After a long wait, the weekend has arrived, and you can make the most of it by exploring the events happening in the city. There’s a wide range of activities to choose from, including low-cost family-friendly movies and market pop-ups. Take a look at our list of the top 10 things to do in Edmonton this weekend.
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: Monday, April 17th to Saturday, April 29th, 2023
Where: MacEwan University, Alberta College Campus, 10050 MacDonald Drive NW
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 April
Where: Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market, 10305 97 St NW
Cost: $15, must preregister online
THE MAMBO KINGS: HOT LATIN NIGHTS!
The Mambo Kings are here to turn up the heat at the end of the week! Celebrate sizzling music from Cuba, Argentina, Perú, Chile, and the U.S. (especially Puerto Rico!). Expect a night of “an orchestral Latin jazz tour of the Pan American experience.”
When: Friday, April 21st and Saturday, April 22nd, 2023
Where: Winspear Centre
Tickets: $52+
This exciting annual event showcases some of Strathcona County’s most unique artists! The weekend event starts on Friday, and you’ll be able to view and purchase amazing art.
When: Friday, April 21st to Sunday, April 23rd, 2023
Where: A. J. Ottewell Centre, 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park
Tickets: Free
GASLIGHTER – SONGS OF THE CHICKS
Get ready to sing for this one! Gaslighter features Juno award winner Shannon Saunders, Tracy Masson and Emily Ashcroft. For this night, expect memorable “sing-a-longs to moving ballads and rocking country numbers, their powerful songs resonate with everyone.”
When: Friday, April 21st, 2023
Where: The Pearl Showroom, Pure Casino Yellowhead
Tickets: $33.50
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, April 22nd, 2023
Where: Cineplex near you
Cost: $2.99+ tax
Over 150 artists will descend up the city for art, workshops, and of course, tons of tattoos. Finally ready to immortalize a picture of a frog or an inside joke? This is a one-stop tattoo shop.
When: Friday April 21st until Sunday, April 23rd, 2023
Where: 7515 118 Avenue NW
Cost: $30+
CAPITAL CITY VINTAGE MARKET POP-UP
Sure there’s spring cleaning, but what about spring shopping? A vintage market pop-up comes to the Downtown Farmers Market, with some 30 vendors ready to show off the best of the best. What’s more, it’s free to attend!
When: Saturday, April 22nd and Sunday, April 23rd
Where: 10305 97 Street NW
Cost: Free!
Another spring market takes place on the weekend. Spring Make is Edmonton’s premiere maker event, and takes places over two days and is free for all Edmonton makers!
When: Saturday, April 22nd and Sunday, April 23rd
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre
Cost: Free!
DREAMSPEAKERS INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS FILM FESTIVAL
Canada’s oldest running Indigenous Film Festival since 1993, Dreamspeakers produces an international film festival (DIIFF) that celebrates the latest works by Indigenous people’s innovation in film, video, radio, and new media, presenting selections of Indigenous works from around the globe!
When: On now until Sunday, April 23rd, 2023
Where: Whiskeyjack Art House , 11051 97 St, Edmonton
Cost: Varies
