Find the best things to do in Edmonton with Kids

Muttart Conservatory Mars Exhibit
Measuring seven metres in diameter, the Mars artwork features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Martian surface. The feature art work is at Muttart Conservatory from January 11 - April 27, 2025.

Drop in Gym at Perfect Storm Athletics
Drop-in for daytime playtime at Perfect Storm Athletics on Tuesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. Enjoy unstructured, parent supervised play in our large gym space.

CO*LAB GLOW 2025 Lantern Workshop
Let us all come together to illuminate the beauty of our community and nurture the incredible creativity that thrives within it.

Free Play Cafe & Toy Library
The Play Café runs every Thursday morning at Edmonton Temple from 10-12 p.m. Guardians with children six-years-old and under are welcome to drop in and enjoy tea or coffee while their little ones play with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Snacks are also available.

FREE Art Hive at Art Gallery of Alberta Drop-in
Come and join the ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA for the community art marking initiative Art Hive! It's free and open to all, every Thursday from 12 to 2 p.m.

For Girls By Girls at the Meadows Community Recreation Centre
Come out and discover sports, develop skills, and have fun during this free program for girls ages 8-17! This program is facilitated by University of Alberta athletes. This free weekly program is offered at three locations, with three different drop-in, no registration required. It’s a fantastic way to get girls active, and meet new friends in Edmonton.

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Magic and Madness with Chris Gowen at The Rec Room
Step into the intimate parlour setting, meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 48 people. Prepare to have your mind blown and the time of your life as you see expert magic the way it was always meant to be, up-close and personal.

Sledge Hockey Day
Get ready for a day of family fun, community spirit, and inclusive sport at Sledge Hockey Day, benefiting the Robin Hood Association! Watch RHA teams take on corporate and community teams in a friendly sledge hockey tournament, or join in the excitement with over a dozen FREE activities for all ages—including a "Try It!" sledge free-skate, Zamboni tours, face painting, and much more!
This family-friendly event breaks barriers and brings people together, celebrating the contributions of individuals with diverse abilities. Don’t miss this inspiring day of sports, community, and connection!
For more details, visit https://www.robinhoodassoc.com/sledge-hockey-day

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Jubilations Junior: Beauty and the Beat
Tune your guitars and mohawk your hair as we prep for the rocking party at Jubilations Junior’s Beauty and the Beat!

Take a Ride on the FREE ArtBus
ArtBus is a free, all-ages one-day event that takes guests across downtown Edmonton to participating galleries and artist-run centres via special ETS buses.

City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Snowshoes, Snow Forts, Kicksleds, Warming fire and Hot Chocolate
City of Edmonton Play Rangers. Up for a adventre? Come try out a Kicksled or build a snow fort. Maybe try snowshoeing or just come by to stay warm next the fire with a cup of hot chocolate.

Afternoon Magic and Madness with Chris Gowen at The Rec Room
Step into the intimate parlour setting, meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 48 people. Prepare to have your mind blown and the time of your life as you see expert magic the way it was always meant to be, up-close and personal.
Co Lab Glow Lantern Parade Festival
Enjoy a lantern making workshop, festival, free workshop and performances through the night through 11pm. This is an all-ages lantern parade festival. You can bring a lantern that you’ve made at home, or come to one of the workshops preceding the festival to learn to make your own.

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Spring Break Youth Writers Camp
Youthwrite is Edmonton’s premier writing organization, is offering Spring Break Writing Camps in-person and online: March 24 & 25 (grades 4-6); March 26 & 27 (grades 6-9); and online March 24-27 (ages 10+).

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Spring Break Fun at Mill Woods Town Centre
FInd Spring Break fun at Mill Woods Town Center with daily fun activities for kids in Edmonton.

Drop in Gym at Perfect Storm Athletics
Drop-in for daytime playtime at Perfect Storm Athletics on Tuesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. Enjoy unstructured, parent supervised play in our large gym space.

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Spring Break Fun at Mill Woods Town Centre
FInd Spring Break fun at Mill Woods Town Center with daily fun activities for kids in Edmonton.

