10 fun things to do this week in and around Edmonton (April 27-May 1)

Spring has sprung, and we’re more than ready, aren’t we, Edmonton?

With the weather going back and forth from hot to cold to hot again, it’s impossible to make plans. No problem, we’ve rounded up some of the best things to do this week in Edmonton, no matter what the weather might be.

If you’re ready for a fun-filled week, let’s jump right in!

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 27 to Friday, May 1, 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 27 to Friday, May 1, 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 27 to Friday, May 1, 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 29, 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 30, 2026
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Grindstone Theatre — 10019 81st Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $15.34+

Enjoy a free pop-up screening featuring Alberta’s talented women filmmakers, presented by Edmonton Short Film Festival.

When: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Waffle Bird — 10347 80th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free

This year-round market is home to over 120 different vendors, and more than 80 per cent of those vendors are local, who make, bake, and grow their own products. It offers so much more than you could ever imagine, so you’ll just have to check it out yourself.

When: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday
Where: 3696 97th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free

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

Props and Hops is an event run by the Alberta Museum, which acts as an adults-only evening in the museum. This time, they’re turning the museum into a game night extravaganza. Surrounded by the history of aviation as well as many historic planes and figures, you’ll be sure to have an informative and interesting night.

When: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 7 to 11 p.m.
Where: Alberta Aviation Museum — 11410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $25+

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