19 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Your Kids - May 12-14, 2023

Let’s get out there and explore this weekend. From one of our favourite spring themed playgrounds, encouraging young gardeners, to a list that’s chock full of free, and fun, things to do with your kids in Edmonton this weekend.

Here are the best things to do in Edmonton with Kids this Weekend

Kick off the Weekend early - Learning about Bats
Nature Alberta has some really cool programs coming up, and this Thursday, you can join an in-person session and learn more about the role that bats play in the forest.
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Explore The Tomato Playground in the Blatchford Community
Just in time for planting, this weekend we’re sharing a playground that’s perfect for the spring theme - The Tomato Playground. It’s a fun place to play for all ages, with plenty to explore in the area - and an incredible view of downtown.
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Friday

Make Your Way Through the Best Edmonton Ice Cream Map
Use this map to make your way through the best ice cream scoops, cones, soft serve and sundaes in Edmonton. It’s a great weekend to start checking off the best places to have ice cream in Edmonton.
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Introduce the Kids to Live Theatre with ‘Sprout: New Play Festival for Kids’
Begin a love for the theatre at an early age, and this weekend is the perfect introduction for family-friendly live theatre in Edmonton. The New Play Festival for kids is a two-day festival, featuring live performances that will make your kids fall in love with live performances on stage.
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Saturday

The First Drive-in movie of the Season: Top Gun Double Feature
It’s the first drive in of the season and it’s your chance to catch two showings of ‘Top Gun’, You can watch the original, and the latest version, on the big screen - and it’s completely free. You have
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Get Free Admission to the Botanic Garden - Cancelled due to Wildfires
Free admission is still available, events are cancelled in the gardens. Celebrate the coronation of the king with free admission to the University of Alberta Botanic Garden. It’s your chance to explore the gardens and kick off the spring season, for free! That’s a savings of more than $40/family if you choose to visit. No pre-registration or tickets are necessary, you can just show up for admission through the day.
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Shop for New Bikes at the Edmonton Bike Swap
It’s that time of year again! The Edmonton Bike Swap is back and you can either shop for a new (to you) bike at the swap, or drop off an outgrown bike and get a bit of cash from the experience.
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Explore Lois Hole Provincial Park for Migratory Bird Day
Get outside and celebrate Migratory Bird Day at Lois Hole Provincial Park! It’s your chance to explore the park, take part in family friendly nature activities, all day long - and spend the afternoon outside with the kids learning something new.
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Learn to Camp at City of Edmonton Play Rangers
Are you new to camping and want to learn some of the basics to make it a success with your kids? Visit City of Edmonton Play Rangers this weekend (it’s free) - for fun, drop-in sessions where kids can learn the ins and outs of camping, and you can hit the campground this summer.
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Watch a $2.99 Movie on the Big Screen
Every Saturday, catch a $2.99 movie on the big screen. It’s your chance to bring the kids to the movies, on the cheap! We like to eat breakfast right before, to keep this one a budget friendly family activity, and skip the movie snacks first thing in the morning. This week, The Wolf and the Lion, is showing on the big screen.
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Celebrate Spring at the Norwood Festival - It’s Free!
Celebrate a fun, spring festival in Norwood! It’s a fun, free family activity to do this weekend with the kids!
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Climb Bouncy Castles at the Healthy Street Fair in Grand Trunk
Celebrate all things healthy, and take part in activities games and opportunities for kids and the whole family to burn some energy, at the Healthy Street Fair. This community fair has a bouncy castle (fun) for the little kids to run off some of that weekend energy.
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Free Petting Zoo at Callingwood Marketplace
welcome back the Kidzone Petting Zoo to the Marketplace at Callingwood on Saturday, May 13th from 1PM-4PM. We invite you to visit the ponies from My Pony Party and all of their loveable, pet-able friends including Penelope the piglet, fuzzy bunnies, goats and more! Find us set-up in the parking lot behind TD Bank or inside the covered breezeway if the weather turns.
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Free Recreational Swim with Inflatable at Emerald Hills
This weekend, drop into Emerald Hills Leisure Centre for a free inflatable swim session. There is no cost, and no pre-registration required to take part in the swim! Just show up!
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Sunday

Stop by Michaels Crafts for a Free Drop-in Mother’s Day Craft
It’s Sunday, and that means you can stop by your local Michaels store between 2-4pm, to make a craft, for free. All supplies are included in drop-in, and you can take it home when you’re finished. The crafts rotate weekly, and this time around, you can make a keepsake, perfect for Mother’s Day
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