20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - May 29-31, 2026
If you’re looking for fun things to do in Edmonton this weekend, you’re in luck — the city is packed with events, markets, food experiences, live entertainment, and a few unexpected finds.
Want to try a ramen-making class? Catch a speakeasy-style magic show, wander a local market, or wind down with sunset yoga? There’s something happening for every kind of weekend mood.
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - May 29-31, 2026.
Friday May 29, 2026
Take an Ice Cream Workshop at Made by Marcus
Spend your date night learning all about how we make our artisan ice cream! Create your own flavours and leave with 4 pints per pair. With access to the house-made delights—like caramels, fudges, crunches, toffees, and more—you can create the ice cream of your dreams!POP UP Pêhonân: FOUR Homelands One Table
Experience the market like never before—after hours, under the soft glow of evening, for an intimate dining experience that blends food, culture, and storytelling.See an Up-close Speakeasy Style Magic Show
Step into Chris' intimate parlour setting, inspired by show rooms of the Victorian era and meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 40 people. Every guest is guaranteed a front-row experience where unseen, world-class magic happens all around you.On Stage: Miles, Monk & More
Led by frequent collaborators Ryan Simmons and Tony Flanagan, some of Edmonton’s finest musicians will come together in celebration of their favourite artists in an energetic, hard-swinging affair!Edmonton Drag Festival
The Edmonton Drag Festival is a vibrant three-day celebration of drag artistry, 2SLGBTQIA+ culture, inclusion, and community taking place in downtown Edmonton.Cooking Class: Chicken Ramen Masterclass
Join MasterChef Canada alum Mai Nguyen for her exclusive Chicken Ramen class and learn to make Ramen from scratch. You’ll prepare hand-made ramen noodles and a rich Instant Pot chicken broth, then assemble bowls with marinated and roasted chicken thighs, bamboo shoots, and soy-marinated eggs.SWEAT Sessions at The Common
Longer days, warm nights, and good music with good people. SWEAT Summer Sessions is back on Friday, May 29 at The Common bringing a night of disco, house, indie dance, and feel-good energy to the dance floor.
Saturday May 30, 2026
Shop Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market
Welcome local legends and first-time shoppers to the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market – Edmonton’s best indoor, year-round farmers market. As part of the vibrant community of Old Strathcona and Whyte Avenue, we’re proud to be a top destination and favourite thing to do on the weekends for locals and visitors alike, all year round. Walk the historic market rows and find 100% local and Canadian products from our hundreds of vendors that make, bake, and grow everything they sell.Latin Coffee Club Morning Party
Join the party at Kung fu tea Edmonton for a fun morning! Enjoy great drinks, meet new friends, and soak up the vibrant Latin vibes. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend with good music and even better company.Judge an Art Battle
Get ready to witness an electrifying showdown as skilled artists go head-to-head in a high-speed, three-round battle to create awe-inspiring artwork right before your very eyes! But the real kicker? You get to play judge and jury and cast your vote for the ultimate winner!Frank’s Lectures on Tap: Obscenity on the Prairie
In 1980, Edmonton police seized Dracula Sucks (1978), a pornographic vampire film, from the bygone Jasper Cinema. What began as a regional censorship dispute became Towne Cinema Theatres, Ltd. v. The Queen, a 1985 Supreme Court of Canada decision that transformed Canadian obscenity law. This lecture follows the strange legal afterlife of Dracula Sucks, showing how debates over sexual morality were recast as questions of degradation, dehumanization, harm, and equality. How did this unruly film help shape the legal logic later consolidated in R. v. Butler (1992)? How did a feminist “harms test” come to reinforce conservative sexual morality? And what does this history reveal about obscenity law’s anti-queer effects? Come find out more about vampire pornography, censorship, and the making of modern Canadian obscenity doctrine, and discover why Dracula Sucks still matters.Take a Garden Gnome Ceramic Plant Pot Workshop
In these beginner-friendly, hands-on workshops, you’ll create your very own ceramic garden gnome plant pot. You can choose how you personalize your gnome - add a witch hat*, a cookie in their hand, a flower, or personalize by adding your own name!Shop the Nifty Thrifty Clothing Swap
Refresh your wardrobe without spending a dime — just bring your gently used clothing, shoes, and hats and swap them item for item. It’s sustainable, fun, and the perfect excuse to try something new.Cooking Class: Pita Bread & Donair
Join Mai Nguyen in mastering the art of preparing Halifax-style Donair, served in freshly made Pita Breads. Under Mai's guidance, you'll uncover the secrets to crafting your own soft and fluffy Pita Breads, ideal for encasing our homemade Donair Meat—a savoury blend of pork and beef, enhanced by the signature Halifax-style sweet sauce.Dragon Food Tour: Hot Pot Social
Share a steaming hot pot meal while exploring the flavours and stories of Edmonton’s Chinatown. Your registration helps support CTC’s work to revitalize the neighbourhood and celebrate its cultural heritage.
Sunday May 31, 2026
Sunday Night Sunset Yoga Sesh
Unwind your weekend and reset for the week ahead with our Sunday Night Sunset Yoga this Summer in Edmonton. Join us for a peaceful outdoor flow as the sun dips below the horizon, creating the perfect backdrop for movement, breath, and connection.Blush Your Way Through Smut Slam!
Brace yourselves for stories you never expected to hear on stage, embraced by a room full of supportive strangers.Anyone can sign up to share a personal story, and the top 3 slammers of the night will go home with prizes.
