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Things to do with friends in Edmonton, AB

What are fun things to do with friends in Edmonton?

We checked 56 real places in Edmonton, AB from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.

Last updated 2026-10-14

We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Edmonton, from OpenStreetMap map data.

Three ready-made day plans

Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.

Plan A

John Janzen Nature Centre to Browns Social House

Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit John Janzen Nature Centre

    7000 143 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 4P3

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Summerside Park

    Ellerslie, Edmonton, AB

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Borderline Pub & Grill

    34 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6K 0B8

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Play at Gateway Entertainment Centre

    34 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 6R5

    $15–30 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Get active at World Health

    137 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 1B8

    $10–25 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Browse Millbourne Market Mall

    7629 38 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6K 2N2

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Winston's

    10505 51 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2M5

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Browns Social House

    Windermere Boulevard SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 2Z4

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan B

Sea Life Caverns to Leopold's Tavern

A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Sea Life Caverns

    8882 170 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5R 5Y6

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Whitemud Park

    Whitemud Creek Ravine North, Edmonton, AB T6H 4L3

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Roma Pizza & Donair

    40 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 5P5

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Clareview Community Recreation Centre

    3804 139 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5Y 3G4

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Mill Woods Main Street

    Youville Drive West NW, Edmonton, AB T6L 6V9

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at Cineplex Odeon Windermere Cinemas and VIP

    6151 Currents Drive NW, Edmonton, AB T6W 0L9

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria

    99 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 0B4

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Leopold's Tavern

    2861 119A Street SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 3R3

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan C

John Walter Museum to Lyve on Whyte

High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit John Walter Museum

    9180 Walterdale Hill NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 5J5

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Wild Rose Park

    The Meadows, Edmonton, AB T6T 0E1

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Town Square Brewing Co.

    2919 Ellwood Drive SW, Edmonton, AB T6X 0B1

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Edmonton Soccer Centre South

    Roper Road NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 3P6

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse South Edmonton Common

    19 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 1N5

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at Landmark Cinemas

    955 Tamarack Way NW, Edmonton, AB T6T 0X2

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Rge Rd

    10643 123 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5N 1P2

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Lyve on Whyte

    81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 1X4

    $12–30 (estimate)

Family friendly things to do in Edmonton

Real places in Edmonton for a day out with kids.

  1. Visit Silver Berry Park

    Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.

    FreeThe Meadows, Edmonton, AB
  2. Eat at Winston's

    A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.

    $12–20 (estimate)10505 51 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2M5
  3. Go to Dragon's Tale Blacklight Mini Golf

    Mini golf, bowling and arcades are easy for kids. Check the hours before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)8882 170 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 1L6
  4. Go to Cineplex Cinemas North Edmonton and VIP

    Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.

    $15–30 (estimate)14231-137th 142 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 5E8
  5. Snack stop at Starbucks

    A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.

    $8–18 (estimate)5138 Gateway Boulevard NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2H4

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Date night ideas in Edmonton

Real places in Edmonton for two people, with a rough cost per person.

  1. Coffee at Sweet Pea Cafe & Playhouse

    Short, cheap, and easy to make longer if it goes well.

    $8–18 (estimate)14238 85 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5R 3Z2
  2. Walk through Thomas Rhatigan Park

    Free, and easy to talk while you walk side by side.

    FreeRiverbend, Edmonton, AB T6R 2P7
  3. Look around Calgary and Edmonton Railway Museum

    Something to look at together, so there is always something to talk about.

    Free to $25 (estimate)10447 86 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2M6
  4. Play a round at Professor WEM's Adventure Golf

    Something to do together, so you are not just making small talk across a table.

    $15–30 (estimate)8882 170 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5R 5Y6
  5. Dinner at Borderline Pub & Grill

    Pick a table where you can talk, and share a few dishes if you both like that.

    $20–40 (estimate)34 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6K 0B8
  6. Drinks at The Big Horn Pub (21+)

    One drink, then decide together if the night keeps going.

    $12–30 (estimate)132 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 3P5

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Things to do with a large group in Edmonton

Real places in Edmonton for a group of 10 or more people.

  1. Play at Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton

    Ask about group rates and book ahead before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)3030 87 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4M2
  2. Park time at Rutherford Park

    Bring a ball, a frisbee or lawn games. Free, and easy to split into smaller groups.

    FreeHeritage Valley, Edmonton, AB
  3. Dinner at Borderline Pub & Grill

    Book ahead for a big table, and ask if they can seat your group together.

    $20–40 (estimate)34 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6K 0B8
  4. Drinks at Richard's Pub (21+)

    Only for groups where everyone is 21+. Ask about a reserved table for a big party.

    $12–30 (estimate)161 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5X 4W6

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Weekend in Edmonton with friends

A two-day plan of real places in Edmonton, from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.

