyond. Edmonton BeerFest brings together local breweries, national beer makers, and enthusiastic beer lovers for a weekend of tastings, entertainment, and camaraderie.

• Bingo Loco Is Popping up at Midway
  Ever wondered what Bingo Loco is all about? They’re a unique blend of boozy bingo, pulsating bingo raves, and good old-fashioned fun. Get your ticket to FUN. 3-hour-long interactive stage show complete with dance-offs, rave rounds, lip sync battles, throwback anthems, confetti showers, and prizes.

• Dawn to Dusk Rave at Aradia
  Dawn Till Dusk is presenting a home-grown festival experience with two stages, 10 DJs (8 DJs, 1 duo), Fem vendors, a food truck, and performers. Moreover, we will provide workshops before the event. Entry is free with the purchase of a workshop! Stay posted for workshop details.

• Beeps & Bops at The Rec Room
  Bonus Stage presents Beeps n Bops, a concert of video game music performed by live bands at The Rec Room South Edmonton Common. Tickets are $25 ($30 at door) for this immersive, video-game experience.

• Catch Edmonton’s Most Intimate Magic Show
  Step into this intimate room and be prepared to have your mind blown with close-up magic by local magician, Chris Gowen. This performance has a sold out history, and when you see it - you’ll understand why! It’s a small—room, Vegas-style magic show, right here in the heart of Edmonton.

SUNDAY

• Grab a Kid for this kid + adult cake decorating Workshop
  Join us for a fun and interactive cake decorating class designed for kids (ages 3-12) and their parent or guardian! Together, you’ll decorate a 5-inch cake and two cupcakes, creating sweet memories along the way.

• Take a Photo Walk in the River Valley
  Join McBain and nature photographer, Jonathan Gillingham, for this springtime nature photography walk through the River Loop Trail in Edmonton's beautiful river valley.

Cap off the weekend with a delicious brunch buffet to celebrate Easter. Enjoy chef-attended stations featuring made-to-order eggs, AAA Angus beef strip loin, and a fresh juice bar. Indulge in a spread of brunch favorites and a dessert table filled with house-made tarts, pastries, cakes, and flowing Belgian chocolate fountains. Easter Brunch at Delta Hotels.