Things to do in Edmonton this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Edmonton this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Edmonton
River Valley
OutdoorsCentral
North America's largest urban park — 160 km of trails.
Whyte Avenue
NightlifeOld Strathcona
Patios, vintage shops, live venues block after block.
Elk Island National Park
OutdoorsEast
Bison roam free 35 minutes from downtown.
104 Street Market
Food & DrinkDowntown
Saturday street market with prairie producers.
Muttart Conservatory
FamilyCloverdale
Four glass pyramids of biomes overlooking downtown.
Silver Skate Festival
FamilyHawrelak Park
Skating, snow sculptures, fire performers.
Ice Castles
FamilyHawrelak Park
Hand-built ice tunnels and slides.
Where to eat
RGE RD
$$$Hyper-local Albertan · 124 St
Whole-animal, farm-to-plate.
Bündok
$$$Modern Canadian · 104 St
Open kitchen, tight menu, James Beard nominee.
Continental Treat
$$Polish-European · Whyte Ave
Pierogi and schnitzel since the '80s.
Padmanadi
$$Vegan Indo-Asian · Central
Cult-favourite plant-based feast.
Live & on stage
Edmonton Folk Music Festival
Gallagher Park · Aug 7–10 · Folk
K-Days
Northlands · Jul 18–27 · Pop / Midway
Edmonton International Jazz Fest
Various · Jun 20–29 · Jazz
Edmonton Fringe
Old Strathcona · Aug 14–24 · Theatre
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: River Valley, Whyte Avenue, Elk Island National Park. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.