Lindork’s Lists #266 – Summer Attractions Reopen for the Long Weekend, Splash Day, Mix ‘n Match Tacos & More!
Newsletter for May 14-20, 2025
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Things to Do This Week
Hope you have a great long weekend—lots of attractions opening for summer:
Sassy G’s Adventure Farm opens for the summer on Thursday, May 15
Sassy G’s Adventure Farm, your one-stop destination for hours of country fun, opens for the summer on Thursday, May 15! With over 35 outdoor activities, games, farm animals, and Canada’s First Farm Ninja Obstacle Course, the farm just west of Edmonton is fun for the whole family.
Fort Edmonton Park reopens for the summer on Saturday, May 17
Get ready to explore historic streets, take in fun activities with interpreters, and watch history come to life as Fort Edmonton Park reopens for the summer season this Saturday, May 17. They’re running kick-off to summer giveaways on their social media leading up to Opening Day too.
Alberta Railway Museum reopens for the summer on Saturday, May 17
The Alberta Railway Museum features over 75 cars and locomotives, vintage trains, speeders, and railway equipment, archives of railway history, and more. The season kicks off May 17 and trains run on long weekends at the top of every hour throughout the summer.
Don’t miss Splash Day & Movies on the Square in downtown Edmonton
Kick off summer at Churchill Square in downtown Edmonton at the FREE Splash Day & Movies on the Square this Saturday, May 17 ft. live performances, dances, games, food trucks and free drinks from The Hallway Cafe, plus a ‘Movies on the Square’ screening of Free Willy.
Spray parks in and around Edmonton start to open this weekend too! Check out Edmonton Playground’s spray park opening guide.
Check out Opening Weekend of ORCAS: OUR SHARED FUTURE
The Royal Alberta Museum’s newest exhibit Orcas: Our Shared Future opens this Friday, May 16. The first 100 through the door to learn more about the rulers of the waterverse gets a special Orcas poster and pin.
Experience Elks Fan Day
The free, family-friendly Elks Fan Day is Saturday May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Sherwood Park! Watch a scrimmage, meet the players, lots of fun for kids and more!
Here are a few other events you may be interested in this week…
The MayDaze Carnival & Artisan Collective Market runs at Mill Woods Town Centre May 16-19 with thrilling rides and one-of-a-kind local finds.
The 8th Annual YEGPin Pinball and Arcade Expo runs May 15-18.
On Saturday, May 17, there’s a FREE film screening at the Art Gallery of Alberta of “Everything will Be,” a feature-length documentary by Julia Kwan that follows a year in the life of Vancouver’s Chinatown and its business owners as they navigate the many changes in this historical neighbourhood.
The Old Strathcona Antique Mall is holding their big Parking Lot Sale this Monday, May 19 with more than 100 vendors, deals, and treasures.
And looking ahead to end of the month…
The Fringe Theatre is hosting ‘A Fringe Benefit’ fundraiser, Fringe-style—radical, rebellious, and ridiculously fun—on May 23.
Audrey’s Books & Bent Stick Brewery are hosting a ‘Grown-up Book Fair’ on May 25.
The Edmonton International Cat Festival that I organize is on Caturday, May 31! Don’t miss Alberta’s biggest celebration of cats, cat culture and cat people, that raises money for cat rescues. We just released the festival program and I think it’s a pretty ameowzing line-up—lots to access for just $15 and 100% festival purr-ceeds is donated to support cat rescues!! 😻
Got an Edmonton area event, virtual event, or something coming up you think my readers would be interested in knowing about? Let me know!
Save the date and get tickets to the 2025 International Children’s Festival of the Arts!!
The annual International Children’s Festival of the Arts returns to the City of St. Albert May 29-June 1.
Be wowed and amazed with magical fun that everyone in the family can enjoy!
There will be no shortage of excitement with feature performances, free activities and tons of ticketed experiences to choose from including circus arts and break dancing to drumming and printmaking to hula hooping, fairy finding and more. Plus, Toddler Town on the Global Edmonton River Trail, food trucks and the list goes on and on. Don’t forget, entry onto festival site is absolutely free! Everyone is welcome to drop in, explore the grounds and discover all the wonderful things to do.
