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Things to Do this Weekend in Edmonton

Published by todocanada On April 21, 2019 84 Responses

Weekend Activities and Events in Edmonton

April 26 to 28, 2019

A digest of What’s On in and around Edmonton during this weekend including free fun family activities, weekend events & activities for kids, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events. Few weekday events are also listed.

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For Easter weekend (April 19 to 22), see Easter in Edmonton.

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I. Family Events & Activities

MYTHBUSTERS: The Explosive Exhibition

Explore The Blueprint Room and over 60 artifacts salvaged from more than 700 experiments conducted on the series, hand-picked by the MythBusters themselves. Then engage in real hands-on, interactive experiences that are suited for guests of all ages by combining popular scientific facts with innovation, family-friendly displays, and never-before-seen myths saved specifically for this exhibition!

Details

April 27 to September 2, 2019

TELUS World of Science – Edmonton

Regular Admission

FYI:
Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 – Activate Creature Power!: Theatrical stage show is based on the hit animated television series Wild Kratts will be coming to Edmonton on on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 1PM. PreSale on Tuesday, April 23 | 10:00 AM Code: KIDS 

 Rhythm & Rhyme

Join us as we celebrate our city’s multiculturalism. Featuring local youth artists, performers, and vendors, this will be an event you don’t want to miss out on! By City of Edmonton Youth Council.

Details

Friday, April 26, 2019 | 04:30 PM onwards

City of Edmonton Youth Council
18th Floor, Edmonton Tower

Free

Reptile & Amphibian Society Spring Expo

Come out and learn about species of reptiles and amphibians from around the world! The ERAS Spring Show & Sale provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and the proper care needed to keep your pet happy and healthy. The Show will feature a wide variety of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates on display.

Details

April 27 & 28, 2019

Italian Cultural Center – 14230 133rd Ave NW # 14230, Edmonton

$4 to $7

Family Cat Yoga

Are you looking for a fun activity to do with your family? Bring the whole family to this fun event! This program is suited for anyone aged 5 and up who loves to relax, stretch, and hang out with cats! This course will include 45 minutes of class, followed by 15 minutes of meditation. The full hour will include Edmonton Humane Society shelter cats roaming the room as you relax and stretch out.

Details

April 27, 2019 | 11:00 AM

Edmonton Humane Society, 13620-163 Street NW, Edmonton

$10 to $15

Other Family Activities

1. Muttart Conservatory:  Details.

Once Upon a Time: Join a fairy tale world full of tulips, gardens, and surprises. Featuring a fire and ice theme and a variety of daffodils, allium, mascari and amaryllis.

2. City Hall – This week at City Hall 

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Family Movies

1. Reel Family Cinema at Metro Cinema: Details  — on most Saturday afternoons. Free for kids under 12. Come early and enjoy themed lobby activities before the films.

2. Movies

Upcoming Movies 

Family Favourites Cineplex: Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. | Saturdays at 11:00 AM.

Landmark Theatres — Every Sunday, kids can get out of the house, a movie ticket and Snack Pack (popcorn, drink, choice of candy treat) @ Edmonton City Centre/St Albert/Spruce Grove location.

Movie Magic-Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)

Thursday, April 25, 2019. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre

3. Telus World of Science

Imax theatre : Shows 

Legends of the Northern Sky: Legends of the Northern Sky is a stunning full-dome show honouring the legends and wisdom passed down through the generations by the Indigenous peoples of the western plains of Canada.

CUBA in IMAX: CUBA tells the powerful story of a land preserved in time, yet poised on the cusp of dramatic change. CUBA will transport audiences across breathtaking landscapes, under the ocean surface to iridescent reefs, and into streets throbbing with music and dance in the heart of Havana. Through the eyes of Cuban artists, historians, and scientists, the film provides an intimate look this vivacious island nation.

