Happy Monday, Edmonton! It’s the last week of March, so let’s get out there and enjoy it! Here are the best things to do in and around Edmonton this week!

PARANORMAL TOURS AT FORT EDMONTON PARK

It might be spring, but you can get a little spooky for it! Fort Edmonton Park is offering a more mature tour this week, as it gears up for the summer season.

When: Wednesday, March 29th, 2023
Where: 7000 143 Street NW
Cost: $65 for GA

EDMONTON OILERS

After a couple of games on the road, the Edmonton Oilers are in town on Thursday for a game against the LA Kings.

When: Thursday, March 30th, 2023
Where: 10220 104 Avenue NW
Cost: $141+

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

Head to the Citadel Theatre this week to check out Pride and Prejudice. This modern take on Jane Austen’s most famous work will be taking the stage in Edmonton until April 2.

When: On now until April 2nd, 2023
Where: Citadel Theatre, 9828 101 A Avenue
Cost: $33.15+

MENDELSSOHN’S ELIJAH

Mendelssohn’s Elijah is undoubtedly one of the greatest choral/orchestral masterpieces of all time, and you can catch it in Edmonton this week.

When: Friday, March 31st, 2023
Where: Winspear Centre
Cost: $25+

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FOOLS PARADISE

Fools Paradise takes place over two nights this weekend. Expect WALKER & ROYCE with Rumpus, Control Room, JYVX x Oddbear, and Uncle Jessie on the first night this Friday!

When: Friday, March 31st, and Saturday, April 1st, 2023
Where: Union Hall, 6240 99 St NW
Cost: $38.46

BRIGADE- HEART TRIBUTE

Get ready to sing! Brigade, the Heart Tribute band, will be playing songs this Friday which you probably know all the words to!

When: Friday, March 31st, 2023
Where:The Pearl Showroom, Pure Casino Yellowhead
Cost: $33.50

ORCHARD FAIR 2023

Interested in Orchids? Want to feel like it’s spring? The annual Orchid Show returns, attracting thousands of visitors every year!

When: Friday March 31st to Sunday, April 2nd, 2023
Where: Moonflower Room, Enjoy Center at 101 Riel Drive, St. Albert
Cost: $10

EXPANSE FESTIVAL

Expanse Festival is described as “a movement arts festival that focuses on body-based work from a cross-section of artists.” You can expect opportunity, inspiration, education, and community for artists and audiences who share a love and curiosity in physical performance.

When: On now until April 2nd, 2023
Where: ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue
Cost:  Pay what you can

TROUBLE IN MIND

Trouble In Mind is at the Citadel Theatre in March. A co-production with the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, this play is set in 1957, and is described as “a fascinating comedy-drama that takes a look at racism in the New York theatre scene.”

When: March 25th to April 16th, 2023
Where: Citadel Theatre, 9828 101 A Avenue
Cost: $33.15+

MUTTART CONSERVATORY

Not feeling the warn spring feels? Head to the Muttart Conservatory! This indoor botanical garden is the perfect option for those wanting to speedrun that summer feeling. And adult-only evenings are on Wednesdays from 4 – 9 PM.

When: Open throughout March
Where: 9626 96a Street NW
Cost: $14.95 for GA