Edmunchie
Oct 8, 2026
Happy thursday,
Curious about what to do this weekend?
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The Thanksgiving long weekend is here, and knowing what's open in Edmonton can save you from an unwanted surprise.
Edmonton Transit runs on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Monday, meaning reduced bus and LRT frequency — check your route ahead of time.
On-street parking is free across the city for the holiday.
All Edmonton Public Library branches will be closed, though digital services remain available around the clock.
City recreation centres are open with reduced hours, so call ahead to confirm your location.
The Edmonton Valley Zoo welcomes visitors from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., while the Muttart Conservatory opens at 10 a.m. — both ideal for a family autumn outing.
Most major grocery stores will operate on reduced hours. Costco is expected to be closed.
Banks and government offices are closed, but malls and movie theatres are open.
A little planning goes a long way — enjoy the long weekend, Edmonton. Read More... |
(Free tastings/samples where noted)🍟🥂 |
Food and Drink |
CFR Premier's Pancake Breakfast: A free pancake breakfast held as part of Canadian Finals Rodeo week. Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Eat the Road: Stony Plain Road Dining Week: Restaurants along Stony Plain Road run dining week offers, and diners can enter to win one of three $100 gift cards. Date: Thursday, October 8 – Saturday, October 10, 2026
Edmonton's Best Hotels Free Community Pancake Breakfast: A free community pancake breakfast on Saturday morning. Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Downtown Farmers' Market (final day of the season): Produce, baking and artisan goods on 104 Street, and dogs are welcome. Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Callingwood Farmers' Market (final day of the season): The west-end market's last Sunday of the year. Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
(Discounted drinks – no free options typically)😋🥳 |
Happy hours |
Cask and Barrel: A downtown pub with an afternoon happy hour every day. Date: Daily, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Craft Beer Market: Two happy hour windows, afternoon and late night. Date: Daily, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.; Monday – Thursday, 9:00 p.m. – midnight
District 102: Afternoon and late-night specials on 102 Street. Date: Daily, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. – midnight
Hudsons Whyte Ave: Happy hour pricing all day on Thursdays. Date: Thursday all day; Monday – Friday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.; daily from 9:00 p.m.
Fargos on 50th: Happy hour pricing all day on Sundays. Date: Monday – Saturday, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. – close; Sunday all day |
Want more.. much more?..😋🥳 |
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