Vikings: Beyond the Legend

Vikings: Beyond the Legend explores the cultural influence, achievements and inventions of the legendary Viking Age. More than 650 artifacts from the 9th to 10th centuries will be on display. Among the artifacts is a reconstruction of the 37-metre Roskilde 6, the longest Viking warship ever found, featuring 1,000-year-old wooden planks and metal supports showing the ship’s original lines.

April 18 to Oct. 20, 2019 @ Royal Alberta Museum, 9810 103a Avenue NW

Free activities: local library

Edmonton Public library:  Details and link for registration.

Strathcona County Library – Here

Spruce Grove Public Library – Here

St. Albert Public Library – Here

Drop – in Programs

1. Edmonton Recreation : There is always something you can do as family with the advantage of not having to plan early or register. Check these links below.

St Albert – Drop in Schedule

Strathcona County – Drop in Programs  

KidLibs Drop in Drama Classes – Sundays , March 3 to June 23, 2019 | 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. @ Strathearn Community Hall, 9511-90 St, Edmonton

Fun at WEM

Various free family activities: Mon, Apr 1 to Tue, Apr 30 @ WEM

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II. Live Music & Concerts

Weekday Concerts, EDM  & Concert Tours

Upcoming Concert Tours in Edmonton

Edmonton Kiwanis Music Festival

This year marks the 111th Annual Edmonton Kiwanis Music Festival – Canada’s first competitive music festival. Over 2,500 single and group entrants entered in over 1,000 classes will perform and compete!

Details

April 15 to May 5, 2019.

Various Venues, Edmonton

Free

Pittoresque

[email protected] Chamber Concert Society invites you to “Pittoresque”. Lunch hour chamber music by Bizet, Bridge, Glière, Menkin, Pleyel, Quantz and Telemann. Informal, great for young families, seniors and everyone else!

Details

Friday, April 26, 2019 | 12 PM – 1 PM

La Cité Francophone, Edmonton

Free

Water and Light – A Dessert Concert

The women of Bella Voce Concordia present an elegant evening of musical and edible treats in their fourth annual dessert concert. This unique evening will take you on a journey of love and light in both the human and spiritual dimensions. The choral repertoire is complemented by a showcase of individual and small-group talent, a convivial ambiance, and an array of homemade sweets.  Details

Friday, April 26, 2019 | 7:00PM

Robert Tegler Student Centre
– 7128 Ada Boulevard, Edmonton

$15 to $20

Choirs On Parade

Grab a prime viewpoint on the sidelines, as our three youngest choirs (Tamariki, Kikimasu, and Shumayela) strut their musical stuff along with guest children’s choirs.  Details

Saturday, April 27, 2019 | 4:00PM

McDougall United Church,
10086 Macdonald Drive Northwest, Edmonton

$15 to $25

Sacred Earth: Songs of Spring

The new life that abounds in spring, awakening out of the frozen winter, testifies to a gracious and bountiful Creator! The Concordia Community Chorus and The King’s Community Chorus join forces to sing repertoire drawn from familiar sacred hymns and newly composed pieces depicting God’s glorious creation.  Details

Sunday, April 28, 2019 |  3:00PM

First Baptist Church – 10031 109 St, Edmonton

$15 to $40

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III. Theatre & Performing Arts

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The Tempest

In Shakespeare’s fantastic tale of loss and reconciliation, a deposed ruler uses his magic to seek vengeance on those who robbed him of his throne and marooned him on a remote island. But what shape will his revenge take? Details

April 20 – May 12, 2019

Citadel Theatre – 9828 101A Avenue, Edmonton

$30 & up

The Empress & The Prime Minister

On the 50th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada, Darrin Hagen premieres a new play about the life of drag queen ted northe, also known as the Empress of Canada. northe’s life’s of work of activism draws a young Minister of Justice, Pierre Trudeau to his side, and the two form a remarkable connection that changed Canada. Details

April 16 to May 5th

Roxy on Gateway – 8529 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton

$17 to $30

Big Fish: the Musical

Based on the fantastical novel by Daniel Wallace and the beautiful Tim Burton film, BIG FISH tells the story of Edward Bloom’s incredible, larger-than-life stories that thrill everyone around him except their son Will. Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales.

