Here are the BEST Things to do in Edmonton this Week - June 11 - 17, 2025
Pop-ups, FREE SHAWARMA and watch parties comin' in HOT.
This weekend, you have TWO DAYS to get your hands on free shawarma, and 50% off of wraps and bowls at the grand opening at TWO LOCATIONS of Tahini’s in Edmonton: Saturday at Harvest Point and Sunday at Gateway. The first 100 customers will get their hands on a free shawarma and everyone can enjoy 50% off of bowls and wraps, all day! Double the shawarma, double the fun! Follow Tahini’s, here.
What’s new/cool/trending this Week
Tickets are on sale now for the JULY Streetcar Pop-up Concert and Streetcar Sunset Cocktail Experiences. Get your tickets for an intimate hour of live music atop the high level bridge, or your chance to experience a journey on the streetcar, through bespoke cocktails during these exclusive, summer-only experiences.
Get out on the river this summer! River Otter Kayak Adventures
is outfitting you with everything you need to get started: the kayaks, the route and even the shuttle to and from your next adventure. Rent a Kayak with River Otter Kayak Adventures and stay tuned on Instagram for a contest to win an afternoon of kayaking.
L’OCA is hosting a DESSERT OMAKASE. That’s 10-courses of dessert, served up in a delicious, intimate setting. Chef Stephen Nason will present a rare 10-course omakase dessert tasting at L’OCA Labs, blending East-West flavours with French techniques.
TD Edmonton International JAZZFEST is popping up in Edmonton June 21st - 29th, 2025, and even if you’re not-yet-into-jazz, this is the perfect time to get that introduction. From free events around the city to pop-up shows with incredible talent, you can find the full schedule, right here.
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this week
Wednesday June 11, 2025
Grindstone Open Mic Comedy Night | FREE
very 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.Do Some Good and Plant Some Trees. Join us for a fun and educational event celebrating the beauty and importance of biodiversity with Nature Alberta and Root for Trees!
Thursday June 12, 2025
Open Studio Beading Workshop | $20
Beading has a long history in many cultures. In North America, indigenous tribes created beaded artworks as both decoration and in ceremony. Drop in for a beading workshop and create a one-of-a-kind artwork.Catch an Oilers Watch Party with your Pals | FREE
Oilers Watch Parties are hitting the town. Cheer on the Oilers in St. Albert, Churchill Square, Fan Park or your favourite local patio.Get an Hour of Unlimited Gaming at Couples Gaming Tournament | $15
Grab your pal, your buddy, your bestie and head to the yard for an hour of unlimited gaming and the chance to take home one of three gift card prizes.
Friday June 13, 2025
Anime in Concert at Winspear | $$
Experience the vibrant world of anime with your Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Feel the emotion and energy as your ESO brings beloved soundtracks to life.Hit the Tasty Food Truck Festival | $ to $$
Tasty Truck returns to the heart of downtown June 13 and 14, bringing dozens of food trucks to the ICE District Fan Park for a delicious two-day festival.Sunset Sip & Sounds in Manchester Square | $
Sunset Sip & Sounds patio series hosted by Arcadia Brewery an Rhubharb cafe in Manchester Square. Every Friday catch DJs spinning the beats from 6-10 pm as you unwind and get ready for the weekend.
Find the best things to do in Edmonton this weekend. Read this weekend’s full Edmonton Weekend Guide - Right here.
Saturday June 14, 2025
HIIT SUMMER NIGHTS | $15
HIIT Summer Nights kicks off this week in Edmonton. Connect with yourself, connect with your movement, connect with your pals in this ALL LEVEL, sixty-minute movement session. Buy your season pass, right here.Tahini’s Grand Opening | FREE Shwarma
Under the SeaChange at Muttart | $35
Escape the ordinary and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind fusion of craft beer and botanical beauty with SEACHANGE Brewing and the new ocean pyramid!Take an Art in the Open Self Guided Tour | FREE
Explore a wide variety of artwork on display and for sale at locations throughout our beautiful city. This is your chance to enjoy a self-guided tour of St. Albert while discovering incredible art in unique outdoor settings — rain or shine!Mega Bounce Comes to Edmonton | $49
Are you ready Edmonton? We are coming back and will be having Mega Fun as our team brings the craziest inflatables to Capilano Park.Booth Babe Burlesque | $20
Get ready for a wild night of geeky goodness with our Booth Babe Burlesque, Nerdlesque Extravaganza - where nerdy meets naughty!Take a Korean Hanji Paper Workshop | $10+
Participants will be guided by Eunju Park, a local artist, as they create meaningful art using Hanji (traditional Korean paper) and Hangul (the Korean alphabet).Dragon Boat Racing 2025 Open House | FREE
To celebrate the start of the season, the Edmonton Dragon Boat Racing Club is hosting an open house with BBQ and dragon boating.
Sunday June 15, 2025
Sunday Sunset Outdoor Yoga | $15
Join Edmonton.events for a rejuvenating Sunset Sunday Outdoor Yoga class set in the heart of the breathtaking river valley.Learn how to Shoot Better Video | FREE
Hey there! Come join us at Videography Lab where you'll learn how to shoot, edit, and share awesome videos with others!Father’s Day Sunday Brunch at Fairmont | $$$
Enjoy an unforgettable buffet featuring chef-attended stations, fresh seafood displays, sweet and savoury indulgences, and a slow-roasted steamship beef round carved to order.
Monday June 16, 2025
AYCE Chicken Wings at TRR | $25
Get your hands on all you can eat chicken wings at The Rec Room for twenty-five bucks on Mondays - and it comes with a gaming card so you can hit the yard when you’re finished.CLIMB up High at the Aerial Park | $33
Get your hands on those twilight passes for the aerial park and climb to new heights and grab a tailgate beer when you’re finished for a fun night out with your pals. Those twilight passes are available every night, and are cheaper three hours before the park closes.
Tuesday June 17, 2025
Muttart Sound Vibes | $35
Celebrate summer’s fire and water’s flow in a unique yoga experience inside the Under the Sea feature pyramid at the Muttart Conservatory.Watch Fairy Creek at Metro Cinema | $5
In Fairy Creek, director Jen Muranetz documents the largest act of civil disobedience in Canadian history, creating a searing portrait of contemporary environmental activism, bearing witness to the lengths activists are willing to take to protect British Columbia’s last old growth forests.
