Another sunny, spring weekend ahead! The Botanic Garden is open, the stars are on ice, and it is also Mother’s Day this weekend! Let’s check out the best things to do in and around Edmonton this weekend.
If a leisurely day outside is more your speed, then we suggest you head to the Botanic Garden. It’s spring, flowers are blooming, and the Botanic Garden just opened. You’ve got acres upon acres of beautiful gardens to explore! On Sunday (Mother’s Day), the first 300 people through the gate will receive a potted pansy seedling to take home!
When: Open throughout the weekend
Where: 51227 AB-60, Parkland County
Cost: $19.75 for GA
BLIPPI: THE WONDERFUL WORLD TOUR
Attention families! Blippi is coming to Edmonton for the ultimate curiosity adventure in Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour! Bring the children, and get ready to sing, dance, and learn with Blippi!
When: Saturday, May 13th, 2023
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 11455 87 Ave
Cost: $45
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 at $43
This weekend, you can check out the return of the massive Alberta Bike Swap, offering serious discounts on bikes across all price levels. If you want a bit of a challenge, you’ll get an even better deal of bikes that need a little TLC before they’re good to ride.
When: Saturday, May 13th, 2023
Where: 10700 104 Avenue NW (MacEwan University Underground Parkade)
Cost: $2 for admission
It’s back, Stars on Ice returns with Patrick Chan, along with Kurt Browning, and Elvis Stojko! Not only that, they will also be joined by Canadian Dance Champions Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier and an international cast of Olympic and World Medalists including Alexa Knierim & Brandon Frazier, Jason Brown and many more!
When: Saturday, May 13th, 2023
Where: Rogers Place
Cost: $30
Recent Posts:
Here’s how you can help the residents affected by the Wildfires in Alberta
The ‘sweetest’ spring date: Eat & drink your way through Edmonton on this donut day bike tour
Last call! Feeling spicy? This weekend, those with a sharp sense of humour can grab a bite at the Karen’s Diner pop-up, where the burgers are great and the staff is an absolute nightmare.
When: Until May 14th, 2023
Where: The Canadian Brewhouse, 10338 109 St NW
Cost: $55
WHC SUMMER SERIES
Wild Heart Collective’s 124 Grand Market is set to make a return this week. The food and drink (plus a little shopping and entertainment) will be running Thursday, Saturdays, and Sundays at locations around the city starting on May 11th.
When: On now until October 5th, 2023
Where: Locations around Edmonton
CATCH A FAMILY MOVIE FOR $2.99
Looking for a fun Saturday morning activities this weekend? Cineplex Canada has brought back its Family Favourites deal, offering just $2.99 movie tickets!
When: Saturday, May 13th, 2023
Where: Cineplex near you
Cost: $2.99+ tax
The Edmonton Youth Orchestra Association is widely regarded as one of the finest youth orchestra programs in Canada! You can catch them live this weekend, 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
