Here are the BEST Things to do in Edmonton this Week - Feb 25 - March 3
Hilarious comedy, apres-ski (in the city), lantern making, paranormal tours and figure drawing.
Hey pals! What a gorgeous week to get outside and explore everything that Edmonton has to offer. We’ll enjoy this false-spring while it lasts! If you’re looking for the best things to do this week, we’ve got you covered with HOPS ON THE HILL apres-ski at Sunridge, a new restaurant opening for your next lunch date, and two fantastic shows by the hilarious Abbas Wahab coming up this week in Edmonton.
What’s new/cool/trending this WEEK in Edmonton
Summer Streetcar Season is right around the corner and tickets are on sale NOW for Streetcar Sunset Concerts, Streetcar Cocktail Experience and pop-up events. Pre-season tickets are on sale until March 15, 2025 at a discounted rate for email subscribers. Shop the Summer 2025 Streetcar tickets, here.
Savour the Sweetness at CHOCOFEST 2025. This two-day festival celebrates all things chocolate and is popping up in Edmonton on April 25 and 26, 2025. Tickets are on sale now at www.chocofest.ca
Boa and Hare - restaurant and future cocktail bar has soft-opened and offering up some fun options for lunch. There are five items on the lunch menu, with more coming, and an eventual opening for evening cocktails. Speaking of openings, there’s also Roca, opening in the iconic Union Bank Building.
It’s the LAST WEEKEND to travel to The Moon and Back at this immersive experience at 124 Street. Step into a captivating lunar gallery, where modern artistic ambiance creates the perfect setting for unforgettable memories. The experience includes immersive and interactive installations created by Sokaris Studio, celebrating the deep connection and relationship we have with the moon.
Join an unforgettable evening in support of WIN House’s Light the Way fundraiser on Friday, March 21 at Kingsway Mall from 7pm-11pm. Every ticket helps to provide shelter, resources, and healing for those seeking refuge at WIN House. Each ticket includes a complimentary drink, and light reception-style hors d'oeuvres.
Here’s your guide to the BEST things to do in Edmonton this Week
Tuesday February 25, 2025
Bentstick Drag Bingo with Go Go Fetch. Come check out Gogo Fetch & Bent Stick Brewing February 25th and get ready for a night of mini-games, lip sync battles, and a whole lot of fun with Edmonton's Bearded Beauty, Gogo Fetch!
Edmonton Public Library is hosting a make your own mug session, where you can create your own mug design with a Cricut - and the best part? It’s only $15!
Create a lantern with local expert for the FREE Lantern Parade coming up this month. Let us all come together to illuminate the beauty of our community and nurture the incredible creativity that thrives within it.
Wednesday February 26, 2025
Catch the North American Joyride Tour with Abbas Wahab. Abbas Wahab is a Canadian comedian and actor. He's been featured on Just For Laughs and Edinburgh Fringe festivals, and is best known most recently for his role as SWAT officer in M.Night Shyamalan's Trap.
Take a Figure Drawing Workshop. Celebrate Black History Month through the art of figure drawing with Shaihiem Small. This workshop explores the beauty of the human form using graphite, focusing on expression, movement, and storytelling.
Take a Paranormal Tour at Fort Edmonton Park. As the night descends, investigate Fort Edmonton Park’s most haunted hotspots and hear our best-kept ghost stories. Come with an open mind—and prepare for the unexpected at this Paranormal Tour.
Catch the FREE Open Mic Comedy Night at Grindstone Theatre. Every Wednesday at 10PM The Grindstone hosts one of Edmonton's only Stand-Up Comedy Open Mics to give first timers a chance to take a huge risk, and pros a chance to work on new material. Each set is 5 minutes, with a light at 4 minutes. This weekly event is completely FREE to enjoy.
Cirque du Soleil CRYSTAL hits the stage for a limited-time run in Edmonton. Enter a dreamlike world fueled by her imagination, where boundless creativity transforms the everyday into something extraordinary.
Thursday February 27, 2025
Catch a second showing of North American Joyride Tour with Abbas Wahab. Abbas Wahab is a Canadian comedian and actor. He's been featured on Just For Laughs and Edinburgh Fringe festivals, and is best known most recently for his role as SWAT officer in M.Night Shyamalan's Trap.
