10 fun things to do this week in and around Edmonton (April 20-24)

We’re absolutely ready for this week, are you?

Edmonton is jam-packed with energy and events this week. Whether it’s exploring the city and spots like the Telus World of Science or going to exciting pop-up events like L-ART-T, you’re going to have a great time this week.

Without further ado, let’s jump into things, shall we?

L-ART-T is the Edmonton Arts Council’s LRT pop-ups, with interactive activities and performances taking over the stations on multiple occasions. Whether it’s getting a poem made just for you, a spoken word performance, or something you’d never expect on an LRT ride, you’re going to have a great time.

On April 21 from 5 to 7 p.m., MacEwan Station will light up. You can sit with a poet and have a personalized haiku made for you.

If you’re more into participating yourself, you can write a poem for another ride with block poetry on April 23 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Government Centre Station. Here, you can listen to the poets share their powerful spoken word pieces.

When: Now until Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Multiple Edmonton LRT stations
Cost: Free

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 visit one of its many exhibits.

When: Monday, April 20, 2026, to Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: 11211 142nd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $25.95+

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

When: Monday, April 20, 2026, to Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Cost: $25+

The Muttart Conservatory is well-known in Edmonton for being a tropical paradise indoors during the winter months. Year-round, it holds majestic botanical gardens for everyone to see.

When: Monday, April 20, 2026, to Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: 9626 96a St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $14.95

Every week on Wednesdays, The Grindstone hosts one of Edmonton’s only stand-up comedy open mic nights. Open to both first-timers and seasoned comics, each set is five minutes for some good laughs.

When: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Time: 10 p.m. to midnight
Where: Grindstone Theatre — 10019 81st Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free

Located at Salisbury Greenhouse in Sherwood Park, this market comes around every Thursday, no matter rain or shine. You can find a wide variety of offerings here, no matter if it’s food, trinkets, or something entirely different.

When: Every Thursday
Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: 52337 Range Rd. 232, Sherwood Park, Alta.
Cost: Free

Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughs at the Grindstone Theatre!

This improv night is an evening of top-tier comedy featuring the city’s best improvisers, performing hilarious, unscripted scenes based on your wildest suggestions.

When: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Grindstone Theatre — 10019 81st Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $15.34+

See this TikTok-famous musician take the Edmonton stage.

When: Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Midway Music Hall — 6107 104th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $75+

ChocoFest will be running for its second year in Sherwood Park this April. This festival acts as Alberta’s premier chocolate tasting festival as well as a two-day celebration of all things chocolate. In total, you can expect 28 diverse vendors from Canada, Peru and Denmark.

When: Friday, April 24, 2026, and Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Millennium Place —  2000 Premier Way, Sherwood Park, Alta.
Cost: $16+

Friday Night Trivia is hosted each week at Telus World of Science’s Purple Pear Restaurant. This event is not only free but also family-friendly, so everyone can participate and compete.

When: Every Friday
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Telus World of Science — 11211 142nd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free

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