  1. Saturday morning: Rutherford House

    Start the day with a museum, gallery or other sight. Check opening days before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)1905 Street, Edmonton, AB T5B 4H2
  2. Saturday lunch: Borderline Pub & Grill

    Sit down together for lunch. Book ahead if the group is big.

    $12–20 (estimate)34 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6K 0B8
  3. Saturday afternoon: Walker Park

    Free, and easy to split up and meet again. Good for a walk between stops.

    FreeSoutheast, Edmonton, AB
  4. Saturday night: High Note Bar & Grill (21+)

    A drink or two to end the day. Everyone needs to be 21 or older.

    $12–30 (estimate)118 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 5G8
  5. Sunday morning: coffee at Starbucks

    A slow start for the last day. Quick, cheap, and easy to fit a group in.

    $8–18 (estimate)5138 Gateway Boulevard NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2H4
  6. Sunday afternoon: Cineplex Odeon South Edmonton Cinemas

    Bowling, an arcade or a movie. Something to do together before heading home.

    $15–30 (estimate)1525 99 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 1K5

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Birthday ideas for adults in Edmonton

Real places in Edmonton for a birthday the whole group will show up for.

  1. Birthday dinner at Borderline Pub & Grill

    Book a table for the whole group and let the birthday person order first.

    $20–40 (estimate)34 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6K 0B8
  2. Play at Gateway Entertainment Centre

    Something to do together beats only sitting and talking. Book ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)34 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 6R5
  3. Drinks at Billy Budd's Lounge (21+)

    Finish the night with a round on the group for the birthday person.

    $12–30 (estimate)9839 63 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 0G7
  4. Visit Earth Sciences Museum

    A low-key daytime start before dinner, good for a smaller group.

    Free to $25 (estimate)Saskatchewan Drive NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E9
  5. Picnic at Gowan Park

    Bring a cake and some snacks. Free, and nobody has to shout over music.

    FreeGreater Strathcona, Edmonton, AB T6G 0N1

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Things to do with friends under 21 in Edmonton

Real places in Edmonton for a group where some friends are under 21.

  1. Play at Gateway Entertainment Centre

    Games or fun for the group. Call ahead if the group is big.

    $15–30 (estimate)34 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 6R5
  2. See a movie at Cineplex Odeon Windermere Cinemas and VIP

    Check showtimes first, and pick a film the whole group can agree on.

    $15–30 (estimate)6151 Currents Drive NW, Edmonton, AB T6W 0L9
  3. Get active at William Lutsky YMCA

    Play, swim or work out together. Some places need a pass or booking, so call first.

    $10–25 (estimate)111 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 7C6
  4. Coffee or a snack at Starbucks

    A cheap place to sit and hang out. Order something small and stay a while.

    $8–18 (estimate)5138 Gateway Boulevard NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2H4
  5. Eat at Winston's

    Order a few dishes to share to keep the bill down. Check the menu online first.

    $12–20 (estimate)10505 51 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2M5
  6. Hang out at Summerside Park

    Free to visit. Bring a ball or a frisbee if you want to play.

    FreeEllerslie, Edmonton, AB

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Places in Edmonton

Places to eat

Bars and nightlife (21+)

Sights

Parks and outdoor spots

Game spots

Sports venues

Places to shop

How much does a day out with friends cost in Edmonton?

Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Edmonton costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What can a group do in Edmonton for free?

Free places on our list include Summerside Park, Silver Berry Park and Whitemud Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.

Where can friends eat in Edmonton?

Good places to start are Borderline Pub & Grill, Starbucks and Winston's. The day plans above include food stops from this list.

What is there to see in Edmonton?

Sights on our list include John Janzen Nature Centre, Calgary and Edmonton Railway Museum and Sea Life Caverns. The full list is in the places section below.

What are good things to do with kids in Edmonton?

Try visit Silver Berry Park, eat at Winston's and go to Dragon's Tale Blacklight Mini Golf. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good date night ideas in Edmonton?

Try coffee at Sweet Pea Cafe & Playhouse, walk through Thomas Rhatigan Park and look around Calgary and Edmonton Railway Museum. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.

What are good things to do with a large group in Edmonton?

Try play at Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton, park time at Rutherford Park and dinner at Borderline Pub & Grill. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.

What can friends do on a weekend in Edmonton?

Try saturday morning: Rutherford House, saturday lunch: Borderline Pub & Grill and saturday afternoon: Walker Park. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good birthday ideas for adults in Edmonton?

Try birthday dinner at Borderline Pub & Grill, play at Gateway Entertainment Centre and drinks at Billy Budd's Lounge (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What can friends under 21 do together in Edmonton?

Try play at Gateway Entertainment Centre, see a movie at Cineplex Odeon Windermere Cinemas and VIP and get active at William Lutsky YMCA. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.

Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Edmonton?

Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.

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