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Spring Break Fun at Mill Woods Town Centre
FInd Spring Break fun at Mill Woods Town Center with daily fun activities for kids in Edmonton.

Free Play Cafe & Toy Library
The Play Café runs every Thursday morning at Edmonton Temple from 10-12 p.m. Guardians with children six-years-old and under are welcome to drop in and enjoy tea or coffee while their little ones play with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Snacks are also available.

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

FREE Art Hive at Art Gallery of Alberta Drop-in
Come and join the ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA for the community art marking initiative Art Hive! It's free and open to all, every Thursday from 12 to 2 p.m.

Spring Break Fun at Mill Woods Town Centre
FInd Spring Break fun at Mill Woods Town Center with daily fun activities for kids in Edmonton.

Free Admission Art Gallery of Alberta
The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month.

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Spring Break Fun at Mill Woods Town Centre
FInd Spring Break fun at Mill Woods Town Center with daily fun activities for kids in Edmonton.

Magic and Madness with Chris Gowen at The Rec Room
Step into the intimate parlour setting, meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 48 people. Prepare to have your mind blown and the time of your life as you see expert magic the way it was always meant to be, up-close and personal.

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Jubilations Junior: Beauty and the Beat
Tune your guitars and mohawk your hair as we prep for the rocking party at Jubilations Junior’s Beauty and the Beat!

City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Snowshoes, Snow Forts, Kicksleds, Warming fire and Hot Chocolate
City of Edmonton Play Rangers. Up for a adventre? Come try out a Kicksled or build a snow fort. Maybe try snowshoeing or just come by to stay warm next the fire with a cup of hot chocolate.

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Spring Break Strathcona County Sportszone Drop-in
Out of school? Join the fun at Sportszone in Strathcona County for children in two locations: Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Centre. Activities include: sporting equipment, blue blocks, mini hockey stick arena, and much more!

Drop in Gym at Perfect Storm Athletics
Drop-in for daytime playtime at Perfect Storm Athletics on Tuesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. Enjoy unstructured, parent supervised play in our large gym space.

Free Play Cafe & Toy Library
The Play Café runs every Thursday morning at Edmonton Temple from 10-12 p.m. Guardians with children six-years-old and under are welcome to drop in and enjoy tea or coffee while their little ones play with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Snacks are also available.

FREE Kids Workshop at Rona
Come celebrate creativity by participating in the RONA Kiddos Workshop at your local store on April 5.
The workshop will guide you through assembling and decorating a seedling container for summer.

Jubilations Junior: Beauty and the Beat
Tune your guitars and mohawk your hair as we prep for the rocking party at Jubilations Junior’s Beauty and the Beat!

City of Edmonton Play Rangers: GPS, Geocaching & Orienteering
City of Edmonton Play Rangers is a free weekly drop in program with instructor led activities, for all ages of children and the whole family.
This month, families can expect orienteering practice! Want to play with a GPS, maybe look to see if you can find a Geocache or even lean a little about maps? If you do, come check us out, GPS will be provided for the program.

Drop in Gym at Perfect Storm Athletics
Drop-in for daytime playtime at Perfect Storm Athletics on Tuesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. Enjoy unstructured, parent supervised play in our large gym space.

Free Play Cafe & Toy Library
The Play Café runs every Thursday morning at Edmonton Temple from 10-12 p.m. Guardians with children six-years-old and under are welcome to drop in and enjoy tea or coffee while their little ones play with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Snacks are also available.

Free Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Globe Planter
Join Home Depot at 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month for a Kids Workshops. Kids can learn how to build their very own Globe Planter.

City of Edmonton Play Rangers: GPS, Geocaching & Orienteering
City of Edmonton Play Rangers is a free weekly drop in program with instructor led activities, for all ages of children and the whole family.
This month, families can expect orienteering practice! Want to play with a GPS, maybe look to see if you can find a Geocache or even lean a little about maps? If you do, come check us out, GPS will be provided for the program.

