Looking for the best weekend events in Edmonton? From lively cultural celebrations and community fairs to thrilling motorsports, family activities, live entertainment, and plenty of FREE events, there’s something for every family to enjoy this weekend.

Want more ideas? Plan a fun family outing with these Country Fairs & Harvest Festivals, or browse our Events Calendar to discover even MORE fun ways to keep the kids entertained this weekend.

What to Do in Edmonton with Kids This Weekend?
September 11-13, 2026


Cirque Italia Water Circus Nautilus | All Weekend

📍St. Albert Centre
Join Cirque Italia under the Big Top for Water Circus Nautilus, a family-friendly aquatic spectacle featuring breathtaking acrobatics, dazzling water effects, incredible performances, and plenty of magical moments!

Spruce Grove AGRA FAIR | All Weekend

📍Central Park & various locations, Spruce Grove
Enjoy three days of family fun with carnival rides, live music, multicultural performances, a parade, petting zoo, contests, food trucks, and more, with a mix of free and ticketed activities for all ages.

Community League Day 2026 | September 12 | FREE

📍Communities throughout Edmonton
This annual celebration of Edmonton’s 163 diverse Community Leagues features everything from block parties and BBQs to concerts and outdoor movies. While Community League Day is officially September 19, there are plenty of fun events happening this weekend!

Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf | September 12

📍Leduc Grain Elevator
Take a swing at Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf inside the Leduc Grain Elevator, hosted by the Leduc Grain Elevator Youth Council. All ages are welcome, and it’s just $5 per person for 9 holes of glow-in-the-dark fun!

Woodbend Country Fair | September 12 | FREE

📍Woodbend Hall, Spruce Grove
Join the fun at the Woodbend Country Fair, with bouncy castles, face painting, games, balloon art, fire trucks, and a concession in support of the playground rebuild project.

Fall Lessons for Kids in Edmonton

Buck’s Auto Parts Annihilation Night | September 12

📍RAD Torque Raceway, Edmonton
Roaring engines, motocross stunts, monster trucks, crashes, fire, and nonstop motorsports action! See thrilling vehicle stunts, a Jet Car Burn, and a spectacular fireworks finale!

Filipino Fiesta | September 12-13 | FREE

📍Louise McKinney Park, Edmonton
Spend the weekend celebrating Edmonton’s vibrant Filipino community with  live music and dancing, a colourful parade, a lively marketplace, family and heritage zones, bouncy castles, art displays, and plenty of family-friendly activities!

Savour Strathcona | September 13

📍Strathcona County Community Centre, Sherwood Park
Discover local food, art, and music in Sherwood Park! Sample tasty offerings from local restaurants and food vendors, browse the open-air market, enjoy live music, and support local makers and businesses.

Viva Mexico Parking Lot Fiesta | September 13 | FREE

📍El Mero Mero, Edmonton
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with live music, dancing, entertainment, games, a bouncy castle, face painting, a local Latin vendor market, kids’ activities, a donkey and his feathered friends, and more. Don’t forget to grab some mouthwatering tacos from their food truck!

The Way of Tea: A Japanese Culture Pathway Series Event | September 13

📍University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Parkland County
Immerse your family in Japanese culture with taiko drumming, martial arts, crafts, Japanese food, matcha, tea traditions and floating lanterns in the garden pond.


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