34 Fun Things to Do in Edmonton for Adults

As lovely as it is to visit one of Edmonton’s many attractions with the family, sometimes you don’t want to share your space with screaming children getting their sticky hands all over everything. So, try one of these fun things to do in Edmonton for Adults on your next night out!

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Adult-Only Activities and Attractions in Edmonton

Updated April 9, 2025

1. Enjoy Live Music by Candlelight

Spend the evening enjoying live music surrounded by candlelight in various locations around Edmonton. The Listeso String Quartet, a string quartet band that can play all types of music, will perform the music.

Upcoming events this April through June 2025 include Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele, Candlelight Spring: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles, Candlelight Spring: Best of Metal on Strings, Candlelight Spring: Tribute to Nirvana and many more to choose from.

Kids are allowed at this event, and anyone under 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult, but every time I attended a concert, I didn’t spot any kids.

If you want to check out what Candlelight concerts are coming up, here are the Candlelight Concerts in Edmonton.

2. Visit the Muttart Conservatory on their Adult-Only Nights

Spend your evenings at the Muttart during their adult-only evenings and events. The Muttart has adult-only evenings every Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, where you can wander around the pyramids without the sounds of children.

April’s adult-only event is After Hours at Muttart: Mars Late Night. It will feature Mars geology expert and professor Chris Herd as he talks about his study of Mars, which includes searching for evidence of ancient life.

The Muttart’s adult-only evenings (and special adult-only events) are some of the best things to do in Edmonton for adults.

Find out more here: Muttart Adult Only Evenings

3. Adult-Only Events at Telus World of Science

Why let the kids have all the fun? Instead, take over the Telus Science Centre during the Dark Matters Adult-Only evenings!

The next adult-only event is “Science is Dope” on May 22nd. The night is about the history and chemistry of medicinal plants and pharmaceuticals. You can get a chance to explore the plants that help people reach new highs and so much more.

Check out Dark Matters to learn more about the next event.

4. Art on the Block 2025

Spend June 7th at the Art Gallery of Alberta’s adult-only event, Art on the Block 2025. The art gallery will celebrate women and underrepresented artists.

The night is packed with bold art, incredible auction pieces, delicious food and fantastic entertainment.

Book here: Art on the Block 2025

5. Edmonton Streetcar Cask Party

Take a ride on Edmonton’s historic streetcar as it visits the High Level Bridge, where you can sip on some tasty craft beer. The Edmonton Streetcar Cask Party series is a weekly event that offers a scenic ride, light snacks, craft beer, and a chance to socialize with other Edmontonians.

Tickets are now on sale for Cask Beer Streetcar parties from May 22nd to June 26th, 2025. They sell out incredibly fast, so I recommend booking it as soon as possible.

Find out more here: Streetcar Cask Party Series

6. Go on an Edmonton Brewery Tour

Hop onto a shuttle bus and take a three-hour guided tour of some of Edmonton’s best breweries.

Canadian Craft Tour’s Edmonton Brewery Tour package is perfect for people new to the craft beer scene in Edmonton. It includes an educational Scene tour and tastings.

The tour visits Bent Stick Brewing Co., Omen Brewing, which offers darker-style beer, and Longroof Brewing Co., which features the original bar from the Empress Ale House on Whyte.

Book here: Edmonton Brewery Tour

7. Go Roller Skating on Adults Night at the Rollers Roller Rink

Skating is coming back, baby! You’ve also seen the videos of the dads roller skating in their blue jeans on the internet, right? No, just me? Either way, they look cool as hell, and so can you. Head to the Rollers Roller Rink in Edmonton on the first Saturday of each month for their Adult Night.

Wear a pair of nostalgic roller skates and glide the night away from 9 pm to midnight with your best pals. Or perhaps the roller-skating dads can let you ride with them.

When and where? Rollers Roller Rink on the first Saturday of the month.

