Find the best weekend events in Edmonton right here with us! These weekend offers up TWO opportunities for fun on the midway, Edmonton Oilers playoff action, a dino-mite movie, free creative fun with SNAP gallery, and a tea party straight out of a storybook! Keep reading to learn more.

And, as always, you can find dozens MORE events happening in and around the city right on our Events Calendar!

Kid-Friendly Fun in Edmonton this Weekend (April 26-28):

Hit the Midway with Wild Rose Shows Inc.
Grab your $40 ride-all-day wristband and enjoy all the rides, food, and fun from Wild Rose Shows Inc. at your choice of two carnival locations:

Get Your $5 Ticket for an Edmonton Oilers Road Game Watch Party!
April 26 & 28 | While most of us won’t have a chance to see the playoff action live, you can still be part of the excitement at a Road Game Watch Party once the team hits the road. Just $5 gets you into a seat at Rogers Place to experience all the energy cheering alongside fellow fans, including alumni autograph sessions and great prizes to be won!

The Land Before Time PJ Party in the IMAX Theatre
April 27 | Come dressed in your comfiest PJ’s and treat your family to a morning out watching the 1988 prehistoric animated hit The Land Before Time on Alberta’s largest movie screen at the TELUS World of Science – Edmonton. Make a day of it and pair it with a visit to Dinosaurs – The Exhibition at the Science Centre. (additional admission charges apply)

FREE Kid’s Day at SNAP Gallery and Printshop 
April 27 | This free drop-in family event is filled with exciting print activities like silkscreen printing, letterpress cards, colouring, button-making, and snacks. Complete all the activities and you will receive a special edition tote bag!

Drop-In Fun in the Park with the City of Edmonton Play Rangers
April 27 | Enjoy outdoor fun and adventures every Saturday with the City of Edmonton Play Rangers. This weekend you can join trained program leaders in Whitemud Park for GPS, geocaching & orienteering, or drop-in to Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park for Shelter building, disc golf, and outdoor games!

Celebrate Spring with the Londonderry Community League
April 27 | The Londonderry Community League is excited to Celebrate Spring on Saturday, April 27, 2024! Join them for a fun afternoon with face painting, balloon animals, a petting zoo, and free hotdogs and popcorn for the first 200 guests.

Jubilations Junior Presents Beach Barbie’s Birthday Bash
April 27 | Jubilations Junior newest production hits the stage this Saturday with their winning combination of a laughter-filled show and a delicious pizza party lunch. Join in the party and see if everyone’s favourite fashion doll can pull off the perfect birthday surprise!

FREE Recreational Swim with Inflatable Fun
April 27 | Grab your swimsuits and towels and head down to Emerald Hills Leisure Centre for a FREE recreational swim with the family, including an inflatable obstacle course in the pool for some added aquatic fun!

Snow Goose Festival & Tours
April 27 & 28 | Celebrate and learn more about the snow geese, Canada geese, shorebirds, swans and cranes of Beaverhill Lake and area during the Snow Goose Festival! All ages are welcome to this exciting weekend event in Tofield featuring guided bus or walking tours of the wetlands, speaker sessions with biologists and naturalists, kids activities with Nature Alberta, a tradeshow, an evening banquet, and more.

LEGO® Photo Frame Make-and-Take for Mother’s Day
April 28 | Make and Take a LEGO Photo Frame at Edmonton LEGO Stores – just in time for Mother’s Day! Photo Frames will be available in limited quantities on a first-come first served basis, so plan to be there early to avoid disappointment.

Alice’s Un-Birthday Tea Party at Clair-I-Tea
April 28 | Fall into the rabbit hole when Clair-I-Tea hosts Alice’s Un-Birthday Tea Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter! Don’t miss this fun afternoon of tea and treats, sing-a-longs, stories, and fun photo ops. (Recommended age 3 to 10)

But wait…There’s more!

If you enjoy our weekly guide of Awesome Kid Friendly Activities To Do in Edmonton, then you’ll love our monthly guides too! Head on over to our guide to Family Fun Events in Edmonton in April and bookmark our Events Calendar to never miss out on the fun.

Now is also the time to also be thinking about Summer Break Camps for the kids! Find several fantastic options in our guide to The BEST Summer Camps in Edmonton & Area.

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