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!
Winter Celebrations in Edmonton Neighbourhoods | All Month
š This time of yearĀ brings several winter celebrations being hosted by Community Leagues around Edmonton. Check our guide for full details on these events that feature fireworks, sleighrides, skating, crafts, and more! For more information, clickĀ here.
FEATURED Al Simmons at The Arden Theatre | March 1
Comedy chameleon Al Simmons is coming to St. Albertās Arden Theatre and bringing big laughs for ALL AGES! Prepare for an afternoon of hijinks and hilarity with this mighty one-man show featuring bizarre gadgets, wild costumes, singing, dancing, magic, and plenty of bad puns!
FEATURED Jubilations Junior presents Beauty and the Beat! | March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Rock out with the latest production from Jubilations Junior! Beauty and the Beat is now playing with Jubilations Dinner Theatreās winning combination of a laughter-filled show and a delicious meal.
FEATURED NOA Spring Artwalk at Bonnie Doon Centre | March 15-17
š The FREE Night of Artists Indoor Artwalk is back at Bonnie Doon Centre, offering plenty of fun for art lovers of all ages! Ā Bring the whole family to enjoy more than 3,000 incredible works of art throughout the mall, plus live musical entertainment, interactive kidsā activities, and a special dinosaur-themed art show.
FEATUREDĀ Building Black Civilizations ā Journey of 2,000 ShipsĀ | All Month
Donāt miss this exciting new exhibit at the Art Gallery of Alberta featuring LEGOĀ®! Artist Ekow Nimakoās Building Black Civilizations ā Journey of 2,000 Ships weaves a spectacular tale of history and mythology with futuristic sculptures built from the iconic interlocking toy bricks.
2-for-1 Admission at the Edmonton Valley Zoo & Muttart Conservatory | All Month
Enjoy double the fun at two of the cityās most popular attractions! Simply purchase admission and enjoy your time at your choice of either facility, then bring your receipt and valid Alberta identification to gain FREE entry into the other attraction. Need more reasons to visit? Thereās a NEW sloth habitatĀ to discover at the Zoo and an out-of-this-world MARS Feature Pyramid to explore at the Muttart!
Reel Family Cinema at Metro Cinema | Saturdays
Metro Cinema aims to bring back the old-fashioned joy of a family matinee with Reel Family Cinema! Enjoy family favourite films together on Saturday afternoons, with the added bonus of FREE admission for all kids ages 12 and under. This month’s line-up includes Flow (March 1), Paddington (March 8), Paddington 2 (March 15), Curious George (March 22) and Stuart Little (March 29).
Winter Fun with the City of Edmonton Play Rangers | Saturdays
š Enjoy outdoor fun and adventures every Saturday in Whitemud Park and one Saturday per month in North East River Valley Park (March 15). Join trained program leaders for exciting activities like snowshoes and snow fort building, orienteering, fire building, and hot chocolate by the campfire!
FREE Try-It Sessions with Kids Run Wild | March 1, 18 & 20
š Learn more about Kids Run Wild family orienteering programs during FREE Try-It Sessions! Join them in local parks to learn all about map navigation and orienteering, and spend time being active together in nature. RSVP required.
Kidding Around with Rapid Fire Theatre | March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Kids can experience all the fun of Improv comedy – It is never the same show twice with the performers creating the entire show from their top of their heads, along with a few suggestions from the audience!
Edmonton Oil Kings Promo Nights | March 7, 9, 12 & 23
Cheer on the Edmonton Oil Kings at your choice 4 fun themed promotional games this month!
- Friday, March 7, 2024 | Firefighters Appreciation NightĀ vs Kelowna Rockets
- Sunday, March 9, 2025 | Fan AppreciationĀ vs Swift Current Broncos
- Wednesday, March 12, 2025 |Ā Hockey HookyĀ vs Calgary Hitmen
- Sunday, March 23, 2025 | Team AwardsĀ vs Red Deer Rebels
Sherwood Heights Winter Carnival | March 8
š The Sherwood Heights Community League invites everyone to come spend a fun-filled afternoon in the park at their 3rd annual Winter Carnival! Come out to enjoy free carnival games, snacks, maple taffy, horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, skating, crafts, live music, and special guest appearances from Princess Anna & Spider-man.
