Here are the BEST Things to do in Edmonton this Week - April 30 - May 6, 2025

Apr 30, 2025

Gorgeous weather to get outside this weekend - and we’re here to fill it with adventures, food, and fun things to do in Edmonton.

LIL Willy’s Waffles launched at Wilfred’s and if you ask us, it’s a great chance to grab a $5 snack for the road next time you’re in brewery district.
Mark your calendars for May 9 because HOM is hosting a Pop-up at Shamrock Curling Club where they’ll be taking over the concession for a fun and delicious menu featuring a delicious line up of classic HOM dishes and flavors that will take your taste buds to Southeast Asia.
May the 4^th Be With You! Last chance to register for Kidney Walk and support the kidney and transplant community while enjoying live entertainment, food, music, and more! Register today at Edmonton – Kidney Walk 2025!
25 Things to do UNDER $25 is HARD LAUNCHED for May and surprise, we’ve got nearly FORTY - Yes, 4-0, things to do this month to keep you entertained, and your entertainment budget happy.
Doughnut Bike Tour 2025 has been announced! On June 6th, you can get tickets for this three-doughnut, three drink, bike tour that will bring you on a tour of the sweet side of Edmonton.

Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this week

INES Restaurant IS OPEN. Come on in and enjoy Mexico in Edmonton by Mayte Bailon and the family. You’ll find this revamp at Manchester Square and you might just find something familiar on the menu!
Hot Chefs Cool Beats! Join Edmonton's prestigious Royal Glenora Club for an unforgettable evening of culinary excellence and entertainment. Hot Chefs Cool bEATS is a premier chef-driven food experience that brings together the best of Edmonton's culinary scene to support a great cause.
FREE Open Mic Night at Grindstone Theatre. Every week 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.
Playwright x 88 Brewing Tasting Menu POP UP. Five drinks paired with five unique and fun dishes. This will be a plated long table service from 6pm-8pm.
Alphabet Line hits the stage in Edmonton at Westbury Theatre. Set in Yonker, Saskatchewan in the late 1940s, Alphabet Line follows Duncan, a Queer man who has lived on his family farm his entire life. He sends out daily messages via radio in the hope of receiving a response and finally hears from Nicholas, a graduate student from Saskatoon. As the men take refuge in their shared conversations, days pass and both Duncan and Nicholas will have to reckon with each other’s pasts and embrace vulnerability or risk losing all they’ve built.

Broadway MASHUP! Lights, curtain, action — Broadway is calling! Join for a performance full of theatrical flair, bold choreography, and iconic musical moments featuring Wild Ones and special guest performers at The Rec Room.
Learn about Urban Mushrooms from a local expert. Join mushroom identification expert Martin Osis as he discusses mushrooms that you can find in your backyard, neighborhood and in and around the city.
Catch the Oilers Playoff game! Watch at your favourite hotspot, or grab tickets to see game-six live and in person. Watch for free from one of the watch parties in Ice District.

Catch The Stand-Up Show at Grindstone Theatre for some Friday Night Comedy. The Stand Up Show brings Canada's top comics to the fabulous Grindstone Theatre every Friday night. New line ups every week, featuring comics as seen on Just For Laughs, CBC, CTV and nationally acclaimed comedy festivals.
The Breath Between Gallery Opening. This will be a festive atmosphere and time to interact with artists and others. We will have a cash bar with a specialty cocktail/mocktail, complementary hors d’oeuvres, and live music. Experience the beauty and depth of the forest at Bay 1 Gallery’s latest duo exhibition, featuring works by Daniela Bahry and Karen McCallum. Their art captures the essence of nature — its serenity, mystery, and energy — through a contemporary lens. Running until May 17, 2025.

UPDATING at Midway is a Live dating show and we haven’t decided yet whether we’re going to laugh more, or cringe more - if you’re still deciding, you can check it out, here.
Tequila Fest at Halo Bar Bistro. Kick off Cinco de Mayo weekend in style at the first-ever Viva La Tequila Fest at Halo Bar Bistro! It features premium Tequila vendors providing complimentary individual tastings of their Tequila and other spirits.
Delavoye is hosting a chocolate tasting. Indulge in the world of bean-to-bar chocolate with an exclusive 90-minute chocolate-tasting event. Immerse yourself in the rich flavours and captivating aromas of chocolate, crafted right here in Edmonton.
Laminar Flow Album Release and Art Show under the Dome. Join Jananie and friends for an immersive night of soul touching music and art at the Zeidler Dome Theatre at Telus World of Science! Experience Jananie’s live performance of her Laminar Flow Album featuring performances by artist Alexander David and special guests. This will be a night of ethereal sounds and a stunning 360 visual experience like no other!

Celebrate Star Wars Day with a Screening at Fort Edmonton Park’s Capitol Theatre. May the 4th be with you! Join Fort Edmonton Park to celebrate with a double feature of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in the historical Capitol Theatre.
L’OCA is hosting a Star Wars themed five-course tasting menu. This May the 4th, PYRO’s Chef de Cuisine Max Straczek invites you to put your lightsabers down and pick up your forks for a 5-course chef’s menu inspired by the Star Wars universe.

Get your hands on $25 All-you-can-eat Chicken wings that comes with a perk of a $10 gaming card to use at The Rec Room. This Monday deal is a great reason to move your wing night from Wednesdays to Monday.
Catch a Garneau String Quarter Concert. Inspired by the 2023 “Moving Mahler” event that brought Alberta’s orchestras together, the GSQ welcomes a brilliant ensemble from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra including Diana Cohen, Maria van der Sloot, Jesse Morrison, and Arnold Choi to perform.
The Art of Science and Addiction, a talk. Join this talk for an evening where science, art, and lived experience come together to explore the complexities of addiction.
Learn to make Mezza Tabouli at this $10 cooking class experience. Learn to make fresh tabouli with Sweet Mezza with all supplies included. There are limited spots.

Create a Terra cotta ceramic egg-tray at this hand-building workshop. Students will make their own functional pottery out of terra cotta clay while learning introductory handbuilding pottery techniques. No experience necessary, this ceramic pottery class is fun for all levels!