Edmonton Mama’s Weekly Guide to the BEST Family Events, Date Nights, Social Plans, and Local Eats
April 15 to April 22, 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.
Spring is in full swing across Edmonton with markets, carnivals, festivals, and unique family-friendly experiences happening all week long.
As always, event details can change. Please confirm times and availability with the event organizer before heading out.
Family Events in Edmonton
Wednesday April 15
Tours for Tots: Earth Art
📍 Art Gallery of Alberta
⏰ 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🎨 INDOOR • FAMILY (AGES 3–5)
A hands-on art experience for little ones and caregivers.
Thursday April 16
Spruce Grove Carnival
📍 Spruce Grove
📅 April 16–19
🎡 FAMILY FRIENDLY
Rides, games, and classic carnival fun just outside the city.
Friday April 17
St. Albert Lifestyle Expo & Sale
📍 St. Albert
📅 April 17–19
🛍 FAMILY FRIENDLY
A large lifestyle expo with shopping, vendors, and services.
Carnival at Riverview Crossing (Wildrose Carnival)
📍 Riverview Crossing
📅 April 17–20
🎡 FAMILY FRIENDLY
A travelling carnival with rides, midway games, and treats.
Saturday April 18
⭐ Edmonton Mama Weekend Pick
Fit + Fierce FREE Drop-In Classes
📍 GoodLife Fitness Rabbit Hill Road
⏰ 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
👟 TEENS (AGES 12–17)
A free, high-energy fitness class focused on confidence and strength.
Family Nature Walk
📍 Alfred H. Savage Centre
⏰ 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
🌿 FAMILY FRIENDLY
Explore Edmonton’s river valley with a guided nature walk.
Play Rangers FREE Drop-In
📍 Edmonton Outdoor Locations
⏰ 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
🌲 AGES 6–12
Outdoor adventures including GPS, geocaching, and orienteering.
Cineplex Family Favourites – Despicable Me
📍 Select Cineplex Theatres
💲 $3.99 tickets
🎬 FAMILY FRIENDLY
A fun and affordable family movie outing.
124 Street Spring Gallery Walk
📍 124 Street Area
⏰ 10:00 AM (April 18)
🎨 FAMILY • LOCAL
A spring art walk featuring local galleries and artists.
Sunday April 19
124 Street Spring Gallery Walk
📍 124 Street Area
⏰ 4:00 PM
🎨 FAMILY • LOCAL
A second opportunity to explore the gallery walk.
Madhatter’s Tea Party
📍 Stageworks Academy – Leduc
🎭 FAMILY FRIENDLY
A whimsical themed event inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
Beards & Beads Event
📍 Grizzly Den
🧔 SOCIAL • LOCAL
A unique community event combining local vendors and experiences.
🎉 Social Plans with Friends & Date Night
Agora Spring Market
📍 Southgate Centre
📅 April 18–19 (Mall Hours)
🛍 SOCIAL • LOCAL
A curated market featuring local vendors and spring shopping.
Bountiful Farmers’ Market
📍 3696 97 Street NW
📅 April 17–19
⏰ Fri 10–4 • Sat 9–4 • Sun 10–4
🛍 SOCIAL • FOOD
A go-to weekend spot for local eats and shopping.
Dreamspeakers Indigenous Film Festival
📍 Landmark Cinemas Downtown Edmonton
📅 April 16–19
🎬 CULTURE • SOCIAL
A multi-day film festival celebrating Indigenous storytelling.
Casey and Diana (Theatre)
📍 Citadel Theatre
📅 Select dates this week
🎭 DATE NIGHT
A powerful live theatre production running this week.
A Cosmic Voyage: Symphony in Space
📍 Winspear Centre
📅 April 17–19
🎻 DATE NIGHT
A visually immersive symphony experience.
Lee Brice Live
📍 Rogers Place
📅 Tuesday April 21
⏰ 7:30 PM
🎤 CONCERT
A major live concert this week.
Things to Do in Edmonton This Weekend
• Fit + Fierce FREE Teen Drop-In (April 18)
• Agora Spring Market (April 18–19)
• Family Nature Walk (April 18)
• Carnivals in Spruce Grove + Riverview
• Cineplex Family Favourites – Despicable Me
• 124 Street Spring Gallery Walk
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