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Best Activities & Fun in Edmonton

Rainy day plans, date nights and birthday outings: climbing gyms, escape rooms, arcades, padel courts, bowling and board game cafes.

218 spots listed★ 4.6 avg rating151,300 Google reviews

Good for a rainy Saturday, a first date, or a birthday party you don't want to plan from scratch. Edmonton has more going on than people think: indoor climbing, padel courts, escape rooms, arcades and board game cafes where an afternoon disappears fast. Everything here is ranked by Google rating, so you can see what locals think before you go.

Today's top picks

Worth checking out right now

Blocs Climbing + Fitness

Activities & FunDowntown$$
4.9(394)

Modern bouldering gym near downtown Edmonton with fresh route setting, yoga classes, and a coffee bar. Great for first-timers and daily grinders alike.

Beginner FriendlyYoga ClassesCafe

Fort Edmonton Park

Activities & FunWest Edmonton$$
4.5(5378)

Canada's largest living history museum. Walk through 1846 fur trade fort, 1885 street, 1905 street, and 1920 street with costumed interpreters, rides, and steam trains.

Family FriendlyKids ProgramsGroup Bookings
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The Makery

Activities & FunSherwood Park
4.6(85)
Family FriendlyWheelchair Accessible

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Activities & Fun in Edmonton: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Edmonton?

Ranked by Google rating and review volume, the top things to do on WhereToYEG right now are Escape street (5.0★, 1,378 reviews), TraqLab (5.0★, 686 reviews) and YEG Another World Virtual Reality Arena (5.0★, 453 reviews). Ratings refresh as new reviews come in.

How many things to do are listed on WhereToYEG?

218 things to do across Edmonton and nearby communities, with the most listings in West Edmonton, St. Albert and South Edmonton. Filter by price, rating, or amenity at the top of this page.

Where can I find things to do near me in Edmonton?

Edmonton has things to do spread across West Edmonton, St. Albert and South Edmonton and 15 other neighbourhoods. Pick a neighbourhood for the closest option, or filter by Open now at the top of this page to see who is open right now. Highly rated nearby picks include Escape street (5.0★, 1,378 reviews), TraqLab (5.0★, 686 reviews) and YEG Another World Virtual Reality Arena (5.0★, 453 reviews).

Which things to do are open on Sunday in Edmonton?

171 of the listed things to do show Sunday hours, including Escape street (10:00 AM to 11:00 PM), TraqLab (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM) and YEG Another World Virtual Reality Arena (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM). Hours change, so check the listing or call ahead.

How do I add my business to WhereToYEG?

Submit it through the Get Listed page. Listings are free, and most go live within a few days.