FREE Art Hive at Art Gallery of Alberta. Come and join the ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA for the community art marking initiative Art Hive! It's free and open to all, every Thursday from 12 to 2 p.m.
Or, get FREE admission to Art Gallery of Alberta between 4-7pm. The Art Gallery of Alberta is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month. Explore any of the current exhibits like FAIR WEATHER: Equality, Community, and Climate Change, AGA100: Free for All Anniversary Wall, 1924: Edmonton and the Beginnings of the Art Gallery of Alberta, Boyd Dymchuk and Aaron Harvey: Wavy Dimension or Probably, Plausibly, Possibly.
80s Night Drag at Shiddy’s. Whether you're a fan of 80's music, fashion, films, or just love a good burger/beer- this show is for you! Join some of Edmonton's best drag peformers for a night of tunes, tomfoolery, trivia, and tons of fun!
Full Haus at Dolly’s Cocktails. Join the illustrious Haus of Ebonii at Dolly’s Cocktails for FULL HAUS - a night of your favourite tv shows & musical throwbacks!
YEG Ice Fest kicks off this weekend with ice climbing, entertainment and a whole weekend of fun. Let’s hope it stays cold enough to make it happen!
Friday February 28, 2025
HOPS ON THE HILL! Get your tickets for Hops on the Hill and slide into the weekend at Sunridge Ski Area. You can get tickets for $20 unlimited tubing for two-hours, with a live performance, a new brewery visiting every week and the best apres ski party in town.
Dance the night away at an underground DJ Dance Party in Edmonton. Explore the Night Market featuring local Artisans and fuel up with Drink Specials at the Alchemy bar. This is more than a party—it’s a gathering of the city’s underground culture. Tickets are only $12!
Saturday March 1, 2025
Coffee & Chocolate Pairing at DelaVoye Chocolate. Come and join us on an adventure as we explore and indulge 4 pairings of humanity’s two most cherished and beloved beans during this 90-minute event.
Bed Before Dark, Daytime Clubbing Party. Bed Before Dark a unique event for those 30+ to relive the energy of the 80s, 90s & early 2000s club scene! Get ready for vibrant visuals and production: Confetti showers, C02 Cannons and International & Local resident DJ.
Echoes of Mars Sound Bath Experience. Under Mars by Luke Jerram, guests will immerse themselves in a dreamlike experience through a relaxing and meditative sound bath led by Somatika. This unique session will feature a curated soundscape with an array of instruments, including crystal singing bowls, a gong, a monochord, an ocean drum, a singing pyramid, chimes and more.
Take a New Orleans-themed Cocktail Culture Cocktail Class. The theme for this event is: Cradle of the Cocktail - The Rise of Drinking Culture in 19th Century New Orleans. This is a fun way to learn something new to shake up at home!
Find more of the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend. Read the full weekend guide to Edmonton events, right here.
Sunday March 2, 2025
Try Drop-in Indoor Stand Up Paddleboarding. Drop in for a stand up paddle boarding session at Kinsmen Sports Centre. It’s a great way to get back on the board through the cold snap, prepare for the the summer and get on the board, indoors. There are no additional fees, drop-in fees apply.
See Close-up magic on stage at this speakeasy Magic Show by Chris Gowen. This wild and wonderful show is the BEST magic show in Edmonton and will have you mesmerized during the intimate hour-long experience.
Monday March 3, 2025
Pyramid of Sound at Muttart Conservatory. Step into the sacred geometry of this harmonious space, where the therapeutic power of sound vibration intertwines with verdant botanicals and abundant florals, an enveloping atmosphere conducive to relaxation and meditation.
Tuesday March 4, 2025
Move over tacos, we’re back on our Bao obsession at Baijiu. Get your hands on baos on special, every Tuesday at Baijiu. 10359 104 Street NW
Catch a Midsummer Night’s Dream. Shakespeare's most famous comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Reimagined in the 1970s and packed full of infectious music from the period by artists like: David Bowie, Elton John, Marvin Gaye, The Bee Gees, Aretha Franklin and Olivia Newton-John, this will be a hilarious, glam-rock reinterpretation of a classic that will have audiences singing all the way home.
