Weekend Activities and Events in Edmonton and Alberta Capital Region
April 26 to 28, 2024
A digest of What’s On in and around Edmonton during this weekend including free family activities, weekend events & activities for kids, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events.
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I. Family Events & Activities
Trip to Various Venues, Tofield, AB
April 27, 2024 To April 28, 2024
FREE
The Snow Goose Festival on the south shore of Beaverhill Lake was launched in 1993. The festival was established as a celebration of spring migration, and was an ... »
Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 2061 - 8882 170 Street, Edmonton
April 27, 2024 To June 15, 2024
7804842424
$41.95-$44.95
Jubilations Junior presents Beach Barbie’s Birthday Bash! For Barbie, hosting the best birthday parties has always been a piece of cake, but when the day comes ... »
Manning Town Centre, 15753 37 St NW, Edmonton
April 27, 2024
Free
SpringFest will feature Manning Town Centre tenants giving away free samples and coupons, and an exciting giveaway with prizes from Cabela’s, Canadian Tire, Cineplex, Subway, Movati, ... »
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 118 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
April 26, 2024 To April 28, 2024
$30.12 to $56.08
Observe our herd of life size animatronic dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus and T-Rex. Interact with our trainers, baby dinos and watch a live Raptor show. Explore our ... »
Riverview Crossing, 3210 118 Ave NW, Edmonton
April 26, 2024 To April 28, 2024
Free Admission/Rides Ticketed
Wild Rose Shows Midway is visiting Riverview Crossing. Enjoy rides, games and carnival food! The family-owned business travels all over Alberta and parts of Saskatchewan from April ... »
Spruce Grove Grain Elevator, 120 Railway Avenue, Spruce Grove
April 19, 2024 To April 28, 2024
All Day Wristband. $40.00
Join Wild Rose Shows Inc. at the first annual Spring Carnival Fundraiser in support of the iconic Spruce Grove Elevator! Help the Ag Society by riding the ... »
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton
February 15, 2024 To April 28, 2024
Varies
Immersive Disney Animation is an innovative celebration that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the ... »
Ongoing Family Events:
- Kidding Around: A Improv Show for Families: In this show, the kids are the stars! We’re all about embracing the giggles and letting your little ones unleash their creativity. no need to sit quietly in your chair for this show! Every Saturday until June 22nd at 1:30 PM at the Rapid Fire Theatre Exchange.
Other Family Activities
Telus World of Science
- Imax theatre: Shows
Drop- in Programs:
Edmonton Recreation – When & Where
St Albert – Schedule
Strathcona County – Schedule
Fun at EPL
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In-Person Events at EPL
II. Live Music & Concerts
MacEwan University Alberta College Campus, 10050 MacDonald Drive NW, Edmonton
April 15, 2024 To May 1, 2024
Free
The 116th Annual Edmonton Music & Speech Arts Festival (formerly known as the Edmonton Kiwanis Music Festival) creates over 2,500 opportunities for over 20,000 music students, actors, musicians, and ... »
St. Basil's Cultural Centre, 10819 71 Avenue NW, Edmonton
April 26, 2024
$19.00 – $34.00
Juno Award-winning powerhouse Crystal Shawanda is back with her latest studio album, Midnight Blues, on True North Records. Her latest fiery blues collection showcases her full-throttle raspy ... »
Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Boulevard NW, Edmonton
April 26, 2024
$17.87 – $28.41
Immerse yourself in the power of vocal harmony as the Cosmopolitan Music Society Chorus takes the stage for an unforgettable concert experience! Get ready to be captivated ... »
Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW, Edmonton
April 26, 2024
780.428.1414
$36.50 - $112.50
Edmonton’s Celeigh Cardinal makes her ESO debut. This JUNO award-winning, Metis soul-folk singer/songwriter brings humour, passion, and endless energy to the stage. You’ll hear ... »
Century Casino, 13103 Fort Road, Edmonton
April 26, 2024
$73.45 - $94.45+fees
