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 April 26 to April 28.
SpringFest – Manning Town Centre
Manning Town Centre welcomes you and your family to SpringFest! Enjoy free samples, giveaways, goodies bags, bouncy castles, airbrush tattoos, a balloon artist and so much more!
When: Saturday, April 27, 2024; 12PM – 3PM
Where: Manning Town Centre; 15531 37 Street NW
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IMAX PJ Party: Land Before Time – Telus World of Science Edmonton
Roll right out of bed and head on over to the Telus World of Science to step back in time for another awesome PJ Party! Wear your favorite pair of PJ’s as you and your family enjoy a screening of Land Before Time on Alberta’s largest screen!
When: Saturday, April 27, 2024; 9AM – 11AM
Where: Telus World of Science Edmonton; 11211 142 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 for GPS, orienteering and geocaching fun! Or try Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park for shelter building, disc golf and outdoor games!
When: Saturday, April 27, 2024; 11:30AM – 5:30PM
Where: Whitemud Park or Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park
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Riverview Crossing Carnival
Enjoy a weekend of fun at the Riverview Crossing carnival! Jump into spring with games, rides, carnival food and fun for the entire family!
When: April 26 to 28, 2024; Friday & Saturday from 12PM – 11PM | Sunday from 12PM – 5PM
Where: Riverview Crossing; 3210 118 Avenue
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Jurassic Quest – Edmonton Expo Centre
Do you have a dinosaur lover in your life? Then you’re not going to want to miss Jurassic Quest! Head on over to the Edmonton Expo Centre to lay your eyes on life size dinosaurs that move and roar! Enjoy themed rides and attractions, hands on activities, live dino shows, photo opportunities, interactive science and art activities and more!
When: April 26 – 28, 2024; Friday from 12PM – 8PM | Saturday from 9AM – 8PM | Sunday from 9AM – 7PM
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre; 7515 118 Avenue NW
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Spruce Grove Spring Carnival
Head on over to Spruce Grove for the Spring Carnival in support of the iconic Spruce Grove Elevator. Enjoy games, rides and carnival foods!
When: April 25 to 28, 2024
Where: Spruce Grove and District Historical Agricultural Grounds; 120 Railway Avenue, Spruce Grove, Alberta
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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, April 27, 2024; 4PM – 8PM
Where: Emerald Hills Leisure Center; 3555 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park
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Alice’s Unbirthday Tea Party – Clair-i-tea
Enjoy an afternoon of tea and treats, sing-alongs, short stories, and photos with the famous Alice and the Mad Hatter!
When: Sunday, April 28, 2024; 11AM – 12PM
Where: Clair-i-tea; 8118 Gateway Boulevard
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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, April 27, 2024; 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange; 10437 83 Avenue
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Michaels Kids Club: Totally Tie Dye
Head on over to Michael’s and make a craft in store! This week, make an awesome friendship bracelet to keep for yourself or to give to a friend! This event is FREE and all supplies are included!
When: Saturday, April 27, 2024; 10AM – 12PM
Where: Various Michael’s stores
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The Makery: Slime Lab – Glow in the Dark Slime
Head on over to The Makery for a drop in slime lab! Stretch, squish and indulge in some hands on learning as you make some ooey gooey slime! Suitable for ages 5 and up.
When: Sunday, April 28, 2024; 1PM -1:45PM
Where: The Makery; 52 Sioux Rd #107, Sherwood Park
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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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Sail into Spring – Muttart Conservatory
Head on over to the Muttart Conservatory to check out their current feature pyramid: Sail into Spring! Enjoy the smell of fresh spring flowers and even look up to discover a display of migratory birds! All sorts of winged surprises can be found throughout the the Muttart.
When: March 16 – April 28, 2024
Where: Muttart Conservatory; 9626 96A Street NW
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Immersive Disney Animation
This is for all of the Disney lovers out there! Step inside the greatest films by the Walt Disney Animation Studio as you celebrate music, artistry and animation! Become part of the story with this immersive family friendly experience!
When: February 15 – April 28, 2024
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre; 7515 118 Ave 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, April 28 – Trolls (Whitemud Crossing); 2PM – 4PM
Sunday, April 28 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Stanley A. Milner); 1:30PM – 3:00PM
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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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