Find the best things to do in Edmonton with Kids
FREE Drop in 'MAKE' at Farmer & Daughter Toy Shop
In this free, drop-in program, kids can explore their creativity through a different craft each week! It's all about encouraging artistic expression and skill development while having fun.
Tours for Tots at Art Gallery of Alberta: Art & Poetry
Tours for Tots is a weekly in-person art exploration for children ages 3-5 and their parents, consisting of playful activities, whimsical storytelling and hands-on art-making. Our aim is to create a dynamic program which fosters meaningful relationships, community awareness, well-being, visual literacy and creative expression.
Free Admission to Art Gallery of Alberta
The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month. Explore any of the current exhibits like FAIR WEATHER: Equality, Community, and Climate Change, AGA100: Free for All Anniversary Wall, 1924: Edmonton and the Beginnings of the Art Gallery of Alberta, Boyd Dymchuk and Aaron Harvey: Wavy Dimension or Probably, Plausibly, Possibly.
FREE Recreational Drop-in Swim
FREE Recreational swims are back for the spring, and moved to Fridays. Enjoy the slides, rope swing, diving board and toys in the pool. No registration required, and there is no cost to join! Get there early!
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.
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.
FREE Kids Run Wild Try It Session at Mill Woods Park
Throughout the year, Kids Run Wild offers free try-it events designed to help families discover if our program is the right fit for them. Details for upcoming events will be posted here. Are you curious about our Kids Run Wild Family Programs?
FREE Kids Run Wild Try It Session at Hodgson Park
Throughout the year, Kids Run Wild offers free try-it events designed to help families discover if our program is the right fit for them. Details for upcoming events will be posted here. Are you curious about our Kids Run Wild Family Programs?
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.
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.
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.
FREE Recreational Drop-in Swim
FREE Recreational swims are back for the spring, and moved to Fridays. Enjoy the slides, rope swing, diving board and toys in the pool. No registration required, and there is no cost to join! Get there early!
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.
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.
FREE Michaels Kids Crafting Event: Paint a Spring Birdhouse or Make a Derby Horseshoe
Come in for a free crafting event! You can buy the base birdhouse and paint it just in time for spring, or we have a derby horseshoe craft you can make for free!
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.
Spring 2026 Nature Core Expo
We invite you to join us for Edmonton’s biggest botanical market, bringing together over 60 local vendors for a vibrant and unique shopping experience. Discover everything from rare and common houseplants to fine arts and handmade crafts, along with terrariums, curiosities, and creative recycled goods.
Toonie Swim at 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.
Celebrate Earth Day in Strathcona County
Learn more about the Antler Lake area, meet local nature enthusiasts and deepen your understanding of the environment. Discover what's happening locally and how you can become involved. Enjoy refreshments and more! Drop-in, no registration required.
Drop in Swim with Inflatables at Coronation Sports and Recreation Centre
A recreational swim for all ages! Additional amenities such as waves, diving boards, water slides, lazy river, climbing walls, tot pools, etc. may be available.
Tours for Tots at Art Gallery of Alberta: Earth Art
Tours for Tots is a weekly in-person art exploration for children ages 3-5 and their parents, consisting of playful activities, whimsical storytelling and hands-on art-making. Our aim is to create a dynamic program which fosters meaningful relationships, community awareness, well-being, visual literacy and creative expression.
FREE Drop in 'MAKE' at Farmer & Daughter Toy Shop
In this free, drop-in program, kids can explore their creativity through a different craft each week! It's all about encouraging artistic expression and skill development while having fun.
FREE Open House & Admission to Hardisty Fitness & Leisure Centre
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. Free admission, tours and fun programming can be found.
Free Michaels Kids Club: Kids Club: Clay Pencil & Paintbrush Pals
There is no registration or payment required for Michaels Kids Club. This week, Come in for a free Kids Club event! Kids can make a clay creature you can use to rest your pencil or paintbrush on!
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.
Family Nature Walk with Nature Alberta
Join Nature Alberta as we get in touch with the natural world all around us! Family Nature Walks are opportunities for families to get outdoors and, guided by expert naturalists, learn more about the wild species that we live alongside.
