Edmonton Mama’s Weekly Guide to the BEST Family Events, Date Nights, Social Plans, and Local Eats
April 22 to April 29, 2026
Looking for things to do in Edmonton this week?
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 is stacked with markets, hands-on family experiences, theatre, film nights, carnival fun, and playoff energy across the city.
🌸 EDMONTON MAMA’S WEEKEND PICK
Agora Market: Spring Into Self Care!
📍 Southgate Centre
📅 April 25 to 26
🛍 POP-UP MARKET • LOCAL • FAMILY FRIENDLY
If you’re looking for a feel-good weekend plan, this is it.
Agora Market always brings together some of the best local makers, wellness brands, and unique finds all in one space. It’s an easy stop whether you’re browsing, shopping, or just getting out of the house.
Perfect for a solo reset, a mom day out, or bringing the kids along while you explore.
FAMILY EVENTS
Tours for Tots: Earth Art
📍 Art Gallery of Alberta
📅 April 22
⏰ 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🎨 INDOOR • AGES 3–5
👉Info Here!
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks + Ford Tailgate Party + Play Alberta Fan Park
📍 Rogers Place + ICE District
📅 April 22
⏰ 7:00 PM
🏒 LIVE GAME + FREE WATCH PARTIES
👉Info Here!
Mountains on Stage: Summer Edition 2026
📍 Metro Cinema
📅 April 22
⏰ 6:45 PM
🎬 FILM NIGHT
👉Info Here!
Earth Day at Antler Lake (Strathcona County)
📍 Antler Lake
📅 April 23
⏰ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
🌿 OUTDOOR • FAMILY
👉Info Here!
Art Hive (Drop-In)
📍 Art Gallery of Alberta
📅 April 23
⏰ 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
🎨 FREE
👉Info Here!
Carnival at Riverview Crossing (Wild Rose Shows)
📍 3210 118 Ave NW
📅 April 17 to 26
🎡 RIDES • GAMES • FAIR FOOD
A full midway carnival with rides, games, and all the classic fair food. One of the biggest early-season carnival setups in Edmonton.
👉Info Here!
Bountiful Farmers’ Market
📍 3696 97 Street NW
📅 April 24 to 26
🛍 INDOOR MARKET
👉Info Here!
ChocoFest 2026
📍 Edmonton
📅 April 24 to 25
🍫 FESTIVAL
👉Info Here!
The Forest Reclaims the Land
📍 Winspear Centre
📅 April 24
⏰ 8:00 PM
🎼 LIVE MUSIC
👉Info Here!
Edmonton Oilers Road Game Watch Party
📍 Rogers Place
📅 April 24
🏒 WATCH PARTY
👉 Info Here!
The Art of Adventure
📍 Metro Cinema
📅 April 24 and April 28
🎬 DOCUMENTARY
👉Info Here!
Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
📍 Old Strathcona
📅 April 25 to 26
🛍 LOCAL MARKET
👉Info Here!
Naturecore Expo (Spring Edition)
📍 Edmonton
📅 April 25
⏰ 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
🌿 EXPO
👉Info Here!
Bee Movie
📍 Metro Cinema
📅 April 25
⏰ 12:45 PM
🎬 FAMILY FILM
👉Info Here!
Curators’ Tour: In Whose Eyes
📍 Art Gallery of Alberta
📅 April 25
⏰ 1:00 PM
👉Info Here!
Portraiture Workshop with Connor McNally
📍 Art Gallery of Alberta
📅 April 25
⏰ 2:00 PM
🎨 WORKSHOP
👉Info Here!
Fit + Fierce FREE Drop-In Class
📍 GoodLife Sherwood Park
📅 April 25
⏰ 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
💪 TEENS • FREE
👉Info Here!
Casey and Diana
📍 Citadel Theatre
📅 April 22 to 26
🎭 LIVE THEATRE
👉Info Here!
Tours for Tots: Art and Poetry
📍 Art Gallery of Alberta
📅 April 29
⏰ 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🎨 AGES 3–5
👉Info Here!
Stroller Tours: What Have I Done? John Will
📍 Art Gallery of Alberta
📅 April 29
⏰ 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
👶 BABY FRIENDLY
👉Info Here!
SOCIAL PLANS WITH FRIENDS & DATE NIGHT
ICE District Playoff Night Experience
📍 Downtown Edmonton
📅 April 22
🏒 WATCH PARTY + NIGHT OUT
River Cree Resort & Casino Watch Party
📍 River Cree Resort & Casino
📅 April 24
🏒 SOCIAL • WATCH PARTY
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
• Agora Market at Southgate (April 25 to 26)
• Carnival at Riverview Crossing (April 23 to 26)
• ChocoFest (April 24 to 25)
• Naturecore Expo (April 25)
• Indigenous Artisan Market (April 25)
• Bountiful + Old Strathcona Markets (April 24 to 26)
• Oilers watch parties (April 22 + April 24)
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