{"id":639253,"date":"2026-04-30T19:58:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T19:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/639253\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T19:58:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T19:58:09","slug":"10-fun-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-edmonton-may-1-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/639253\/","title":{"rendered":"10 fun things to do this weekend in Edmonton (May 1-3)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hopefully, the beginning of this month does not bring May showers to Edmonton, because we\u2019ve got a huge weekend ahead of us.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got some of the best things to do this week in Edmonton all rounded up for you. Whether you\u2019re looking to explore the city, go to an event, or browse a market or two, we\u2019ve got everything you could possibly want to do.<\/p>\n<p>Without further ado, let\u2019s get into it.<\/p>\n<p>Edmonton\u2019s science centre offers 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>This weekend, the new feature exhibit opens. You might wanna check out what it has to offer\u2026<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Open year-round<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. 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>Where:\u00a0Various locations<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$25+<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve rounded up some of the best hikes and trails in and around Edmonton. Whether you\u2019re a beginner, a seasoned hiker, or just a casual trail lurker, we\u2019ve got something for everyone. These trails are also good in the summer and for year-round walking, but we recommend them this time of year.<\/p>\n<p>Where:\u00a0Check out Curiocity\u2019s guide to<a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/winter-hikes-and-trails-edmonton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/winter-hikes-and-trails-edmonton\">\u00a0hiking trails<\/a><br \/>Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n<p>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<p>When:\u00a0Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday<br \/>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<br \/>Where:\u00a03696 97th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Free<\/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>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<p>When:\u00a0Friday, May 1, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a07 to 11 p.m.<br \/>Where:\u00a0Alberta Aviation Museum \u2014 11410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$25+<\/p>\n<p>This market in Old Strathcona has been around for ages, and it\u2019s Edmonton\u2019s most premier farmers\u2019 market. Being the original year-rounder, this place offers the best locally grown and made goods as well as trinkets you won\u2019t be able to find anywhere else.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Every Saturday and Sunday<br \/>Time:\u00a08 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays<br \/>Where:\u00a010310 83rd Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n<p>Here, you can explore an array of snakes, lizards, turtles, amphibians, and invertebrates, all of which are showcased by excellent breeders and knowledgeable experts. You can educate yourself on these creatures and even get the chance to handle them yourself, as well as find everything you\u2019ll need for your scaly friends at home.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Saturday, May 2, 2026, and Sunday, May 3, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a010 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday<br \/>Where:\u00a0Enjoy Centre \u2014 101 Riel Dr., St. Albert, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$10+<\/p>\n<p>Queen Mary\u2019s Market is located in the heart of Edmonton and offers over 130 vendors, as well as five individual restaurants within the building. This market takes on strong local vendors with a selection of antiques, rare collectibles, local produce, artisanal goods, and services.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Every Saturday and Sunday<br \/>Time:\u00a010 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays<br \/>Where:\u00a012011 111th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n<p>You can kick off the Cinco de Mayo season with this vibrant cultural exchange and a massive celebration of all things taco. Not to mention, get involved in the taco competition for the most dedicated taco places in Edmonton.<\/p>\n<p>When: Saturday, May 2, 2026<br \/>Time: 3 to 9 p.m.<br \/>Where: 11803 86th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost: Free<\/p>\n<p>Recent posts:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/the-edmonton-group-chat-what-your-friends-are-talking-about-this-week-april-28\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Edmonton Group Chat: What your friends are talking about this week (April 28)<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/the-grumpy-goat-twin-butte\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">You can grab ice cream and hang out with goats at this Alberta hidden gem<\/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\/1777579089_692_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":"Hopefully, the beginning of this month does not bring May showers to Edmonton, because we\u2019ve got a huge&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":639254,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194294],"tags":[49,48,23752],"class_list":["post-639253","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-edmonton","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-edmonton"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/639253","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=639253"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/639253\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/639254"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=639253"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=639253"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=639253"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}