Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - August 23-25
Friday
Experience the Paella Guys Cooking Demo at L’OCA
This session will begin with an exploration of Spanish cheese and Iberico charcuterie, before Chef Blanc demonstrates how to build an authentic Paella Valenciana—including how to achieve the perfect ‘socarrat,’ the crispy caramelized crust at the bottom of a paella pan—from scratch to finish right in front of your eyes, followed by a paella tasting like no other!
Create the Perfect Charcuterie Board with Yeg Cooking
Immerse yourselves in an enchanting and interactive cooking class, guided by expert chefs. Tailored for couples, the date night cooking classes offer an intimate and hands-on culinary journey meant to be shared.
Catch an Outdoor Movie in the Park
Bring your comfiest chair or coziest blanket, because you won’t want to miss this. There will be FREE popcorn and a lineup of delicious food trucks ready to satisfy all your cravings. The fun kicks off at 7 PM, and the movie starts shortly after sunset. See you there for a night of laughter, community, and cinematic wonder!
Try Glow in the Dark Kayaking
Picture this: paddling under the stars as your kayak illuminates the water with vibrant LED lights, casting a mesmerizing glow beneath you. With our kayak-canoe hybrid, you’ll effortlessly glide through the water, surrounded by friends and family, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Experience Up Close Magic
Step into an intimate parlour setting, meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 48 people. 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. You'll see incredible sleight-of-hand illusions with borrowed phones and watches, objects disappearing and reappearing, next-level card tricks, even a mind-bending illusion.
Symphony Under the Sky at Snow Valley
Enjoy an enchanting evening of classical music gems in the great outdoors conducted by Bob Bernhardt. Historian Charles Grove wrote, “nowhere has he achieved more” about Mozart’s exuberant “Jupiter” Symphony. Rossini’s zany overture, Haydn’s cheerful concerto, and two works by Wieniawski – one a dramatic tone poem and the other a dazzling showpiece – performed by our concertmaster Robert Uchida make this concert an orchestral kaleidoscope.
Saturday
Talk a Free Walking Tour of Chinatown Sweets
Join Chinatown Transformation Collaborative for an unforgettable culinary adventure through Edmonton's Chinatown! Dragon Food Tours is happening every Saturday throughout the summer at Edmonton's Chinatown.
Explore the Rice Howard Way Entertainment District
The Rice Howard Way Entertainment District is in full swing this summer. Every Saturday from 1 PM and 9 PM, Rice Howard Way (101 Avenue & 100 Street) will be closed to vehicles as it transforms into an outdoor food and beverage friendly hub with free activations. This means you can pop into any of the businesses in the district and grab an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage to bring out on the street.
Catch the Afternoon Show Corporate Finch at Edmonton Fringe
It's midnight in St Jacobs, Ontario & two teenagers are breaking into an old factory. Will they make it out alive? Corporate Finch is a critically acclaimed new one-act thriller from award-winning playwright Taylor Marie Graham. 'As moving as it is scary' (EntertainmentWorld) 'A Show You Simply Have to See' (ViewFromTheBox)
It’s a Y2K Boat Party!
Round up the squad and get ready to party to the BEST in Y2K music, aboard the beautiful Edmonton Riverboat, while we sail through the BEAUTIFUL Edmonton river valley! We encourage Y2K attire! Got a throwback jersey? WEAR it. Apple Bottom jeans? WEAR em. Baby Phat zip up? WEAR IT!
Sunday
Don’t Miss the Final Day of the Fringe
It’s the closing day of the Fringe but still tons of shows to see before it’s gone. Check out some of the remaining shows and support this festival.
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Take Over Heritage Park
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra musicians are on the move! This summer, join members of your ESO in your neighbourhood through ESO Outdoors. Curated groups of ESO members will perform delightful renditions of memorable songs spanning multiple genres, including classical, pops, and Hollywood film scores.
