Events in Edmonton – April 3 – 5, 2015

For current weekend activities, see Things to do this Weekend in Edmonton

 

I. Family Events & Easter Activities

1. Sweet Treat

An Old-fashioned Easter Event: Celebrate spring with us and experience the joy and excitement of the new season. The popular egg hunt and the Easter bunny are back this year with surprises for the whole family.​​​

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Saturday, April 4, 2015 | 11:00 AM

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Sweet Treat: Adult and Youth (13 yr old +) $12.50, Child (2 – 12 yr old) $9.80
Sweet Treat and Breakfast: Adult and Youth (13 yr old +) $25.40, Child (2 – 12 yr old) $18.90
Children under two get in for free and do not require a ticket.

For activities from March 30 – Apr 2, – See Spring break in Edmonton.

2. Hop! Easter Fest

The Easter Bunny is visiting the farm for an egg hunt! Hop in your car and head out for a hoppin’ fun day with a Pancake Breakfast, Easter crafts, the Marshmallow Harvest, & gardening workshops, bunnies and baby chicks!​​​

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Good Friday to Easter Monday: April 3 – 6, 2015 | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM

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Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farms, 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord

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Easter Bunny Pancake Breakfast: $4.00 for Adults
Admission: $13.00 per person

 

3. The Hunt is On!

The Morinville Historical and Cultural Society has partnered with teh Town of Morinville to provide a traditional Easter Egg Hunt for you and your family. Bring your basket to collect plastic eggs from the field and trade them in at the Easter Chocolate Station for edible eggs!​​​

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Saturday, April 4, 2015 | 11:00 PM to 12:00 PM

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Ray McDonald Sports Center, Morinville

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Free

 

4. Easter Egg Hunt – Fort SK

Join us for games, Easter Egg Hunt, crafts and swimming!​​​

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Saturday, April 4, 2015 | 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

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Harbour Pool, 10001 94 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan

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Free

 

5. Easter Egg Hunt – Stony Plain

Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your own baskets!​​​

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Saturday, April 4, 2015 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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Multicultural Heritage Centre, 5411 – 51 Street, Stony Plain

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$3.00

 

6. Easter Breakfast Buffet

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Saturday, April 4, 2015 | 09:30 AM & 11:00 AM

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Multicultural Heritage Centre, 5411 – 51 Street Stony Plain

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Adult $15
Children (5-12 yrs) $7.50
Children (under 5 yrs) Free

Easter Brunch/Lunch listings – Open Table.

7. Easter Egg-stravaganza

Celebrate Easter Sunday at the Muttart Conservatory! Get your face painted, jump over to an Easter craft and hop through the pyramids for an Easter scavenger hunt!​​​

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Sunday, April 5, 2015 | 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM

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Regular Admission

 

8. Easter Eggstravaganza

Spring and Easter go hand in hand at Rutherford House. Celebrate the season as your explore this magnificent home and discover historically coloured eggs. Enjoy freshly baked cookies and a spring-themed craft; just make sure to keep a watchful eye for the Easter Bunny!​​​

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Sunday, April 5, 2015 | 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM

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Rutherford House, Provincial Historic Site 11153 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton

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Regular Admission

 

9. Family Easter Egg Hunt

A fun family Easter Egg Hunt at Centennial Park followed by a Pancake Breakfast, a Family Friendly Program, and PRIZES at Robina Baker School. It’s all free! Special guests: Donna Boone, one of Canada’s premier children and family entertainers!​​​

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Sunday, April 5, 2015 | 10:30 AM

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Centennial Park & Robina Bake School, Devon

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Free

 

10. Hop to it!

“Get Closer” this Easter at the Edmonton Valley Zoo!

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Monday, April 6, 2015 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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Regular Admission

II. Adult/ Youth Events

1. Live Music

See Live Music in Edmonton for more details.

Northern Lights Music Fest @ Shaw Conference Centre

Spin Doctors @ Century Casino

Good Friday at the Winspear, The Cat Empire @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre

Eddie Vaan Shaw, Willie Jones III Quintet @ Yardbird Suite

Paul Potts @ Festival Place

Willie Jones III Quintet @ Theatre Lab (Room 189), MacEwan University

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2. Performing Arts

See Performing Arts in March article for more details.
Events this weekend include

Armstrong’s War @ Varscona Backstage Theatre

Arcadia @ Shoctor Theatre

Jean and Béatrice @ La Cite Francophone (L’Unitheatre)

A Dream Play @ Timms Centre for the Arts

The 11 O’Clock Number @ Varscona Theatre

III. Sports & Related Events

1. Edmonton Rush

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vs. Vancouver Stealth – Friday, April 03, 2015 | 07:30 PM

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Rexall Place Edmonton

 

2. Edmonton Oilers

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vs. Calgary Flames – Saturday, April 4, 2015 | 08:00 PM

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Rexall Place, Edmonton

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IV. Exhibitions & Other Events

1. Annual Silent Spring Art Auction

Attendees are invited to exploreMcMullen Art Gallery and bid on local art, customized vases, and a variety of other items, all of which will raise funds for the gallery and its ongoing Arts in Healthcare programming. Each year, McMullen Gallery features the works of high caliber local and regional artists as part of a fundraiser to help support these programs. This year’s event will consist of a silent auction on a variety of hand-crafted works (including artisan-embellished vases) and gift baskets donated by local businesses. Details.

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Wednesday, April 8th, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

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McMullen Gallery on the main floor of the University of Alberta Hospital.

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Free

 

2. Western Canada Fashion Week

Western Canada Fashion Week is celebrating our 10 year anniversary in 2015. Join us for nine nights of different programming; with runway shows, design competitions and performers, there’s something for everyone!

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March 27 – April 4, 2015

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ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330 – 84 Ave. Edmonton

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$10 (matinee show) – $25.00

 

3. 35th Outdoor Way of the Cross

The Outdoor Way of the Cross is an ecumenical prayer event commemorating the suffering and
death of Jesus. It is a time to notice how the gospel values of Jesus are important to individual and social life today. People of all faith traditions are welcome. Participants should dress for weather conditions with good footwear, but the two-hour two kilometre walk is reasonable for most ages and levels of fitness and ability. Details

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Friday, April 3, 2015 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Starts at 10534-100 Street, Edmonton. On to Marion Centre, then Bissell Centre, up the street to Boyle-McCauley Health Centre then on to the McCauley Community Garden and the McCauley Multicultural Centre, then to Ambrose Place and finish at Hope Mission.

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Free

 

4. Wildlife Photographer of the Year

WPY-RAMExperience the beauty, fragility, and array of life on our planet through the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Royal Alberta Museum.

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November 28, 2014 – April 12, 2015 | 09:00 – 05:00 PM

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Royal Alberta Museum

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Regular Admission

 

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