Spring has sprung, and we\u2019re more than ready, aren\u2019t we, Edmonton?<\/p>\n
With the weather going back and forth from hot to cold to hot again, it\u2019s impossible to make plans. No problem, we\u2019ve rounded up some of the best things to do this week in Edmonton, no matter what the weather might be.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re ready for a fun-filled week, let\u2019s jump right in!<\/p>\n
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
When: Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 1, 2026
Time:\u00a0Various times
Where:\u00a011211 142nd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost:\u00a0$25.95+<\/p>\n
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
When:\u00a0Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 1, 2026
Time:\u00a0Various times
Where:\u00a0Various locations
Cost:\u00a0$25+<\/p>\n
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
When:\u00a0Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 1, 2026
Time:\u00a0Various times
Where:\u00a09626 96a St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost:\u00a0$14.95<\/p>\n
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
When:\u00a0Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time:\u00a010 p.m. to midnight
Where:\u00a0Grindstone Theatre \u2014 10019 81st Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n
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
When:\u00a0Every Thursday
Time:\u00a04 to 7 p.m.
Where:\u00a052337 Range Rd. 232, Sherwood Park, Alta.
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n
Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughs at the Grindstone Theatre!<\/p>\n
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
When:\u00a0Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time:\u00a07 to 8 p.m.
Where:\u00a0Grindstone Theatre \u2014 10019 81st Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost:\u00a0$15.34+<\/p>\n
Enjoy a free pop-up screening featuring Alberta\u2019s talented women filmmakers, presented by Edmonton Short Film Festival.<\/p>\n
When: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time:\u00a07 to 9 p.m.
Where:\u00a0Waffle Bird \u2014 10347 80th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n
This year-round market is home to over 120 different vendors, and more than 80 per cent of those vendors are local, who make, bake, and grow their own products. It offers so much more than you could ever imagine, so you\u2019ll just have to check it out yourself.<\/p>\n
When:\u00a0Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Time:\u00a010 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday
Where:\u00a03696 97th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n
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
When:\u00a0Every Friday
Time:\u00a07 to 9 p.m.
Where:\u00a0Telus World of Science \u2014 11211 142nd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n
Props and Hops is an event run by the Alberta Museum, which acts as an adults-only evening in the museum. This time, they\u2019re turning the museum into a game night extravaganza. Surrounded by the history of aviation as well as many historic planes and figures, you\u2019ll be sure to have an informative and interesting night.<\/p>\n
When:\u00a0Friday, May 1, 2026
Time:\u00a07 to 11 p.m.
Where:\u00a0Alberta Aviation Museum \u2014 11410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost:\u00a0$25+<\/p>\n
Recent posts: 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
This outdoor farmers\u2019 market just north of Edmonton is the largest in Canada<\/a>
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