Weekday Fun Guide: What to do in Edmonton with Kids this Week - March 2-6, 2026

We’ve got everything you need to enjoy this weekday guide to make every single day of the week fun in Edmonton - not just the weekend! From free drop in dance classes to reading drop-in, sports and a book sale you’re not going to want to miss - we’ve got you covered for the best things to do with kids.

Here’s your family-friendly weekday guide to the best things to do in Edmonton this Week

Monday March 2, 2026

• FREE Busy Bodies Drop in Play Group
  Is your child full of energy? Bring them to this active group where they will develop physical literacy through games, music and activities such as dancing, and parachute play. Come join in the fun and meet other families!

• Take a FREE Parent + Child Dance Class
  Parent Child Dance is a wonderful place to connect with your child and build strong bonds. Fun and accessible, parents can also connects with other parents in this space and find a supportive community, the start of many great things. Dance games and activities also nurture our co-regulation and executive function, important building blocks to future success for the little ones. A powerful connection experience, dance has been around basically forever- literally- and this class hopes to offer a welcoming, gentle and exciting space to build relationship and dance capacity in our community.

Tuesday March 3, 2026

• For Girls by Girls Drop in Sports
  Come out and discover sports, develop skills, and have fun during this free program for girls ages 8-17! This program is facilitated by University of Alberta athletes.

Wednesday March 4, 2026

• Tours for Tots at Art Gallery of Alberta
  The e Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) in Edmonton offers weekly "Tours for Tots" on Wednesdays at 10 am for children aged 3–5, featuring themed tours, storytelling, and hands-on art-making to spark creativity. Additionally "Stroller Tours" for parents and infants are available on the last Wednesday of the month at 11 amThursday March 5, 2026.

• FREE Early Dismissal Swim at Kinsmen Recreation Centre
  Celebrate early dismissal with a FREE, after school recreational swim, sponsored by Pasta Pantry! Make the most of your extra time in the afternoon with a free swim at Kinsmen Leisure Centre and pick up your Pasta Pantry voucher (while supplies last).

Thursday March 5, 2026

• Drop in Solar - Or Night Sky - Viewing at University of Alberta
  Each Thursday, families are invited to visit the University of Alberta’s Department of Physics Astronomical Observatory for free, drop-in sky viewing. In daytime hours (around 12 – 1 pm) you can safely look at the Sun through special telescopes and learn about sunspots and other solar features.

Friday March 6, 2026

• Drop in Baby & Me Aquafit
  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.

• Shop the Books 2 Buy Sale at Edmonton Public Library
  Browse thousands of gently used books, DVDs, and games at the Edmonton Public Library’s Books2Buy sales. Proceeds support programs like Ready. Set. READ!

• Read with the RCMP at Strathcona County Library
  The R.E.A.D. with the RCMP program in Strathcona County is an interactive library event where local RCMP officers read stories to children, often followed by themed crafts. These sessions aim to foster positive relationships between police and youth, featuring officers like Constable Cheri-Lee Smith in engaging, community-focused morning sessions.