102.3 NOW! Radio Cardboard Cup | March 8
š Head to Edmonton Ski Club to cheer on the racers of these unique cardboard creations!
Hello Pretty Market ā Fairytale Edition | March 8 & 9
Celebrate Hello Pretty Marketās 3rd Birthday with 80+ amazing local vendors and exciting fairytale-themed activities! This enchanting market will include meet and greets with Tinkerbell, a free kids activity from Grasp Kits, facepainting, live music, a fairy bath bomb make & take, signature cocktails, plenty of photos ops, and more. Get your tickets via Eventbrite.
FREE Kidsā Menu Concert at the Library | March 15
š Join The Braille Tones choirs and childrenās entertainers Michelle and Friends for their annual family-friendly concert at Stanley A. Milner Library. Kidsā Menu 3.0 will be a silly celebration of everyoneās favourite foods through song! Admission by donation.
Science FUNday at the University of Alberta | March 15
š Science FUNday is back at the University of Alberta! Join Science FUNdamentalsĀ and the U of A Faculty of Science for an exciting day filled with presentations, tours, and over 100 interactive science demonstrations including DNA extractions from strawberries, flying tea bags, colour-changing lollipops, giant dry ice bubbles, a Rube Goldberg machine, and more! Registration opens Tuesday, February 25.
Maclab Centre FREE Family Series: SNAFU – The Baby Tyler Show | March 16
š Reserve your FREE tickets for to join Ingrid Hansen, puppeteer for Sesame Workshop and The Jim Henson Company, as she turns household objects into hilarious puppets and creates a live puppet film on stage with her camera and bare hands. Recommended ages 6+
CO*LAB GLOW Spring Lantern Parade | March 22
š The CO*LAB GLOW Spring Lantern Parade is back with a fun GARDEN theme for 2025! Come early for a workshop with lantern artist GABS, then enjoy the parade and an evening of live performances. The space will be filled with a garden of veggie-themed characters crafted from bent wire, tissue paper and LED Lights that will be ceremoniously āharvestedā for the vibrant procession through Historic Chinatown and Boyle Street.
- Lantern Workshops | March 4, 11 & 18
Add your own creation to the garden by joining a paper lantern workshop with GABS on Tuesday evenings. Guests can make their own Glowing Terracotta Pot Friend with all instructions and materials provided.
ESO Symphony For Kids: Growing Roots! | March 22
Grab your passport and explore a variety of diverse cultures and traditions through folk songs, singing, playing, and dancing. The ESO Symphony for Kids series is a fun-filled way to introduce the sights, sounds and excitement of fabulous live music to your children with family-friendly activities and delicious popcorn available in the lobby before the show!
Spring Break Fun in Edmonton | March 21-30
Hooray for Spring Break! Weāre making sure āboredā is not a word in your kidsā vocabulary with plenty of fun and FREE events right here on our Family Fun Edmonton Guide to Spring Break Events.
The Best Spring Break Camps in Edmonton | March 24-28
Spring Break is always a welcome relief for kids, but can be challenging for the parents and caregivers that need to fill the days. Luckily there are some excellent Spring Break Camps in and around Edmonton that solve that problem. Keep the kids entertained, active and happy throughout the week with any one of these fun and interactive camps ā thereās something suited to almost every age and interest!
Make-and-Take EventsĀ | All Month
š The best things in life are FREE! We are big fans of store make-and-take events that offer us the chance to get out of the house and enjoy a fun activity with the kids. Find all our favourite spots offering FREE (and almost free) events rightĀ here!
Get Outside Winter Fun GuideĀ | All Month
Embrace winter fun in the great outdoors! Our Get Outside Winter Fun Guide is filled with safe and fun destinations to enjoy outdoor fun with the family, including skating, sledding & snow tubing, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and more.
Spring Break March 24-28Ā – Book your kids into a Spring Break Camp using our handy guide!
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