A new month is upon us, and with it comes our list of the best free and cheap things to do around Edmonton this May! We love the options, from getting outside to some spring shopping to a little arts and culture, here are the best free and cheap things to do around Edmonton this May.
Get ready to dance! Reggae Up North will be taking over in Old Strathcona for a street concert – but not only that, there will be food & drinks, along with local Caribbean vendors. A portion will be free, and a paid concert will start at 6 pm.
When: Saturday, May 13th, 2023
Where:10310 83 Ave NW
Cost: Free and paid
The Edmonton Youth Orchestra Association is widely regarded as one of the finest youth orchestra programs in Canada! You can catch them live this month, with tickets starting at $10.
When: Sunday, May 14th, 2023
Where: Winspear Centre
Cost: $10+
Mother’s Day is coming up, and what better way to celebrate than heading to the Muttart Conservatory? On May 14th, Makami College students will be giving chair massages for guests. What else can you expect? “The Orchid Species Preservation Foundation will be hosting orchid corsage making for the first 100 adults. Those who do not receive a corsage will receive a plant or seeds to take home (while supplies last). Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and theatre performer, Lindsey Walker will be performing in the beautiful feature pyramid beginning at 1 p.m.”
When: Sunday, May 14th, 2023
Where: Muttart Conservatory
Cost: $14.95
THE CANADA-WIDE SCIENCE FAIR (CWSF)
The Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) is the country’s largest annual youth science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) event, bringing together top young scientists and their projects! There will be select days for the public to check it out- for Free!
When: Wednesday, May 17th to Friday, May 19th, 2023
Where: Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue
Cost: Free
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THE ORIGINAL EDMONTON WITCHES MARKET
Looking to shop local? This market will have over 40 talented vendors, workshops, a cafe, and even a gift bag for early bird shoppers!
When: Saturday, May 20th, and Sunday, May 21st, 2023
Where: Bellevue Community League
Cost: Free
Downtown Spark is back! Expect this year’s event to be bigger and better, with more things to see including art installations and musical performances, as well as street parties! The event will be free, and family-friendly!
When: Thursday, May 25th until June 5th, 2023
Where: Rice Howard Way & Alex Decouteau Park
Cost: Free
UFEST EDMONTON UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL
UFest Edmonton Ukrainian Festival is a celebration of Ukrainian culture, food, music, visual arts, crafts and dance. The two-day event will be free to attend!
When: Friday, May 26th and Saturday May 27th, 2023
Where: Borden Park, 7507 Borden Park Rd NW
Cost: Free
UBUNTU Festival celebrates Afrikan cultures and heritages with outdoor activations from live music all the way to an Ethiopian coffee ceremony & more!
When: Friday, May 26th and Saturday May 27th, 2023
Where: Habesha African Market, 10418 107 Avenue Northwest
Cost: Free
Love the Farmer’s Market? Love it even more by checking out Yoga at the Market! On Saturdays, you can select between two classes to take before or after shopping.
When: Saturdays in May
Where: Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market, 10305 97 St NW
Cost: $15, must preregister online
Looking for fun Saturday morning activities this month? Cineplex Canada has brought back its Family Favourites deal, offering just $2.99 movie tickets.
Where: Cineplex near you
Cost: $2.99
