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There’s a Week-long Science Fair Coming to Edmonton in May and You Can See 400+ Exhibits During for FREE
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There’s a Week-long Science Fair Coming to Edmonton in May and You Can See 400+ Exhibits During for FREE

The Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) is Canada's national celebration of youth scientific excellence, and in 2026 it returns to Edmonton. Hosted at the Edmonton EXPO Centre and the University of Alberta! This week-long event brings together 400 of Canada's top young scientists in grades 7–12, selected from approximately 20,000 students who competed at 100 regional science fairs across the country.

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Register Kids 8-17 to Take Ground Training and Their First Flight During Discover Aviation Day
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Register Kids 8-17 to Take Ground Training and Their First Flight During Discover Aviation Day

Discover Aviation is a community-driven event designed to introduce young people and families to the world of aviation. Participants get the chance to meet volunteer pilots, explore real aircraft up close, and even take a short flight in a small airplane. The goal is simple: show that flying isn’t just a distant dream. It’s a skill that is attainable, locally.

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Take a ‘Story Walk’ at MacEwan University and Read, Walk and Connect
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Take a ‘Story Walk’ at MacEwan University and Read, Walk and Connect

If you haven’t heard of a Story Walk before, it’s simple and brilliant: pages of a children’s book are displayed along a walking path, so kids get to read a story while moving their bodies. At MacEwan University, the setup was welcoming and easy to follow, with plenty of space for little legs to wander ahead and curious minds to soak it all in.

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