This May Long Weekend is filled with many fantastic opportunities to go outdoors and enjoy the sunny weather! Here are some of the great events happening in Edmonton this weekend:
1. Kick Off to Summer | May 16
Meet local, handy crafters at Vacancy Hall — a pop-up retail space for local artists in the Mercer Building — as they show off their wares and talents!
Vacancy Hall | Lower Level, Mercer Warehouse | 10359-104 St.
2. Downtown Farmers’ Market | May 16
The City Market on 104 St. moves outside this Saturday! Welcome in spring as you shop for fresh veggies, handmade crafts, and other local goods in the sunshine.
Sat 9 am – 3 pm | 104 St. & 102 Ave. | 780-429-5713
3. Dinosaurs Unearthed
Check out the recently opened Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit at TELUS World of Science—Edmonton! Immerse yourself in the age of dinosaurs as you come up close to life-sized dinosaurs handcrafted by a creative team of paleo-artists. You’ll also test your fossil-finding skills as you learn about all of the exciting discoveries paleontologists have made in recent years.
TELUS World of Science—Edmonton | 11211-142 St. | 780-451-3344
4. Stars on Ice | May 16
The 2014 edition of this annual showcase of top figure skating talents features 2014 Olympic silver medalist Patrick Chan, 2014 Olympic silver medalists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, and 2010 Olympic bronze medalist Joannie Rochette.
Rexall Place | 7424-118 Ave. | 780-471-7210
5. Global Visions Film Festival | Through May 18
View films from around the world commenting on global human rights, social and environmental issues, and the strength of the human spirit at Canada’s longest-running documentary film festival. View a schedule of the films playing this weekend on the website.
Various venues | 780-414-1052
6. Read a book
Would you prefer to relax inside and read a book? Check out our local book recommendation in the latest issue of WHERE Edmonton: Timothy Caulfield’s Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong about Everything?
