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Free composting is here. is your location ready?

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The Edmonton Buzz Team 🐝

Edmonton residents can boost their gardens this spring with free, high-quality compost from the city, available at Ambleside and Kennedale Eco Stations while supplies last.

This program helps reduce landfill waste while providing nutrient-rich compost made from local yard materials like grass, leaves, and branches.

Don’t forget to bring your own containers and tools for collection, and plan ahead, Coronation Eco Station is closed for expansion until spring 2027.

For safe and fair access, residents are asked to only take what they need.

Mix one part compost with three parts soil for best results, and spread thinly for mulching or topdressing.

The city’s compost is weed-free, screened for quality, and helps improve moisture retention in your garden.

Additional city programs, like compost workshops and recycling resources, support greener living year-round.

Get involved and help Edmonton grow more sustainably this season.

1. Outdoor and Nature

2. Shows & Entertainment 📺

3. Arts, Crafts & Culture 🎭

Jabulani Arts Festival – Free Community Workshops: Free drop-in workshops in visual arts, drumming, and storytelling run throughout the festival weekend and are open to all ages.

Date: Thursday, April 30 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 Location: The Roxy Theatre, 10708 124 St. NW Cost: Free Click for details

Art Gallery of Alberta – Free Admission Thursday: The AGA opens for free on the last Thursday of each month from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, with full access to current exhibitions.

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM Location: Art Gallery of Alberta, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square Cost: Free admission Click for details

Gallery Exhibition – Perception, Memory and the Human Experience: A group exhibition featuring works that explore perception, memory, and human experience through organic and structured forms.

Date: Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 | Noon – 8:00 PM Location: 4210 Gateway Boulevard NW Cost: Check listing for admission Click for details

Edmonton Winds – Ballad, Blues and Boogie Season Finale: Edmonton Winds closes out the season with a program mixing wind band, jazz, and blues, joined by Calgary's Cappy Smart Band and local soloists.

Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026 Location: Check Edmonton Winds website for venue Cost: Check website for tickets Click for details

Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem – Concordia Symphony, Cosmopolitan Music Society and Chorus Inspira: Three Edmonton music organizations join forces to perform Brahms' requiem, featuring soprano Laura Mackay and baritone Josiah Maxwell.

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM Location: Check event listing for venue Cost: Check event listing for tickets Click for details

Jurassic Forest – Season Opening Weekend: Life-sized animatronic dinosaurs set in a real boreal forest, located about 30 minutes north of Edmonton and open for the season starting April 29.

Date: Open daily from April 29 through the weekend Location: Jurassic Forest, Gibbons, AB Cost: Admission fees apply Click for details

Royal Alberta Museum – Free for Kids 6 and Under: Galleries cover Indigenous culture, archaeology, natural history, and Earth sciences, with free admission for children 6 and under.

Date: Thursday, April 30 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 Location: Royal Alberta Museum, 9810 103A Ave. NW Cost: Free for children 6 and under; adult admission applies Click for details

Eastglen Leisure Centre – Toonie Swim: Drop-in swim sessions for $2 per person on Friday and Saturday, open to all ages.

Date: Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, 2026 Location: Eastglen Leisure Centre, 11835 68 St. NW Cost: $2 per person Click for details

Edmonton Valley Zoo – Spring Weekend: The zoo is open daily with spring animal activity and weekend programming for kids. Check their calendar for specific activities.

Date: Thursday, April 30 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 Location: Edmonton Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Rd. Cost: Admission applies Click for details

Galaxyland – Indoor Amusement Park: 27 Hasbro-themed rides for all ages inside West Edmonton Mall, open rain or shine.

Date: Thursday, April 30 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 | Hours vary Location: West Edmonton Mall, 8882 170 St. NW Cost: Ticket prices vary Click for details

Tribute Fest – The Killers, Foo Fighters and More: A multi-band tribute night at Midway Music Hall covering The Killers, Foo Fighters, and other rock acts.

Date: Friday, May 1, 2026 | 6:00 PM Location: Midway Music Hall, Edmonton Cost: Check Ticketmaster for prices Click for details

EVERYTHING COUNTS – Depeche Mode Dance Party: A Depeche Mode-focused dance night at The Starlite Room covering synth-pop and new wave.