If you’ve got kids, this is a festival you can’t miss!
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Check out #exploreNWAB Online Festival for a chance to win prizes!
It’s your last chance to catch #exploreNWAB (North West Alberta) Online Festival—a virtual festival taking place Tuesdays & Thursdays May 6, 8, 13, and 15. Pop onto Facebook on these days (from this Facebook Event page) to watch short broadcasts featuring artists, makers, businesses, tourism operators and entrepreneurs in the region, share about products, give you tours, demos, and more.
#exploreNWAB will give you some great ideas on things to do as you plan your Alberta experiences AND if you tune in and interact (share, leave comments), you’re entered to win gift cards to spend in the community—and other perks from the individual businesses! You can even go back and share + comment on virtual festival videos that have already been shared to qualify for prizes.
Food to Try This Week!
Slurp the soup dumplings and try steam buns at Mr. Bun (10828 Whyte Ave.)
Over the weekend I was treated to a tasty group lunch at Mr. Bun! If you’ve never been, they specialize in handmade soup dumplings (it’s really cool to watch “Mr. Bun” make the dumplings!), steam buns and noodle dishes. Although Shanghai 456 will always be my #1 soup dumpling spot in the city, Mr. Bun is a great option for south Edmonton and I was happy to see them relatively busy on that Saturday morning.
Share the menu at Fu’s Repair Shop (10524 Jasper Ave.)
My friends recently came in from Calgary and Vancouver and I had to take them to one of the coolest spots in the city—Fu’s Repair Shop! We shared a bunch of items on the menu including all night dim sum, lychee green Szechuan aguachile, peachy shrimp, Spicy Tom Yum crispy wings, 5 spice duck tacos, crazy rich rice noodles and more. Plus the best cocktails (and non-alcoholic drinks!) The food + drinks + vibes are so good.
Grab breakfast in the deep south at The Bro’kin Yolk (1641 102 St.)
I recently had breakfast at The Bro’kin Yolk in south Edmonton for my friend Pam’s birthday. I’m a fan of this Calgary-founded breakfast spot which includes traditional breakfast favourites including tasty individual waffles plus Filipino-inspired dishes!
Support Playwright Restaurant inside the Citadel Theatre (10177 99 St.)
PlayWright, the wonderful restaurant inside the Citadel Theatre, is going through some challenges with new summer construction right outside where its patio was supposed to be this season. Consider intentionally popping in for lunch or dinner to help them out in the coming months! Chef Steve Brochu makes delicious food!
Mix and match tacos at Taqueria el Chingon (8116 101 St.)
Diane stopped into the new-ish Taqueria el Chingon Mexican restaurant in the alleyway at 101 St. off Whyte Ave., and really enjoyed her tacos!
“I had birria and pastor tacos (you can choose two proteins within an order) and both were very good but the best part are the tortillas they make themselves! Also the horchata is refreshing on a hot day and has that nice cinnamon-y flavour. It is incredibly tiny but they have one large table and bar seating for 5-6 plus two picnic tables outside but be prepared for take out.”
I like that they let you mix and match taco flavours as I feel like that’s not super common at other Mexican eateries in town. Can’t wait to try it myself!
And here are some upcoming food events you may be interested in!
The 124 Street Grand Market returns Thursdays starting May 15.
There’s a BBQ & Under the Stars Movie Night fundraiser on May 16.
A Fritz ‘n Spritz Vagabond Pop-ups, Lessig Ferments & Above Average Drinks event is on May 17.
The Art of Cake is doing “Royal Tea” on May 18.
The Cask & Barrel host ‘Drag Me to Happy Hour’ on May 18.
Alternate Route Coffee Co.’s Coffee Tasting Experience on May 21.
The next Chinatown After Dark event is May 24 then June 21, July 19, Aug 23.
Spilt Zero Proof Bar’s invites you to explore Street Drinks from Around the World May 27, June 10, 24.
The Grand Night Market at Happy Beer Street runs Fridays through the summer starting May 30, then June 27, July 25, Aug 29, Sept 26.
Get Joy of Asia Bon Bon Asian Heritage Month chocolates while supplies last this May.
Kids eat free throughout May for weekday dinner buffets on the Edmonton Queen Riverboat!
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