15 Things to do in Edmonton this WEekend with Kids - May 2-4, 2025
This weekend is stacked with things to do in Edmonton with kids - and the best part is that so much of what’s happening this weekend won’t cost you a dime!
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend
Friday
FREE Swimming at Kinsmen Leisure Centre
Kick off the first Friday of the month with a FREE recreational swim, sponsored by Pasta Pantry & Trattoria! Slide down the slide, jump off of the rope swing and swim for free at this kid-friendly pool in Sherwood Park.
FREE Code an Alien Language.
May 2, 2025
Try out machine learning with this fun coding project! Make up words in an alien language, then train the computer to understand them.
Free Drop in Coding Session at Apple: Kids: Draw with BE@RBRICK
May 2, 2025
Families, come experience the imaginative world of BE@RBRICK from Apple TV+. Enjoy scenes from the show, then create a drawing that showcases your personality using Pages on iPad with Apple Pencil Pro. Devices provided.
Saturday
Free Drop in Planter at RONA
RONA Offers free monthly kids workshops, every month in Edmonton. Projects include painting, building, creating and feature a loyalty program where kids will earn a badger each workshop they take part in.
Kidding Around at Rapid Fire Theatre
Rapid Fire Theatre's hilarious performers create this entire show right off the top of their heads, but in order to pull it off we're going to need help from all the kids in the audience. In this show kids are invited to shout out and participate.
City of Edmonton Play Rangers Drop-in Outdoor Fun
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 Comic Book Day
Free Comic Book Day is back for 2025. Visit your local comic book store the first Saturday in May for FREE Comic Books. Visit Rolling Tales for a fun day of in-store activities and comic book fun!
Launchpad Trampoline Park Neon Nights!
The hottest place to be on Friday and Saturday nights from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM is LaunchPad Trampoline Park. The lights go off and the state of art lasers and black lights are on while the we spin the sickest beats.
Sunday
Landmark Kids Day Sunday
Every Sunday, kids can get out of the house and score a movie ticket and Snack Pack (popcorn, drink, choice of candy treat) for one great, low price. Every movie, every Sunday. Landmark Cinemas' Kid's Day – turn the average Sunday into a movie-filled Funday. Check your favourite Landmark Cinemas for showtimes.
Learn to Draw Session at the Apple Store
Families, come experience the imaginative world of BE@RBRICK from Apple TV+. Enjoy scenes from the show, then create a drawing that showcases your personality using Pages on iPad with Apple Pencil Pro. Devices provided.
FREE Apple Learn to Code with Swift Playground Session
Swift is a powerful programming language created by Apple that’s used to build many popular apps, and Swift Playground is an app for iPad that makes learning how to code interactive and fun. In this 60-minute session, we’ll show you how to get started with coding using Swift Playground. Bring your iPad, or we’ll provide one. Recommended for beginner coders aged 12 and up.
Get FREE Churros at Callingwood Marketplace Kids Zone
Kids get FREE churros at the El Mero Mero Taqueria food truck! Stop by the welcome table for a ticket. Limits apply. While quantities last.
MacLab Concert Series: Will Stroet
Will Stroet of Will's Jams is a JUNO-nominated musician, nationally recognized educator and former CBC Kids TV star. His high-energy rock-pop music in English and French is full of witty wordplay and sing-along choruses, inspiring kids to be active, creative, caring and community-minded.
FREE Lego Make & Take: Star Wars Grogu
LEGO® Star Wars™ Grogu™ make and take event is intended for participants aged 10+ years. The LEGO® Star Wars™ Grogu™ model will be available on a first come first serve basis, at participating locations, while supplies last. LEGO® Star Wars™ Grogu™ offer is valid on May 4th, 2025* from 12-2pm only. Limited to one LEGO® Star Wars™ Grogu™ build per guest. LEGO® Star Wars™ Grogu™ model cannot be purchased.
