April showers bring May flowers! Spring is on the horizon and there’s no better time to round up your crew and enjoy the start of a new season with some great family activities! Read on for our top picks for Family Fun Events in Edmonton in April! Craving more? Use the Family Fun Edmonton calendar to find every event for every day of the month!
Dinosaurs – The Exhibition at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton
All Month | Get ready for a close encounter of the prehistoric kind with Dinosaurs-The Exhibition at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton! This is your chance to get up close and personal with over 10,000 square feet of life-size animatronic dinosaurs, fossils, interactive dig sites, and more.
Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia
All Month | Travel back in time and uncover the ancient wonders of Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia at two amazing Edmonton venues! Visit the Royal Alberta Museum to explore artifact treasures, sculptures, wall art, and more in their new feature exhibit and go on a 3D film journey with a special IMAX 3D movie presentation at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton.
Champions of Magic at Festival Place
March 22-April 6 | Kick off the break with a little magic! Enjoy impossible illusions and spectacular special effects when the world’s biggest touring illusion show comes to Sherwood Park! Champions of Magic promises fun for the whole family as five world-class illusionists perform a series of mind-bending illusions.
The Adventure of Young Turtle – Azimuth Theatre
March 28 – April 4 | Join Young Turtle as they seek to find where they belong between the land and sea, all while meeting a wide diversity of welcoming sea creatures along the way. This queer and trans-led musical puppet show for young audiences will explore gender identity and queerness while promoting self-acceptance and discovery.
Free Admission and Fun at Strathma Saturday’s
Every Saturday | Bring the family to discover the Strathcona County Museum & Archives. Admission is always free for all ages, plus there are additional kids activities to enjoy during Strathma Saturday’s like crafts, music and more!
FREE Drop-in Tuesdays at the Arts Foundry (Leduc)
Every Tuesday | Enjoy FREE community programming every Tuesday at the Arts Foundry in Leduc. The TDIP Drop-in for ages 6-19 runs from 4-7 pm with opportunities to explore different artistic media with guest instructors and all materials provided.
Kidding Around with Rapid Fire Theatre
Every Saturday | Join Rapid Fire Theatre each Saturday for this family-friendly comedic improv show performed on the spot based off of silly suggestions from the audience!
Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat-Cereal Cartoon Party
April 6 | Head to The Garneau Theatre on Saturday, April 6, 2024 for another nostalgia-filled Saturday Morning! These popular events offer up a morning of non-stop retro cartoons from the 1940’s – 1980’s while kids and kids-at-heart binge on colorful sugary cereals (included with admission).
AESA Esports Tour: FREE Super Smash Bros & Mario Kart Tournaments
April 6, April 13, April 20 & May 4 | Register to learn all about the world of Esports and compete head-to-head with fellow gamers! The AESA Esports Tour is a series of free and fun public events that include an exciting informative presentation, followed by a fun tournament featuring Super Smash Brothers Ultimate (10+) and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (all ages).
Paint and Skate at Ardrossan Rec Centre
April 7 | Grab the helmets and skates and head to Ardrossan Recreation Complex for this free family event that lets you get creative and use the ice as your canvas!
Family Movie Sundays in Boyle
April 7 | Reserve your FREE tickets to watch Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken. All are welcome to come watch a family-friendly movie and enjoy free snacks and drinks during these afternoon matinee events at CO*LAB.
FREE Crafty Fun at Michaels Craft Stores
April 7, 13, 21, 27 | Michaels in-store events are back with some great Kids Club & Sunday MakeBreak events! Visit the store during designated times, and head to the Michaels project room to craft alongside their creative, helpful associates. Crafty fun this month includes Abstract Spring Painting, Paper Flower Bouquet Collage, Totally Tie Dye, and Friendship Bracelets.
The Magical Music of Harry Potter
April 10, 11 & 13 | The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra invites all muggles and wizards to a spectacular evening filled with The Magical Music of Harry Potter! During this enchanting concert presentation, the ESO will take you on a musical adventure through all eight film scores from the beloved film franchise.
See Wonka at Metro Cinema with FREE Kids Admission
April 13 | Metro Cinema aims to bring back the old-fashioned joy of a family matinee with Reel Family Cinema! Enjoy family favourite films together, with the added bonus of FREE admission for all kids age 12 and under.
Art Gallery of Alberta All Day Sundays
April 14 | Celebrate the opening reception of ‘Probably, Possibly, Plausibly’ with art activities, programs and projects for all ages. All Day Sundays take place once a month, and programming is free with your gallery admission (which is always free for kids 17 and under!).
FREE Medieval Faire Teen Night at the AGA
April 19 | Teens (13-17) are invited to the Art Gallery of Alberta for an exciting Friday night of mirth, merriment and Medieval Faire-inspired fun! Reserve your FREE tickets to enjoy a friendly tournament, pageantry, art, and more – costumes encouraged!
Friday Fun Skate at Leduc Recreation Centre: Under the Sea
April 19 | Enjoy music, activities, prizes, games, and fun at this Under the Sea themed event on the Leduc Recreation Centre ice.
Spring Carnival with Spruce Grove Agricultural Society
April 19-21 & April 25-28 | Enjoy the fair rides from Wild Rose Shows Inc. while helping raise valuable funds for the Spruce Grove Elevator during these 2 back-to-back weekends of fun.
Hello Pretty Market 2nd Birthday Bash
April 20 & 21 | Celebrate with 60+ amazing local vendors and exciting free activities! Come early for the tote bag giveaway, have fun creating a make-and-take suncatcher, explore the Farmer & Daughter play area, decorate a cupcakes, take some fun photos, get creative with Grasp Kits, and get your shop on in the Mini Makers market!
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.
Alice’s Un-Birthday Tea Party at Clair-I-Tea
April 28 | Fall into the rabbit hole with Alice and the Mad Hatter! Don’t miss this fun afternoon of tea and treats, sing-a-longs, stories, and fun photo ops with your favourite Wonderland characters.
Cineplex Family Favourites
Saturdays in April | Treat your family to a Saturday morning at the movies and still have money leftover for popcorn, candy and drinks!
Drop-in Preschool Fun at the Muttart Conservatory
Daily | Bring your preschooler to explore the Muttart Conservatory and drop-in for additional fun and programming. The Mornings at Muttart and Imagination Station activities are included with regular admission, and change every week. Introduce your young one to the plant based joy under Edmonton’s iconic pyramids!
Immersive Disney Animation at the Edmonton EXPO Centre
All Month | Step inside the artistry and magic of your favourite Disney films with Immersive Disney Animation. Book your tickets to take an interactive journey inside some of the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, including songs, scenes, and all your favourite characters like you’ve never seen them before!
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