If you’ve ever struggled for something to do on the weekend and you enjoy exploring Edmonton’s arts and culture scene, look no further!
“The Nina,” as regulars call it, is an art studio for adults with developmental disabilities. Professional local artists mentor member artists, who pay a low membership fee to access art supplies and studio space. Their art is displayed and sold in the gallery. The public is welcome to visit during business hours to see the artists at work and to peruse the artwork on sale. The Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts is open on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Explore Edmonton’s history at Fort Edmonton Park. There’s plenty going on all year long, including Sunday Brunch at Johnson’s Café in Hotel Selkirk. Brunch takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu is packed with more than 25 items, from cold selections, such as salads, pastries, breads, cheese and cold cuts, to entrees, including salmon, roast beef, scrambled eggs, hash browns, vegetables and rice. There is also an omelette station and a selection of desserts.
Every December, the Devonian Botanic Garden’s Kurimoto Japanese Garden is transformed into a candle-lit winter wonderland. Thousands of candles line the paths, and visitors can enjoy apple cider, warm up at bonfires and listen to carolers. This year, Luminaria takes place on December 5 and 6, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.devonian.ualberta.ca/Events/Luminaria.aspx.