Edmonton Family Weekend Guide: Best Things to do in Edmonton with Kids - May 29-31, 2026

Looking for fun family plans this weekend in Edmonton? From cultural festivals and live performances to budget-friendly swims and free community events, there’s no shortage of ways to keep the kids entertained May 29–31, 2026.

Whether you’re exploring the sights and sounds of UFest, getting creative at the International Children’s Festival, or spending a sunny afternoon at Rundle Park, this weekend is packed with activities the whole family can enjoy.

Here are the best things to do in Edmonton with Kids - May 29-31, 2026

Friday May 29, 2026

• UFest Edmonton Ukrainian Festival (Friday and Saturday)
  At the festival, experience Alberta's best Ukrainian dance and music on the main stage. Eat and drink - Enjoy food trucks serving traditional Pyrohy, Kovbasa, Holubtsi and more with craft beer and  beverages. Try Ukrainian crafts, activities, and experiences with the kids! Discover Ukrainian culture through workshops, art displays and shop the market to take home a unique piece of Ukrainian culture. At UFest After Dark, adults can enjoy free live music, have a beer, and polka the night away!

• Foam Fighters PD Day Camp: Skateboarding Day
  Project Rad PD Day Skate Camp is a full-day program for young skaters who are ready to spend the day doing what they love—skateboarding, creating, and connecting with other kids who get it.

• International Children’s Festival of the Arts
  For more than 40 years, the International Children’s Festival of the Arts has inspired thousands of kids and their grown-ups and provided them with countless awe-inspiring and mind-growing experiences. For decades, the festival has nurtured, inspired and ignited creative expression for our young, global citizens, and worked diligently to promote a higher degree of empathy, confidence, well-being and cultural understanding.

• Toonie Swim Eastglen Leisure Centre
  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.

Parents! Are you looking for a summer camp your kid will enjoy AND grow from? Bravé MMA Camp is OPEN for registration. Eight weeks, two locations and one fantastic camp to build confidence this summer. Each week is equal parts active and engaging. Campers get introduced to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and kickboxing, while also working on skills like speaking up, problem solving, and teamwork. Plus, there are LEGO challenges, group games, and field trips to keep things fun and fresh. Spots fill up fast - grab a week while you can!

Saturday May 30, 2026

• FREE 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.

• Catch the Grand Opening Celebration at Hawrelak Park
  This exciting event marks the completion of all construction and the return of full park services. The celebration will feature various activities across the park throughout the day.

• FREE Edmonton Fire Station Tour: Mill Creek
  Every year families have an opportunity to meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Fire Station Open Houses.

• FREE Bison Backstage Guided Hike at Elk Island National Park
  Bison Backstage is the exclusive, behind the scenes look at bison conservation at Elk Island. Visitors will be led through the Plains Bison Handling Facility and along the way will learn about the history of bison, how they affect the prairie landscape around them, and how parks staff continue the ongoing role in bison conservation efforts. This is a 1-hour walking tour that covers approximately 1 kilometer over uneven ground.

• International Children’s Festival of the Arts
  At the festival, children will tap into the power of creative expression as they observe world-class artists at the height of their crafts, sing and dance to world music, interact with roving artists, listen to stories of others’ experiences, and create their own masterpieces with the help of a multitude of hands-on activities.

• Find Adventure at Birch Bay Ranch Family Fun Day
  Come out to enjoy zip lining, rock climbing, rappelling, ascending, and more on our state-of-the-art high ropes course (for kids—and adults—aged eight or older).

Sunday May 31, 2026

• FREE Admission City of Edmonton Recreation: ACT at Rundle Park
  The City of Edmonton will be hosting a series of free open houses at select recreation centres, so Edmontonians can experience the amenities found in their neighbourhood. Enjoy tours, free admission, special programming and classes.

• Symphony for Kids: Wild Symphony
  Embark on a journey of discovery and friendship with Wild Symphony, an interactive picture bookand live concert experience detailing the adventures of Maestro Mouse and his companions from the animal kingdom. Fusing family-friendly sounds and pithy poetry with a positive message, Wild Symphony is an immersive feast for eyes, ears, and mind — all at the same time.

Kick off your summer with a week of summer camp at The King’s University Eagles Camps! Science camp brings a week-long exploration into the world around us. Art and drama camps are filled with one-of-a-kind summer experiences. For sports families, there’s badminton, basketball and volleyball - intensive camps where kids will learn fundamental skills from supportive coaches in a faith-based environment. Camps run in July and August.
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