Edmonton Family Weekend Guide: Best Things to do in Edmonton with Kids - April 10-12, 2026
This weekend is packed with family-friendly options, whether your kids love building things, exploring the outdoors, watching movies, or experiencing something totally new - like live music paired with their favorite film or an up-close magic show. The best part? Many of these events are affordable or even free, making it easier to fill your schedule without stretching your budget.
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend
Friday
How to Train Your Dragon - In Concert
Presented in HD, with Academy Award®-nominated score performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra in a thrilling experience for all ages. A winner with audiences and critics alike, DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story that combines humor, fire-breathing action and epic adventure! Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes–a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds.Catch a Magic Show at The Rec Room
Step into Chris’ intimate parlour setting, inspired by show rooms of the Victorian era and meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 40 people. Every guest is guaranteed a front-row experience where unseen, world-class magic happens all around you.
Saturday
FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Farm Planter
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, we’ve got a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Farm Planter.2026 Free Hockey Card Day
National Hockey Card Day in 2026 on April 11 features free, limited-editionUpper DeckNHL packs at participating hobby shops and retailers in the US and Canada. No purchase is necessary for the main pack, which includes top rookies, veterans, and legends.Cineplex Family Favourites $3.99 Movie: David
Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! Our Family Favourites program runs movies Saturdays, for only $3.99 plus applicable taxes (in-theatre price).City of Edmonton Play Rangers: GPS, Geocaching & Orienteering
Play Rangers is a family oriented program with a focus on fun outdoor activities for children ages 6-12. Come dressed for the weather! Children under 6 will need to be accompanied by an adult. This is a drop in program and participants can come and go as they please.Community Book & Puzzle Swap
Bring a selection of books you've enjoyed and are ready to pass along, fiction, nonfiction, children's books, cookbooks, or anything in between. We're also accepting puzzles for swapping! For every book or puzzle you bring, you'll receive a ticket to swap for the same number of items.
Sunday
Make Ice Cream at Made by Marcus Sundae School
Kids learn the science of ice cream by MAKING ice cream. Watch, learn, and churn. Parent assisted. Work with your parent/partner to crank out your own batch, then mix in your favourite inclusions.FREE Michaels Drop in Fun: Make a Bag Charm for your Analog Bag
Stop by your local Michaels to learn all about Analog bags, we will tell you what they are, and how to make your very own! Additionally, we will have a free bag charm craft you can use to decorate your own Analog bag.FREE Kids Coding Workshop: Make Your Own Emoji
Learn fun ways to create emoji. We’ll show kids how to draw colorful faces and objects. Then they’ll explore using the Procreate app on iPad with Apple Pencil Pro to draw an emoji to take home. Devices will be provided. Recommended for kids ages 8–12.FREE Kids Coding Workshop: Create an Interactive Story of Kindness
We invite kids ages 6–10 and their families to imagine what kindness means to them by making their own interactive storybook on iPad. They’ll draw, record sounds, add fun 3D shapes and more as they dive into the world of creative storytelling. Devices will be provided.FREE Lego Make & Take: F1 Car
LEGO F1 ACADEMY™ Mini build make and take event is intended for participants aged 6+ years. The LEGO F1 ACADEMY™ Mini build model will be available on a first come first serve basis, at participating locations, while supplies last. LEGO F1 ACADEMY™ Mini build offer is valid on April 12th*, 2026 from 12-2pm only. Limited to one LEGO F1 ACADEMY™ Mini build build per guest. LEGO F1 ACADEMY™ Mini build model cannot be purchased.
