20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - May 16-18, 2025
Kick off the weekend with a drop-in drawing session at Royal Alberta Museum on Thursday.
Here are the Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend
Kick off the Weekend Early with an Unlimited, One-hour partner gaming tournament at The Rec Room. Bring your A-game to The Rec Room and compete with other couples at popular redemption games in the yard. The couple with the most points at the end of the sixty minutes will take home the grand prize - and during that time you've got unlimited credits to stomp the competition. Grab your $15 tickets, here.
Friday
The Mill Woods Carnival Comes to Town
Join the fun May 16-19, 2025 for rides, games, and carnival food at the Riverview Crossing Mall Midway. Interested in getting tickets? The ‘Ride all Day’ bracelet gives you the best bang for your buck.
Try Your Hand at ‘Speed Friending’
Speed Friending: Where Conversations Spark Connection
Join us for a night of real connection and deep conversations—minus the pressure of rapid-fire intros. This isn’t your typical speed friending. Instead of quick one-on-ones, we’re slowing things down with small group rotations, thoughtful prompts, and space to actually connect. Whether you’re new in town, building your circle, or just craving meaningful conversation with women who understand, this night is for you.
Take a Ride on the Streetcar Cocktail Experience
Sip on three bespoke cocktails curated for a sunset experience atop the high level bridge. Each cocktail will come with a detailed description from a local expert, creating magic behind the bar and giving you the details that you need to recreate it at-home on your patio this summer.
There’s a Stand Up Show at Grindstone Theatre
The Stand Up Show brings Canada's top comics to the fabulous Grindstone Theatre every Friday night. New line ups every week, featuring comics as seen on Just For Laughs, CBC, CTV and nationally acclaimed comedy festivals.
Orcas Exhibit Opens at Royal Alberta Museum
Orcas: Our Shared Future is an immersive, interactive exhibition featuring life-size Orca replicas, fossils, films, objects from popular culture, and original artwork from the Indigenous peoples of the North American west coast.
Play, Play and Play Some More
YEGPIN Pinball and Arcade Expo is Canada’s biggest pinball event. Our state-of-the-art location has the capacity to now hold over 250 pinball machines, 50 classic video games, and other game room goodies that will be set up on free play for everyone to enjoy the entire weekend. YEGPIN will strive to showcase the best pinball and arcade collections in the city and provides you with four fun-filled days of playing pinball machines and video arcade games.
Saturday
Vagabond is Hosting a Fries and Wines Pop-UP
Join Vagabond for Fritz n' Spritz! An afternoon of spring Spritzes & Belgian inspired French Fries on May 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM! Lessig Ferments & Above Average Drinks are joining forces for a fun afternoon at Color de Vino. Above Average Drinks & Lessig Ferments are curating a list of Spring inspired Spritz cocktails paired with a selection of French/Belgian inspired French Fry combos designed by Vagabond Pop-ups. Snack on: “Frites au Fromage" Mimolette Cheese Sauce, Wild Garlic Salt, "Frites au Ketchup" Fermented Green Tomato, Jalapeño & Horseradish,"Steak Frites" Smoked Beef Fat Mayonnaise, Green Peppercorn Salt, "Moule Frites" B.C Mussel Mayonnaise, Pastis & Lovage Salt
City of Edmonton Splash Day and ‘Free Willy’ at Movies on the Square
On May 17th the City of Edmonton is turning on the fountain in front of City Hall. Join the EAC and the City of Edmonton from 3pm – 5pm for FREE entertainment, games and more.
Watch Edmonton’s Secret, Vegas-Style Magic Show
Step into the intimate parlour setting at The Rec Room, meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 48 people. Prepare to have your mind blown and the time of your life as you see expert magic the way it was always meant to be, up-close and personal.
Catch the Friendship Stand-Up Show at Rapid Fire Theatre
Edmonton’s premier improvisers work together with Edmonton’s premier stand-up comedians for the ultimate Edmonton comedy show! Where Improv Meets Stand-Up.
‘All You Need is Love’ Show at 9910
An immersive musical healing experience where sound is medicine, breath is spirit and movement brings us home — all grounded in the wisdom of hempcrete, a step toward a cleaner, safer, and more conscious way of living.
Sunday
Arbour Drag Brunch with Gogo Fetch
Get ready, Edmonton! Your weekend just got a whole lot fiercer. Join us for a drag brunch experience like no other — where bold performances,laughs, and boujee brunch bites come together for one unforgettable morning of magic.
Flow Your Way into the Week with Sunday Sunset Yoga Sessions
Join Edmonton.events for a rejuvenating Sunset Sunday Outdoor Yoga class set in the heart of the breathtaking river valley. Surrounded by nature’s calm and the gentle flow of the river, this outdoor session is the perfect way to unwind, recharge, and connect—body, mind, and soul. Buy your full season pass, right here and savasana into the workweek all summer long.
