It’s the most wonderful time of the week – the end! Each Thursday, Brooklyn rounds up all of the weekend events, concerts, festivals, and more that you should know about. Here’s what’s going on in Edmonton this weekend.

1. Pride Month Pre-Party with Boa at Evolution Wonderlounge

Kick-off Pride Month celebrations early with a drag show! Head to Evolution Wonderlounge for a performance by Canada’s Drag Race fan favorite, Boa.

 

Evolution Wonderlounge, 10220 103 St NW, Edmonton, AB

18+

Friday, May 27 at 9 pm

Get tickets here.

 

2. Edmonton’s Ukrainian festival, UFest, in Borden Park

Celebrate Ukrainian culture at UFest! It’s Western Canada’s largest Ukrainian festival and features food, drinks, dancing, live music, and more!

 

UFest, Borden Park, 11020 75a St NW #102, Edmonton, AB

Friday, May 27 from 5 pm – 11 pm

Saturday, May 28 from 11 am – 11 pm

Free entry.

Get more info here.

3. Downtown Spark

 

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Experience whimsical art installations from around the world, and enjoy a concert from Alberta’s own Reuben and the Dark! Downtown Spark runs daily from May 26 – June 5 across downtown Edmonton. 

 

Downtown Spark Block Party featuring Reuben and the Dark

Saturday, June 4 from 5 pm – 11 pm

Rice Howard Way, 10166 100a St NW, Edmonton, AB

6 pm: Cypress
7:15 pm: Maddie Storvold
8:30 pm: Reuben and the Dark with The Bullhorn Singers

 

4. Check out Fort Edmonton Park’s new renovation and attractions

Fort Edmonton park just re-opened for the first time in three years after receiving a $165 million renovation! New attractions include the Indigenous Peoples Experience, a larger Ferris wheel, an outdoor maze, games, and more!

 

Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton, AB

Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm

Get tickets here.

 

5. Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Exhibit at Edmonton Valley Zoo

 

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If you’re a fan of animals and LEGO – now is your time to shine! Head to the Edmonton Valley Zoo to check out their new LEGO exhibit. The award-winning exhibition of art made with LEGO pieces created by artist Sean Kenney are sure to inspire and delight everyone in your group.

 

Nature Connects at Edmonton Valley Zoo

13315 Buena Vista Road &, 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Saturday, May 7 – Sunday, September 4

9 am – 5 pm daily

 

6. Explore one of Edmonton’s many farmers’ markets

 

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Spend your weekend loading up on fresh goodies from some of our city’s best vendors at any of Edmonton’s farmers’ markets.

 

  • Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market
    • 10305 97 St NW, Edmonton, AB
    • Saturday, May 21 from 9 am – 3 pm
    • Sunday, May 22 from 11 am – 3 pm
  • Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market
    • 10310 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
    • Saturday, May 21 from 8 am – 3 pm
  • Bountiful Farmers’ Market
    • 3696 97 St NW, Edmonton, AB
    • Friday, May 20 from 10 am – 4 pm
    • Saturday, May 21 from 9 am – 5 pm
    • Sunday, May 22 from 10 am – 4 pm
  • Southwest Edmonton Farmers’ Market
    • 2051 Leger Rd NW, Edmonton, AB
    • Friday, May 20 from 11 am – 9 pm
    • Saturday, May 21 from 11 am – 9 pm
    • Sunday, May 22 from 11 – 7 pm
  • 124 Grand Market
    • 12310 108 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
    • Sunday, May 22 from 11 am – 3 pm
  • South Common Farmers Market
    • Parsons Road 19 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
    • Saturday, May 21 from 10 am – 4 pm
    • Sunday, May 22 from 10 am – 4 pm

Make the most of your Alternative Weekend!

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