20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - August 23-25

Kick off the weekend early with Mr. Tilly’s Sceance on stage or Anne Zander is Mother at Edmonton Fringe Festival. From motherhood to magic,

Here are the BEST Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend

Friday

• On Stage: Mr. Tilly’s Sceance | $20
  Step into the shadowy world of 1920s séances at Madame Cumberbatch’s lavish salon, where candlelight flickers, secrets swirl—and the ghost of the recently flattened Mr. Tilly might just drop by.

Saturday

• Make Space Family Fun Grand Opening | Free
  Storage might not sound like a party - until now. Make Space Storage is celebrating their grand opening in Beaumont with a full-on family-friendly bash — free lunch from Venture Eats, a raffle for a YETI cooler or one year of free storage, balloon artist, glitter tattoos, a kids’ colouring station, sweet treats, and one-day-only discounts on storage units.

  Take a tour of the brand-new facility, meet the team, and soak up the small-town-meets-big-celebration vibes. It’s the kind of event where you can eat, win stuff, and maybe finally solve your “too much stuff” problem.

• Anne Zander is Mother at Edmonton Fringe | $20
  Enter the afterbirth at this “raw and primal and side-splittingly funny” POSTPARTUM COMEDY! This Edmonton Fringe, you have seven chances to relate deeply or have your mind blown wide open, and then laugh until you pee a little (we won't judge your pelvic floor strength here).

• Help Build Edmonton’s Food Forest | Free
  Join Root for Trees and plant fruit-bearing trees and other life-sustaining plants. Your contribution will create an essential food source for pollinators and birds in our urban forest.

• Pridefest at ICE District | Free
  On Saturday, August 23 the Edmonton Pride Festival will be held in Fan Park @ ICE District. This is a dynamic, all-ages event that’s free to attend and bursting with energy, artistry, and community spirit.

• Chinatown After Dark Night Market | Free to $
  Experience a Chinatown Night Market where back alleys are transformed into patios and play spaces, with pop-up seating, entertainment, activities and good vibes. Sip, savour and try something new from one of the 20+ Chinatown restaurants taking part in the pop up food experience. Admission is free, but food tickets can be purchase on-site to try something new.

• Symphony Under the Sky at Snow Valley | $30
  Join ESO for Symphony Under The Sky at Snow Valley. The same great tradition from years past taking place in a lovely new location while Hawrelak Park undergoes renovations. With a beautiful Classics program and a romantic Pops program conducted by audience favourite, Bob Bernhardt, there’s plenty to look forward to this summer!

• Edmonton Pride Parade | Free
  Join the Edmonton Pride Parade makes its historic return to downtown Edmonton for the first time since 2018. This vibrant and inclusive celebration brings together thousands of 2SLGBTQ+ community members, allies, organizations, and performers for a powerful afternoon of visibility, unity, and joy.

• Take a Savoury Tour of Chinatown | Free
  Step beyond the plate and immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural heritage of Edmonton’s historic Chinatown. This guided tour is more than a culinary experience — it’s a journey through the stories, traditions, and landmarks that define this unique community.

• Catch the Last Pigeon Lake Concert Series | $
  2025 Pigeon Lake Concert Series Presents The Glorious Sons With Special Guests Finger Eleven, Gob, Dillon James, and Whale And The Wolf.

• Take a Mural Tour at Edmonton Mural Fest |
  Discover the colour, creativity, and community behind Edmonton’s murals with guided tours during the 2025 Edmonton Mural Festival! Includes food, drink, and good vibes. A portion of each ticket supports local businesses.

• Explore Chinatown after Dark |

Sunday

• On Stage at Fringe: Mr. Tilly’s Sceance | $20
  Step into the shadowy world of 1920s séances at Madame Cumberbatch’s lavish salon, where candlelight flickers, secrets swirl—and the ghost of the recently flattened Mr. Tilly might just drop by.

• Take-in a Sunset Yoga Sesh | $15
  Get your hands on Sunset Yoga to kick off the week where you’ll savasana with some of the best views of the city.