Whether March roars in like a lion or tiptoes in like a lamb, it’s sure to bring with it plenty of fun for the whole family! Spring is just around the corner, so don’t miss your last few chances to enjoy all the Winter fun our city has to offer. Read on for our top picks for Family Fun Events in Edmonton in March. Craving more? Use the Family Fun Edmonton calendar to find every event for every day of the month!
Jubilations Junior Presents The Guardians of the Majesty
Saturdays in March | Hit play on the mixed tape and come sing and dance along with this zany mash-up between your favorite space travelers and the Ice Queen!. This two-act musical production and dining experience is sure to be a hit with everyone, offering an afternoon of delicious food, catchy music, and laughter.
Ballet Jörgen presents Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet®
March 5 | Delight in the spirited adventures of Anne of Green Gables as Ballet Jörgen brings the beloved Canadian book character to life on The Arden Theatre stage! Ballet Jörgen has put its spin on Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic novel with colourful sets, moving music, and captivating dance choreography that tells the tale of the fun and loveable orphan.
Night of Artists Spring Artwalk at Bonnie Doon Centre
March 15-17 | The FREE NOA Indoor Artwalk is back at Bonnie Doon Centre, offering plenty of fun for art lovers of all ages! Bring the whole family to enjoy more than 3000 incredible works of art throughout the mall, plus live musical entertainment and fun in the Kids Zone.
Where to Find Spring Break Fun in Edmonton
March 22- 31 | Hooray for Spring Break! We’re making sure “bored” is not a word in your kids’ vocabulary with plenty of fun and FREE events right here on our Family Fun Edmonton Guide to Spring Break Events.
Best Easter Events in Edmonton
March 16-30 | Hop to it – it’s time for Easter! There are lots of great events happening to celebrate Easter in Edmonton including egg hunts, crafts, a petting zoo, bunny photos, and more.
DOUBLE the Discovery with 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! Go on a 3D film journey with a special IMAX 3D movie presentation at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton and visit the Royal Alberta Museum to explore artifact treasures, sculptures, wall art, and more in their new feature exhibit.
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!
Winter Fun with the City of Edmonton Play Rangers
Saturdays in March | Enjoy outdoor fun and adventures every Saturday in Whitemud Park. Join trained program leaders for exciting activities like kicksleds and fort building, snowshoeing, fire building, and hot chocolate by the campfire!
Hello Pretty Eras Tour – Swiftie Market
March 2 & 3 | Swifties can celebrate their love of all things Taylor at the Hello Pretty Eras Tour market! Youth 16 and under get in free for this exciting weekend filled with bracelet making and trading, photo ops, 60+ vendors, and all the musical hits you know and love.
Cineplex Family Favourites
March 2, 16, 23 & 30 | Treat your family to a Saturday morning at the movies and still have money leftover for popcorn, candy and drinks! This month’s selection includes Barbie, Peppa’s Cinema Party, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, and HOP.
FREE Crafty Fun at Michaels Craft Stores
March 3, 9, 17, 23 | Michaels in-store events are back with some great Kids Club & Sunday MakeBreak events! Michaels events feature drop-in crafty fun for people of all ages. Visit the store during designated times, and head to the Michaels project room to craft alongside their creative, helpful associates!
Books2Buy Book Sale
March 8-10 | The Books2Buy sale returns to Stanley A. Milner Library. Choose from thousands of quality used books and help raise funds for library programs like Ready. Set. READ! Come early for the best selection.
Magic & Madness with Chris Gowen
March 8 & 22 | Enjoy watching the master of sleight-of-hand perform a Vegas-quality magic show in an intimate setting at The Rec Room South Common. Suitable for ages 8+.
Women of Aviation Celebration at the Alberta Aviation Museum
March 9 | Join the Alberta Aviation Museum for their 10th Annual Women of Aviation Celebration. Everyone is invited to come learn about the achievements of women in the aviation industry through kid-friendly activities, museum tours, keynote presentations, and never-before-seen artifacts from the museum collection.
Home Depot Kids Workshop
March 9 | Build & Paint your own Butterfly House at Home Depot Kids Workshops! Each month there is an exciting new wood-working project for the kids aged 5-12 (and their parents!) to create using glue, hammers and paint. Registration required.
102.3 NOW! Radio Cardboard Cup
March 9 | Craft your own unique tobogganing sled out of cardboard and register to race it down the Edmonton Ski Club hill. Age categories are 6-9, 10-12, 13-17, and 18+ and spots are limited to the first 102 registrants!
The Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour
March 10 | You just can’t hear the words “Harlem Globetrotters” without getting that infectious Sweet Georgia Brown theme stuck in your head! Whistle along and be dazzled by the feats of outrageous athleticism as the world-famous Globetrotters face off against the Washington Generals at Rogers Place.
Art Gallery of Alberta All Day Sunday’s
March 10 | The Art Gallery of Alberta invites families to experience the gallery in a new and interactive way with All Day Sundays. One Sunday per month, from , families can enjoy art activities, programs and projects that will tie into current exhibits at the gallery. This month’s theme is North Star.
Enchanted Princess High Tea
March 10 | Join 10 surprise princesses from Enchanted Princess Parties and indulge on a selection of tea and sweet desserts at the Fantasyland Hotel. Guests will enjoy meet and greets with each princess, live sing-alongs and the opportunity for photos galore. Bring your camera to capture the magic!
Friday Fun Skate at Leduc Recreation Centre
March 15 | Enjoy music, activities, prizes, games, and fun at this Tacky Tourist themed event on the Leduc Rec Centre ice.
Night of Artists Spring Artwalk at Bonnie Doon Centre
March 15-17 | Bring the whole family to Bonnie Doon Centre to enjoy more than 3000 incredible works of art throughout the mall, plus live musical entertainment and FREE fun in the Kids Zone.
Sail into Spring Feature Pyramid at Muttart Conservatory
Opens March 16 | It’s time for another new Feature Pyramid at the Muttart and we are excited to see what exactly will be sailing in. Will it be kites, birds, or boats, or something else? The pyramids make the perfect escape for all ages during our cold winters, and we love that there is always something new and exciting to look forward to.
ESO Symphony For Kids: Charlotte & The Music-Maker
March 16 | Join Platypus Theatre for this colourful musical journey with young Charlotte as she finds her way through a raging blizzard with the help of the magical Music-Maker. The symphony isn’t just for grown-ups! The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Symphony for Kids series is a fun-filled way to introduce the sights, sounds and excitement of fabulous live music to your children.
Alberta Ballet Presents Hansel & Gretel
March 22 & 23 | This family ballet brings together the charm of old-fashioned black-and-white movies with colorful visual effects to bring the classic storybook tale to life.
Dinosaurs: The Exhibition at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton
Opens March 23 | Get ready for a close encounter of the prehistoric kind when Dinosaurs: The Exhibition opens 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.
Broadway Across Canada: Hairspray
March 26-31 | You can’t stop the beat as the Broadway hit takes to the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Stage
Spring Break March 25-29 – Book your kids into a Spring Break Camp using our handy guide!
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