City of Edmonton Play Rangers: GPS, Geocaching & Orienteering
City of Edmonton Play Rangers is a free weekly drop in program with instructor led activities, for all ages of children and the whole family.
This month, families can expect orienteering practice! Want to play with a GPS, maybe look to see if you can find a Geocache or even lean a little about maps? If you do, come check us out, GPS will be provided for the program.

Free Admission Art Gallery of Alberta
The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month.

City of Edmonton Play Rangers: GPS, Geocaching & Orienteering
City of Edmonton Play Rangers is a free weekly drop in program with instructor led activities, for all ages of children and the whole family.
This month, families can expect orienteering practice! Want to play with a GPS, maybe look to see if you can find a Geocache or even lean a little about maps? If you do, come check us out, GPS will be provided for the program.

On Stage: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Performed by SCA
Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a new musical that has never been performed in our community before! It is a fresh version of Willy Wonka filled with classic songs from the original, PLUS fresh songs with modern references, exciting dances, vibrant sets, props and costumes!

Free Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Birdy Buffet
Join Home Depot at 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month for a Kids Workshops. Kids can learn how to build their very own Birdy Buffet.

Free Admission Art Gallery of Alberta
The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month.

FREE Kids Workshop at Rona
Come celebrate love and creativity by participating in our RONA Kiddos Workshop at your local store on June 7, 2025.
The workshop will guide you through assembling and decorating a toolbox for Dad.

Free Admission Art Gallery of Alberta
The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month.

FREE Kids Workshop at Rona
Come celebrate love and creativity by participating in our RONA Kiddos Workshop at your local store on October 4, 2025.
The workshop will guide you through assembling and decorating a Halloween Lantern.

FREE Kids Workshop at Rona
Come celebrate love and creativity by participating in our RONA Kiddos Workshop at your local store on December 6, 2025.
The workshop will guide you through assembling and decorating a Christmas surprise.

Free Swim with Inflatables at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre
Get your swimsuit because free swimming is back with inflatables at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre.

Kids' Menu Family Friendly Concert
Join the Braille Tones, Semitones, and Michelle & Friends as we bring you a deliciously fun, family-friendly concert all about FOOD!
At our Kids’ Menu concert, we’ll be serving up some favourite songs like: Teddy Bear Picnic
Don’t Get Peanut Butter in the Strawberry Jam
...and many more tasty tunes!
Get ready for a “yummy” time with lots of music and laughter! You won’t want to miss it!

Afternoon Magic and Madness with Chris Gowen at The Rec Room
Step into the intimate parlour setting, meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 48 people. Prepare to have your mind blown and the time of your life as you see expert magic the way it was always meant to be, up-close and personal.

Family Adventure Club at North
Family Adventure Club North focuses on children and family participation, with planned special outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all. Children (ages 6-12) are welcome to attend on their own.

City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Snowshoes, Snow Forts, Kicksleds, Warming fire and Hot Chocolate
City of Edmonton Play Rangers. Up for a adventre? Come try out a Kicksled or build a snow fort. Maybe try snowshoeing or just come by to stay warm next the fire with a cup of hot chocolate.

Free Youth Science Contest (Ages 8-12)
Join the science contest where young minds showcase their innovative ideas and compete to reach.

Jubilations Junior: Beauty and the Beat
Tune your guitars and mohawk your hair as we prep for the rocking party at Jubilations Junior’s Beauty and the Beat!

2025 Mobile Device Filmmaking Workshop
Want to learn how to create compelling content for social media platforms? Have an idea for a short film but don’t know where to start? Planning on taking part in our 48hr Mobile Device Filmmaking Challenge? Then these workshops are for you!

Science FUNDay at University of Alberta
Science FunDay Edmonton features over 100 interactive demonstrations, presentations and tours - ideal for families and tailor towards elementary children!

Magic and Madness with Chris Gowen at The Rec Room
Step into the intimate parlour setting, meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 48 people. Prepare to have your mind blown and the time of your life as you see expert magic the way it was always meant to be, up-close and personal.

For Girls By Girls at the Meadows Community Recreation Centre
Come out and discover sports, develop skills, and have fun during this free program for girls ages 8-17! This program is facilitated by University of Alberta athletes. This free weekly program is offered at three locations, with three different drop-in, no registration required. It’s a fantastic way to get girls active, and meet new friends in Edmonton.

