20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - May 2-4, 2025
The weather is spiking and so are our patio visits. This weekend, you can bet we’re going to be launching patio season in Edmonton.
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend
Friday
Try the New(ish) Mexican Hotspot at Manchester Square
INES Restaurant IS OPEN. Come on in and enjoy Mexico in Edmonton by Mayte Bailon and the family. You’ll find this revamp at Manchester Square.
Catch Theatresports Improv on Stage at Rapid Fire Theatre
This high-energy, fast-paced show pits teams of improvisers against each other in a fierce, no-holds-barred battle of wits and laughs! Fuelled by the suggestions you give us, our skilled improvisers make up the entire show on the spot, off the top of their heads.
Chris Gowen Brings Las Vegas Style Magic to Edmonton
Step into our intimate parlour setting, meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 48 people. Now with tiered seating, every guest is guaranteed a front-row experience. 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.
Watch ‘Secret Mall Apartment’ At Metro Cinema
In SECRET MALL APARTMENT eight Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment inside a busy mall in 2003 and lived there for four years, filming everything along the way. Far more than a prank, the secret apartment became a deeply meaningful place for all involved.
Saturday
Take an Introduction to Chocolate Making at DelaVoye
Indulge in the world of bean-to-bar chocolate with an exclusive 90-minute chocolate-tasting event. Immerse yourself in the rich flavours and captivating aromas of chocolate, crafted right here in Edmonton.
Don’t Skip this Live Comedy Dating Show at Midway
UPDATING is the critically-acclaimed New York City-based live dating & comedy show bringing two singles on blindfolded first dates in front of live audiences.
Halo Bar Bistro is Hosting a Tequila Festival
Kick off Cinco de Mayo weekend in style at the first-ever Viva La Tequila Fest at Halo Bar Bistro! It features premium Tequila vendors providing complimentary individual tastings of their Tequila and other spirits.
Ballet Edmonton presents Precipice
Sunday
Take a Dimsum Cooking Class
Join MasterChef Canada alumna Mai Nguyen for her hands-on masterclass on crafting your own Dim Sum. In this workshop, you'll learn the secrets behind creating three favourite dim sum dishes: Siu Mai dumplings, Cheung Fun rice rolls with BBQ Pork, and Radish (aka Turnip) Cakes. Discover the process for preparing Chinese Radish Cakes, combining grated daikon with rice flour for a uniquely delicious batter that is steamed then pan fried until crisp, and served with a soy dipping sauce. Explore the savoury combination of pork, shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms in Siu Mai dumplings.
Edmonton Kidney Walk
May the 4th Be With You! Join the Kidney Walk this weekend and celebrate the strength of the kidney and transplant community. Register and support the cause while enjoying live entertainment, food, music, and more! Register at Edmonton – Kidney Walk 2025. Can’t make it? You can plan your own Walk with your friends and family and complete a virtual Kidney Walk, until December 25th, 2025 to help impact lives! Register today at Virtual – Kidney Walk 2025
Drop in Stand Up Paddleboarding at Kinsmen Sports Centre
If you’re not ready to hit the water just yet, outdoors - head over to Kinsmen Sports Centre for an indoor paddle board session in the pool.
