Well, Edmonton, the weekend is here and the weather is great! It is also the final weekend of April, and there are lots of events in the city! Head out and check out the best things to do in and around Edmonton this weekend!
MUTTART CONSERVATORY ONLINE PLANT SALE
Spring is in the air, and it’s time for some plant sales! While the sale starts next week, for the first time ever, preview dates are available between April 28 to May 2! The online sale begins May 3 at 9 a.m. Choose your favourite flowers, herbs, planters, hanging baskets, potted plants and more from the comfort of your home. Curbside pick-up will be available.
When: Friday, April 28th to May 2nd, 2023
Where: Online
Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family and it is roaring into Edmonton this weekend!
When: April 28th to May 7th, 2023
Where: Edmonton EXPO Centre
Cost: $29.50+
SPONSORED: SHOP THE BEST LOCAL BUSINESS AT HAND2HAND’S SPRING MARKET
Edmonton, get ready to shop local this weekend- Hand2Hand Artisan Society’s Spring Market is back and better than ever! With over 60 local vendors of premium handmade goods, this is your chance to get into the spring spirit with the fam and support local businesses & artists along the way.
When: Saturday, April 29th from 10 AM to 4 PM
Where: Terwillegar Community Church – 1751 Towne Centre Boulevard NW, Edmonton
Cost: FREE admission & parking!
Get ready to rock! Rock Of Ages is now playing in Edmonton. The Tony Award-nominated musical has been selling out theatres from New York to Vegas to London’s West End! This show “captures the iconic era that was the big, bad 1980s through the story of a small-town girl, a city boy, and a rock ‘n’ roll romance on the Sunset Strip.”
When: On now until Sunday, June 11th, 2023
Where: Mayfield Theatre
Cost: $95+
EDMONTON MUSIC & SPEECH ARTS FESTIVAL
The 115th AnnualEdmonton Music & Speech Arts Festival (formerly known as the Edmonton Kiwanis Music Festival) is back, and it creates over 2,500 opportunities for over 20,000 music students, actors, musicians, and music lovers to perform in front of an audience and receive professional adjudication. See the stars of the future!
When: On now until Saturday, April 29th, 2023
Where: MacEwan University, Alberta College Campus, 10050 MacDonald Drive NW
Cost: Free
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Experience Galaxyland after dark this weekend! The event starts at 5 pm and it’s half-price admission!
When: Friday, April 28th, 2023
Where: MEM
Cost: $32 online
CATCH A FAMILY MOVIE FOR $2.99
Looking for a fun Saturday morning activity this weekend? Cineplex Canada has brought back its Family Favourites deal, offering just $2.99 movie tickets!
When: Saturday, April 29th, 2023
Where: Cineplex near you
Cost: $2.99+ tax
Punjabi Hip-Hop and Pop’s rising emcee and filmmaker Babbulicious is in Edmonton this weekend for the End of Exams Bash.
When: Saturday, April 29th, 2023
Where: Union Hall
Cost: $25+
This Saturday is International Astronomy Day and what better way to celebrate than heading to the Science Centre for kinds of space-related activities?
When: Saturday, April 29th, 2023
Where: Telus World of Science – Edmonton
Cost: $23.95
Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Edmonton Poetry Festival this weekend! Since 2006, The Edmonton Poetry Festival has brought in national and international artists to inspire, entertain and educate, and some of the events require registration, so book ahead!
When: On now until April 30th, 2023
Where: Various locations
Cost: Varies