Date: Friday, May 1, 2026 | 9:00 PM Location: The Starlite Room, 10030 102 St. NW Cost: Check venue for cover charge Click for details

ICE District Fan Park and Ford Tailgate Party: Oilers playoff games broadcast on outdoor screens at ICE District Plaza, with DJs, food trucks, and free street hockey in Churchill Square.

Date: Friday, May 1 and/or Saturday, May 2, 2026 (game days) Location: ICE District Plaza, Downtown Edmonton Cost: Free Click for details

Jabulani Arts Festival – Evening Performances: Nightly festival programming at the Roxy Theatre runs until 9 PM, featuring music, dance, and theatre by African, Caribbean, and Black artists.

Date: Thursday, April 30 – Saturday, May 2, 2026 | Evenings Location: The Roxy Theatre, 10708 124 St. NW Cost: Some events free; tickets vary Click for details

Diljit Dosanjh Pre and Post-Show – ICE District Bars: Bars around ICE District including JOEY Bell Tower and Añejo will be busy all evening around the Rogers Place concert on May 2.

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 | Evening Location: ICE District / Downtown Edmonton Cost: Varies by venue Click for details

NHL Playoffs – Oilers vs. Ducks, Potential Game 7 at Rogers Place: If the first-round series goes seven games, Game 7 is scheduled for Rogers Place on Saturday, May 2.

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 (if necessary; check NHL schedule) Location: Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave. NW Cost: Tickets from $100+ Click for details

ICE District – Free Outdoor Oilers Playoff Watch Party: Every playoff game is broadcast on large outdoor screens at ICE District Plaza, free to attend for all ages.

Date: Friday, May 1 and/or Saturday, May 2, 2026 (game days) Location: ICE District Plaza, Downtown Edmonton Cost: Free Click for details

YEG Spring Swing Pickleball Tournament: A weekend pickleball tournament at YEG Pickleball with men's, women's, and mixed divisions for various skill levels.

Date: Saturday, May 2 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 Location: YEG Pickleball, Edmonton Cost: Registration fees apply Click for details

Edmonton Tennis Community – Meet and Hit Sessions: Open-level doubles tennis sessions at Kinsmen Sports Centre, welcoming players of all abilities.

Date: Check meetup page for this weekend's session Location: Kinsmen Sports Centre, Edmonton Cost: Small court fee Click for details

Edmonton Stingers Basketball – 2026 CEBL Season: The Edmonton Stingers open their Canadian Elite Basketball League season in May with home games at the EXPO Centre.

Date: Various May dates; check schedule Location: Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave. NW Cost: Single game tickets from $27 Click for details

Edmonton Tech Wednesdays – Edmonton Unlimited: A weekly casual meetup for Edmonton's tech community, covering what people are building and what's happening locally in the industry.

Date: Every Wednesday, 5:30 – 8:30 PM (next: May 6) Location: Check meetup page for current venue Cost: Free Click for details

Edmonton Social Activities Group – River Valley Walk: A casual group walk along the river valley, open to all and a good way to meet people in a relaxed setting.

Date: Check meetup page for this weekend's event Location: Kinsmen Sports Centre parking lot (starting point) Cost: Free Click for details

Nerd Nite Edmonton #92 – Social Mixer: Alongside the talks, Nerd Nite draws a sociable crowd of curious people for drinks and conversation in a bar setting.

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 | Doors 7:00 PM Location: Check Nerd Nite Edmonton website for venue Cost: Low cover charge Click for details

Jabulani Arts Festival – Community Workshops: Free workshops in drumming, visual arts, and storytelling throughout the festival weekend, open to all ages and skill levels.

Date: Thursday, April 30 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 Location: The Roxy Theatre, 10708 124 St. NW Cost: Free Click for details

Edmonton Run – Weekly Saturday Morning Social Run: A free weekly group run on Saturday mornings in Edmonton, with a range of distances and paces to suit different fitness levels.

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 | Typically 10:00 AM Location: Various; check meetup listings Cost: Free Click for details

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