20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - JUly 25-27, 2025

Kick off the weekend early with a Flavours of the Orient Fruit Tour. Join the team at Lucky Supermarket for a delicious adventure exploring the exotic fruits of the Orient! Taste a variety of unique and flavorful fruits from different Asian countries. Learn about their origins, cultural heritage, health benefits, and how to incorporate them into your daily meals.

Here are the BEST Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend

Friday

• Catch the last weekend of Taste of Edmonton | $
  It’s the last weekend of Taste of Edmonton and your chance to get your hands a delicious taste of the city. Sip, sample and savour your way through the local restaurants in Edmonton at the festival.

• Take a Chinatown Salad Roll Making Workshop | $15
  In this workshop, attendees will get to learn how to make fresh Vietnamese Spring rolls also known as gỏi cuốn. The workshop will offer a hands-on way to explore Vietnamese culture and recognize its lasting contributions to the neighborhood’s identity.

• Or, Take a Savoury Food Tour of Chinatown | $15
  Step beyond the plate and immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural heritage of Edmonton’s historic Chinatown. This guided tour is more than a culinary experience — it’s a journey through the stories, traditions, and landmarks that define this unique community.

• Learn to Make Three Different Types of Gnocchi
  Learn to make 3 types of gnocchi with Chef Fabricio at L’OCA Labs—hands-on class, welcome cocktail, and a feast to follow!

• Props & Hops Adult Night at Alberta Aviation Museum | $25-30
  Props & Hops is a one-night-only, adults-only takeover of the museum that transforms childhood nostalgia into grown-up fun. While the kids are out for summer, we’re bringing the field trip vibes back — but with local brews, food trucks, and a full evening of entertainment.

• Mixed Culture Beer Shop Garneau Block Tasting | Free
  Experience a natural wine tasting at Mixed Culture Beer Shop during this summer tasting series, Friday night. 4-7pm. Try four wines from Garneau while you sip, shop and taste during the series.

• SWEAT Friday Night Party at Grindstone | $
  This Friday it’s the 11th year anniversary of the SWEAT Party at Grindstone. This is a house/disco/indie music night and a late-night party you’re not going to want to skip. Find Will Hempfree, Mood Lion, Joses and Polyesterday for this Friday night line-up.

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.

• Taste of Kerala Long Table Dinner
  a chef-led long table dinner that invites you to slow down, gather with intention, and experience the vibrant spirit of Kerala through food. Led by Chef Charlan Munissamy, this one-night experience is a celebration of our culinary team’s diverse backgrounds and personal roots. Each course is thoughtfully crafted to reflect the flavors and traditions that shaped us, creating a shared journey through heritage, memory, and connection.

• Crushable Slushables at Next Act Pub
  Kickin’ off at 2pm and slinging CRUSHABLE SLUSHABLES until we’ve crushed all the slush! Will there be little umbrellas in the drinks?! You’ll have to come find out!

Sunday

• Take a $10 Sweet Side of Chinatown Dessert 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.

• Get Half off Bowling at Plaza Bowl
  Every Sunday to Thursday, get half off bowling at Plaza bowl!

• Take a Bibimbap Cooking Workshop | $15
  Celebrate Korean culture through language, history, and cuisine! Learn basic Korean phrases, explore modern and historical influences on Korean identity, and enjoy a hands-on meal experience with bibimbap and Dalgona cookie fun inspired by Squid Game.

• End (or Start) the Week with a Soul-soothing Sunset Yoga Class | $15
  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.