20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - January 2-4, 2026

Weekend Guide

Dec 31

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Here are the Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - January 2-4, 2026

Visit the Art of Banksy: ‘Without Limits’ during the $20 Lunch Hour Promotion
Visit The Art of Banksy: ‘Without Limits’ during their lunch hour promotion for only twenty bucks between 12-2 during a weekday visit. This is a fun way to explore the immersive installation, with an extensive collection of Banksy items, in City Centre!
Take ‘A Taste of Thailand’ Cooking Class
Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for an evening of Thai Classics and learn to prepare a feast of Thai specialities. Begin with Thai Fish Cakes, served with a quick Thai pickle and sweet chilli dipping sauce, then move on to Pad Thai with Shrimp and a flavourful, aromatic Red Thai Chicken Curry.
Hit the Ice for Winter City Weekends: Ice Grooves
Bring your cool moves to City Hall Plaza Ice Grooves! Skate and dance along to live DJs every Friday and Saturday night from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Stay tuned for the programming line-up! Free skate rentals included!
Visit Ice Castles Edmonton
Ice Castles is an awe-inspiring, must-see winter phenomenon that brings fairy tales to life. Let your imagination run wild as you explore caverns and tunnels made entirely from ice. Race down an ice-carved slide and squeeze through crawl spaces and slot canyons to discover new experiences around every corner. With fountains, thrones, wishing wells, snow tubing, and more, you’ll be mesmerized by this unique, and family-friendly attraction.

Try a FREE Adult Self-defence Krav Maga Class
Curious about Krav Maga but not sure if you’ll keep up—or if it’s really as practical as people say? This low-commitment trial class lets you experience the training firsthand, meet the instructors, tour the facility, and sample the real-world techniques our students use to actually stay safe.
Work on Your Knife Skills
Join Kathryn Joel in this Introductory Knife Skills class and learn to work confidently with chefs’ knives and paring knives. You can use our 8-inch Henckel chefs’ knives or bring your own, and under Kathryn’s guidance, you’ll master essential skills including slicing and chopping onions and shallots, puréeing garlic, tomato concassé, chiffonade of leafy herbs, dicing, slicing and julienning vegetables, peeling round fruits, and segmenting citrus.
Catch the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place
Get ready for an unforgettable night of hockey action as the Edmonton Oilers take to the ice at Rogers Place in downtown Edmonton! Experience the energy, passion, and excitement of NHL hockey as the Oilers face off against some of the league’s top teams.
Share Your Dirty Little Secrets at Rapid Fire Theatre
Welcome to The Secret Secrets Club, where your most scandalous, hilarious and (most importantly) anonymous confessions become the fuel for an unforgettable night of improvised comedy.

Sunday Swing & Skate at City Hall
Swing‘n Skate will be back at City Hall on Sundays from 1:00 – 4:00 pm throughout January and February. Show off your best moves to some swing, big band, soca, salsa and more inside Edmonton City Hall.
Nutcracker Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
There’s just something about a perfectly steeped cup of tea that makes each day a little brighter. Treat yourself to our soothing loose leaf blends and an assortment of our signature sandwiches and pastries.