20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - August 29-31, 2025

Here are the BEST Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend

Friday

• Free Disney Symphony Concert at Churchill Square | Free
  Join us on August 29 & 30 in Churchill Square for a magical journey into storytelling and music as only the timeless tales of Disney can evoke. Brought to life by the talents of four Broadway calibre singers, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and high resolution animated feature film sequences, Disney in Concert Live Your Dream explores iconic moments, plot twists and feats of daring heroics from your favourite Disney movies.

• POP UP: Martinis & Tiny Tattoos |
  Alchemy is teaming up with Ketel One to bring you an elevated martini menu, curated bites, and live DJ sets inside and out on the patio. Tattoo artist @kiezcanvas of @apres.ink.tattoo will be offering flash tattoos in a private room — first come, first served — with designs priced between $50 and $100. No appointments, no pressure, just show up, sign up, and leave with a little something permanent.

• Find Magic at Edmonton Mural Fest | Free to $
  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.

• Soft Opening of AYCE at Sang | $
  First come, first serve. Get your hands on unlimited food. More dishes - more food, and your chance to get your hands on the first glance after renovations at Sang. There’s chef-grilled K BBQ, fresh sashimi and rolls, hot dishes, Korean salad bar, bibimbap, ramen, tacos and more.

Saturday

• Take a $25 Chinatown Dinner Tour
  As you savor authentic dishes prepared by family-owned eateries, you’ll also explore the rich history woven into the streets of Chinatown. Walk beneath the iconic Happy Arrival Gate, a symbol of hope and new beginnings, and discover the hidden meanings behind the beautiful murals that bring the neighborhood’s history to life. Along the way, our guides will share personal stories of resilience, migration, and the cultural traditions that continue to thrive here today.

• Take Edmonton’s Ultimate Race | $100
  Love a challenge? Well this is the event for you! You and a partner will spend the day solving clues that will lead you to a variety of physical and mental challenges all around your city, similar to a popular tv show. Don't have a partner? No Problem, sign up as an individual and we will find a partner for you! So why not have fun and meet new people while building bonds that will last a lifetime.

• Sweet Side of Chinatown Dessert Tour | $15
  As you savor authentic dishes prepared by family-owned eateries, you’ll also explore the rich history woven into the streets of Chinatown. Walk beneath the iconic Happy Arrival Gate, a symbol of hope and new beginnings, and discover the hidden meanings behind the beautiful murals that bring the neighborhood’s history to life. Along the way, our guides will share personal stories of resilience, migration, and the cultural traditions that continue to thrive here today.

• Long Table Dinner: A Taste of Jamaica Served with Soul | $95
  Led by Chef Shanekia Headley-Morris, this one-night-only experience is a celebration of bold island flavours, time-honoured traditions, and the soulful storytelling that defines Jamaican cuisine. Each course is thoughtfully prepared to reflect the warmth, memory, and heritage that shaped it—creating a shared journey from kitchen to table.
  
  

Sunday

• Y2Slay Summer Sendoff 2000s Music Video Party | $9
  Good Company Entertainment is throwing it back! Dress your Y2K best and send off the summer with the best mix of 2000s party hits spun by two local legends.

• Milky Way Day at Elk Island National Park | Free
  Join members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Edmonton Centre, along with other parties, as we celebrate the 18th anniversary of the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve Declaration. This is an annual event held on the Sunday of the Labour Day weekend.

• Take a $10 Sweet Side of Chinatown Dessert Tour
  As you savor authentic dishes prepared by family-owned eateries, you’ll also explore the rich history woven into the streets of Chinatown. Walk beneath the iconic Happy Arrival Gate, a symbol of hope and new beginnings, and discover the hidden meanings behind the beautiful murals that bring the neighborhood’s history to life. Along the way, our guides will share personal stories of resilience, migration, and the cultural traditions that continue to thrive here today.

• Poster Sale at Metro Cinema | Free to $5
  On August 31st the annual poster sale is turning into a SUPER poster sale at Metro Cinema! All of the posters will be $5 as they clear out overstock of theatrical movie posters and conclude the season. This sale in the lobby is a one-day-only event from 12PM–2PM with our sale on merch occurring at the same time!⁠ See what hidden gems you might discover with hundreds of posters up for sale, a mix of recent releases and older favourites all selling for only $5 a piece! ⁠

• Take a Sunset Yoga Class | $14
  Catch the best view of Edmonton’s sunset at this popular, weekly yoga class. There’s just three weeks left to catch those views before fall arrives and we’re moving back indoors for the cooler weather.

• Songbird Banding at Beaver Hill Bird Observatory | $$
  This annual fall migration of songbirds occurs from July until early October, with September being the peak in songbird abundance. Birds captured include warblers, nuthatches, woodpeckers, thrushes, blackbirds, orioles, sparrows and more! Join our biologists for a morning in the woods to learn about the research being conducted on our feathery friends and see live birds up close and personal!

Monday

• Take Your Dog for a Swim | Admission by Donation
  Bring your dog for a swim and support a great cause on Monday, September 1 from 12 – 2 p.m. at Grosvenor Outdoor Pool. Admission is a monetary donation to help support Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS) and new or gently used pet-related items will also be accepted. For a complete list of possible donation items and SCARS contact info, please visit scarscare.ca