20 THINGS TO DO IN EDMONTON THIS WEEKEND - April 25-27
Hey pals! Kick off the weekend early with the wallet-friendly, free admission to Art Gallery of Alberta on the last Thursday of the month. Couple that with a Saturday morning experience at the Edgemont Show Home Grand Opening in West Edmonton - and you’ve got a fantastic weekend on the cheap.
Kick off the weekend early with a curator tour at University of Alberta Museums. Join Isabel (Pi-Fen) Chueh, Curator of the Mactaggart Art Collection, for an insightful guided tour of Birds & Beasts. Isabel will provide an in-depth overview of the exhibition, explore the significance of dress code in Qing society, and lead a lively discussion about the birds and beasts depicted on the rank badges showcased. This opportunity to engage directly with the curator promises a memorable and enriching experience you won’t want to miss!
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend
Friday
Explore Edmonton’s Two-Day Chocolate Festival
Savour everything sweet at ChocoFest! Discover new chocolatiers, a cookie bake off, exquisite flavours and entertainment for the whole family!Friday Night Stand up 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 Beatles by Candlelight
Candlelight Spring concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Edmonton. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at Betty Andrews Recital Hall bathed in a lush, floral display dedicated to spring.Catch ‘Office Space’ at Capitol Theatre
Join Fort Edmonton Park for Movie Night at the Capitol for our April Feature Film: Office Space! Corporate worker Peter Gibbons is left in a blissful state when his hypnotherapist dies mid-session.The Midway Comes to Riverview Crossing
Join the fun April 26-28, 2025 for rides, games, and carnival food at the Riverview Crossing Mall Midway. Interested in getting tickets? The ‘Ride all Day’ bracelet gives you the best bang for your buck.Secret Speakeasy Magic Show at The Rec Room
Step into our intimate parlour setting, meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 48 people. Now with tiered seating, every guest is guaranteed a front-row experience. Prepare to have your mind blown and the time of your life as you see expert magic the way it was always meant to be, up-close and personal.Friday Afternoon Bowling at Plaza Bowl
Spend the afternoon on the lanes and get your hands on a deal at Plaza Bowl. Between Tuesday and Friday before 5 pm you can bowl for $37/hour per lane. Oh and did we mention there is $1 off sleeves of beer and cider? Grab your crew, grab your shoes and start bowling.Illusionist Hits the Stage in Edmonton
Justin Willman’s ILLUSIONATI tour is an interactive evening of magic, comedy and mind-control for the whole family. Prepare to join a secret society of wonder where the only conspiracy theories are about how the hell he does these things.
Saturday
Share your Dirty Little Secrets at Rapid Fire Theatre
In Dirty Little Secrets, we read your nasty lil' confessions to craft improv comedy gold. Witness the scandalous, anonymous, hilarious show that lets you bare your darkest secrets and guiltiest sins to a room full of strangers – All at a fraction of the price of therapy.FREE Enchanted Forest Showhome Grand Opening
Step into the magic at the Edgemont Show Home Grand Opening in West Edmonton. Join us on Saturday, April 26th, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM to explore four stunning new show homes by Brookfield Residential, Excel Homes, and Daytona Homes. Enjoy forest-inspired treats, fun activities for all ages, and take part in a Fairy Quest Scavenger Hunt. The first 200 adventurers will receive a special enchanted goody bag! This one-day event promises wonder, discovery, and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss out on this whimsical experience.Springtime Faculty Disco
Cherry Noir is at it again with Springtime Disco. Ready to bring you all the beauiful eye candy with decor to elevate you to a oasis of Utopia. Dance to the funky sounds of Hatiras, the boss man of the legendary SpaceDisco Records, Toronto.Get out of Town for the Snow Goose Festival
Experience a grand wonder of nature as thousands of migrating snow geese, Canada geese, various shorebirds, cranes and swans return to Beaverhill Lake and area. Learn from biologists and naturalists about the significance of the wetland areas. On-site guided bus and/or walking tours, trade show, evening banquet and more!
Sunday
Stand Up Paddleboarding in the Pool
Get your paddle board on, in the pool. Drop in for stand up paddleboarding in Edmonton with boards included in your drop-in fee. Whether you’re gearing up to hit the river, or you’re hitting the pool-waves, it’s a fun drop-in swim session.Get Cultured at the Symphony
Beethoven’s groundbreaking Third Symphony, nicknamed “Eroica” for its heroic qualities, was originally dedicated to Napoleon, but his name was later removed in a fury of rage. In his ESO debut, Canadian pianist Sheng Cai will perform Khachaturian’s mesmerizing Piano Concerto. A beloved Chorale by Bach and a Passacaglia based on its theme by Canadian composer Oskar Morawetz round out the program.Last Chance to See Luke Jerram’s Mars on Tour
Measuring seven metres in diameter, the artwork features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery* of the Martian surface. At around one million times smaller than the actual planet, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents 10 kilometres of the surface of Mars. The artwork allows us to view Mars from the air, as though we are a satellite mapping and studying the surface in perfect detail. Every valley, crater, volcano and mountain is laid bare for us to inspect. The artwork transports us to this desert wasteland, to imagine what it’s like to step foot on this incredible planet.
