This week in Edmonton is packed to the brim with things to do.
No matter what it is you’re looking for this spring, April has gifted you with lots of events to visit and places to go. Whether it’s an escape room, a festival, or a hockey game, there’s variety in what you can do this week!
Let’s get into it.
This is Edmonton’s science centre, with feature displays, interactive learning opportunities, and so much more. Here, you can even catch a movie in IMAX or visit its new exhibit, Jurassic World by Brickman.
When: Monday, April 6, 2026, to Friday, April 10, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: 11211 142nd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $25.95+
There’s no question that Edmonton has some of the best escape rooms around. We’ve rounded up the best of them in a list for you to check out as a family, and maybe, just maybe, you might be able to escape.
When: Monday, April 6, 2026, to Friday, April 10, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Cost: $25+
The Muttart Conservatory is well-known in Edmonton for being a tropical paradise indoors during the winter months. Year-round, it holds majestic botanical gardens for everyone to see.
When: Monday, April 6, 2026, to Friday, April 10, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: 9626 96a St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $14.95
This all-ages Easter egg hunt will take over this historic Edmonton location. Not to mention, there will also be an array of live music, games, and crafts.
When: Monday, April 6, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 9180 Walterdale Hill NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free
Join the brewery’s local Dungeon master and hop into a game of Dungeons and Dragons at their monthly D&D night.
When: Monday, April 6, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 9926 78th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free
The PWHL Takeover Tour is returning to Edmonton this year, and these two teams will be facing off against each other in an epic battle on the ice.
When: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rogers Place — 10220 104th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $36+
One of Edmonton’s longstanding film festivals, NorthwestFest, will be back this April for more excellent indie filmmaking. It includes not only the best of local and international indie filmmaking, but local music, art, and media.
When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, to Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Metro Cinema — 8712 109th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Earlybird pricing starts at $84.40
Every week on Wednesdays, The Grindstone hosts one of Edmonton’s only stand-up comedy open mic nights. Open to both first-timers and seasoned comics, each set is five minutes for some good laughs.
When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 10 p.m. to midnight
Where: Grindstone Theatre — 10019 81st Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free
Located at Salisbury Greenhouse in Sherwood Park, this market comes around every Thursday, no matter rain or shine. You can find a wide variety of offerings here, no matter if it’s food, trinkets, or something entirely different.
When: Every Thursday
Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: 52337 Range Rd. 232, Sherwood Park, Alta.
Cost: Free
Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughs at the Grindstone Theatre!
This improv night is an evening of top-tier comedy featuring the city’s best improvisers, performing hilarious, unscripted scenes based on your wildest suggestions.
When: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Grindstone Theatre — 10019 81st Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $15.34+
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