55 Things to do in Edmonton During Spring Break with Kids

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Don’t let the snow get you down as we kick off spring break in Edmonton! Whether you’re looking to burn off energy indoors, sneak in a little learning, or just make some fun memories together with an outdoor experience - we’ve got 55 things to do in Edmonton during spring break to keep the kids entertained.

From hands-on attractions to hidden gems, you’ll find plenty of ideas to keep boredom far away and excitement high all week long - and without breaking the bank!

FREE Things to do during Spring Break in Edmonton

Chapters Indigo Daily drop-in Activities

  • Sunday: Calling all crafters! Join us to create magical origami keepsakes, including a mini box and a handful of beautiful stars to treasure. Plus, enjoy a dreamy storytime.

  • Monday: Attention jr. builders and aspiring pilots: soar into a new adventure with a Make & Take plane—a perfect addition to your LEGO® collection. Plus, enjoy a fun storytime.

  • Tuesday: Press play on fun with this unique Tonies event. Paint and decorate your very own Tonies DIY Creative  Toy Figurine, on which you can upload and record up to 90 minutes of stories and songs via the Tonies app. Plus, create a Tonies passport and headband, and enjoy storytime.

  • Wednesday: Design a one-of-a-kind piece for your favourite Our Generation doll to take home. Plus, enjoy a Robert Munsch read-aloud featuring The Perfect Paper Airplane, and themed activity sheets.

  • Thursday: Get ready for spring with this bloom-themed building activity that will plant the seed for adventure. Get inspired by a read-aloud of The Flower Garden, then create your own colourful flowers. Take home your own microMAGS keychain.

  • Friday: Channel your inner artist with these fun Wonder Co. Painting kits. Choose to paint rocks or ceramic houses with handmade charm and let your creative spirit soar. Plus, enjoy a fun storytime.

  • Saturday: Besties, join us to make a fun bracelet to take home featuring sensory beads and charms to pop, shake, and twist. Also, enjoy a Pete the Cat storytime, activity sheets, and more with the fan-favourite series.

FREE Spring Break Fun at Mastermind Toys (Edmonton and St. Albert Locations 1-3pm)

Spring Break at Edmonton Public Library

Join Edmonton Public Library Saturday, March 28 to Saturday, April 4 for family-friendly classes, exciting guest performances and fun activities in branch. Activities include: make beaded story pouches, yoga classes, maze making, mini maker building, zine making, splatter painting, gardening, robotics - and so much more.

Spring Break Dinosaur Week at Beaumont Public Library

Spring Break Dinosaur Week at the Beaumont Library is a fun, family-friendly series of activities where kids can explore the world of dinosaurs through hands-on crafts, games, and interactive learning. Join us for a week full of prehistoric adventures, creativity, and discovery at the library!

FREE LEGO Make & Take at The Lego Store | March 29

LEGO Easter Egg offer is valid on March 29th, 2026 from 12-2pm only. Limited to one LEGO Easter Egg build per guest. LEGO Easter Egg model cannot be purchased.

FREE Paint the Ice and Skate on it| March 29

FREE Drop in Paint & Skate at Ardrossan Recreation Complex on March 29, 2026 - bring your own skates during this creative way to get active with the kids.

FREE Staples Kids FIMO Cat Make & Take | March 30

Join the team at Staples Canada for their fun, and free, KIDS In-store Events! Tickets are available now through Eventbrite for a FREE FIMO Clay Tuxedo Cat Make & Take - but you must register in advance.

FREE Drop in Parent & Child Dance Class | March 30

Parent Child Dance is a wonderful place to connect with your child and build strong bonds. Fun and accessible, parents can also connects with other parents in this space and find a supportive community, the start of many great things.

LEGO Botanicals Micro Cactus Make & Take | April 1, 2026

Delight young nature lovers with the LEGO® Botanicals Micro Cactus building set, designed for kids ages 5 and up. In this creative session, children will build their own mini flowering cactus and explore the lifelike details of this unique LEGO® model.

FREE History Explorers at Little White School| March 31 - April 2

March 31 - April 2. Visit the Little White School this Spring Break! Explore our historic 1948 classroom, make a craft, complete a scavenger hunt, and examine artifacts from the past. Admission is free- donations happily accepted. Families are welcome to drop by anytime between 10 am to 2 pm.

Steele Heights Community Movie Night | April 3

Join for a next FREE, community movie event where we will be showing "Zootopia". The event also includes: Your chance to win one of our awesome door prizes: Custom Tigers hoodie, water bottles, toques , t-shirts, shin pads or socks, cinch bag, fidget spinners, pull back cars, hair bands, and many more items!

Spring Scavenger Hunt at IKEA | April 3 and 4

Kids are invited to join in the fun at our Spring Scavenger Hunt at IKEA Edmonton on Saturday, April 4th from 10am–3pm! Pick up your clue sheet and a pencil from our friendly greeter, then follow the trail of clues through the store.

Fun Spring Break Events in Edmonton (Drop in and Registered Activities)

SportsZone in Strathcona County
Through March 29

Drop in Night Sky Viewing at University of Alberta - and Drop in Solar Viewing!

Every Thursday, families are invited to visit the University of Alberta’s Department of Physics Astronomical Observatory for free, drop-in sky viewing. In daytime hours (around 12 – 1 pm) you can safely look at the Sun through special telescopes and learn about sunspots and other solar features.

Spring Break Drop in Swim with Inflatables

Spring Break Movies at Cineplex

Drop in Indoor Stand up Paddleboarding in the Pool at Kinsmen Sports Centre

Junior Book Club at Strathcona County Library | April 1

Join Strathcona County Library to discuss great reads from our monthly theme. Pick a book related to the theme, enjoy fun activities and make new friends.

Flower Sketching Workshop | April 2

Spring Break Workshop! ($5) Beat boredom and learn to draw tulips with local artist Edwin Aquino. Discover the secrets to sketching beautiful flowers. Let your creativity blossom!

Galaxyland After Dark | April 2

Lights down, thrills up! Join us on Thursday April 2 and kick off the Easter long weekend, from 6 PM – 10 PM for Galaxyland After Dark! Enjoy unlimited rides under neon lights, dance to a LIVE DJ, LED Robot performer, and capture epic moments at the 360° photobooth—all for just $45 online or $55 at the door!

Royal Alberta Museum | All week

Drop in for daily fun programming at Royal Alberta Museum. Open all week - usually closed Monday and Tuesday - for exploring with the kids. Drop in activities include:

Spring Break at Mill Woods Town Centre

Register for the full week-long session for daily discovery between 2-4 pm for $25/child. The drop in fun will include exclusive contests, promotions, and more.

Last Minute Spring Break Camps with Open Registration

  • Youthwrite is back but this year there’s one-day camps offering young writers and parents the opportunity to take part in an enriching experience where they’ll connect with local authors and sharpen their skillset. Camps are $50/day.

  • Flight Academy Camp at Alberta Aviation Museum Flight Academy is the ultimate camp experience, bringing together the best of all our favourite activities into one exciting week! Campers will dive into the world of aviation through hands-on learning, creativity, and adventure.

  • Mad Science Spring Break Camps One Day science camps at Forest Terrace Heights Community League. Camps are $55/day and can be registered using Eventbrite.

  • Laser City One-day camp. Laser City has one day camps for Minecraft, laser tag and mini paintball open most days through spring break .This full-day camp includes lunch, and is one of the most requested camps to return to by all of the kids on our team!

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