20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - May 9-11

Midways, Mamma Mia Drag and Lucky Supermarket tours are back for this weekend in Edmonton where you can celebrate Mother’s Day, gorgeous weather and reasons to get outside and enjoy the first few weeks of patio weather in Edmonton.

Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend

Friday

• Mini Doughnuts, Midway Rides and Carnival Games at the St. Albert Fair
  The St. Albert Fair returns for 2025 with mini doughnuts, fair food, games to try your luck and all of the romance of your early teen yours on your first visit to the Midway fair at your local mall. Relive that magic with the return of the Midway to St. Albert Fair this weekend in Edmonton.

• FascinAsian Film Festival
  4 feature films. 15 short films. 2 workshops/​panels. 1 inaugural weekend highlighting Asian storytelling! The first-ever FascinAsian Film Festival — Edmonton takes place in downtown May 9 – 11. FascinAsian Edmonton is the premier festival of media arts in the Prairie region focusing on pan-Asian stories from across Canada and abroad, celebrating and promoting Asian perspectives, culture, and integrity in film and media.

• Take a Flavours of the Orient Fruit Tour at a Lucky Supermarket
  This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a one-of-a-kind experience she’ll never forget! Join us for a delicious adventure exploring the exotic fruits of the Orient and discover the perfect treat for someone special.

• Guitar and Gin at the Winspear Centre
  ESO Pairings are curated concerts that are short and sweet with no intermission. The series, designed to make classical music accessible and enjoyable for everyone, serves as a great introduction to the orchestra.

• Spice Up Your Life Spice Girls Tribute Tour
  With giant personalities, mega-watt singing voices, spot-on choreography, costume changes, English accents and platform shoes, these powerhouse women have brought Girl Power into the 21st century with their larger-than life epic shows.

Saturday

• Take an Adventure in Snacking Supermarket Tour through the Aisles of Lucky Supermarket
  This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a one-of-a-kind experience she’ll never forget! Surprise her with a flavorful journey through a variety of crispy, crunchy, and sweet delights from across Asia.

• Swap Your Gear for the Summer at the MEC Equipment Swap
  Buy, sell or donate your gently used outdoor gear. The Mountain Equipment Company Gear Swap is back, where you can give pre-loved items a new life of adventures.

• Take a Bento Cake Decorating Workshop with Brown Sugar Baking School
  In this class, you’ll decorate a 5-inch bento-style cake along with two matching cupcakes—perfect for gifting or treating yourself.

• It’s a Spring Thaw BBQ at Curling
  Get ready to kick off spring with a sizzling BBQ feast at our Spring Thaw BBQ event - good food, good vibes, and good times guaranteed.

• MKT is Hosting a Grand Dueling Piano Show
  The Grand Dueling Piano Show presents you with a world-class performance you won’t forget. Combining the talents of Sean Sonego, Katie Perman and Spenser Poole, the GDP show provides you with a high-octane, all request party.

• Mother’s Day Scotch and Chocolate Pairing
  Celebrate Mother's Day with a special Scotch & Chocolate Tasting at Ch. Cafeteria! Treat your wife, partner, friend, daughter, aunty, grandma, mom to an evening of indulgence as you sample a selection of six fine Scotch whiskies paired with delectable in-house made chocolates.

• Catch a Mamma Mia Drag Brunch Show at Dolly’s
  Mamma Mia! Mother’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to spend it than at a drag brunch? The first date sold out so fast, they decided to add another!

• Get Outside for World Migratory Bird Day
  Join Nature Alberta, Big Lake Environmental Support Society, and many other naturalist and conservation organizations at Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park Day Use Area for a celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. Come out and welcome back our spring and summer resident birds as well as birds that will be passing through on their journey north. This year’s theme is “Creating Bird Friendly Cities and Communities.”

• Hop on a Paddleboard in the Pool
  Grab a pal and grab a board because it’s time to head out for a paddle - in the pool. Building those skills before you hit the open water? Want to try a new form of exercise in the pool? Come try Stand up Paddleboarding this weekend. Friday and Saturday.

Sunday

• Take a $5 Cooking Class/Book Club at the Library
  Join the monthly book club at the Stanley A. Milner Library, a discussion and creating book club. After discussing the monthly feature, you will create something form the book.

• Join a Cake Decorating Workshop with Brown Sugar Baking School
  Join Brown Sugar Baking School for a special Mother’s Day edition of our cake decorating workshops! In this class, you’ll decorate a stunning 6 inch cake topped with beautiful, edible florals — perfect for gifting or sharing at your celebration. They provide everything you need: pre-baked cake layers, silky Swiss meringue buttercream, edible flowers, all decorating tools, and light refreshments. You’ll learn how to crumb coat, apply a smooth final coat, and bring your cake to life with elegant florals and modern decorating techniques. This beginner-friendly class offers step-by-step guidance in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Whether you're treating yourself, your mom, or enjoying a creative outing together, it's a sweet way to make lasting memories.

• Catch a Secret Kacy Miller Tour
  The Secret Kacy Miller Tour brings together The Secret Beach, Kacy Lee Anderson (of Kacy & Clayton and The Waverly Pickers), and Shaela Miller — a triple-threat of songwriting brilliance and sonic mischief. Sometimes they’ll play solo, sometimes they’ll jump in on each other’s sets, and sometimes they’ll surprise even themselves. Expect harmonies, heartbreakers, foot-stompers, and the kind of moments you only get when friends hit the road together.