10 things to do this week in Edmonton (March 23-27)

It’s a new week, Edmonton, and there is no lack of great things to do in the city. From a combined cooking class and book club to a singles mixer night for your friends, it’s all going to be super exciting. We’ve rounded up some of the best things to do in Edmonton this week, so let’s get into it.

Escape one of Edmonton’s many escape rooms

There’s no question that Edmonton has some of the best escape rooms around. We’ve rounded up the best of them in a list for you folks to check out as a family, and maybe, just maybe, you might be able to escape.

When: Monday, March 23, 2026, to Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Cost: $25+

Explore the Telus World of Science

This is Edmonton’s science centre, with feature displays, interactive learning opportunities, and so much more. Here, you can even catch a movie in IMAX or visit its new exhibit, Jurassic World by Brickman.

When: Monday, March 23, 2026, to Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: 11211 142nd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $25.95+

Food for Thought: A Culinary Book Club

You can come, having read a book that was originally published in another language, and discuss it while making a plate of wonderful gyoza.

When: Monday, March 23, 2026
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Stanley A. Milner Library — 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $5

Pitch-A-Friend

Do you have a single friend in need of a little help? That’s what Pitch-A-Friend is here for. Pitch-A-Friend is a night out where friends get to pitch their single buddies to an audience of available suitors, so go ahead and give it your shot!

When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: 11405 95th St., Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free

Free Open Mic Comedy

Every week on Wednesdays, The Grindstone hosts one of Edmonton’s only stand-up comedy open mic nights. Open to both first-timers and seasoned comics, each set is five minutes for some good laughs.

When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 10 p.m. to midnight
Where: Grindstone Theatre — 10019 81st Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free

Thursday Night Improv

Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughs at The Grindstone Theatre!

This improv night is an evening of top-tier comedy featuring the city’s best improvisers, performing hilarious, unscripted scenes based on your wildest suggestions.

When: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Grindstone Theatre — 10019 81st Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $15.34+

The Trial

The Trial is a fully improvised courtroom trial, inspired by the law, and supported by entirely fabricated legal knowledge. Every Thursday, Rapid Fire Theatre holds a ‘pay-what-you-can’ showing.

When: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 10437 83rd Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $5+

Cabinet of Curosities

This is one of the bigger markets this season, with over 85 vendors total taking space in the Alberta Aviation Museum. Whether it’s something a little spooky, a little creepy, or just plain old cute, it’s got it all. And, if you’re looking for a tattoo on a whim? It’s got that, too.

When: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 7 to 11 p.m.
Where: 11410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free

Friday Night Trivia

Friday Night Trivia is hosted each week at Telus World of Science’s Purple Pear Restaurant. This event is not only free but also family-friendly, so everyone can participate and compete.

When: Every Friday
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Telus World of Science — 11211 142nd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free

Alberta Ballet’s Swan Lake

Tchaikovsky’s sweeping score will be played live by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in this grand telling of the classic story.

When: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium — 11455 87th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $67+

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