20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - January 30 - February 1, 2026
If you’re staring down the weekend wondering how to make the most of it, we’ve got you covered. Edmonton is packed with things to do over the next few days—think cozy winter festivals, big-name concerts, nostalgic dance floors, creative workshops, and plenty of excuses to get out of the house (or warm up inside with food and drinks).
Whether you’re planning a full social calendar or just looking for one standout plan, here’s a roundup of the best things happening in the city from Friday through Sunday. Let’s get into it.
Here are the best things to do this weekend in Edmonton
Friday
Check out the Grand Re-opening of Coronation Recreation Centre
Film Screening: Rising Through the Fray
Rising Through the Fray – which follows the groundbreaking roller derby team Indigenous Rising as it welcomes a new generation of players determined to change the face of the game – will be presented, for the first time in Edmonton on January 30, 2026 at Metro Cinema Society at the Garneau Theatre.
Dark City Beer-o-Vision at Metro Cinema
Explore the Flying Canoe Festival
Catch the Offspring at Rogers Place
On the heels of sell-out runs across Australia, Europe, the UK and the U.S., punk rock legends The Offspring will bring their SUPERCHARGED Worldwide in ‘26 Tour to North America in early 2026, including a stop in Edmonton on January 30 at Rogers Place.
A Taste of Italy Pop Up Dinner
Five courses. A delicious night out.
Rising Moon Nordic Spa Night
Step into the quiet magic of Nordic Nights — an intimate outdoor spa experience tucked into the trees at Rising Moon Ranch. When you arrive, you’ll check in at the main house and settle in while the group gathers. Once everyone is changed and ready, we’ll guide you through the space, share the lay of the land, and from there, your evening unfolds at your own pace.
Saturday
Get Outside for the Full Moon Birkie
Pop up Shanghai Night
Chinatown Transformation Collaborative Society of Edmonton (CTC) is hosting our annual year-end party and to welcome the Lunar New Year.
Take a $5 Snowshoe & Hot Chocolate Tour at Telus World of Science
Every Saturday, there are two tour sessions to take part in. Tour 1 runs from 1:00–1:45 pm with a stop at the fire hearth and Medicine Garden, and Tour 2 begins at 2:15 pm. Register in person at the Beaver Mural. Tours run unless temperatures drop below –15°C.
Try a Candle Making Workshop
Want to make your own candle? In our FunWax Candle Workshop, you’ll learn how to blend scents, pour wax, and create candles. Funwax.ca
Gear Up for Edmonton Oilers vs. Minnesota Wild
Throw it back with a 2016 Dance Party at Greta
Saturday
Greta is throwing it ALL the way back to a better era, when Fetty Wap ruled the charts, Bieber had the world in a chokehold, and The Chainsmokers were inescapable. This night is pure nostalgia: SoundCloud era energy and peak pop & hip-hop bangers.
Waffle Bird Drag Brunch
Join Gogo Fetch at YEGS's first & only chicken and waffles spot, where Drag Brunch and Waffle Bird meet for a brunch you won’t forget!
On Screen: The Voice of Hind Rajab
January 29, 2024. Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A 6-year old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue. While trying to keep her on the line, they do everything they can to get an ambulance to her. Her name was Hind Rajab.
Colour Me Funny
Join us in person for an evening filled with hilarious stand-up, colorful energy, and joyful moments that celebrate Black culture and community, without the profanity. This is a show where creativity meets comedy, bringing stories, antics, and laughs that’ll brighten your day and leave everyone smiling.
Sunday
Take a Sterling Silver Ring-making Workshop
Take an Ice Cream Making Workshop at Made by Marcus
Take a Brunch Cooking Class
Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for a Sunday brunch-time Eggstravaganza, exploring the flavours of France, Spain, and Italy through their iconic egg dishes. Learn to make a classic Quiche Lorraine while sharpening your pastry skills with perfectly light, flaky pastry, a flavourful Frittata featuring tangy Goat’s Cheese, seasonal vegetables, and aromatic herbs, and the techniques behind a hearty Spanish Tortilla, a potato and onion omelette central to Spanish cuisine.
