10 things to do this week in Edmonton (May 11-15)

Get ready for a week full of fun in Edmonton, folks.

We’ve rounded up some of the best things to do this week in Edmonton, seriously. You won’t find anything more exciting than what we’ve got lined up here. There are events, markets, and so much more for you to discover. So, without further ado, let’s get into the swing of things.

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, May 11, 2026, to Friday, May 15, 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, May 11, 2026, to Friday, May 15, 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, May 11, 2026, to Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: 9626 96a St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $14.95

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 May 12 at 5:30 p.m., you can wander through the Bubble Tent at Corona Station, accompanied by the soothing sounds of harpist Mikayla Bortscher.

When: Now until Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Multiple Edmonton LRT stations
Cost: Free

Salsa in the Square is a program running every Wednesday in Churchill Square, thanks to ETOWN SALSA and the Edmonton Arts Council. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every evening, you’ll get a free class where you’ll learn basic moves for different Latin dances.

When: Every Wednesday until June 24, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square
Cost: Free

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, May 13, 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, May 14, 2026
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Grindstone Theatre — 10019 81st Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $15.34+

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

Wild Rose Shows will be showing off all their carnival rides next weekend at the Millwoods Town Centre. This will be one of the earliest fairs of the year, so if you’re looking for excitement early, this is your best bet!

When: Friday, May 15, 2026, to Monday, May 18, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Millwoods Town Centre — 2331 66th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $1+

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