April is nearly here, and despite a brief dip in the temperature this week, things are sure starting to heat up in Edmonton.
With the NHL playoff season kicking off and plenty happening around the city, it’s shaping up to be a pretty exciting month, and honestly, we’re just happy to finally get back outside and enjoy it.
From film and art festivals to markets and more, here are 17 fantastic things to do in Edmonton this April.
The Wizard of Oz
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What: The Citadel Theatre is ready to take audiences on a musical journey down the Yellow Brick Road! Experience the magical Land of Oz in this enchanting retelling of a timeless classic. Watch as Dorothy, a young dreamer, is swept away by a whirlwind of adventure as she travels the Yellow Brick Road in search of a way home.
When: March 7 to April 12, 2026
Where: Citadel Theatre — 9828 101A Ave. NW
Cost: Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online
Check out an Oilers game
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What: With the 2025-26 NHL regular season wrapping up this month, don’t miss your chance to see the Oilers play at home one more time before what’s sure to be a wild playoff season!
When: Various dates in April
Where: Rogers Place — 10220 104th Ave. NW
Cost: Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online
Dirty Dancing in Concert
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What: Get ready for Dirty Dancing in Concert, the classic film’s first-ever live film-to-concert experience. Watch the digitally remastered hit on a full-size cinema screen while a live band and singers perform the movie’s iconic songs in real time.
When: Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium — 11455 87th Ave. NW
Cost: Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online
The PWHL Takeover Tour™️ — Boston Fleet vs. Vancouver Goldeneyes
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What: The PWHL Takeover Tour™️ returns to Edmonton ice this spring, as the Vancouver Goldeneyes face off against the Boston Fleet for an exciting neutral-site matchup! This marks the third time Edmonton will host a neutral-site game on the tour.
When: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rogers Place — 10220 104th Ave. NW
Cost: Tickets start at $36 and can be purchased online
NorthWestFilmFest
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What: Canada’s longest-running documentary film festival, Northwestfest, is back with the best in non-fiction, music, and documentary films. With dozens of features and shorts to choose from, the only question is, what will you watch first?
When: Wednesday, April 8 to 12, 2026
Where: Metro Cinema — 8712 109th St. NW
Cost: Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online
2026 Speedo Canadian Swimming Open
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What: The 2026 Speedo Canadian Swimming Open is set to become a staple of the long-course swimming season! This premier senior meet delivered world-class performances during its debut in 2024. Many of Canada’s top swimmers will take to the water at the Kinsmen Sports Centre, bringing together standout athletes from both the senior and junior national teams.
When: Thursday, April 9 to 11, 2026
Where: Kinsmen Sports Centre — 9100 Walterdale Hill NW
Cost: $10.35; find tickets online
Rat Academy
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What: Come along with Fingers and Shrimp, the last rats in Alberta, and learn how they survive in a world that hates them. Fingers, a curmudgeonly street rat, is completely alone. Or so he thinks, until he discovers Shrimp, an escaped happy-go-lucky lab rat. Eager to preserve his legacy, Fingers creates the Rat Academy to train Shrimp and the audience in the ways of the rodent.
When: Thursday, April 9 to 12, 2026
Where: The Roxy Theatre — 10708 124 St. NW
Cost: Ticket prices start at $25 and can be purchased online
How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
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What: How to Train Your Dragon – In Concert brings the beloved DreamWorks film to life like never before. Watch in HD while a full symphony orchestra performs composer John Powell’s Academy Award-nominated score live, creating an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
When: April 10 to 11, 2026
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium — 11455 87th Ave. NW
Cost: Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online
Galaxyland
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What: You can never go wrong with a trip to the amusement park, and Galaxyland is North America’s largest indoor amusement park. It features 27 Hasbro-themed rides and more for all ages.
When: Hours vary
Where: West Edmonton Mall — 8882 170th St. NW
Cost: $64 general admission; get tickets online
Royal Alberta Museum
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What: Marvel at the Royal Alberta Museum’s vast collections. From its archaeology, Indigenous studies, and work-life industry sections to Earth and Life Sciences that will wow you, it’s one of the most intriguing things to do in Edmonton.
When: Hours vary
Where: 9810 103A Ave. NW
Cost: $10 to $21; tickets can be found online
Hit up the WEM World Waterpark
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What: It’ll feel like a bit of a tropical getaway when you visit the World Waterpark at West Edmonton Mall. Shoot down some massive slides or relax in the wave pool. Whatever you choose, it’s a prime way to spend the day.
When: Hours vary throughout the week
Where: West Edmonton Mall — 8882 170th St. NW
Cost: Ticket prices vary and can be found online
Elk Island National Park
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What: Located just 35 minutes east of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park offers rolling hills, glassy lakes, and some of the best stargazing around, no matter the season! Explore over 80 km of trails while spotting bison, elk, and hundreds of bird species.
When: Hours vary
Where: Improvement District No. 13, Alta.
Cost: Free admission
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Muttart Conservatory
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What: Be amazed at the stunning Muttart Conservatory, with each glass pyramid showcasing a different environment for plants from around the globe. It’s a relaxing, insightful, and beautiful experience and a lovely thing to do in Edmonton.
When: Hours vary
Where: Muttart Conservatory — 9626 96A St. NW
Admission: $14.95 adult admission
Bountiful Farmers Market
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What: Bountiful Farmers Market offers a wide variety of fresh goods, including local vegetables and meat, coffee roasters, and beer and wine. It also has an ethnic food hall, a children’s play area, live entertainment, and more.
When: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday year-round
Where: 3696 97th St. NW
Cost: Free
Art Gallery of Alberta
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What: Right in the heart of downtown, the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) has been Edmonton’s go-to for art and culture for 100 years. With rotating exhibitions, workshops, and events, it’s the perfect spot to get inspired, learn something new, or just soak up some creativity.
When: Open Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Fridays to Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq. NW
Cost: $13.33 regular adult admission
Telus World of Science
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What: Head over to the Telus World of Science this week, where you can experience wicked screenings in IMAX, exercise your brain, and so much more.
When: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Mondays
Where: 11211 142nd St. NW
Cost: $24.95 general adult admission
Old Strathcona Farmers Market
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What: Edmonton’s first indoor farmers market has been a Saturday staple since 1983, and you can now visit on Sundays too. Located just off Whyte Avenue, the market is filled with vendors offering locally grown and produced goods. Some of our favourite finds include fresh produce, baked treats, and homemade kimchi.
When: Open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 10310 83rd Ave. NW, Edmonton