Edmonton Mama’s Weekly Guide to the BEST Family Events, Date Nights, Social Plans, and Local Eats
April 29 to May 6, 2026
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Edmonton Mama’s Weekly Guide is your go-to weekly guide for family fun, local events, date nights, friend hangouts, and local eats around Edmonton, all in one place.
This week brings carnival rides, major market openings, playoff energy, hands-on family fun, and some seriously exciting experiences across Edmonton.
🌸 EDMONTON MAMA’S WEEKEND PICK
Callingwood Farmers’ Market Season Opening
📍 The Marketplace at Callingwood (177 St & 69 Ave)
📅 May 3
⏰ 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
🛍 MARKET • FAMILY • LOCAL
This is one of the biggest market openings of the season and it shows. Over 120 vendors, food trucks, live music, giveaways, and a full, high-energy market atmosphere.
Opening day always feels like a mini festival, and it’s very easy to come for a quick stop and end up staying for hours.
FAMILY EVENTS
Children’s Makerspace Open Hours
📍 Stanley A. Milner Library (Downtown)
📅 April 30
🧠 FREE • HANDS-ON
One of the best indoor kid spots in the city. Kids can build, create, code, and explore hands-on stations designed to keep them fully engaged.
Premium Outlet Collection Carnival (Wild Rose Shows)
📍 Premium Outlet Collection EIA, Nisku
📅 April 30 to May 3
🎡 RIDES • GAMES • FAIR FOOD
Full midway energy. Bright lights, rides for all ages, mini donuts, and that classic carnival atmosphere kids absolutely love.
Jabulani Arts Festival
📍 The Roxy Theatre
📅 April 30 to May 3
🎭 MUSIC • DANCE • CULTURE
A vibrant, high-energy festival filled with live performances, music, dance, and storytelling. It’s immersive, powerful, and something completely different from your typical weekend outing.
TELUS World of Science – Dogs! A Science Tail (Opening Weekend)
📍 TELUS World of Science Edmonton
📅 Opens May 2
🐶 INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT
A brand-new exhibit where kids can explore how dogs think, communicate, and work alongside humans through hands-on, interactive displays.
World Waterpark Birthday Bash + $40 Promo
📍 West Edmonton Mall
📅 Birthday Bash: May 2
📅 Promo: May 1 to 15
💦 FAMILY • TICKETED
This is not your typical waterpark visit. DJs, added entertainment, and full birthday party energy layered on top of the waves and slides.
FREE Comic Book Day
📍 Participating comic book stores across Edmonton
📅 May 2
⏰ 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
📚 FREE • FAMILY
Free comics, character appearances, and a really exciting day for kids. These stores fill up fast, so earlier is better.
FREE Hockey Playoff Party
📍 Don Wheaton Family YMCA
📅 May 2
⏰ 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
🏒 FREE • FAMILY
A full afternoon of hockey-themed fun with games, skills, shinny, swimming, and a high-energy watch party atmosphere.
Customer Appreciation Day: Pancakes on Us!
📍 Kiwi Nurseries, 31313 118 Ave, Acheson
📅 May 2
⏰ 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
🥞 FAMILY • PANCAKE BREAKFAST
A classic spring morning with free pancakes, fresh air, and a relaxed stroll through greenhouses and garden spaces.
Century Mile Racetrack Opening Day + Derby Event
📍 Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
📅 May 2
⏰ First race approx. 3:45 PM
🏇 LIVE RACING • SOCIAL
Opening day meets Kentucky Derby vibes. Expect live racing, dressed-up crowds, and a fun, social atmosphere that feels like a real outing.
Play Rangers: Shelter Building & Outdoor Games
📍 Whitemud Park (Daycamp Fire Circle)
📅 May 2
⏰ 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
🌲 FREE • OUTDOOR
Kids get outside and actually do something. Build shelters, explore, and play outdoor games in a guided nature program.
Edmonton Reptile Expo
📍 The Enjoy Centre, St. Albert
📅 May 2 to 3
🦎 FAMILY • EXPO
Snakes, lizards, reptiles up close, plus vendors and interactive learning. It’s busy, exciting, and a guaranteed hit with kids.
SCARS Spring Gift Market
📍 Alberta Aviation Museum
📅 May 2 to 3
🛍 MARKET • FAMILY
Shop local vendors while supporting animal rescue, plus the chance to meet adoptable pets.
Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
📍 10310 83 Ave NW
📅 May 2 to 3
⏰ Sat 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM • Sun 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
🛍 LOCAL MARKET
A weekend staple with fresh food, baked goods, and local makers in a busy, high-energy market.
Bountiful Farmers’ Market
📍 3696 97 Street NW
📅 May 2 to 3
🛍 INDOOR MARKET
Easy, reliable, and always a great mix of food vendors and local finds.
Family Fun Day at The King’s University (Rig Church Edmonton)
📍 The King’s University
📅 May 3
⏰ 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
🎉 FREE • FAMILY EVENT
Games, activities, and a relaxed, low-pressure afternoon that’s perfect for families with younger kids.
The Pink Pop Party
📍 Midway Music Hall, 6107 104 Street NW
📅 May 3
⏰ 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (last entry 2:00 PM)
🎀 FAMILY • LIVE POP EVENT • TICKETED
This is a full mini concert-style experience for kids. Think live pop music, dancers, glitter stations, themed stalls, and nonstop energy.
Inspired by artists like Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, it feels like a real concert moment for younger fans. Loud, fun, and super visual.
Edmonton Jewish Film Festival
📍 Capitol Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park
📅 May 3 to 6
🎬 FILM FESTIVAL
A curated lineup of films with unique stories and perspectives. A great alternative to your typical movie night.
Star Wars: A New Hope Screening
📍 Capitol Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park
📅 May 4
⏰ 7:30 PM (seating from 6:30 PM)
🌌 FAMILY • FILM EVENT
Celebrate May the 4th with a classic Star Wars screening in a historic theatre setting.
Cyrano de Bergerac
📍 Citadel Theatre
📅 May 2 to 6
🎭 LIVE THEATRE
A bold, modern take on a classic love story with strong performances and a great night-out feel.
SOCIAL PLANS WITH FRIENDS & DATE NIGHT
Rogers Place Road Game Watch Party
📍 Rogers Place
📅 April 30
🏒 PLAYOFF ENERGY
Big screens, loud crowd, and a full playoff atmosphere that feels just like being at the game.
River Cree Watch Party (Round 1 Game 6)
📍 River Cree Resort & Casino – Enoch Ballroom
📅 April 30
⏰ 8:00 PM
🎟 18+ • TICKETED
A packed, high-energy watch party with drinks, food, and a true game-night crowd.
Nerd Nite Edmonton
📍 Fringe Theatre
📅 April 30
🧠 FUN • SOCIAL NIGHT
Short, entertaining talks on random, fascinating topics. Quirky, different, and always surprisingly fun.
Jabulani Arts Festival (Evening Performances)
📍 The Roxy Theatre
📅 April 30 to May 3
🎭 DATE NIGHT • CULTURE
Evening shows bring music, dance, and storytelling together for a vibrant and engaging night out.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
• Callingwood Farmers’ Market Opening (May 3)
• Premium Outlet Carnival (April 30 to May 3)
• FREE Comic Book Day (May 2)
• YMCA Hockey Party (May 2)
• Kiwi Nurseries Pancake Breakfast (May 2)
• Century Mile Opening Day (May 2)
• Reptile Expo (May 2 to 3)
• SCARS Market (May 2 to 3)
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