Free Thursday Night Workshop at ReUse Centre: Sewing Space
The Reuse Centre runs events promoting reuse and waste reduction throughout the year. Join us for an upcoming DIY Thursday or Swap Event.

FREE Art Hive at Art Gallery of Alberta Drop-in
Come and join the ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA for the community art marking initiative Art Hive! It's free and open to all, every Thursday from 12 to 2 p.m.

Free Play Cafe & Toy Library
The Play Café runs every Thursday morning at Edmonton Temple from 10-12 p.m. Guardians with children six-years-old and under are welcome to drop in and enjoy tea or coffee while their little ones play with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Snacks are also available.

CO*LAB GLOW 2025 Lantern Workshop
Let us all come together to illuminate the beauty of our community and nurture the incredible creativity that thrives within it.

Drop in Gym at Perfect Storm Athletics
Drop-in for daytime playtime at Perfect Storm Athletics on Tuesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. Enjoy unstructured, parent supervised play in our large gym space.

Free LEGO Steering Wheel Make & Take at the LEGO Store
FREE Lego Store Make & Take in Edmonton. Make your own LEGO Steering Wheel at this FREE Edmonton Lego Make & Take.

City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Snowshoes, Snow Forts, Kicksleds, Warming fire and Hot Chocolate
City of Edmonton Play Rangers. Up for a adventre? Come try out a Kicksled or build a snow fort. Maybe try snowshoeing or just come by to stay warm next the fire with a cup of hot chocolate.

Jubilations Junior: Beauty and the Beat
Tune your guitars and mohawk your hair as we prep for the rocking party at Jubilations Junior’s Beauty and the Beat!

Cardboard Cup at Edmonton Ski Club
The time has come for you to hit the slopes at The Edmonton Ski Club for the 2025 NOW! radio Cardboard Cup event! Create your fantastical cardboard creations using approved materials and compete in the racing heats and you could win.

Free Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Basketball Game
Join Home Depot at 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month for a Kids Workshops. Kids can learn how to build a Basketball Game.

For Girls By Girls at the Meadows Community Recreation Centre
Come out and discover sports, develop skills, and have fun during this free program for girls ages 8-17! This program is facilitated by University of Alberta athletes. This free weekly program is offered at three locations, with three different drop-in, no registration required. It’s a fantastic way to get girls active, and meet new friends in Edmonton.

FREE Art Hive at Art Gallery of Alberta Drop-in
Come and join the ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA for the community art marking initiative Art Hive! It's free and open to all, every Thursday from 12 to 2 p.m.

Free Play Cafe & Toy Library
The Play Café runs every Thursday morning at Edmonton Temple from 10-12 p.m. Guardians with children six-years-old and under are welcome to drop in and enjoy tea or coffee while their little ones play with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Snacks are also available.

Free After-School Recreational Swim
Free after-school recreational swim. It’s a fun way to get inside and stay warm after school at Kinsmen Leisure Centre in Sherwood Park.

CO*LAB GLOW 2025 Lantern Workshop
Let us all come together to illuminate the beauty of our community and nurture the incredible creativity that thrives within it.

FREE Check out Cheer Program
Come check out what cheer is all about!
Is your child eager to try a new activity? Check Out Cheer is the PERFECT class for them! Check Out Cheer is a 1-hour class where athletes can get a taste of what the sport of cheerleading is all about, for only $10! A great opportunity to try cheer before the new season begins!

Drop in Gym at Perfect Storm Athletics
Drop-in for daytime playtime at Perfect Storm Athletics on Tuesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. Enjoy unstructured, parent supervised play in our large gym space.

FREE Creating an Urban Wildlife Habitat
This event is brought to you by the WPCL Programs team and thanks to the City of Edmonton’s Neighbourhood Micro Grant.

Free Skate with Hunter and Zach Hyman Meet & Greet
There’s a a fun afternoon planned at the Esso Oval Skating Rink in ICE District Plaza this Sunday!