Looking for family friendly things to do with the kids this weekend? We’ve got you covered with a full list of fun events in & around Edmonton for May 10 to May 12.
Mother’s Day at the Zoo
Take the entire family to the zoo to help celebrate all Mom’s, both human and otherwise, and learn all about animal families!
When: May 11 & 12, 2024; 9AM – 5PM
Where: Edmonton Valley Zoo; 13315 Buena Vista Road &, 87 Ave NW
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Mom Appreciation Event – Londonderry Mall
Treat mom to a wonderful afternoon with the Mom Appreciation Event at Londonderry Mall. Mom’s will be greeted with complimentary flowers, followed by Purdy’s chocolates, fresh brewed coffee and a swag bag. Don’t forget to take your photo at the dedicated photo area!
When: Saturday, May 11, 2024; 12PM – 4PM
Where: Londonderry Mall, Centre Court and East Court; 1 Londonderry Mall NW
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Mother’s Day at the Muttart
The Muttart Conservatory welcomes all moms and their families to come on down and celebrate Mother’s Day! Enjoy a variety of activities such as making your own tea bag, planting, crafts, a scavenger hunt and even a live musical performance! Check out the new “A Palace Wedding” pyramid while you’re there! General admission applies.
When: Sunday, May 12, 2024; 12PM – 4PM
Where: Muttart Conservatory; 9626 96a Street NW
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Kids Crafting Mother’s Day Cards
Take the kiddos to the East Court in Londonderry Mall to make a beautiful card for Mom! The “Tiny Artists, Big Love” event is completely FREE. While supplies last.
When: Saturday, May 11, 2024; 12PM – 4PM
Where: Londonderry Mall; 1 Londonderry Mall NW
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PAW Patrol Live Heroes Unite!
Join your favorite canine heroes at the Edmonton Expo Centre to help stop chaos across the globe!
When: May 11 – 10AM & 2PM | May 12 – 11AM & 3PM, 2024
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre; 7515 118 Avenue NW
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Science Sunday – Mastermind Toys
Get ready to dive into everything science with Mastermind Toys! On the second Sunday of every month, head on over to your nearest Mastermind Toys store for a FREE 30 minute science class. Registration is required. This Sunday, get excited for fun with Crayola STEAM: Paper Flower Science Kit!
When: Sunday, May 12, 2024; 1PM – 2PM
Where: Participating Mastermind Toys locations
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All Day Sunday – Art Gallery of Alberta
Enjoy an afternoon at the Art Gallery of Alberta with All Day Sunday! All Day Sundays occur on the second Sunday of every month. Spend the afternoon exploring art associated with current exhibits. Have fun participating in scheduled projects and programs which include making art projects, performances, story telling, Gallery visits and more!
When: Sunday, May 12, 2024; 12PM – 4PM
Where: Art Gallery of Alberta; 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
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Teddy Bear Fun Fest
Put on your walking shoes and get ready to stroll 5km all in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation! Children are welcome to participate in this event. Registration is required.
When: Saturday, May 11, 2024; 9AM – 12PM
Where: Rundle Park; 2909 113 Avenue NW
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Edmonton Reptile Expo
Swing by the Alberta Aviation museum for the Edmonton Reptile Expo! See a variety of reptiles, amphibians and plants! Enjoy over 40 vendors, food trucks, face painting and even a Mother’s Day giveaway!
When: May 11 – 10AM – 5PM | May 12 – 10AM – 4PM
Where: Alberta Aviation Museum; 11410 Kingsway NW
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M is for Music – Winspear Centre
Join Sarah T. Murdoch, a curious 8 year old girl, on her journey to discover the true meaning of music, where it comes from and everything in between!
When: Saturday, May 11, 2024; 2:30PM
Where: Winspear Centre; 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW & Corner of 99 Street &, 102 Ave NW
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CANstruction 2024
Head on over to West Edmonton Mall to support CANstruction 2024! This not for profit event is a competition between designers, engineers and architects as they create amazing sculptures made from cans of food!
