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10 fun things to do this weekend in Edmonton (April 10-12)

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There’s so much to do this weekend in Edmonton, and we can’t wait.

With festivals, markets, and concerts galore, we’ve rounded up some of the best things to do this weekend in Edmonton. No matter what it is you’re interested in, we’ve found something for everyone.

Now, let’s jump into things, shall we?

NorthwestFest

One of Edmonton’s longstanding film festivals, NorthwestFest, is back this April for more excellent indie filmmaking. Now, it includes not only the best of local and international indie filmmaking, but local music, art, and media.

When: Now until Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Metro Cinema — 8712 109th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Earlybird pricing starts at $84.40

Bountiful Farmers Market

Home to over 120 different vendors, more than 80 per cent of those vendors are local, who make, bake, and grow their own products. This year-round market offers so much more than you could ever imagine, so you’ll just have to check it out yourself.

When: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday
Where: 3696 97th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free

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 folks to check out as a family, and maybe, just maybe, you might be able to escape.

When: Friday, April 10, 2026, to Sunday, April 12, 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 participate in their Friday Night Trivia.

When: Friday, April 10, 2026, to Sunday, April 12, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: 11211 142nd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $25.95+

How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

A live symphony orchestra will accompany a screening of How to Train Your Dragon, a movie whose score was Academy Award-nominated. This activity mixes everything kids and adults both love.

When: Friday, April 10, 2026, and Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium — 11455 87th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $45+

Old Strathcona Farmers Market

This market in Old Strathcona has been around for ages, and it’s Edmonton’s most premier farmers market. Being the original year-rounder, this place offers the best locally grown and made goods as well as trinkets you won’t be able to find anywhere else.

When: Every Saturday and Sunday
Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays
Where: 10310 83rd Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free

Queen Mary’s Market

Queen Mary’s Market is located in the heart of Edmonton, and here, there are over 130 vendors, as well as five individual restaurants within the building. This market takes on strong local vendors with a selection of antiques, rare collectibles, local produce, artisanal goods, and services.

When: Every Saturday and Sunday
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays
Where: 12011 111th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free