 Details

April 23 to  27th, 2019

ATB Financial Arts Barns – 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton

$15 to $20

The Stand Up Show: Scott Belford

Scott Belford’s unique and relatable comedy stylings have been a hit at Colleges and Corporate events across the country. Scott was chosen from thousands of applications across North America for last year’s Seattle International Comedy Competition, was a featured act in the 2013 Edmonton Comedy Festival and is becoming known as a road warrior of Canadian Stand Up. Details

 Friday, April 26 2019 | 0:900 PM – 10:00 PM

The Grindstone Theatre, Edmonton

$10-$12

Wayne Brady

Five time Emmy award winner and Grammy nominee Wayne Brady is a true show biz renaissance man. Actor, singer, dancer, improviser, songwriter he is done it all throughout his long career and earlier this year wrapped his 3 month run starring as the infamous Aaron Burr in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning production of HAMILTON in Chicago. Details

Friday, April 26, 2019 | 9:00 PM

River Cree Resort & Casino — 300 East Lapotac Blvd, Enoch

 $47.25 – $99.75
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Stage Struck!

The Edmonton Region of the Alberta Drama Festival Association (ADFA) proudly presents its Stage Struck! One Act Play Festival. Details

April 26 & 27  | 6:00PM

La Cite Francophone, 8627 91 St, Edmonton

$13.75 to $15.75

Rubaboo Arts Festival & Dreamspeakers Film Festival

The Dreamspeakers Festival Society presents: Celebrating Indigenous Film, Arts & Culture Together! This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Rubaboo Arts Festival and the 25th anniversary of the Dreamspeakers Film Festival. Presented in tandem, this celebration features extraordinary artists and their work, across multiple disciplines. Details

April 26 – May 7, 2019

 Various Venues, Edmonton

Varies

III. Sports & Related Events

Great Neighbour Race

The fourth annual Great Neighbour Race is a fun opportunity to bring family, friends, neighbours and co-workers together to encourage active recreation while showing community spirit!
Walk, jog or run and celebrate Edmonton’s 159 Community Leagues with your neighbours!
Free swag bags, bouncy castles and family fun after the race!

Details

Saturday, April 27, 2019 | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Road Northwest, Edmonton

$10-$60

St. Albert Road Race

10miler, 10k, 5k or the 1k Kids Fun Run!

Proceeds from the annual event will go to support all participating local elementary, junior high and high schools in the greater Edmonton area.

Sunday, April 28, 2019  | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

St. Albert Curling Club

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IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events

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Yegpin! Edmonton Pinball & Arcade Expo

We have over 100 pinball/arcades machines set to freeplay! Pay your daily entrance fee and play for free all day/night. Tournaments, silent auction & tons of fun for all ages!! Special 18+ event on the evening of Saturday the 27th. Details

April 16 to 28, 2019

Millenium Place, Sherwood Park

$20 – $25

Spring Mixer & Job Fair

An Avenue to Connect at NEBA’s Spring Mixer & Job Fair. Building Opportunities Through Interactions. Cash Bar. Appetizers and munchies will be available for you to enjoy as you mix, mingle, check out the vendors or drop off your resume with prospective employers.  Details

Thursday April 25, 2019 | 4:00 PM – 8 PM

 F12 NET, 13555 156 St, Edmonton

Free

Edmonton Cottage Life & Cabin Show

The Edmonton Cottage Life & Cabin Show will be a one-stop shop for recreational property owners wanting to make the most of their “cottage life.” Our popular formula brings together all the things that a cottager could want from a log home show, a boat show, and a sportsman show, plus adds the fun things like food and decor that make the cottage lifestyle so special!  Details

April 26 to 28, 2019

Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave. NW

$9 – $12

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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.

