Here are the BEST Things to do in Edmonton this Week - January 1-7, 2025

This week? Indoor Stand up Paddle boarding, Bakery turned Speakeasy and a Sunday Night to set the mood.

Hey pals. We blinked and 2024 disappeared. Now, we’ve rung in 2025 and probably drank too much bubbly, but we’re here for the adventure that this week brings. So - we’ll get straight into it with the best things to eat/drink and do this week in Edmonton. You might notice that the events side of things is a bit light - the colder weather and post-holiday lull have a bit of something to do with that.

Hops on the Hill officially launches next week with live music, brewery samples and skiing and snow tubing, every Friday through the season at Sunridge Ski Area. Get your hands on two-hours of unlimited tubing for $20 RIGHT HERE.

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• January doesn’t have to break the bank. We’ve got you covered for the best things to do - every month - under $25. Read this month’s edition of 25 Things to do Under $25, right here.

• It’s the last month to catch ‘Aliya Logun: Portraiture of Black Youth - A Time Capsule of Infinite Possibilities’ at Art Gallery of Alberta. This exhibition is a message for the future. If, 100 years from now, historians ask what Black youth were like at this moment, from this exhibition they would see that we were everything and anything.

• We know it’s cold outside. But, that doesn’t stop us from enjoying one of our favourite edible gifts that we’ve received this season: a made by Marcus gift box with four seasonal pints. Seriously, order this for yourself - and get it delivered straight to your door. You’re welcome.

• NORDIC SPA POPPING UP!? Experience a rejuvenating Nordic Spa Night at Rising Moon! Your ticket includes full access to a relaxing hot and cold tub experience, our cozy wood-burning sauna, and an inviting outdoor seating area by the fire. You’ll also enjoy an indoor shower with a refreshing salt scrub, an abundance of fresh spring water, and a selection of fresh fruit to nourish your body and soul after your spa experience. The best part? These tickets are only $30 for the spa experience.

• Get Cooking is hosting a Cambodian Noodle Pop up that you’re not going to want to miss on January 19th. There are only two seatings. Tickets are on sale, here.

Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this week

Wednesday January 1, 2024

• Get Active with INDOOR Drop-in Stand Up Paddle Boarding
  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. Can’t make it? There are sessions through the winter months.

Thursday January 2, 2024

• Catch a Comedy Show at Irrational Comedy at Irrational Brewing Company
  Come join for a night of laughs and craft brews at Irrational Brewing Company! Don't miss out on this unique experience at Irrational Brewing Comany

• There’s live Music at 9910: Laurelle K and Adam Kidd featuring Darlin
  Laurelle K & Adam Kidd are two distinct songwriters with unique styles who come together to create a dynamic live music experience. Each brings their own compositions to the stage, crafting a setlist that blends their individual voices into a captivating and cohesive show.

Friday January 3, 2024

• This Bakery that turns into a speakeasy on the weekends is back for 2025 with live music on Friday and Saturday Night. Find The Red Door at The Art of Cake and get enchanted with the cocktails and snacks, live music and vibes. Open 7pm to late.

• Ice Grooves, Swing n’ Skate at Churchill Square is back for 2025
  Winter City Weekends are returning to City Hall Plaza! With the arrival of frostier temperatures, the Edmonton Arts Council is welcoming back Ice Grooves, Swing n’ Skate and free skate rentals. Bundle up and bring your best moves to the outdoor rink.

• Take a Flavours of the Orient: Fruit Tour at Lucky Supermarket
  Join Lucky Supermarket for a delicious adventure exploring the exotic fruits of the Orient! Taste a variety of unique and flavorful fruits from different Asian countries. Learn about their origins, cultural heritage, health benefits, and how to incorporate them into your daily meals.

• Catch the Friday Night Stand Up Show at Grindstone Theatre. 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.

• DANCE! Pop Off! Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan Dance Party. It's the first weekend of a New Year, and how better to start things off than two of your favorite divas, played by one of your favorite DJs! Lady Luck is in the booth for her two year EVOversary, and she'll be playing all your very favorite Taylor and Chappell songs!

• Catch an Edmonton Oilers game (and the game day specials) at Baijiu $10 feature dumplings, and $5 pints of Heineken. Enjoy it in the Tubbo outdoor winter patio!

Saturday January 4, 2024

• Get back on the board with Drop-in Stand Up Paddle Boarding INDOORS
  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.

• New Standards Presents: Holiday Traditional Jazz Jam. New Standards is pleased to present our first Trad. Jazz Jam! Standards, Swing, Tunes! Happening just below our home-base at The Common. After a short break for the holidays, they are excited to return with a twist to the regular Wednesday jams. For one night only, they're hosting a Traditional Jazz Jam to ring in the new year!

• New to skating? Free Learn to Skate at City Hall. Lace up your skates (free rentals are available) at City Hall during Drop-in learn to skate in Edmonton. Want to gain some confidence on the ice? Join the Edmonton Arts Council for free drop-in learn skating lessons.

• Catch a SURPRISE Movie at Top Secret Screening at Metro Cinema
  A screening of a film unbeknownst to the audience until it begins, KINO CONFIDENTIAL: A TOP SECRET SCREENING is a game of chance, a round of film roulette, and the ultimate plot twist!

Find the best things to do in Edmonton this weekend. Read the full weekend guide, here.

Sunday January 5, 2024

• Free Try Curling Drop-in
  This was so popular we brought it back...This is your chance to TRY CURLING! We’re hosting an OPEN HOUSE where you can learn the basics. We’ll provide everything, equipment, dedicated instructors, and perfectly pebbled ice.

• Soul Speak Poetry Night at Grindstone Theatre
  Soul Speak is a word based event that focuses on self expression through words. Be that through song, poetry or story telling this is a space for you to come and share what it is that's in your soul!

• Floating Bliss: Ariel Sound Bath
  Experience a transformative journey of relaxation in this aerial sound bath event. Suspended gently in the air, you’ll float in serene tranquility as soothing sound waves envelop you, guiding you into a deep meditative state.

• Mimi Bar, a quick to become hotspot in Edmonton, has live Jazz every Sunday. Enjoy it in the bar between 7-11pm. Dubbed, Daze Days - it’s a fantastic way to set the mood.

Tuesday January 7, 2024

• Dry January Classic Mocktails Class
  Come join us at Spilt Mocktail Bar for a run-down of three classic cocktails, each featuring a different zero proof spirit category (rum, gin and whisky/bourbon).

• There are 41 cocktails on the menu at Clementine that fall under the ‘Try Before you Die’ Menu. These cocktails are modern classics, obscure cocktails and classics. There’s even a PASSPORT that you can fill out while you make your way through (earning your way towards a Tiki glass!) Now, if that’s not a reason to grab Tuesday Night Cocktails, I don’t know what is.

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