8. Watch Office Space at the Capitol (Fort Edmonton Park)

Head to the Capitol Theatre in Fort Edmonton Park on April 25th, 2025, to enjoy an evening of fun, including a horse-drawn wagon ride, an office pizza party and a movie screening of Office Space.

Technically, this event is for ages 14+, so there may be children on the wagon rides or pizza party, but I can’t imagine many 14-year-olds will be thrilled to watch Office Space. So that’s why I decided to include it on my list of things to do in Edmonton for adults.

Book here: Movie Nights at the Capitol

9. Drink with the Animals at Zoo Brew (Will be back June 2025)

Zoobrew is an Adult-only event in Edmonton. The event includes craft beer, games and live performances.

Why not stroll through the child-free zoo, checking out your favourite animal enclosures without the sounds of screaming children?

Zoo Brew will be happening once a month throughout the summer. Book your tickets for June 21st, July 19th or August 22nd, 2025.

Book here: Zoo Brew

10. YEGPIN After Dark

Spend Saturday night stepping back to the 80s and 90s at a retro-themed arcade with YEGPIN. Why not dig out the leg warmers, find some of your best 1990s slap bracelets, and head down for a night of video game fun?

When and Where? Saturday Nights at 10:00 pm at YEGPIN

Find out more information here: Saturday Night: YEGPIN After Dark

11. Listen to Stories at Edmonton Story Slam

Every third Wednesday of the month, head to 9910 in Edmonton to listen to people compete in a story slam. This is the perfect adult-only event for people who want to do something unique, like listening to stories written and read by fellow local Edmontonians.

The event features ten storytellers, and one writer will come out on top and win a cash prize by the end of the night.

If you have a story, you can apply to compete in a future Slam Off! Check out their site for more information on how to apply.

The next Edmonton Story Slam is on April 16th and has no theme – so you can go wild.

12. Listen to Live Music at the Buck on Whyte

The Buck on Whyte is one of the best places to hang out with your adult friends, enjoy delicious food, and listen to live music. Head down to the Buck for Live Music Thursdays every Thursday and enjoy a discount on burgers.

The Buckingham is one of Edmonton’s best places to get vegan food. Even if you are not a vegan, I highly recommend it – the food is insanely good.

13. Play Skeeball & Pinball Games at Beercade

Have a night of pinball, skeeball or classic arcade games at the Whyte Avenue Adult arcade bar Beercade.

With food like deep-fried Oreos and tacos in a bag, you will live it up as you play one of Beercade’s 100 game selections.

When and where? Tuesday through Sunday from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. at 10544-82^nd Avenue.

14. Learn How Your Craft Beer Is Made – While Drinking!

Take a tour through Edmonton with Edmonton Brewary Tours. You can do an Edmonton Craft Beer Tour by Shuttle or a Whyte Ave Curated Walking Tour.

If you are looking for what to do in Edmonton for adults, join a distillery tour! You will learn all about Edmonton’s craft beer scene while being able to sample the goods!

Check out Edmonton Brewary Tours for more information.

15. Get Your Rage Out by Smashing Things

Take the rage out of your life by heading to Axe Monkey and smashing everything until you no longer feel angry. Break the glass, smash a sledgehammer into a TV, or kick the life out of a printer like you reenact a scene from Office Space.

Visit Axe Monkeys and get that rage out!

16. Throw Pottery at Studio 72

Are you looking for fun things for adults to do in Edmonton? Studio 72 offers ceramics-making workshops for people aged 18 and over.

Studio 72 hosts workshops on creating your own pottery. The workshops run for 60-90 minutes and are perfect for those who want to try their hand at creating something new.

These workshops can be a great way to relax and de-stress. Making something with your hands can be very soothing and help clear your mind.

The workshops are perfect for going alone or with friends and make the ideal outing for a date.

The next pottery workshops are on April 26th and 27th, 2025.

Find out more here: Ceramics & Jewelry Workshops at Studio 72

17. Play Arcade Games at Greta

Want to go back to the days of spending the day at the arcade playing Donkey Kong? Greta has got you covered.

