There are so many things to do with the kids around Edmonton this month! Whether you want to check out the first outdoor movie of the season, explore some of the best playgrounds in Edmonton, or even go to a fire hall open house this list has it all plus more!
35 things to do with kids around Edmonton in May
Join Project Play at Northgate Centre for a morning of messy play full of painting, cardboard box play, colouring and more! – May 2nd
Take advantage of free admission at the Art Gallery of Alberta, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:00pm-8: 00 pm
Check out some of our favourite playgrounds and spray parks in Edmonton
Have your free picture taken with your mom and decorate a picture frame to put it in at Northgate Centre (one photo per family for the first 300 families) – May 5th
Meet firefighters & fire prevention officers, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information at the Ellerslie Firestation open house – May 5th
Get some amazing deals on summer clothes for kids at the Griesbach I’ve Outgrown it Sale – May 5th
Make Mother’s Day Cards for Mom at Michaels Kids Club ($2-$5) – May 5th
Catch a Cineplex Family Favourites movie for $2.99! Movies in May include Ferdinand, Jumanji, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and Peter Rabbit.
Attend the Litter Kit Kick-off Event at Clearview Recreation Centre to register and pick up supplies to clean up your neighbourhood, river valley or community park – May 5th
Join the fun-filled Adventure PlayDay, which will include a large variety of loose parts and tools will be available to spark your child’s imagination – May 6th
Celebrate the opening of the Callingwood Farmers Market and see PJ Masks – May 9th
Take a road trip to Calgary for Day Out with Thomas– May 5th & 6th and May 11th – 13th (Limited tickets still available)
See Canada’s leading Nature Attraction, SAFARI JEFF, live with many of his reptile friends and an extraordinary live multimedia show – May 11th-13th
Build a free Windmill Planter at Home Depot Kids Workshop – May 12th
Create a free Mother’s Day craft at Mill Woods Town Centre – May 12th
Spend Mother’s Day at Toys R Us and create doll-sized mini pizzas with the Barbie Pizza Chef Doll and Playset and decorate a cookie treat – May 12th
Get your work out with Momentum Health & Wellness at Kids Play in Londonderry Mall – May 17th
Check out the MayDaze Carnival at Mill Woods Town Centre May 17th – 21st
Make a pineapple craft at Michaels Kids Club ($2-$5) – May 19th
Watch The Prince Bride under the stars – May 19th
Check out your favourite food trucks at the first What the Truck?! event of the season! – May 26th
Make a flamingo craft at Michaels Kids Club ($2-$5) – May 26th
Design your own Hot Wheels car and race it or crash test it on our exclusive track sets at Toys R Us – May 26th
Get great deals on books, CDs, DVDs, and more at the EPL Books2Buy sale – May 26th
Check out one of the Edmonton YMCA locations for YMCA Healthy Kids Day! Play sports like Atlanta Tennis, games, vendors, prizes & more – May 27th
Stop in at Cabellas and get your picture taken in the free photo booth with a treehouse background, free kids activities, and more! – May 26th & 27th
Get your tickets to the magical six-day festival, Northern Alberta International Children’s Festival in St.Albert! Enjoy interactions with artists and performers around the world – May 29th – June 3rd
Watch Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs in the Pehonan Theatre at the Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre, it’s free and admission is on a first come first serve basis! – May 31st
Sing, dance, and groove all morning with Dominelli School of Music at Super Kids at St. Albert Mall – May 31st
Photo credit: Northern Alberta International Children’s Festival