Edmonton Mama’s Weekly Guide to the BEST Family Events, Date Nights, Social Plans, and Local Eats ☕✨
May 27 to June 3, 2026
Your go-to weekly guide for family fun, local events, date nights, friend hangouts, and local eats around Edmonton, all in one place.
EDMONTON MAMA’S WEEKLY PICK ✨
Agora Market 1 Year Anniversary
📍 10906 105 Ave, Edmonton 📅 May 30 to May 31 ⏰ 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 🎟️ FREE ENTRY
One of Edmonton Mama’s top picks this week. Expect free cake pops, popcorn, mini prizes every hour, a HUGE grand prize, local vendors, cotton candy, charm bars, DIY paint workshops, vintage photobooths, permanent jewelry, flower bars, balloon backdrops, and all the pink birthday vibes. Plus, the first 25 guests each day get FREE totes.
PET FRIENDLY 🐾
EDMONTON MAMA’S WEEKLY ROAD TRIP PICK 🚗✨
Elk Island National Park Behind-the-Scenes Bison Tour
📍 Elk Island National Park 📅 Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays ⏰ 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm ⏰ 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ⏰ 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
A unique Alberta adventure featuring guided behind-the-scenes bison experiences, conservation education, and beautiful park views just outside Edmonton.
Tours run from the May long weekend through the September long weekend.
CARNIVALS, FESTIVALS & BIG EVENTS 🎡
Leduc Black Gold Rodeo & Carnival
📍 Leduc 📅 May 28 to May 31
Midway rides, rodeo events, live entertainment, fair food, and family fun return for one of the region’s biggest rodeo weekends.
UFest Edmonton
📍 Borden Park 📅 May 29 to May 30
Celebrate Ukrainian culture with food, dancing, live performances, family activities, vendors, and entertainment.
International Children’s Festival of the Arts
📍 St. Albert 📅 May 29 to June 1
One of the BEST family weekends of the year returns with giant outdoor activities, live performances, music, theatre, and interactive experiences for kids.
Edmonton Drag Festival
📍 Churchill Square 📅 May 29 to May 31
A colourful weekend of performances, music, vendors, entertainment, and community celebrations downtown.
Churchill Square Block Party Nights
📍 Churchill Square 📅 Thursdays Until June 11 ⏰ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cypher Wild, Edmonton’s longest-running block party, is back at Churchill Square every Thursday evening. Expect urban dance, live DJs, freestyle rapping, music, and vibrant downtown energy.
Perfect segue into a fun weekend downtown.
This event is weather dependent. More information can be found through the Edmonton Arts Council.
FAMILY EVENTS 👨👩👧👦
Foam Fighters PD Day Skate Camp
📍 Foam Fighters, 9767 45 Ave NW 📅 May 27, May 28 & May 29 ⏰ 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
A full-day skateboarding camp for kids ages 6–14 featuring guided skate sessions, free skate time, games, creative activities, and social time in a supervised indoor skate environment.
Kids must already be able to stand and roll independently on a skateboard.
Snow Valley Aerial Park Opening Day
📍 Snow Valley 📅 May 29
The aerial park officially opens for the season with obstacle courses, climbing features, zipline fun, and outdoor adventure.
Fit + Fierce FREE Class
📍 GoodLife Sherwood Park 📅 May 30 ⏰ 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
A free confidence-building fitness class for girls featuring movement, empowerment, and fun.
Grand Reopening of William Hawrelak Park
📍 William Hawrelak Park 📅 May 30 ⏰ 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Celebrate the reopening of one of Edmonton’s most iconic parks with family activities, entertainment, and outdoor fun.
Free Art Cart Saturdays
📍 Churchill Square 📅 May 30 ⏰ 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Drop in for free family-friendly art activities and creative outdoor fun downtown.
Symphony for Kids: Wild Symphony
📍 Winspear Centre 📅 May 31
A family-friendly symphony experience introducing kids to music through storytelling and live orchestra performances.
Canada Wide Science Fair
📍 Edmonton Expo Centre 📅 Public Viewing: May 28 & May 29 ⏰ 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Explore innovative science projects and discoveries from students across Canada during public viewing days at the Edmonton Expo Centre.
Additional public viewing takes place May 24 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Play Rangers
📍 Various Edmonton Parks 📅 Ongoing Throughout the Week
Free outdoor programming popping up around Edmonton parks with games, crafts, and creative play.
Fort Edmonton Park
📍 Fort Edmonton Park 📅 Ongoing
Steam train rides, midway games, Indigenous Peoples Experience, historical street scenes, and one of Edmonton’s best family outings.
TELUS World of Science Edmonton
📍 TELUS World of Science 📅 Ongoing
Explore interactive exhibits, feature experiences, and giant-screen IMAX movies for all ages.
Edmonton Valley Zoo
📍 Edmonton Valley Zoo 📅 Ongoing
Perfect spring outing with animal encounters, playground fun, train rides, and seasonal programming.
DATE NIGHTS & SOCIAL PLANS 🍷
Old Yale Patio Party
📍 Old Yale Brewing 📅 May 30
Kick off patio season with drinks, food, music, and summer vibes at this fun patio party event.
Cocktail Streetcar Rides
📍 High Level Streetcar 📅 Select Dates This Week
An adults-only evening experience featuring cocktails and beautiful river valley views.
Edmonton Riverhawks Season
📍 RE/MAX Field 📅 Select Games This Week
Baseball nights, stadium snacks, summer vibes, and family-friendly fun are back in Edmonton.
☀️☕ Stay caffeinated, Mamas. 💛