May – the grass is greening, the flowers blooming and the city is coming alive! May isn’t just beautiful – it’s tons of fun too! We’ve picked a mere sampling of the family fun events in Edmonton this month – to see everything May has to offer, head over to the Family Fun Edmonton Events Calendar.
FEATURED Spring into Science at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton | All Month
Escape into science this Spring with exciting exhibits, dramatic demonstrations, sensational shows, lively late night hours, and the new JUMPOLOGY Zone. It’s all waiting to be discovered at YOUR Science Centre! Hop over to our post to explore What’s On at the TELUS World of Science – Edmonton this month!
FEATURED Jubilations Junior Presents Spider-Boy The Musical Spiderverse | May 3, 10, 17, 20, 24 & 31
Swing into the latest musical production from Jubilations Junior! Spider-Boy the Musical Spiderverse features Jubilations Dinner Theatre’s winning combination of a laughter-filled show and a delicious multi-course meal. Create superhero-sized memories together as you eat, drink, and make merry at this fun show designed specifically for families!
FEATURED Honk! The Musical | May 23 – June 1
Foote in the Door Productions invites you to discover the heartwarming tale of the Ugly Ducking during Honk! The Musical at Fort Edmonton’s Capitol Theatre. This award-winning musical production is perfect for the whole family, filled with adventure, laughter, and lessons in celebrating our differences! TIP: Book your tickets for a weekend matinee show and enjoy complimentary admission to explore everything else Fort Edmonton Park has to offer!
FEATURED Petting Zoo Fun with the FREE KIDZONE at Callingwood | May 24
🆓 The friendly farm animals from My Pony Party will be at the Marketplace at Callingwood, offering your chance to get up and personal with goats, chickens, ponies, pigs, and more! Come say hi, and stick around for the afternoon to enjoy the bouncy castles, face painting, and fantastic food truck fare from El Mero Mero Taco Truck and Kona Ice.
FEATURED UFest Edmonton Ukrainian Festival | May 30 & 31
🆓 Come for the perogies, stay for all the fun! Everyone is invited to embrace Ukrainian culture at this exciting two day event featuring, food, dance, music, and more.
Kids Eat FREE on the Edmonton Riverboat in May | Weekdays
The Edmonton Queen first launched 30 years ago, and the Edmonton Riverboat is celebrating this May with a special kids eat FREE offer for families! Book any weekday dinner buffet cruise (6-9 pm) in May, and bring one child (13 and under) free for each adult ticket booked.
FREE Comic Book Day at Rolling Tales Pop Culture | May 3
🆓 The best spot to celebrate FREE Comic Book Day on is Rolling Tales Pop Culture! On top of a wide selection of FREE comics for all ages and interests (Star Wars, Minecraft, Dr. Suess, Fantastic Four, Power Rangers, Powerpuff Girls & 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 Edmonton’s Food Bank donation.
Under the Sea Feature Pyramid at Muttart Conservatory | Opens May 3
Get ready to dive in! The feature pyramid will become an oceanic paradise with sea-themed topiaries and unique plant materials from May 3-June 22.
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.
Maclab Centre Family Series: Will’s Jams | May 4
🆓 JUNO-nominated musician, nationally recognized educator, and former CBC Kids TV star Will Stroet will be bringing his kid-friendly brand of rock-pop music to the stage in a high-energy concert performance! Recommended ages K-7
Get Ready in the Park | May 10
🆓 Get behind the wheel of a fire truck and other emergency vehicles, meet and talk with emergency responders, and learn how to prepare for a variety of emergencies.
SCA Performing Arts presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | May 6-9
Step into a world of pure imagination as the talented students at SCA Performing Arts bring Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The New Musical to stage! Willy Wonka fans of all ages will love this fresh take on the classic, including modern references, vibrant dances, and colourful sets and costumes.
