November is off to a fun start, and Edmonton has plenty of family-friendly events to enjoy this weekend! From exciting indoor adventures and FREE community activities to the first signs of Christmas magic, there’s something for everyone. We’ve rounded up some of the best ways to make the most of your weekend in Edmonton and the surrounding communities.
With Remembrance Day just around the corner, be sure to check out our Remembrance Day Guide for meaningful ways to honour and remember those who have served our country, both past and present. And, as always, check our Events Calendar for even more family-friendly fun around Edmonton and beyond!
What to Do in Edmonton with Kids This Weekend:
November 6–8, 2026
Farmfair International | All Weekend | FREE
📍Edmonton EXPO Centre
Farmfair International is back with family-friendly fun, including a petting zoo, calf cuddles, wiener dog races, canine agility demonstrations, hands-on agricultural activities, and a Country Christmas Marketplace!
Lights in the Park | November 6 & 7
📍Greenland Garden Centre, Sherwood Park
Lights in the Park returns this weekend with a magical Elf-inspired Christmas display featuring twinkling lights, polar bears, narwhals, and illuminated garden pathways!
LPW x AGA: The Joy of Grappling | November 7
📍Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton
Get ready to rumble with The Joy of Grappling, an exciting day of art and live wrestling action featuring gallery exhibits, an artist talk, themed concessions, and thrilling matches with Love Pro Wrestling!
Downtown Belonging Series | November 7 | FREE
📍O-day’min Park, Edmonton
Celebrate culture, creativity, and community with the Downtown Belonging Series, featuring live music and dance performances, interactive art, storytelling, wellness activities, local vendors, and more.
Santa’s Wonderland | November 7 | FREE
📍Bass Pro Shops, Edmonton
Welcome Santa back to his Winter Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops this weekend with festive treats, a FREE mini reindeer plush giveaway for kids (while supplies last), and a special North Pole mailbox for letters to Santa!
Horizon Drive-In: Christmas Special | November 7
📍Edmonton Valley Zoo
Get cozy for a Christmas movie night under the stars with Horizon Drive-In this weekend, featuring holiday favourites Elf, Home Alone, and Die Hard on the big screen!
National Geographic Live! Discovering the Galápagos | November 7
📍Winspear Centre, Edmonton
Discover the incredible wildlife of the Galápagos Islands with National Geographic Live!, featuring stunning imagery, fascinating stories, and amazing animals from giant tortoises to hammerhead sharks.
Rutherford House Remembers | November 8
📍Rutherford House, Edmonton
Honour the bravery and sacrifice of WWI soldiers at Rutherford House Remembers, featuring stories from the Great War through letters, poetry, songs, and a chance to sample some of the foods soldiers would have prepared for themselves on the front lines.
Public Swim with Inflatables | November 7
📍Eastglen Leisure Centre, Edmonton
Make a splash at Eastglen Leisure Centre with Public Swim with Inflatables, featuring a giant pool inflatable for extra swimming fun and the perfect opportunity for the whole family to burn off some energy!
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