A new month is upon us, and with it comes our list of the best free and cheap things check out in the city! 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.
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Edmonton Career Fair
Want to kick off your month with a new career? Ready to meet face to face with companies hiring in Edmonton? This upcoming Career Fair in Edmonton will do just that, and it’s free to attend!
When: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
Time: 1 pm to 4pm
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 – 118 Ave NW
Cost: Free
Star Wars: A New Hope
May the 4th be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day with a screening of the iconic Star Wars: A New Hope in the historical Capitol Theatre. There are two seatings for the movie on May 4th.
When: Saturday, May 4th, 2024
Where: Capitol Theatre – Fort Edmonton Park, 1920 Street
Cost: $15
Edmonton Youth Orchestra
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 $15.
When: Sunday, May 5th, 2024
Where: Winspear Centre
Cost: $15+
Callingwood Farmers Market’s 40th Season
Get ready for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and the freshest local produce around! There will be family friendly activities, food, entertainment, and special celebrations.
When: Sunday, May 5th, 2024
Where: Callingwood Farmers Market, 6655 178 St NW
Cost: Free to attend
Bison Backstage at Elk Island
Looking to learn something new this spring? Bison Backstage is an exclusive, behind the scenes look at bison conservation at Elk Island! Guests will be led “through the Plains Bison Handling Facility and along the way will learn about the history of bison, how they affect the prairie landscape around them, and how parks staff continue the ongoing role in bison conservation efforts,” according to the Park.
When: Weekends starting Saturday, May 18th, 2024
Where: Heritage Barn near the Wahkotowin Visitor Information Centre
Cost: $14.75
Downtown Spark
Downtown Spark is coming back! Expect this year’s event to have art installations and musical performances, as well as street parties! The event will be free, and family-friendly!
When: Starts May 22nd and runs until June 2nd, 2024
Where: TBD
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 24th and Saturday May 25th, 2023
Where: Borden Park, 7507 Borden Park Rd NW
Cost: Free
The Wandering Witches Market
This all-ages event will feature over 30 local and talented vendors, food trucks, and there will be gift bags for the first 20 attendees at the door!
When: Saturday May 25th, 2023
Where: Westlock Memorial Hall, 9903 106th street
Cost: Free to attend
Art Gallery of Alberta
Feeling artsy? The AGA’s Creating Beauty exhibit opened in April, showcasing artworks created by a group of 11 emerging artists, alumni of the University of Alberta Faculty of Extension Visual Arts certificate Program. The AGA is free to visit on the last Thursday in May from 4pm to 7 pm.
When: Open Wednesday – Friday, 11:00am to 5:00pm
Where: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Cost: $10-$14, free on May 30th
Municipal Golf Courses
It’s golf season! From Early Bird specials, to the Driving Range, there are several options to check out through the city this spring!
When: Through May
Where: Rundle Park Golf Course, Riverside Golf Course, & Victoria Golf Course and Driving Range
Cost: $10+