When: Saturday, May 4 to May 12, 2024; Mall Hours
Where: West Edmonton Mall; 8882 170 Street NW
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Play Rangers – City of Edmonton
Kick off spring with a fun filled day of outdoor activities with City of Edmonton program leaders! Check out Whitemud Park or Rundle Family Centre for shelter and fire making!
When: Saturday, May 11, 2024; 11:30AM – 5:30PM
Where: Whitemud Park or Rundle Family Centre
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Princess Picnic
Head on over to Goodland Farms for the 1st Annual Princess Picnic! Meet Rapunzel, Belle, Ariel and Elsa along with face painting and cookie decorating! Enjoy a delicious boxed lunch. This is a ticketed event.
When: Saturday, May 11, 2024; 11AM – 1PM
Where: Garden Venue at Good Land Farms; 52314 Alberta 779 Parkland County
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Recreational Swim with Inflatables – Emerald Hills Leisure Center
Emerald Hills Leisure Center welcomes you and your family for a recreational swim with inflatables! Take a drive over to Sherwood Park and dive into an evening of fun.
When: Saturday, May 11, 2024; 4PM – 8PM
Where: Emerald Hills Leisure Center; 3555 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park
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Kidding Around – Rapid Fire Theatre
Join the performers at Rapid Fire Theatre for an afternoon of fun! No two performances are the same as these shows are created by the performers right of the top of their heads! Kids are invited to participate by shouting out and giving suggestions. Kids 2 and under are FREE.
When: Saturday, May 11, 2024; 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange; 10437 83 Avenue
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Michaels Kids Club: Kangaroo Mother’s Day Card
Head on over to Michael’s and make a craft in store! This week, make mom an awesome card for Mother’s Day. This event is FREE.
When: Saturday, May 11, 2024; 2PM – 4PM
Where: Various Michael’s stores
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Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia – Royal Alberta Museum
Explore one of the greatest empires of all time! With some of the most remarkable achievements in human history, the Angkor Empire boasts vast monuments, relics and sculptures. See over 120 treasures and objects and enjoy hands on interactive activities such as touching a sculpture and building a temple! Don’t miss your opportunity to learn all about this historic city!
When: February 23 – July 28, 2024
Where: Royal Alberta Museum; 9810 103a Avenue NW
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Laser Taylor Swift
Are you a Swifty? If so, you’re going to love this laser light show at the Telus World of Science Edmonton! Enjoy listening to Taylor’s biggest hits as lasers illuminate the Zeidler Dome! This all ages show is sure to impress. Please note that laser show tickets do not include Science Centre Admission.
When: Select evenings from November 2023 to June 2024; 7PM
Where: Telus World of Science Edmonton; 11211 142 St NW
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Free Family Films at the Library
Bring the entire family to the library for a FREE movie!
Sunday, May 12 – Big Hero 6 (Whitemud Crossing); 2PM – 4PM
Sunday, May 12 – Zootopia (Stanley A. Milner); 1:30PM – 3:15PM
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See a Movie
Landmark Cinemas Kids’ Day Deal Sundays:
When: Any Sunday
Time: Any movie
Where: Landmark Cinemas
– Edmonton City Centre: 10200 – 102 Avenue NW; Edmonton
– St. Albert: 800 St. Albert Trail; St. Albert
– Spruce Grove: 130 Century Crossing; Spruce Grove
– Tamarack: 955 Tamarack Way NW; Edmonton
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Family Favorites – Cineplex Theatres
Want to take the family to a movie but don’t want to pay outrageous prices? Check out what Cineplex has to offer! Head on over to your nearest Cineplex theatre on Saturday mornings for just $2.99 admission. Enjoy movies that are already out of theatres, but are still relatively new. There may even be classic films to enjoy as well!
When: Saturday mornings
Where: Cineplex theatres
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