{"id":569005,"date":"2026-03-29T17:04:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T17:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/569005\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T17:04:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T17:04:08","slug":"10-things-to-do-this-week-in-edmonton-march-30-april-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/569005\/","title":{"rendered":"10 things to do this week in Edmonton (March 30-April 3)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ready for April, Edmonton? I sure am!<\/p>\n<p>With this week being the transition into April, we\u2019re officially in the spring season. There are so many things to do this week in Edmonton for the spring, from exploring the city to going to one of the great markets around it. I\u2019m more than ready for a fun-filled spring, are you?<\/p>\n<p>This is Edmonton\u2019s science centre, with feature displays, interactive learning opportunities, and so much more. Here, you can even catch a movie in IMAX or visit its new exhibit, Jurassic World by Brickman.<\/p>\n<p>When: Monday, March 30, 2026, to Friday, April 3, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a0Various times<br \/>Where:\u00a011211 142nd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$25.95+<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no question that Edmonton has some of the best escape rooms around. We\u2019ve rounded up the best of them in a list for you to check out as a family, and maybe, just maybe, you might be able to escape.<\/p>\n<p>When: Monday, March 30, 2026, to Friday, April 3, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a0Various times<br \/>Where:\u00a0Various locations<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$25+<\/p>\n<p>The Muttart Conservatory is well-known in Edmonton for being a tropical paradise indoors during the winter months. Year-round, it holds majestic botanical gardens for everyone to see.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the Muttart Conservatory is showing off its \u201cPrehistoric Paradise\u201d feature. It\u2019s showing off a step back in time with a lush, tropical landscape of banana plants, vibrant bromeliads and dinosaurs, which provide an incredible backdrop for photos.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Monday, March 30, 2026, to Friday, April 3, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a0Various times<br \/>Where:\u00a09626 96a St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$14.95<\/p>\n<p>Rogers Place is opening up its rink to the public during spring break. For one hour, you can skate where the pros have been skating all along. Not only that, but you\u2019ll get a chance to explore many parts of Rogers Place, have photo opportunities, and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Wednesday, April 1, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a03 to 4 p.m. (sold out); 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.<br \/>Where:\u00a0Rogers Place \u2014 10220 104th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$30<\/p>\n<p>Every week on Wednesdays, The Grindstone hosts one of Edmonton\u2019s only stand-up comedy open mic nights. Open to both first-timers and seasoned comics, each set is five minutes for some good laughs.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Wednesday, April 1, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a010 p.m. to midnight<br \/>Where:\u00a0Grindstone Theatre \u2014 10019 81st Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n<p>Located at Salisbury Greenhouse in Sherwood Park, this market comes around every Thursday, no matter rain or shine. You can find a wide variety of offerings here, no matter if it\u2019s food, trinkets, or something entirely different.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Every Thursday<br \/>Time:\u00a04 to 7 p.m.<br \/>Where:\u00a052337 Range Rd. 232, Sherwood Park, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n<p>Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughs at the Grindstone Theatre!<\/p>\n<p>This improv night is an evening of top-tier comedy featuring the city\u2019s best improvisers, performing hilarious, unscripted scenes based on your wildest suggestions.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Thursday, April 2, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a07 to 8 p.m.<br \/>Where:\u00a0Grindstone Theatre \u2014 10019 81st Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$15.34+<\/p>\n<p>Downtown Defrost is an established music festival in Edmonton, coming up on its 11th year running. After winter comes the defrost, and that\u2019s what this festival is here for. Providing big artist names and packing visuals, art, and world-class music, this is a must-visit.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Friday, April 3, 2026, and Saturday, April 4, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a03 to 11 p.m., afterparties are 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.<br \/>Where:\u00a01 Sir Winston Churchill Sq., Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$70.94 to $139.61<\/p>\n<p>Friday Night Trivia is hosted each week at Telus World of Science\u2019s Purple Pear Restaurant. This event is not only free but also family-friendly, so everyone can participate and compete.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Every Friday<br \/>Time:\u00a07 to 9 p.m.<br \/>Where:\u00a0Telus World of Science \u2014 11211 142nd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Friday, April 3, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a08 p.m.<br \/>Where:\u00a0Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium \u2014 11455 87th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$43+<\/p>\n<p>Recent posts:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/spring-break-skate-rogers-place-edmonton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Edmonton\u2019s Rogers Place is opening up to the public for spring break skating<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/indoor-markets-edmonton-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Indoor markets in and around Edmonton to explore while it\u2019s still cold outside<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-loaded \" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774803848_984_Screenshot-2025-07-07-090847.png\" alt=\"Alyssa Gallardo\" title=\"Alyssa Gallardo\"  \/>Alyssa Gallardo<\/p>\n<p>Alyssa is a Staff Writer for Dished and Curiocity Edmonton. She\u2019s a big fan of everything entertainment, and can always be seen running around the city going from concert to concert.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/author\/alyssa-gallardo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read articles<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ready for April, Edmonton? I sure am! 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