May – the grass is greening, the flowers are 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.
⭐ West Edmonton Mall’s World Waterpark Turns 40 | May 1-15
FEATURED | Make a splash at World Waterpark’s 40th birthday bash at West Edmonton Mall! Enjoy $40 tickets from May 1 to 15, 2026, and TWO days of celebrations on May 2 & 9 featuring character appearances, swimming with a mermaid, and lots more family fun. Relive memories and celebrate four decades of thrills!
⭐ Harry Popper and the Frozen Princess | May 2, 9, 16, 17, 23, & 30
FEATURED | Step into a magical world this spring with the newest production from Jubilations Junior! Harry Popper and the Frozen Princess unite for a spellbinding adventure full of family fun and enchanting surprises. Experience Jubilations Dinner Theatre’s signature blend of laugh-out-loud entertainment and a delicious multi-course meal as you join Harry, Elsie, and their friends on a journey packed with laughter, songs, and heartwarming moments.
⭐ SpringFest at Manning Town Centre | May 16
FEATURED | Step right up to Manning Town Centre for SpringFest 2026, for the annual carnival event. Enjoy a free afternoon packed with delicious treats, exciting games, fantastic prizes, and lively festivities that the whole family will love!
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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