Get ready for a night of unforgettable music as the legendary country duo, The Bellamy Brothers, take the stage on Friday, April 26, 2024! Known for their chart-topping hits ... »
The Pearl Showroom, 12464 153 Street, Edmonton
April 26, 2024
$35 - $40+fees
Join us in the Pearl Showroom for dinner & drink service right at your seat! »
Leduc Recreation Centre, 4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc
April 27, 2024
$30
Cabaret style concert. Adding to our amazing and entertaining night, our Emcee will once again be Danny Hooper. HEADLINER will be Drew Gregory with special guest Sheyna ... »
Cook County Saloon, Gateway Boulevard NW, Edmonton
April 27, 2024
$45
Join us on April 27th at Cook County Saloon for a memorable evening of storytelling and music at the “Second Chances Songwriters Round and Benefit Concert”. This ... »
Pendennis Building, 9660 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
April 27, 2024
$15.00 – $50.00
6 cellists, 6 rooms, 6 suites For this unique and memorable concert, the audience will be divided into groups and move from room to room to hear all of Bach’... »
Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
April 27, 2024
780-464-2852
$39.00 - $45.00
Platinum award-winning crooner Matt Dusk pays homage to the legendary Tony Bennett, in a toe-tapping, electrifying show titled “The Best Is Yet To Come.” Renowned for his ... »
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave. NW, Edmonton
April 27, 2024
$45 - $89.50+fees
With special guests: Jager Henry A lot of talented children have probably been asked by a parent to entertain family and friends, maybe in the living room, ... »
The Pearl Showroom, 12464 153 Street, Edmonton
April 27, 2024
$30 - $45+fees
Get your besties together and join us for Back to the 90s with WANNABE A Spice Girls Tribute With giant personalities and platform shoes, these five women ... »
All Saints' Anglican Cathedral, 10035 103 Street Northwest, Edmonton
April 27, 2024
$10 to $40 + GST
Listen to the combined sonorities with the Edmonton Youth Choir (dir. Samara and Andrew Börtz) in a kaleidoscope of diverse music including a new work brought ... »
St. Andrew’s United Church, 9915 148 St NW, Edmonton
April 28, 2024
780-991-7379
$15
Get ready to be swept away by the enchanting melodies and dynamic performances of our talented musicians. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself ... »
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III. Theatre & Performing Arts
Grindstone Theatre, 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton
April 27, 2024
$12-$18
yegDND is an epic improvised fantasy adventure based on the rules and mythology of Dungeons & Dragons. Everything is completely made up on the spot, guided by ... »
The Comic Strip, 8882 170 St NW Unit #1646, Edmonton
April 25, 2024 To April 28, 2024
$26.50 - $69.50
Drew Dunn started performing comedy at the age of 21 and hasn’t looked back since. This NH based comic quickly established himself as one of the nation’... »
Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Avenue NW, Edmonton
April 24, 2024 To May 12, 2024
$25.00 – $38.00
Anonymous online columnist “Sugar” receives thousands of letters asking for advice, and with her own particular brand of brutal honesty and incisive empathy, helps those seeking guidance ... »
Citadel Theatre, 9828 101A Avenue NW, Edmonton
April 20, 2024 To May 12, 2024
$35.00 – $125.00
Adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas, this comedy follows the swashbuckling adventures of Athos, Porthos, Aramis and the young, brave D’Artagnan. Newly arrived to Paris, ... »
Walterdale Theatre, 10322-83 Ave NW, Edmonton
April 17, 2024 To April 27, 2024
7804393058
$20 - 25
A young married couple decide to kick their hilariously bad swearing habit before their baby is born but that’s not their only obstacle. This heartwarming story ... »
Backstage Theatre, 10330 84 Ave NW, Edmonton
April 16, 2024 To April 27, 2024
$25
Written and performed by Kahlil Ashanti, Basic Training chronicles Ashanti’s time on tour as a comedian, actor, dancer, and soldier while enlisted in the U.S. ... »
Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 2061 - 8882 170 Street, Edmonton
