Still trying to figure out what to do with your friends this week? Head out and explore your city! It’s challenging to make plans with so many exciting events, which is why we’ve compiled a list of 10 of the best things to do in and around Edmonton this week.
Let’s dive right in!
All aboard!
Dolly’s Cocktails and Coco’s are raising a glass and holding a joint celebration on Edmonton’s high-level streetcar. Tickets to this event include two cocktails, two food items, and a one-hour ride on the historic railcar.
When: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: High Level Streetcar — 10910 100th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $64.15
Currently, all tickets except for individual one-day tickets for Thursday are sold out. These can be purchased on the Edmonton Folk Festival’s frontgate website at $42 for youth, $56 for seniors, and beginning at $109 for adults. People aged 80 and over, or those under 11, enter for free.
When: Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, to Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025
Where: Gallagher Park — 9505 96th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Time: Various times
Cost: $42+
Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission into the Royal Tyrrell Museum is free for youth between 7 and 17 until Sept. 2. For young adults (ages 18 to 24), admission is discounted by half, at $10.50.
When: Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day until Aug. 31
Where: 1500 N Dinosaur Tr., Drumheller, Alta.
Cost: Free admission for young adults (ages 18 to 24) until Sept. 2
Big sports fan? Check out the court and watch Edmonton’s professional basketball team face off against the Niagara River Lions on Friday.
When: Aug. 8, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: 7515 118th Ave. NW, Edmonton
Cost: $25.10+
This annual festival and parade highlight rich Caribbean culture with infectious music, energetic performances, and savoury cuisine throughout one whole weekend.
When: Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 to Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025
Time: Varies
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free
Metro Cinema is Edmonton’s independent cinema, dedicated not only to hosting movies but also to creating and fostering a community surrounding them.
This summer, Metro Cinema is offering $5 tickets to movies every Tuesday from June until August. Check out what’s on their calendar and make a stop by this historic theatre.
When: Every Tuesday until August 2025
Time: Varies
Where: 8712 109th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $5
Showcasing contemporary circus acts, live shows, interactive workshops, and outdoor pop-ups, the Alberta Circus Festival is where art meets athleticism. Enjoy!
When: Thursday to Sunday until Aug. 22, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: 8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury
Cost: $34+
This award-winning guided float takes you on a journey down the North Saskatchewan River, complete with a picnic-style meal from one of Edmonton’s top restaurants. The experience begins at Dawson Park, where guests shuttle upriver to Laurier Park. From here, you’ll float through the lush greenery of Edmonton’s west river valley past Buena Vista Dog Park and Hawrelak Park.
When: Now until Aug. 22, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: 13110 Buena Vista Rd.
Admission: $49+
Improvaganza is Edmonton’s premier improv and sketch comedy festival, and it has returned. Whether it’s quirky characters, audience-driven scenes, or comedy workshops, this festival delivers laughs and lots of ’em.
When: Until Sunday, Aug. 22, 2025
Time: 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Where: 10437 83rd Ave.
Cost: $22.04 to $27.55
Check out this spooky interactive experience at Fort Edmonton Park. Where Dark Things Dwell is Edmonton’s largest outdoor escape room, featuring live actors, exclusive access to the park, and a night you’ll never forget.
This week, they have availability for adventure from Wednesday through Friday.
When: Until Sept. 14, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Where: 7000 143rd St.
Cost: $35 per person or $140 per group of four (plus service fee and GST)
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