{"id":614596,"date":"2026-04-19T14:29:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T14:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/614596\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T14:29:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T14:29:09","slug":"10-fun-things-to-do-this-week-in-edmonton-april-20-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/614596\/","title":{"rendered":"10 fun things to do this week in Edmonton (April 20-24)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re absolutely ready for this week, are you?<\/p>\n<p>Edmonton is jam-packed with energy and events this week. Whether it\u2019s exploring the city and spots like the Telus World of Science or going to exciting pop-up events like L-ART-T, you\u2019re going to have a great time this week.<\/p>\n<p>Without further ado, let\u2019s jump into things, shall we?<\/p>\n<p>L-ART-T\u00a0is the Edmonton Arts Council\u2019s LRT pop-ups, with interactive activities and performances taking over the stations on multiple occasions. Whether it\u2019s getting a poem made just for you, a spoken word performance, or something you\u2019d never expect on an LRT ride, you\u2019re going to have a great time.<\/p>\n<p>On April 21 from 5 to 7 p.m., MacEwan Station will light up. You can sit with a poet and have a personalized haiku made for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re more into participating yourself, you can write a poem for another ride with block poetry on April 23 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Government Centre Station. Here, you can listen to the poets share their powerful spoken word pieces.<\/p>\n<p>When: Now until Saturday, April 25, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a0Various times<br \/>Where:\u00a0Multiple Edmonton LRT stations<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Free<\/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 one of its many exhibits.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Monday, April 20, 2026, to Friday, April 24, 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:\u00a0Monday, April 20, 2026, to Friday, April 24, 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>When:\u00a0Monday, April 20, 2026, to Friday, April 24, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a0Various times<br \/>Where:\u00a09626 96a St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$14.95<\/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>See this TikTok-famous musician take the Edmonton stage.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a08 p.m.<br \/>Where:\u00a0Midway Music Hall \u2014 6107 104th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$75+<\/p>\n<p>ChocoFest will be running for its second year in Sherwood Park this April. This festival acts as Alberta\u2019s premier chocolate tasting festival as well as a two-day celebration of all things chocolate. In total, you can expect 28 diverse vendors from Canada, Peru and Denmark.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Friday, April 24, 2026, and Saturday, April 25, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a0Various times<br \/>Where:\u00a0Millennium Place \u2014\u00a0\u00a02000 Premier Way, Sherwood Park, Alta.<br \/>Cost: $16+<\/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>Recent posts:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/alberta-places-named-after-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Alberta places named after women and the stories behind them<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/body-smoking-spa-edmonton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">This wellness spa in Edmonton is Canada\u2019s first women-only smoking bath sanctuary<\/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\/04\/1776608949_946_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":"We\u2019re absolutely ready for this week, are you? Edmonton is jam-packed with energy and events this week. 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