April 12, 2024 To June 16, 2024
780-484-2424
$44.95 - $81.95
Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents The Beach Boys of Summer. Get ready to be transported back to summer with a show that celebrates the iconic Beach Boys and ... »
Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615, 109 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
April 9, 2024 To June 16, 2024
$96 & up
GREASE IS THE WORD! Get ready to hand jive – the most iconic rockabilly musical in the world is coming to the Mayfield! It’s 1959 – the era of ... »
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III. Sports & Related Events
ICE District, Edmonton
April 22, 2024 To May 5, 2024
Free to $5
Edmonton Oilers will be hosting Tailgate & Watch Parties during Stanley Cup Playoffs. For home playoff games, there will be enhanced outdoor playoff watch parties throughout ICE ... »
NorQuest College - Edmonton Campus, 10215 108 Street NW, Edmonton
April 22, 2024 To April 27, 2024
Free
NorQuest College’s Campus Clash is the place for high school Esports stars to showcase their talents and watch top-notch teams clash for glory. So, gear up, ... »
Isabelle Connolly Park, 9835 148 St NW, Edmonton
April 27, 2024
Free to $25
Hike for Pilgrims Hospice is an annual family and pet-friendly walk event. Walk 5KM through the beautiful MacKinnon Ravine to support end-of-life care and grief support in ... »
Explore Edmonton & Area
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Edmonton Convention Centre 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton
April 27, 2024
$23 - $28
Welcome to the Alberta Spirits & Cocktail Festival, a celebration of the best locally made spirits and hand-crafted cocktails. Join us for an unforgettable experience discovering some ... »
Metro Cinema Garneau Theatre, 8712 109 St NW, Edmonton
April 26, 2024 To April 28, 2024
Varies
Dreamspeakers produces an international film festival (DIIFF) that celebrates the latest works by Indigenous people’s innovation in film, video, radio, and new media, presenting selections of ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
April 21, 2024 To April 28, 2024
7804994311
Free and by donation
Join us at the 2024 Edmonton Poetry Festival! Theme: VOICES FLOW ~ COLLECTIVE CURRENT The Edmonton Poetry Festival swirls into town from April 21-28 with varied voices and current ... »
Where Faeries Live, 7933-104 Street NW Edmonton
April 28, 2024
$43.93
Witch hunts have been around for at least seven hundred years. We have thousands of court historical documents of “interrogations” and “trials” of accused witches, the vast ... »
Terwillegar Community Church, 1751 Towne Centre Blvd NW, Edmonton
April 27, 2024
Free
Shop from 60+ artisans. We have a delightful selection of made local and handmade products for spring. Find the perfect gifts at our market! You’ll find everything ... »
Color Cafe, 8882 170th Street, Ste. 1758, Edmonton
April 27, 2024
+1 (587) 520-4386
$49
What’s cuter than a fluffy cow? A Highland Cow in Bloom! Paint our Spring time Highland Cow painting today! Canvas Size: 16″ x 20″. No experience necessary. All ... »
Independent Bookstores, Canada
April 27, 2024
Free
Local shops across Canada are planning celebratory activities for the big day including customer giveaways, discounts, exclusive products, author events, and more. »
Online
April 26, 2024 To May 7, 2024
Cost of Plants
Pick your favourite herbs, planters, hanging baskets, potted plants and specialty items from the comfort of your home. Curbside pickup will be available at no extra cost. ... »
Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton
April 26, 2024 To April 27, 2024
$0
35+ local vintage curators gathered in the YEG Downtown Farmers Market building, 2nd level Curators will be bringing various items from the 1950s-2000s, from band t-shirts, vintage ... »
Jasper Place Curling Club, 16521 107 Ave NW, Edmonton
April 26, 2024 To April 28, 2024
(780) 489-6428
No admission charge
No matter the weather, the shopping will be hopping inside the rink area at Jasper Place Curling Club for its giant indoor garage sale. Come check out ... »
ETOWN SALSA Dance Company, 10575 115 Street, Edmonton
April 26, 2024