With over 50 Arcade games, you can spend the evening drinking beer and eating delicious street food while cheering on your friends as they try to flee from the ghosts in Pacman.

When and where? Tuesday through Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at 10141-109 Street NW.

18. See Stand-up Comedians Perform at The Comic Strip

Head to the Comic Strip at West Ed for a night of laughs and the potential to be mocked by a quick-witted comedian.

Lucas Zelnick and Colum Tyrrell are some upcoming comedians coming to Edmonton. They often do triple threat Tuesdays, Comedian Showdowns and Star of the Show nights.

Get tickets here: The Comic Strip

19. Art Battle! – Live Art Tournament

Spend the evening impressed by the insane skills of artists right before your eyes! In 20-minute intervals, artists will paint a scene as you breathe over their shoulders, judging their every paint stroke.

Art Battle is a unique, unforgettable, and adult-only night of fun! At the end of each round, you can vote for your favourite painting.

When and where? Monthly to every other month in the evenings – the event moves around, but the next event is happening at The Rec Room.

Keep an eye on their website for the Edmonton schedule.

20. Play VR and Video Games in the Rec Room

Explore the Rec Room, which is 18+ from 10 p.m. until closing daily. The Rec Room offers many games, drinks, and quality entertainment—including axe throwing!

When and where? Adult-only entry is available anytime from 10 p.m. to later at West Edmonton Mall or South Edmonton Locations. (The South Edmonton Rec Room is better than WEM!)

21. Nerd Out in Edmonton

Once a month, the nerds of Edmonton unite for an evening to talk about all things nerdy. The topics change every month, but it’s always a good time.

Some past nights include The Feminisation of Starfleet, M is for Math, Farts in Space and the Sounds of the 8 & 16 bit Generation. There are so many different nerdy topics, and Nerd Nite is fun.

Find out more here: Edmonton Nerd Nite

22. Enjoy Chocolate & Alcohol Pairings at Delavoye Chocolate

If you are looking for fun things to do in Edmonton for adults, I recommend heading to Delavoye Chocolate to attend one of their adult-only events.

Find out more information here: Delavoye Chocolate

23. Pub N Paint in Edmonton

Paint Nights have been relatively popular in Edmonton for quite some time. It’s your chance to spend a night out, drink, and create a work of art worthy of your wall.

Whether it’s a girl’s night out or a date, head to Rooster Kitchen & Bar every weekend to enjoy some delicious drinks and fun painting, Pub N Paint nights should be added to your list of fun things for adults to do in Edmonton.

You must pre-register to attend these adult-only paint nights – book here: Pub N Paint.

When and where? Pub N Paint is at Rooster Kitchen & Bar every Friday at 6 pm and Saturday at 5 pm.

24. Hang with friends at a Board Game Cafe

Board Game Cafes in Edmonton are a great way to spend an evening with friends. Several different cafes around Edmonton offer hundreds of other games to choose from.

When and where? Edmonton has several board game cafes, but I recommend The Hexagon on Whyte Ave, which is open daily.

25. Solve Puzzles at Edmonton’s Escape Rooms

Edmonton has an abundance of Escape Rooms with several different storylines, so you will never be bored.

Depending on the escape room storyline, you can go with teams of 2 to 8 – which is perfect for ensuring that you and your friends can spend the time escaping without children’s help.

When and where? The Escape Emporium is at #103, 1103-95 Street SW. You can book your time on their website.

26. Sugar Foot Stomp – Swing Dance at Sugar Swing

Join the crew at Sugar Swing on Friday and Saturday nights for a Swing Dance Social. The lively ballroom will be filled with people dancing, excellent swing music, and a night to remember.

Get ready to do the Lindy Hop and dance the night away! The dance socials are for all ages, but they will generally be filled with adults.

When and where? Friday and Saturday Nights from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am at Sugar Swing, 10019 80 Avenue NW.

