Fun indoor activities for Reading Week in Edmonton
College and university students rejoice: Reading Week will soon be here. If you’re not jetting off to a sunny destination, fear not: You can have a great time at home and enjoy all the fun stuff you don’t normally have time to do. These indoor activities can be done anytime, regardless of whether the weather gods are cruel or kind this month.
TELUS World of Science Edmonton
11211 142 St NW, Edmonton AB T5M 4A1To slowly ease into your transition from studying your brains out to taking a week off, head to the Telus World of Science so you can learn about something new, that you won’t be graded on (for a change). Check out feature exhibits, such as the International Exhibit of Sherlock Holmes or Beyond Rubiks Cube, or enjoy one of the seven regular exhibits, including the Science Garage and Discoverland. The centre also shows IMAX movies, such as Humpback Whales 3D and Hollywood films, including Mockingjay: Part 2.
Edmonton Paintball Centre
10010 107A Ave NW, Edmonton AB T5H 4H8Edmonton’s first indoor paintball field means you never have to stop playing your favourite game, even in winter. There are two indoor fields, making it the largest indoor paintball place in the province. They provide all the equipment you need, or you can bring in your own, if you like. Plus, they’ll let you book for any time of day or night, any day of the week, meaning you can play paintball at 2 a.m., if you’re still on your weird sleep schedule from studying for midterms.
Art Gallery Of Alberta
2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq NW, Edmonton AB T5J 2C1Several new exhibits open at the AGA in February, including The Flood, a large mural comprised of woodblock panels hand carved by Edmonton artist Sean Caulfield. The other new exhibit is Out of the Woods, featuring the works of Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven, an influential art collective formed in Toronto in 1920. There are also a few exhibits that will be finished in March, making now a great time to check out the gallery. Plus, they have a cute café, filled with natural light, where you can sip coffee and take a breather.
Axe Hole Indoor Axe Throwing
104-11614 119 Street NW, Edmonton AB T5G 2X7Even if you’ve never secretly dreamed of becoming a logger, throwing an axe still seems cool, mostly because it’s unique. But, also, because it’s fun! It’s a great group activity to blow off steam and learn something new. For $40 a person, you get two hours of axe throwing time, including hands-on learning and a round-robin tournament to see who’s the ultimate axe throwing champ. It’s physical, fun and memorable – so, basically the opposite of studying for exams.
Eescape.ca
10132 105 St NW, Edmonton AB T5J 1C9Escape rooms, which became popular in Europe and then spread to North America, are the latest trend in entertainment. A group of friends (two to six people) are locked into one of the theme rooms and have 45 minutes to escape. You start by watching an instructional video, which explains your theme and the storyline, then you search for clues and solve puzzles that will help you get out of your room. You’re allowed to ask for two hints from the game master, and there are various levels of difficulty.
Crankpots Ceramic Studio
10702 82 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6E 6P4Painting ceramic pottery is a great way to relax by yourself or with some friends. Pick your piece (or pieces), which can range from mugs and spoon vessels to vases and Christmas ornaments. Then, choose your colours from the walls of paint choices and settle at one of Crankpots’ communal tables with your supplies. Once you’ve painted three coats of colour and the design of your choice, you’ll give your creation to the staff to bake. It’s a great way to express yourself creatively or to make a heartfelt gift for someone.
Laser City
5104 67 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6B 3N9Laser tag isn’t just for kids; it’s a fun activity (that doubles as a workout) for adults, too. Blow off all that pent-up stress from school and leave it all behind on the indoor laser tag field. Each game lasts 15 minutes, so you can get in a quick round or spend the whole afternoon running around, shooting lasers at your pals. If you’re already a laser tag pro, try one of their different game modes, like adding zombies into the mix.
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