7809067939
$10 to $15
A perfect night for couples and singles. We’re back for another epic night of Salsa and Bachata at ETOWNSALSA with DJ Jas! Event is 18+. Advance tickets ... »
Art Gallery of Alberta, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq, Edmonton
April 6, 2024 To June 2, 2024
$10 to $14
Exhibiting artworks created by a group of 11 emerging artists, alumni of the University of Alberta Faculty of Extension Visual Arts certificate Program, who studied the Introductory Watercolour ... »
Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton
March 3, 2024 To December 5, 2024
$65 (plus service fee & GST)
Venture into the shadows of the Fort Complex and 1885 Street as your guides teach you the basics of investigating paranormal activity. Learn the fundamentals of conducting paranormal ... »
Borealis Gallery, Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre, 9820 107 Street, Edmonton
May 20, 2023 To May 1, 2024
7804277362
Free
Discover insights into Alberta’s unique connections to Canada’s constitutional monarchy through the frame of a masterful work of art. The centrepiece of Service, Ceremony and ... »
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you forget to mention the downtown farmers market ! it’s been open for years
and has a Xmas market 🙂
Great website! I just wish it had an RSS feed
Ive made this my favourite as it is so comprehensive thanks so much!
Can’t think of anything to do because I have no imagination, but I don’t need one because I have this site. We have tried so many new things because of u guys! You ROCK, thanks so much for having this
Good things to get into.
Keep it going – this is a very good list that I check almost every weekend 🙂
Don’t forget about FC Edmonton playing Canada Day against the Halifax Wanders in Canada’s new soccer league the CPL. Canadian premier League.
Keep it going – I use this site almost every weekend 🙂
I love this site, thanks!
Excellent information! Thank you!
99 ave – 113 street – https://www.facebook.com/2011973922243586/videos/2814732311885425/?modal=admin_todo_tour
This site help me to plan our stay’s in Edmonton Thank you it means so much
Honestly, this site is indispensable when it comes to finding activities for kids every weekend. I just type “things” in my search bar and this is the first result now ^^;
Deadmonton is now located on Gateway Blvd …..
7031 103 st.
Check it out It is awesome!!
Really enjoy this site! Keep up the awesome work!
The United Conservative Party and the Spirit of Edmonton are both hosting tailgate parties at the Eskimos game on Saturday in the west parking lot from 2:30 to 4:30 – both events are free
You guys forgot Yeg pinball may 4,5 & 6
You mention the Generous Land event at Trinity Lutheran Church, but you have the wrong address – it should be 81 Ave instead of 84.
Thank you, corrected!
Thank you! The webpage was not updated and dates were last year’s. It is on 9, 16 & 23 for this year.
For the sleigh rides on whyte ave it says saturdays but the 3rd 10th and 17th are sundays
Very Comprehensive
We use this site most weekends to check out what to do. When we didn’t have kids we went to some events and now others with our little guy. This site clearly is a lot of background set up. We very much appreciate it!
Not to forget the last few days for IMPULSE+LOOP in The Quarter held by Nuit Blanche!
Great website!
Things for free and things for $
Thanks whoever did their homework on this one. Makes my trip from cold lake so much easier to plan 🙂
Great one stop view on what to do.
I don’t see Afro fest advertised for June 3 and 4, 2017
DEADMONTON,
iF YOUR NOT RICH YOUR ENTERTAINMENT IS LTD.
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WENT TO AN OILERS GAME?
WE CANT, CANT AFFORD IT! OR HALF THE OTHER THINGS OFFERED, THIS IS LIFE IN EDMONTON !!! BOARING……
Devonian botanical gardens is in devon,ab not spruce grove
Fantastic website!! Been in Edmonton 7 years, some things I had heard of and some I had not. It’s great to find a site that offers us so many choices of things to do.
Well done and very informative
This is a great website keep up the good work!!
Good comment Kat! We dont need negative people in our beautiful city!