Heavy Metal Place Grand Opening in Spruce Grove | May 10
🆓 Be one of the first to experience Spruce Grove’s amazing new recreation and culture facility during the Heavy Metal Place Grand Opening. Bring your skates and helmets for a free public skate on the new arena, take a facility tour, join in the pop-up playground games, plus enjoy live entertainment, music, and cake!
ORCAS Feature Exhibit Opening at RAM | May 16
Meet the rulers of the waterverse when the newest feature exhibit opens May 16, 2025 at the Royal Alberta Museum. ORCAS Our Shared Future will take you on a deep dive into the stories and science of “killer whales” and will have you marveling in the incredible size and sophistication of these magnificent ocean creatures. Be there for opening day on Friday, May 16, 2025 and get a limited-edition Orcas pin!
Splash Day at City Hall Fountain + Movies on the Square | May 17
🆓 Kick off summer fun in Churchill Square with the official opening of the City Hall splash fountain and the first Movies on the Square event of 2025! Join in this full day of festivities including live performances, family-friendly activities, giveaways, food trucks, and more. In celebration of the new ORCAS exhibit at Royal Alberta Museum, the film selection will be FREE WILLY.
Edmonton Elks Fan Day | May 17
🆓 Bring the family down to Emerald Hills Sports Pavilion to watch the Elks scrimmage on the field, snag autographs from your favourite players and alumni, see the cheer team and drumline in action, grab a snack at the food trucks, and meet the Elks loveable mascots Spike and Punter. Plus there will be fun activities for the kids including inflatables, balloon artists, face painting, and carnival rides!
Northern Bricks Expo – LEGO Fun for Everyone! | May 24 & 25
Join the Northern Alberta LEGO Users Group (NALUG) for Northern Bricks “2” the Moon & Back! The second edition of this family-friendly expo will feature all things LEGO, including the chance to meet LEGO Masters, a kid’s play brick area, speed build competitions, 100+ jaw-dropping builds to admire, vendors, and door prizes!
ESO Symphony for Kids presents Buzz Brass: The History of Music | May 25
Explore the history of music of the Western world from pre-historic times to the present day at this special symphony event for young ears. Plan to come early and partake in the family-friendly activities and delicious free popcorn available in the lobby before the show!
Big Birding Breakfast at Beaverhill Bird Observatory | May 31 & June 1
Get out of town and learn more about migrating songbirds with a Big Birding Breakfast at Beaverhill Bird Observatory! These fun and educational events offer the opportunity to see wild bird being banding up close and personal by biologists, enjoy a delicious crepe breakfast with your family, and take part in children’s activities including crafts, birdsong BINGO, face painting and a feather toss.
International Children’s Festival of the Arts | May 29 – June 1
🆓 It is, hands down, the best week to be a kid in the capital region! Enjoy shows, performers, workshops and so much FUN at the annual International Children’s Festival of the Arts in St. Albert.
Celebrate Star Ways Day on May the 4th
May the 4th, AKA Star Wars Day, falls on a Sunday this year and we have found a few fun ways to celebrate that weekend, including FREE comic books and LEGO, Lightsaber training, and a double feature showing of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
Seasonal Attractions Opening in May
The summer season starts gearing up in May with the opening of several seasonal attractions in and around the city. May Long Weekend is a big one with several great outdoor museums and adventure attractions opening for you and your family to enjoy in the summer months.
The Best Mother’s Day Events in Edmonton
Celebrate Mom with any of a number of special events – for something fun and unique, may we recommend the Mom Appreciation Event at Londonderry Mall or a day of discovery with FREE Mother’s Day Admission at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton! See all the great Mother’s Day options here.
Make-and-Take Events
🆓 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 right here!
Carnivals & Fairs In and Around Edmonton
Experience all the thrill of the midway with our handy list of carnivals & fairs happening in Edmonton and surrounding communities! The fun all starts this month and extends throughout the Summer, with a variety of exciting events both big and small.
Summer Camp Guide
Summer Camps registrations are open and you don’t want to miss out! Find all the BEST Summer Camps in Edmonton and Area on our ever-growing list right here.
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