{"id":685878,"date":"2026-05-22T07:17:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T07:17:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/685878\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T07:17:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T07:17:40","slug":"10-of-the-best-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-edmonton-may-22-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/685878\/","title":{"rendered":"10 of the best things to do this weekend in Edmonton (May 22-24)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ready for a weekend full of adventure, Edmonton? We sure are.<\/p>\n<p>With hot air balloon festivals and carnivals galore, there are loads of things to do in and around the Edmonton area this weekend. No matter what it is you\u2019re looking to do, you\u2019ll definitely find something here.<\/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>Where:\u00a09626 96a St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$14.95<\/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>Where:\u00a0Various locations<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$25+<\/p>\n<p>Over in Medicine Hat, there\u2019s a fantastical festival thrown every year centred around, you guessed it, hot air balloons. This weekend, according to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismmedicinehat.com\/features\/2026-rise-up-hot-air-balloon-festival\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tourism Medicine Hat<\/a>, up to 35 hot air balloons will take flight above the city for a magical view and an even more magical experience.<\/p>\n<p>When: Now until Sunday, May 24, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a06 a.m. and 6 p.m. flights<br \/>Where: Multiple locations<br \/>Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n<p>Here, you can hop aboard one of the many rides this Wild Rose carnival has, compete in carnival games, and even get a snack that never tastes better than at the fair.<\/p>\n<p>When: Now until Sunday, May 24, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a0Various times<br \/>Where:\u00a0Londonderry Mall Winners \u2014 6806 137th Ave., Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$1+<\/p>\n<p>Fort Edmonton Park is one of Edmonton\u2019s most historic places. The Fort acts as its own time travel portal into the late 1800s. Throughout the winter and fall, it runs a couple of programs, but in the summer, the park truly comes to life. If you\u2019re looking to get the full experience of the park, this is definitely the time to be going.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Now until Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a010 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday<br \/>Where:\u00a07000 143rd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$27.90<\/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>This market in Old Strathcona has been around for ages, and it\u2019s Edmonton\u2019s most premier farmers 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>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>Whether you\u2019re a Lego enthusiast or a casual builder, this convention will have you dive headfirst into anything and everything brick and block. Taking over the Alberta Aviation Museum on May 23 and 24, this convention will be complete with unique displays, Lego vendors, and opportunities to build yourself.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Saturday, May 24, 2026, and Sunday, May 25, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a010 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday<br \/>Where:\u00a0Alberta Aviation Museum \u2014 11410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost:\u00a0$15+<\/p>\n<p>Malla Market is helping you romanticize your shopping habits this spring.<\/p>\n<p>With matcha, trinkets, and everything cute and fun, this Hobbies Market will have you dragging all your girlfriends together for the best indoor hot girl walk possible. There are over 35 vendors, so better get walking, ladies!<\/p>\n<p>When: Saturday, May 23, 2026, and Sunday, May 24, 2026<br \/>Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday<br \/>Where: Kingsway Mall \u2014 109 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost: Free<\/p>\n<p>Recent posts:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/kdays-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Here\u2019s everything you need to know ahead of Edmonton\u2019s KDays 2026<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/forest-bathing-edmonton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The City is offering free forest bathing sessions at parks across Edmonton<\/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\/05\/1779434260_32_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 a weekend full of adventure, Edmonton? We sure are. 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