Edmonton Family Weekend Guide: Best Things to do in Edmonton with Kids - April 3-6 Easter Long Weekend
Kick off the weekend early with Galaxyland After Dark! It’s a Thursday night filled with neon memories. Enjoy unlimited rides under neon lights, dance to a LIVE DJ, LED Robot performer, and capture epic moments at the 360° photobooth — and it’s just $45 online or $55 at the door! You can even add on a FULL DAY of fun for an extra ten bucks.
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton with Kids
Friday April 3, 2026
Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwi Nurseries
Join for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwi Garden Centre on Friday, April 3 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM! Bring the whole family and enjoy a festive day packed with activities for kids of all ages.Spring Break Inflatables at Eastglen Leisure Centre
Burn off some spring break energy in the pool on Friday and Saturday, during Drop in swim time at Eastglen Leisure Centre. Bring the kids for some splash time, or get a few laps in without breaking the bank. It’s a great option for families, students, or anyone who wants to stay active while keeping things budget-friendly.Board Games Day at Mastermind Toys
Join Mastermind Toys this Spring Break for a fun in-store game day! Play classic and new board games and discover your next favourite game with friends and family.Steele Heights Community Movie Night
Join us for our 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!
Saturday April 4, 2026
Easter Egg Hunt at Millhurst Community League
Millhurst Community League is hosting a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt for children and families to enjoy together at the Millhurst Community Hall. Designed for kids ages 3–13, the event features scheduled hunt times to give everyone a chance to join in the excitement.Plant a Garden at RONA Kids Workshop
In This workshop, your children will learn how to start seeds, discover the basics of gardening, and go home with their own seedlings to plant this summer. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a fun family activity, spark your little ones’ creativity, and benefit from the advice of our on-site experts.Spring Scavenger Hunt at IKEA
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.FREE Easter Egg Hunt in Strathcona County
The 2026 GIANT Easter Egg Hunt being held at Emerald Hills Sports Pavilion. 4501 Emerald Dr. Sherwood Park. There are over 100,000 chocolate Easter Eggs to gather, a kids craft area, Mascots, and lights and sirens from the RCMP and Community Peace Officers, bounce castles, and more! There is something for the whole family during this fun, Easter celebration in Edmonton.Family Dip Dye Easter Eggs Workshop at The Carrot
Celebrate Easter with a fun and creative dip-dye egg workshop! Gather your friends and family to explore the art of egg dyeing in a relaxed, hands-on session led by artist Edwin Aquino. Experiment with colors, patterns, and techniques to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind Easter eggs.FREE Easter Egg Hunt at Vision RV
Guests can look forward to searching for plenty of hidden eggs, visiting with the Easter Bunny, and enjoying a craft corner designed especially for kids. With activities for all ages, the event offers a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere and is open to everyone in the community.Catch a $3.99 Easter Movie at Cineplex (HOP)
Got little ones at home? Enjoy all-ages programming from the comfort of your local Cineplex. Everyone’s favourite movie snacks await! 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
Want to play with a GPS, maybe look to see if you can find a Geocache or even learn a little about maps? If you do, come check us out, GPS will be provided for the program.Easter Egg Hunt at Magrath Campus
Concordia University of Edmonton is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at the Magrath Campus, inviting families and community members to enjoy a fun afternoon of springtime activities. The event takes place on April 4, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Magrath Campus, located at 6240 Ada Boulevard NW in Edmonton.Spring Break Swim with Inflatables at Eastglen Pool
Burn off some spring break energy in the pool on Friday and Saturday, during Drop in swim time at Eastglen Leisure Centre. Bring the kids for some splash time, or get a few laps in without breaking the bank. It’s a great option for families, students, or anyone who wants to stay active while keeping things budget-friendly.Loonie Swim at Harbour Pool
Get your swim on, on the cheap! It’s $1 Easter Swim at Harbour Pool and your chance to get out with the kids in Fort Saskatchewan.
Sunday April 5, 2026
Griesbach Easter Egg Hunt
Join the fun on Sun, April 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM for a fun-filled day at Maple Leaf Pond. Bring your family and friends for a day of hunting for colorful eggs hidden around the beautiful lake. Don't forget to bring your baskets to collect all the eggs you find! Get ready for an egg-citing adventure at the Griesbach Easter Egg Hunt!Sundae School at Made by Marcus
Kids learn the science of ice cream by MAKING ice cream. Watch, learn, and churn. Parent assisted. Explore the process of churning ice cream — including a cool liquid nitrogen demo.