Details

April 22 – 28, 2019

Various Venues Edmonton

Varies

Children’s Mental Health Conference

This conference is a place where parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices

Details

April 26 to 28, 2019

Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre
11830 Kingsway NW

$170 for Weekend

Edmonton Tattoo & Arts Festival

Join over 250 of the best local & international artists for a full weekend of amazing tattooing, unique retail exhibits, jaw-dropping entertainment, and celebrity artists. Friday night will be Adult night, so you can take your drink and check out the ink! The night also features edgier entertainment not suitable for all ages.

Details

April 26 to 28, 2019

 Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515-118 Ave NW – Hall C

$25-50

Edmonton Gem & Mineral Show

Western Canada’s largest Gem show is featuring 60+ of the best gem, mineral and jewellery vendors from across Canada. We’re bringing you unique gems, fine crystals, rare fossils, handmade jewellery, fancy beads and findings, lapidary art, and more! The weekend will boast interactive demos for all ages, as well as hourly door prizes.

Details

April 26 to 28, 2019

Edmonton Expo Centre- 7515 118 Ave NW

$6 to $8

Edmonton Resilience Festival

Edmonton Resilience Festival is a community gathering for the curious at heart. Come participate and explore your quest to create a sustainable, creative, and promising future.  Explore what it means to weave our communities into a resilient fabric.

Details

Saturday, April 27, 2019 | 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Waldorf Independent School of Edmonton

Free and ticketed events

Edmonton Cannabis & Hemp Expo

This consumer retail trade show will also offer seminars and panel discussions for patients and consumers, growers, healthcare workers, industry professionals and investors.

Details

April 27th & 28th, 2019

Edmonton Expo Centre

$10-$15

Pool TIKI Party

Slip, Slide, Ride the waves and enjoy a Tiki Themed tropical getaway at the Waterpark with a live DJ playing tiki music all night long and tiki themed activities near the pool. Pineapple bowling anyone? Hula lessons?

Details

April 27, 2019 | 7:30 PM

World Waterpark, 8882 170 Street Northwest

 $20 – $25

Edmonton Glow Party

High-Energy Music, Blacklighting, Laser Lights & LED Sticks, Into One Mind Blowing Combination. Experience a perfect balance of Sound Systems mixed with a spectacular Light show!

Details

Saturday, April 27, 2019 | 10:00 PM

The Ranch Roadhouse
6107 104 Street Northwest

 $15 to $25

Art Battle Edmonton

It’s a wild night; great music, paint flies and masterpieces are created before your eyes! 12 amazing painters put their skills to the test with only 20 minutes to turn blank canvases into incredible pieces of original art that will be available via silent auction.

Details

Saturday, April 27, 2019 | 10:00 PM

Casino Yellowhead, 12464 153 Street Northwest

 $15 to $25

NAWCA Annual Wood Carving Show

Come out and enjoy our annual Carving Competition & Show, which includes the competition (showing work from all levels within the club), wood carving displays and demonstrations, sales tables and carving equipment vendors, and the Carvers’ Garage Sale.

Details

April 27 & 28, 2019

Duggan Community 3728 – 106 Street NW, Edmonton

Free

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Art EXHIBITIONS & Other Events

W.H. Webb “Aspects of Alberta”

Webb’s work has demonstrated a lasting love affair with the prairie and mountain vistas of Alberta. His large realistic landscapes reflect the beauty, mood, and endless horizons of this land.

April 27 – May 9, 2019 @ West End Gallery, 10337 124 Street Northwest, Edmonton

I Am From Here

I Am From Here, a new exhibition in RAM’s Human History Hall, shares the remarkable stories of the descendants of Alberta’s early Black pioneers.

March 23 to September 7, 2019 @ Royal Alberta Museum, 9810 103a Ave NW

Fraser Brinsmead: “Edmonton at Night”

The persistent allure of the imagery of the city is Fraser’s most consistent muse. The buildings loom large, people are reduced to small action figures adding scale and a shared ambivalence about the power of the city that engulfs them. For this exhibition, Fraser pulls inspiration from his home town of Edmonton and many of the buildings he has had a hand in creating during his 36-year long career as an architect.

April 6 – 25, 2019 @  West End Gallery

 


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