Tours for Tots at Art Gallery of Alberta: Darling Dinosaurs
Tours for Tots is a weekly in-person art exploration for children ages 3-5 and their parents, consisting of playful activities, whimsical storytelling and hands-on art-making. Our aim is to create a dynamic program which fosters meaningful relationships, community awareness, well-being, visual literacy and creative expression.
FREE Drop in 'MAKE' at Farmer & Daughter Toy Shop
In this free, drop-in program, kids can explore their creativity through a different craft each week! It's all about encouraging artistic expression and skill development while having fun.
Free Screening of The Pitch – A Documentary on the Creation of the Northern Super League
The Pitch follows Olympic soccer champion Diana Matheson and fellow players as they work to build Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league, the Northern Super League. Filmed over two years, the documentary offers rare behind-the-scenes access to a pivotal moment in Canadian sport.
LEGO Little Builder Classes
Join in a free workshop at the LEGO® Store with your 2-5 year old Introduce your little one to building with Little Builder Classes at the LEGO® Store! Each class combines developmental skills with hands-on play for a fun event your 2-5 year old will love
Free Kids Coding Workshop: Kids: Create an Interactive Story of Kindness
We invite kids ages 6–10 and their families to imagine what kindness means to them by making their own interactive storybook on iPad. They’ll draw, record sounds, add fun 3D shapes and more as they dive into the world of creative storytelling. Devices will be provided.
Learn at the Library: Video Games
Video games have been a key part of popular culture since their inception, but the industry has taken a very different approach when designing games specifically for girls and women. We’re excited to welcome Dr. PB Berge and Adeline K. Piercy from the U of A for a lively three-part conversation about how gender and power shape game design—and what that can tell us about society as a whole.
Free Michaels Workshop: Analog Bag Demo + Make a Bag Charm
Stop by your local Michaels to learn all about Analog bags, we will tell you what they are, and how to make your very own! Additionally, we will have a free bag charm craft you can use to decorate your own Analog bag.
LEGO Make & Take: F1 ACADEMY™ Mini build
LEGO F1 ACADEMY™ Mini build make and take event is intended for participants aged 6+ years. The LEGO F1 ACADEMY™ Mini build model will be available on a first come first serve basis, at participating locations
Free Kids Coding Workshop: Make Your Own Emoji
Learn fun ways to create emoji. We’ll show kids how to draw colorful faces and objects. Then they’ll explore using the Procreate app on iPad with Apple Pencil Pro to draw an emoji to take home. Devices will be provided. Recommended for kids ages 8–12.
How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
Presented in HD, with Academy Award®-nominated score performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra in a thrilling experience for all ages.
Free Kids Coding Workshop: Direct Your Own Friendship Film
We invite kids ages 6–10 and their families to explore the magic of filmmaking on iPad with iMovie. Kids will collaborate as they direct, record, edit and more to make a friendship film that celebrates how we’re better when we come together. Devices provided. Not available in Quebec.
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.
Community Book & Puzzle Swap
Bring a selection of books you've enjoyed and are ready to pass along, fiction, nonfiction, children's books, cookbooks, or anything in between. They’re also accepting puzzles for swapping!
For every book or puzzle you bring, you'll receive a ticket to swap for the same number of items. Want a few extras? Additional books can be purchased for just $1 each.
Free Kids Coding Workshop: Create Your Own Theme Song
Create a theme song for a favourite show, book or game using GarageBand on iPad. We’ll cover rhythm basics and kids will experiment with drums, add prerecorded loops and remix their theme song. Bring your iPad or we’ll provide one. Recommended for ages 8–12.
Cineplex $3.99 Family Favourites: David
Got little ones at home? Enjoy all-ages programming from the comfort of your local Cineplex. Everyone’s favourite movie snacks await!
2026 Free Hockey Card Day
National Hockey Card Day in 2026 on April 11 features free, limited-edition Upper DeckNHL packs at participating hobby shops and retailers in the US and Canada. No purchase is necessary for the main pack, which includes top rookies, veterans, and legends.
Free Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Farm Planter
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, we’ve got a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Farm Planter.
How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
Presented in HD, with Academy Award®-nominated score performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra in a thrilling experience for all ages.