Find the best weekend events in Edmonton right here with us! This weekend offers something for the inner geek in everyone including Star Wars Day celebrations, a Dungeons and Dragons Improv show, Comic Con at the library, and FREE comic books & LEGO! Keep reading to learn more.

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And, as always, you can find dozens MORE events happening this weekend right on our Events Calendar!

Kid-Friendly Fun in Edmonton this Weekend (May 3-5):

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May 1-5 | May the 4th, AKA Star Wars Day, falls on a Saturday this year and we have found a few fun ways to celebrate the day in and around Edmonton including FREE comics, Lightsaber training, a special showing of Star Wars: A New Hope, and SIX opportunities for FREE Star Wars LEGO:

 

Butterdome Spring Craft Sale
May 3-5 | Shop an incredible assortment of locally and nationally sourced quality handmade goods from Canada’s most amazing artists, artisans, and designers. AND find more of the Best Spring Craft Fairs & Markets happening this month on this list.

FREE Comic Book Day & Pop-up Escape Room at Rolling Tales Pop Culture
May 4 | The best spot to celebrate FREE Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 4 might just be Rolling Tales Pop Culture! On top of a wide selection of FREE comics for all ages and interests (Star Wars, Ninja Turtles, Archie, Spider-Man & more), there will also be a pop-up escape room to play, door prizes, Gunpla building activities, a store-wide sale, and the chance to get custom artwork from local artists with a food bank donation.

Comic Con 2024 at Spruce Grove Public Library
May 4 | This day of fun will include everything from Padawan Training, Star Wars Storytime, and Sci-Fi Trivia, to Pokemon Crafting, Waterbending, and a chance to party with elves! Some events require registration.

Puppy Party at The Colour Spectrum
May 4 | Puppies are the latest adorable friends The Colour Spectrum is bringing into their studio to play and interact with! Book your spot on Saturday, May 4 to pawty with some adorable 7 week puppies, plus enjoy all the creative fun this space offers.

Get Ready in the Park
May 4 | Get behind the wheel of a fire truck and other emergency vehicles (including helicopters!), meet and talk with emergency responders, and learn how to prepare for a variety of emergencies.

Improvised Dungeons & Dragons at Rapid Fire Theatre
May 4 | The zany cast of improv artists from Rapid Fire are at it again, with Improvised Dungeons & Dragons; Family Friendly edition! If you like the game, you are going to LOVE this fun on-the-spot show that brings you into the “realm of improvised nerdery”.

A Palace Wedding Feature Pyramid at Muttart Conservatory
May 4 | It’s time for a new Feature Pyramid at the Muttart Conservatory! Visit May 4-June 23 to see the A Palace Wedding theme inspired by Versailles garden.

AHOY Matey! Music of the Sea
May 4 | Join the Edmonton Metropolitan Orchestra on May 4, 2024 for AHOY Matey! This short family-friendly concert will feature music inspired by the sea – watch out for pirates!

FREE Drop-In Activities & Tours at John Walter Museum
May 5 | John Walter Museum is OPEN for the season, offering FREE activities and tours every Sunday afternoon! It is the perfect opportunity to spend some time in Edmonton’s beautiful river valley and learn more about the history of the city. TIP: Plan extra time to play at the adjacent Kinsmen Park playground!

Watch Abominable FREE with Family Movie Sundays in Boyle
May 5 | Reserve your FREE tickets for Family Movie Sundays in Boyle. All are welcome to come watch a family-friendly movie and enjoy free snacks and drinks during these afternoon matinee events at CO*LAB.

SCA Performing Arts presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid
May 5-10 | Watch The Little Mermaid come to life on stage through the talents of students from Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary! Don’t let the age of the talent or the amazingly affordable ticket price fool you – the sets, costumes and performances rank right up there with other professional productions we have seen, and we are always left in awe of their singing and acting talents.

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 May 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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