{"id":553435,"date":"2026-03-22T15:06:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T15:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/553435\/"},"modified":"2026-03-22T15:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T15:06:08","slug":"9-outstanding-things-to-do-in-edmonton-this-week-march-23-to-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/553435\/","title":{"rendered":"9 outstanding things to do in Edmonton this week: March 23 to 27"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s the last workweek of March, so you\u2019d better get out and enjoy all the great things to do in Edmonton.<\/p>\n<p>From live theatre to free admission at the Art Gallery of Alberta, check out these nine outstanding things to do in our city this week.<\/p>\n<p>What:\u00a0The Citadel Theatre is ready to take audiences on a musical journey down the Yellow Brick Road! Experience the magical Land of Oz in this enchanting retelling of a timeless classic. Watch as Dorothy, a young dreamer, is swept away by a whirlwind of adventure as she travels the Yellow Brick Road in search of a way home.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0March 7 to April 12, 2026<br \/>Where: Citadel Theatre \u2014 9828 101A Ave. NW<br \/>Cost: Ticket prices vary and can be <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.citadeltheatre.com\/overview\/9584?promoapplied=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">purchased online<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What: Head over to the Telus World of Science this week, where you can experience wicked screenings in IMAX, exercise your brain, and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Mondays<br \/>Where:\u00a011211 142nd St. NW<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$24.95 general adult admission<\/p>\n<p>What: Right in the heart of downtown, the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) has been Edmonton\u2019s go-to for art and culture for 100 years. With rotating exhibitions, workshops, and events, it\u2019s the perfect spot to get inspired, learn something new, or just soak up some creativity. The Art Gallery of Alberta offers free admission from 4 to 7 p.m. on the last Thursday of every month.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Open Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Fridays to Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br \/>Where: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq. NW<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$13.33 regular <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.youraga.ca\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">adult admission<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What:\u00a0Bountiful Farmers Market offers a wide variety of fresh goods, including local vegetables and meat, coffee roasters, and beer and wine. It also has an ethnic food hall, a children\u2019s play area, live entertainment, and more.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday year-round<br \/>Where:\u00a03696 97th St. NW<br \/>Cost: Free<\/p>\n<p>What: Be amazed at the stunning Muttart Conservatory, with each glass pyramid showcasing a different environment for plants from around the globe. It\u2019s a relaxing, insightful, and beautiful experience and a lovely thing to do in Edmonton.<\/p>\n<p>When: Hours vary<br \/>Where: Muttart Conservatory \u2014 9626 96A St. NW<br \/>Admission: $14.95 adult admission<\/p>\n<p>What:\u00a0Located just 35 minutes east of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park offers rolling hills, glassy lakes, and some of the best stargazing around, no matter the season! Explore over 80 km of trails while spotting bison, elk, and hundreds of bird species.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Hours vary<br \/>Where:\u00a0Improvement District No. 13, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Free admission<\/p>\n<p>What:\u00a0Marvel at the Royal Alberta Museum\u2019s vast collections. From its archaeology, Indigenous studies, and work-life industry sections to Earth and Life Sciences that will wow you, it\u2019s one of the most intriguing things to do in Edmonton.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Hours vary\u00a0<br \/>Where: 9810 103A Ave. NW<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$10 to $21; tickets can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/royalalbertamuseum.ca\/visit\/hours-admission?_gl=1%2A1vuxwx3%2A_ga%2AMTI4NDg1MDMwNS4xNzMyMDUwMjEy%2A_ga_Z1WZ20G2X8%2AMTczMjA1MDIxMS4xLjEuMTczMjA1MDQwMi42MC4wLjA.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">online<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What: It\u2019ll feel like a bit of a tropical getaway when you visit the World Waterpark at West Edmonton Mall. Shoot down some massive slides or relax in the wave pool. Whatever you choose, it\u2019s a prime way to spend the day.<\/p>\n<p>When: Hours vary throughout the week<br \/>Where: West Edmonton Mall \u2014 8882 170th St. NW<br \/>Cost: Ticket prices vary and can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wem.ca\/play\/attractions\/world-waterpark\/tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">found online<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What: You can never go wrong with a trip to the amusement park, and Galaxyland is North America\u2019s largest indoor amusement park. It features 27 Hasbro-themed rides and more for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>When: Hours vary<br \/>Where: West Edmonton Mall \u2014 8882 170th St. NW<br \/>Cost: $64 general admission; get tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wem.ca\/play\/attractions\/galaxyland\/tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">online<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s the last workweek of March, so you\u2019d better get out and enjoy all the great things to&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":553436,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194294],"tags":[49,48,23752],"class_list":{"0":"post-553435","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-edmonton","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-canada","10":"tag-edmonton"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/553435","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=553435"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/553435\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/553436"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=553435"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=553435"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=553435"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}