27. Enjoy some laughs at the Grind Stone Theatre

Spend the night laughing while watching musicians, comedians, and actors singing parody versions over karaoke tracks of their favourite tunes. It’s unique, and you won’t be able to stop laughing.

When and where? Grind Stone Theatre at 10019-81 Avenue NW. Check out their website to stay up to date on their latest shows!

Are you spending a weekend in Calgary? Try out these fun things to do in Calgary for Adults.

28. Drink in a 1980s Electronics Repair Shop

Head down to the speakeasy restaurant and bar straight out of the 1980s. Fu’s Repair Shop is like stepping straight into an electronics repair shop from the 1980s. Enjoy a night of drinks, music, and delicious Chinese food at Fu’s Repair Shop. The restaurant has an extensive cocktail menu with classic recipes and unique twists on others.

29. Stroll through the gardens at the University of Alberta Botanic Gardens

The University of Alberta Botanic Garden hosts several adult-only events in the summer months.

With events for seniors or taking a waltz lesson to craft beer and garden games. They are offering a fun date night idea called The Twilight Picnic Experience. You will explore the gardens with a date, complete with drinks and snacks.

Be sure to check their website for future events.

When and where? Various events throughout the summer months at 51227 AB-60, Parkland County

30. Snow Valley Aerial Park

Okay, so technically, this isn’t an adult-only attraction in Edmonton. However, I am still including it because it’s cool as hell, and generally, adults can’t partake in attractions like this.

So, climb or crawl to the top of the Snow Valley Aerial Park Tower, where you can swing and step your way through the entire structure. It’s loads of fun to do with friends or on your own. If you are afraid of heights, I recommend skipping this or facing your fear and doing your best. (That’s what I did!)

So, as noted above, the aerial park does allow children, but they have to be a certain height, and most of them stay near the bottom, so if you climb high enough, you can get away from them.

Book here: Snow Valley Aerial Park

31. Learn to Play Hockey

Join Discover Hockey to learn to play beginner hockey in Edmonton. The program runs once a week for 14 weeks, and you and other adults will develop skills like skating and stopping.

You will also play a few games against other beginner teams in Edmonton. If you are looking for something fun to do for adults in Edmonton, becoming a hockey player might be what you are looking for.

Find out more here: Beginner Hockey Program for Adult s

32. Where Dark Things Dwell – Fort Edmonton Park (Will return in 2025)

Anytime I run around Fort Edmonton Park after hours in the dark, it is fun for me. Why not make it even more exciting by immersing yourself in an outdoor escape room?

The storyline is that the citizens of the small village you have stopped at for the night are trapped by an ancient curse, and you must escape before it consumes you. It gives me The Last of Us vibes (with fewer clickers), but that might be because I am watching that show right now.

This activity is for 14+, but the groups are split up, so there is a high chance you will be in an adults-only group.

Where Dark Things Dwell will be back in the summer of 2025.

33. Scream Yourself Silly at Dark (Will Return in 2025)

Halloween lovers, rejoice! Fort Edmonton Park throws an incredible pop-up Halloween event called Dark at Fort Edmonton Park.

The haunted house event allows visitors to walk through the park being scared by character actors at various haunts.

It’s one of the best things for adults to do in Edmonton. The park sells craft beer, food, and fear! The adult-only event runs through October.

This event is also 14+, but I go yearly and do not see many young teens. When you are walking through the haunts, it’s usually just you and your group with a few others here and there, but I wanted to give you a heads-up.

Dark will be back in 2025.

34. Spend the Night with the Paranormal at Fort Edmonton Park (Will return Fall 2025)

If you are into the paranormal or supernatural side of life, you know that Fort Edmonton Park is haunted. So, why not spend a few hours there after dark with paranormal equipment, investigators, and spooky stories?

These tours run with the seasons so you can take them in the fall and spring. They run on Sundays, Wednesdays, and some Tuesdays and are 3.5 hours long. Plus, each tour welcomes a maximum of 10 people, so be sure to book early so you don’t miss out.

When and where? Fort Edmonton Park – will return in Autumn 2025.