The weekend is almost here! Who else is excited? It's hard to believe, but we're already past the halfway point in September. You need to get out there and enjoy the last few days of the month while the weather is still lovely. Thankfully, there are plenty of awesome things to do in Edmonton this weekend.
This weekend marks the grand opening of two anticipated spots, Greta, an arcade bar, and a bubble tea favourite, The Alley. If you haven't already, you'll want to get tickets to a massive glow party happening this weekend, where you can dance the night away with glowing LED sticks. Also, fans of the TV show Downton Abbey won't want to miss afternoon tea at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald.
As if that isn't outstanding enough, you can also take advantage of Ritual's Lunch Fest this Friday and order meals from some of your favourite restaurants for just $1! It's time to start planning what you're going to do this weekend.
Here are seven awesome things to do in Edmonton this weekend, Sept. 20-22, 2019:
Greta
Price: Based on the number of games you play
When: Sept. 20, 2019
Address: 10141 109 St NW, Edmonton
Why You Need To Go: This arcade bar is having their grand opening on Friday.
Ritual Lunch Fest
Price: $1
When: Sept. 20, 2019
Address: Various locations
Why You Need To Go: On the Ritual app, you can order lunch from tons of different restaurants for just $1!
Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea
Price: $55 per person
When: Sept. 21 & 22, 2019
Address: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, 10065 100 St NW, Edmonton
Why You Need To Go: Fans of Downtown Abbey won't want to miss the chance to enjoy afternoon tea in the style of their favourite TV show.
Edmonton Glow Party
Price: $20 per person
When: Sept. 20, 2019
Address: 10304 111 Street Northwest, Edmonton
Why You Need To Go: You don't want to miss this massive glow party with laser lights and LED sticks!
PARKing Day
Price: Free
When: Sept. 20, 2019
Address: 107 Street, Edmonton
Why You Need To Go: Parking spaces will be temporarily transformed into fun public spaces!
The Alley
Price: Free drinks for the first 100 people starting at 3 p.m.
When: Sept. 21-22, 2019
Address: 6183 Currents Drive, Edmonton
Why You Need To Go: This super popular bubble tea shop is having their grand opening this weekend!
The Amazing Race Westmount
Price: $10
When: Sept. 22, 2019
Address: 10978 127 St NW, Edmonton
Why You Need To Go: Do you love The Amazing Race? Well, this is your chance to experience it first hand at the Amazing Race Westmount.
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