20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - July 18-20, 2025

Here are the BEST Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend. Kick off the weekend with the free annual pancake breakfast to celebrate K-Days in Edmonton.

Friday

• Reserve Your Spot on the Patio at Taste of Edmonton | $50
  Purchase your sheet of 40 tickets for Taste of Edmonton in advance and save $10. Presale pricing is only available until July 16, 2025 - so get your hands on those tickets and get more bang for your buck at Taste of Edmonton this year. Catch food at the main festival, a fabulous line up of entertainment on the main stage, and an exclusive experience on the rooftop.

• The Cookout: Pitt Country BBQ x Braven Terrace | $55
  Get ready to meat your match. Braven and Pitt County BBQ are kicking off the first event in an epic summer BBQ series beginning July 18. We’re throwing a patio party dripping in Alberta BBQ pride and sizzling with North Carolina soul, featuring special guest Peter Zukiwski and a live DJ spinning all day. This all-inclusive, ticketed event is your chance to dig into a fully loaded BBQ plate stacked with slow-smoked pulled pork, juicy sausage, cheddar garlic buns, and a trio of house-made sides crafted with the quality that Braven and Pitt County BBQ are known for.

• The Great Outdoor Comedy Festival Hits the - Outdoor - Stage | $$
  The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is back in Edmonton from July 18 to 20! The hilarious lineup includes comedians like John Mulaney, Martin Short, Tony Hinchcliffe, Fortune Feimster, Trailer Park Boys, and MANY MORE.

• Watch ET Under the Stars | Free
  Bring your lawn chair and blanket and curl up as a family under the moonlight! This midnight movie (or, almost midnight movie) is a fun way to stay out late and catch an outdoor movie

• Take a Ghost out at University of Alberta | $22
  The UofA, a center for academics and higher learning, has more than its fair share of ghosts, urban legends, and unexplained events. We will explore the history of the University of Alberta, how it began and the many important historical figures. We will also hear about the U of A’s many ghosts including; the little boy at The Rutherford House, the scientist who is still seen walking the halls of the Power Plant and many, many more. The UofA History & Haunted Hike Tour is 1 hour and 15 minutes long.

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.

• Wildlife and Beers at ZooBrew Edmonton Valley Zoo | $35
  Witness the Edmonton Valley Zoo transform into a peaceful escape on a summer night, perfect for beer and animal lovers, a night out with friends, or a fun date night with your significant otter! Attendees can expect to experience a one-of-a-kind evening at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, sample some amazing beers, wines, spirits and cider, as well as incredible encounters with the Zoo's famous furry residents, and enjoy great music! With so many choices available, there’s never a dull moment at Zoobrew.

• Explore Chinatown After Dark | Free to $
  Catch this version of a Chinatown Night Market where we transform our back alleys into our patio and play space, bringing in seating, entertainment, activities and good vibes while allowing patrons to buy food tickets and curate their dinner spread from over 20 Chinatown restaurants. Imagine Taste of Edmonton but in Chinatown!

• Afternoon Sound Sessions on 124th | Free
  124 Street & Area is THE destination to hangout this summer Let’s have a day party in the neighborhood! come down for a FREE live music summer series: Afternoon Sounds Sessions on 124. Afternoon Sounds Sessions on 124 is EVERY SATURDAY, 12-2pm: Live DJ & Performances and 4pm-6pm with live Music & Performances.

• Midsummer Night Dream Underwear Party |
  Australia’s Kitty Glitter is back in town for one last time on 103 St! Lose the pants and dance dance dance at the second last underwear party at this location!

• Waffle Bird Drag Brunch | $17
  Join GoGo Fetch (On her Birthday) for her next collaboration at Waffle Bird! Edmonton's first & only dedicated chicken and waffles restaurant! GoGo Fetch will be celebrating her birthday alongside her special guests, Felicia Bonée and Kamâmakos Iskwew, who will serve up sass, glamour, and the pure awesomeness of Edmonton Drag!

Sunday

• Take a $15 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.

• Snag Free Admission to K-Days | Free
  In appreciation, we are offering Benefits Plus, Value and Leisure Access Program members free general admission access to KDays as part of KDays Community Day.

• Range RD Farm Dinner at Riverbend Gardens | $225
  Driven by a passion for Alberta’s terroir and abundance of quality produce, Chef Blair Lebsack’s philosophies around using local, healthful and ethical food was the foundation of his dream to build an urban gathering place where the farm dictates the menu.