Edmonton Family Weekend Guide: Best Things to do in Edmonton with Kids - March 27-29, 2026
Paw Patrol Live! Catch a show Friday, Saturday or Sunday in Edmonton! After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, it’s time for the paw-some-est street party ever. But when supervillain scientist Victoria Vance feels left out of the festivities, she unleashes her latest invention to crash the party and steal the spotlight for herself!
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - March 27-29, 2026
Friday - March 27, 2026
Drop in Baby & Me Aquafit | 11:00 AM
Baby & Me Aquafit is one of the easiest ways to get in a workout, without having to worry about childcare. This week, City of Edmonton launched 45-minute aquatic fitness class to welcome caregivers and babies aged 6 months and up to move, bond, and get out of the house - without overthinking it.Toonie Swim at Eastglen Leisure Centre | 7:00 PM
For just $2, you can enjoy a relaxing dip in the pool on Friday and Saturday, during Drop in Toonie 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.Soft Currents POP UP at AGA | ALL WEEKEND
The Art Gallery of Alberta and Ballet Edmonton invite you to experience Soft Currents, an immersive, task-based performance inspired by the mesmerizing movement of bird murmurations. Blurring the line between gallery and stage, this unique presentation unfolds throughout the AGA’s architectural spaces. Audiences are guided in gentle flow alongside the dancers, encountering movement, rhythm, and visual art in conversation. Like a flock in motion, performers and viewers respond to one another in real time—creating a shared experience that is fluid, intimate, and ever-changing.
Saturday - March 28, 2026
Decorate Easter Eggs at John Walter Museum | 10:00 AM
Grab your kistka and decorate easter eggs with us! Learn the art of pysanky and get ready for Easter in our historic homes. Our interpreters will teach you some basic designs and you’ll walk away with your own decorated egg. All materials included.Saturday Toonie Swim at Eastglen | 1:00 PM
For just $2, you can enjoy a relaxing dip in the pool on Friday and Saturday, during Drop in Toonie 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.NERF Wars at Sherbrooke Community League | 1:00 PM
Join the fun for the ultimate indoor winter play - NERF battle, indoor play and snacks for the participants! Bring your NERF gun(s) and be ready to defend yourself! Extra ammo will be provided. They’ll have extra games set up for a break from the ultimate battle of those lovable and lose-able foam bullets. Refreshments are provided for the kids, healthy and otherwise.Saturday Morning All You Can Eat Cereal Party at Metro Cinema| 10:00 a.m.
It’s that special time when kids and kids-at-heart get to relive the exciting Saturday morning ritual of non-stop retro cartoons and binging on multi-coloured sugary cereals! The cartoon lineup is always a mystery, but you’ll see both faves and obscurities spanning the 40s through the 90s, all punctuated with vintage commercials and PSAs!
Sunday - March 29, 2026
Kick off Spring Break with Activities at Indigo Kids | 11:00 AM
Join Indigo Kids during your kids' break week at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for fun storytime and events. These fun, and free events, are a great way to get the kids out of the house during March break in Edmonton.FREE Easter Bunny Storytime at Sherwood Park Mall | 11:00 AM
Families are invited to enjoy a magical Storytime with Wendell the Bunny & Alice, a whimsical spring event filled with imagination and enchanting tales. Taking place on March 22 and March 29 at 11:00 AM, each storytime session lasts approximately 15–30 minutes and is free to attend, with no registration required.Easter Eggstravaganza at Rutherford House | 12:00 PM
Spring and Easter go hand in hand at Rutherford House. Explore this magnificent home and enjoy freshly baked cookies and make a spring-themed craft.Paint the Ice and Skate on it in Ardrossan - It’s Free | 12:30 PM
Join Strathcona County for Paint & Skate—a creative afternoon where you can help paint the ice, then glide across your own colourful masterpiece! Paint the ice starting at 12:30 p.m. - and skate on your masterpiece between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.Paint with a Mini Highland Cow at Color Cafe | 1:15 PM
What Dreams are made of = Painting pottery and a Fluffy Cow <3 Join Color Cafe for an exclusively cuddly and cute Paint with a Mini Cow Session at Color Cafe. An exclusive event to delight you, your family and friends. All ages welcome.amily Easter Egg Hunt Drop in and Open Gym at Wild Rose Gymnastics | 2:15 PM
It’s a fun-filled event where kids can search for hidden treasures and snap a photo with the Easter Bunny, who will be hopping around to say hello! There is only one time slot this year, so book your tickets fast before the event sells out!Edmonton Symphony Orchestra - For Kids! | 2:30 PM
Symphony For Kids concerts are designed to be the ideal child-sized introduction to orchestral music. Family-friendly activities are available in the lobby prior to each SFK concert, so be sure to arrive early – and, of course, there will be fresh popcorn!
