Edmonton Family Weekend Guide: Best Things to do in Edmonton with Kids - May 1-3, 2026

Weekend Guide
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Are you looking for fun, affordable ways to keep the kids entertained this weekend? We’ve rounded up the very best things happening across the city - from free and cheap splashy pool drop-in and creative LEGO builds to free community events and family-friendly festivals.

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Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend: May 1-3, 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026

  • Get $40 Admission to World Waterpark
    Starting May 1, you can get $40 admission to World Waterpark, in celebration of the 40th Birthday! Tickets can be purchased online, in advance, to take advantage of this special offer - with programming happening May 2 and 9, 2026, at the Waterpark.

  • FREE Drop-in After School Swim
    Kinsmen Monthly Drop-in Swim is back and it’s the perfect way to kick off the month with a free, after-school swim where kids can slide, swing and jump into the pool in Sherwood Park.

  • Drop in for a Toonie Swim at Eastglen Leisure Centre
    Get out and swim off that energy with inflatables in the pool at Eastglen Leisure Centre. Toonie swims on Friday and Saturday are back - and are our favourite bang-for-your-buck drop in swimming activity in the city!

Saturday, May 2, 2026

  • Grab a Comic for FREE Comic Book Day
    t’s the biggest celebration in the comic book world, and you’re invited! On this special day, comic shops across North America and around the globe open their doors and give away FREE comics to everyone who walks in. Yes, it’s totally free. Here are 8 Shops stocking FREE Comics for Free Comic Book Day

  • FREE Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers
    ​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.

  • Celebrate 40 Years at World Waterpark
    The birthday celebration occurs exclusively on Saturday, May 2, with a family-friendly event featuring a live DJ, photobooth, beach ball drop, a mermaid in the pool, character appearances, caricature artists, and more. Come relive your favourite childhood memories and make some brand new ones along the way!

  • LEGO Make & Take at Indigo Kids: Make a Peace Lily
    Join store for an exclusive kids’ LEGO event on Saturday, May 2nd at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.at Indigo West Edmonton Mall, where we will build LEGO Peace Lily — and take it home afterwards!

  • FREE Touch a Truck at Firehouse Subs in Beaumont
    In celebration of International Firefighters' Day, participating Firehouse Subs restaurants will host Touch-The-Truck events on Saturday, May 2. This fun, family-friendly experience invites guests to explore real fire trucks, meet local firefighters, and learn more about the heroes who serve their communities every day.

  • FREE Postcards from Paris Showhome Grand Opening
    Tour four stunning show homes while enjoying live music, fresh florals, coffee, and sweet treats along the way. It’s a relaxed, come-and-go afternoon designed to help you slow down, explore, and imagine life in WestView at Chappelle Gardens.

  • FREE Hockey Playoffs Party
    Bring the whole family to Don Wheaton Family YMCA for an afternoon of activities to celebrate playoff season! Come enjoy floor hockey shinny, hockey skill development activities, public swim water, hockey, crafts and games.

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Looking for even more fun this weekend? We’ve got your stacked guide of FREE Things to do in Edmonton in May, thefull Event calendar, and make sure you’re following Edmonton.family on Instagram to stay tuned and see what we’re up to out and about.

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