April 26-28 - Fun Stuff to do in Edmonton This Weekend
It's going to be a great weekend to try a new playground, hit a midway or cheer on the team!
Pictured is St Edmund School Playground!
Looking for Fun Stuff To Do In Edmonton This Weekend? Edmonton Playgrounds has you covered! Check our list of the best weekend activities for families in Edmonton for the weekend of April 26-28, 2024!
GO OILERS!
Celebrate the Oilers playoff run with a variety of events in ICE District! Scotiabank Fan Park and the Ford Tailgate Party are FREE to attend, available for all ages and open one hour before and after away games!
$5 Tickets can also be purchased for the Rogers Road Game Watch Party inside Rogers Place.
Friday, April 26 and Sunday, April 28 – 8:30pm game starts – More info HERE
ELEMENTAL NINJA DAY CAMP
Some kiddos have a PD Day on Friday – it’s the perfect chance to check out Elemental Ninja! Elemental offers full day or half day (morning or afternoon) day camps to help kids learn the coolest skills and (safely) unleash their inner ninjas!
Friday, April 26 – More info HERE
TRY A NEW PLAYGROUND
Maybe this is the weekend for a Zipline Playground? We’ve got a list for that! Or maybe you have a kiddo who loves dinosaurs or pirates -you need our list of Theme Playgrounds! Or maybe you’re looking for a New-To-You playground? Find all the newest Edmonton Playgrounds that have opened in the last year!
Use the MAP to find ALL the Edmonton Playgrounds!
SPRING FEST AT MANNING TOWN CENTRE
Get out and enjoy the great weather with a FREE family fun event at Manning Town Centre! Spring Fest will include bouncy castles, airbrush tattoos, food trucks, freebies, games, a balloon artist and more!
Saturday, April 27 – 12pm-3pm – More info HERE
KIDS DAY AT SNAP GALLERY
Enjoy a day of FREE (and ultra-cool!) art activities for kids and parents! Visit SNAP Gallery on Saturday between 12pm and 4pm to try silkscreen printing, card making, button making and other art activities!
Saturday, April 27 – 12pm-4pm – More info HERE
THE LAND BEFORE TIME PJ PARTY
Wear your PJs on Saturday Morning to the TELUS World of Science – Edmonton to catch an early morning screening of “The Land Before Time” in the IMAX Theatre! This event is almost sold out, but tickets are on-sale for a second screening on May 25!
For more dino fun at the Science Centre, be sure to check out Dinosaurs: The Exhibition!
Saturday, April 27 – 9am – More info HERE
SPRING CARNIVAL IN SPRUCE GROVE
Did you miss it last weekend? You have one more weekend to take in the Spring Carnival at the Spruce Grove Grain Elevator. The Carnival will serve as a fundraiser to support the maintenance of the Elevator. Enjoy carnival games, rides, food and more!
April 25, 26, 27 & 28 – Hours Vary – More info HERE
SPRING CARNIVAL AT RIVERVIEW CROSSING
There’s not one, but TWO carnivals to check out in our area this weekend. Wild Rose shows will also be set up at Riverview Crossing Mall (formerly Abbottsfield Mall) Friday through Sunday.
April 26, 27 & 28 – Hours Vary – More info HERE
EDMONTON EXPO CENTRE
There are a couple of big events at Edmonton EXPO Centre this weekend. Jurassic Quest roars into town Friday through Sunday. More info HERE.
It’s also the final weekend to catch Disney Immersive Animation, on through Sunday at the EXPO Centre. More info HERE
PLAY RANGERS
The CIty of Edmonton’s FREE outdoor fun program, Play Rangers, is happening at TWO locations in April and May! For this final weekend of April, kids can drop in to Whitemud Park for Geocaching and Orienteering – or to Laurier Park for Disc Golf, Shelter Building and outdoor games.
Saturday, April 27 – 11:30am-5:30pm – More info HERE
SAIL INTO SPRING – FINAL WEEKEND
It’s your last chance to visit the Muttart Conservatory’s stunning Sail into Spring Feature Pyramid! The pyramid will be closed after Sunday in preparation for the next feature, A Palace Wedding!
Until Sunday, April 28 – 10am-5pm – More info HERE
OPEN PLAY AT THE MAKERY
The Makery in Sherwood Park is an awesome facility for kids to explore S.T.E.A.M. concepts and play. This weekend there are FOUR Drop-In Play sessions to choose from – 2 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday! (or, you can check out Slime Lab Sundays this Sunday at 1pm!)
Open Play – Saturday, April 27 – 10am or 2pm – Sunday, April 28 – 9:45am or 2pm – More info HERE
SUPER SATURDAY AT LANDMARK CINEMAS
Landmark Cinemas are hosting Super Saturday in support of Kids’ Help Phone. On Saturday, April 27, every $2 donation made earns you a spin of the prize wheel. You could win movie tickets, treats and other prizes, and it’s all in support of a good cause!
Saturday, April 27 – 12pm-4pm – More info HERE
DROP-IN CRAFTING AT MICHAELS
Most weeks, Michaels stores offer drop-in crafting opportunities. This week’s event is a Saturday Kids’ Club and the project is Friendship Bracelets! This week’s project is FREE with all supplies provided!
Saturday, April 27 – 10am-12pm – More info HERE
MASTERMIND TOYS MAKE & TAKE
Drop in to Mastermind Toys this weekend for a Make and Take paint-by-number activity! This event is FREE while supplies last and aimed at kids ages 7 and up.
Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 – 1pm-3pm – More info HERE
LEGO STORES IN-STORE EVENT
The LEGO Stores in Southgate Centre and West Edmonton Mall are hosting FREE in-store events this Sunday. Guests can build a LEGO photo frame for Mother’s Day. One project per visitor while supplies last.
Sunday, April 28 – 12pm-2pm – More info HERE