We\u2019ve made it to the first weekend of May, and things are surely feeling great in Edmonton right now.<\/p>\n
The Oilers just took the first round of the NHL Playoffs, and there is no shortage of fantastic things happening in and around the city.<\/p>\n
From Sunday afternoon high tea to the Art Gallery of Alberta and a historic WNBA game at Rogers Place, check out these nine things to do in Edmonton this weekend.<\/p>\n
What:\u00a0<\/strong>Ring in a new month in style and enjoy a spring-themed multi-course high tea experience at Last Modern Event Venue! It\u2019s a perfect early Mother\u2019s Day gift or a lovely way to spend the afternoon with friends.<\/p>\n When:\u00a0<\/strong>Sunday, May 5 JHVE\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n What:\u00a0<\/strong>Movies for just $3.99 are playing this May at Cineplex theatres across Canada, running every Saturday morning throughout the month. This weekend, Wonka\u00a0will be the big-screen bargain. The full list of screening times and films is available on the\u00a0Cineplex website.<\/p>\n When:\u00a0Saturday, May 4 What:\u00a0<\/strong>Come say hi to the bison at Elk Island National Park and enjoy nature as you shop from Indigenous artisans showcasing quality arts, jewelry, and more!<\/p>\n When:\u00a0<\/strong>May 4 from 10 am to 4 pm What:\u00a0<\/strong>Bountiful Farmers\u2019 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\u2019s play area, live entertainment, and more!<\/p>\n When:\u00a0<\/strong>Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday year-round What:\u00a0<\/strong>A WNBA game is taking place on Canadian soil for just the second time in history at Rogers Place later this month. Check out a pre-season WNBA matchup between the Seattle Storm and Los Angeles Sparks. You won\u2019t want to miss out on this incredible experience!<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 pm What:<\/strong>\u00a0There\u2019s no better way to start your Saturday morning than a trip to the Old Strathcona Farmers\u2019 Market. Grab a coffee, browse through the stalls, pick up a home-baked treat, and take a morning stroll down Whyte Avenue when you\u2019re all finished.<\/p>\n When:\u00a0Saturdays from 8 am to 3 pm What:<\/strong>\u00a0Wander through the thoughtful and beautiful artwork at the Art Gallery of Alberta and marvel at each exhibit. Grab a bite at a downtown Edmonton restaurant when you are all finished!<\/p>\n When:<\/strong>\u00a0Wednesdays to Sundays, 11 am to 5 pm; Thursdays, 11 am to 7 pm What:<\/strong>\u00a0A new month means new beginnings and new restaurant openings in Edmonton. We\u2019re looking forward to trying\u00a0Banh Mi Diddy, a new banh mi spot with freshly baked bread that just opened near MacEwan University.<\/p>\n Where:\u00a0<\/strong>10548 110th Street NW<\/p>\n What:\u00a0<\/strong>Edmonton\u2019s River Valley is vast, and boy, are we ever lucky to have the largest urban park in North America. With more than 160 kilometres of maintained pathways and 20 major parks, the River Valley is a gem and a natural wonder for all. It\u2019s the perfect place to spend a bright spring afternoon.<\/p>\n
Where:\u00a0<\/strong>Last Modern Event Venue \u2014 10242 106th Street NW
Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>$65 per adult; $35 per child under 5-12 (reduced portion); reserve seats here<\/p>\n
Where:\u00a0<\/strong>Various Cineplex locations<\/p>\n
Where:\u00a0<\/strong>Astotin Lake, Elk Island National Park \u2014 54401 Range Road 203, Fort Saskatchewan
Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>Free; a Parks Canada pass is required to enter<\/p>\n
Where:<\/strong>\u00a03696 97th Street NW
Admission:\u00a0<\/strong>Free<\/p>\n
Where:\u00a0<\/strong>Rogers Place
Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>Tickets start at $26.30; get tickets\u00a0here<\/p>\n
Where:\u00a010310 83rd Avenue NW
Admission:\u00a0<\/strong>Free<\/p>\n
Where:<\/strong>\u00a02 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0$14; purchase\u00a0online<\/p>\n