We love exploring this wonderful city that we live in, and now that the weather is starting to get warmer there are so many family-friendly activities that you can do around Edmonton. The great thing is that many of these are also FREE!
May Family-Friendly Activities Around Edmonton
Thursdays to Be Discovered at the Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre – Every Thursday
Join us in the Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre. Open for you to discover!
Starts at 6pm
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Go to Jurrasic Forest – Tentative opening May 1st
Explore the 40-acre prehistoric preserve which is home to many different dinosaurs through the discovery trails, junior paleontologist playground, dig site, interactive learning centre and more.
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Fire Hall Open House – May 4th
Community residents will have the opportunity to meet the firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information in order to ensure their families are fire safe.
12pm-4pm
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LEGO® Marvel Avengers Make and Take – May 4th
Join us in-store to recreate thrilling scenes from the Captain Marvel movie with your own mini LEGO® Captain Marvel Ship!
Starts at 11am
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Edmonton Springfree Pop-Up Shop Grand Opening Party – May 4th
Join us for our Grand Opening Party for free family fun and for a chance to win a Springfree Trampoline at Southgate Centre
1pm-4pm
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Take in a $2.99 Movie – Saturdays at Cineplex
Our $2.99 family favourite movies continue every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy time with your family and friends! A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting WE Charity.
11am
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Check Out The Free Petting Zoo At West Edmonton Mall – May 5th & 26th
Come meet our furry friends from Finnegan Farms at our free Petting Zoo! Located on Level One, Phase I by the Whale.
12pm-6pm
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Puppy Hero Meet & Greet – May 8th
Meet your favourite puppy heros and enjoy other activities such as bouncy castle, face painting, balloons and more than 20 vendor tables at the market.
12pm-3pm
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Check out some of our favourite playgrounds in Edmonton
Get Ready In The Park – May 11th
Each year, the City of Edmonton’s Office of Emergency Management organizes Get Ready in the Park during Emergency Preparedness Week. This event is free, informative and interactive fun for the whole family.
10am-3pm
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Build a Blooming Art Picture Frame for Mother’s Day – May 11th
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, we’ve got a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own blooming art picture frame for Mother’s Day. *Registration*
10am-12pm
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Little Treasures Children’s Art Show – May 12th-21st
Come and celebrate with us Edmonton’s impressive young talents and see the amazing work of some of North America’s most successful children artists at City Hall
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Shop The Griesbach Outgrown It Sale – May 18th
Save the date and get ready to scoop up awesome deals on gently used baby and kid clothes, toys and other items.
10am-3pm
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POKÉMON Detective Pikachu Event – May 18th
Just like Detective Pikachu chasing clues through the streets, participants can search the store for hidden clues to solve a mystery and receive FREE Psyduck and Bulbasaur promo cards!
1pm-3pm
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Watch E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Screening Under the Stars – May 19th
Bring your friends and family to watch E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, a movie night under the stars in support of Spark! Youth Camp! It’s going to be out of this world! Seating will be set up on La Cite Francophone’s beautiful outdoor bowl on a first come first serve basis. Please feel free to bring a blanket to view the film from the hill! – come early as these spots go fast.
Movie will be screened at sunset – 9:30pm approx
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UFest Edmonton Ukrainian Festival – May 24th & 25th
A celebration of Ukrainian culture, food, music, visual arts, crafts and dance. Features include a main stage with ongoing musical and dance performers, beer gardens, Ukrainian food vendors, arts, crafts and merchandise vendors, displays, buskers, a coffee tent and more!
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Access Night At The Alberta Aviation Museum
Bring your family and friends and discover Edmonton’s aviation legacy with family-friendly drop-in tours and kids activities! Plus you can pick up your free puzzle airplane!
5pm-8pm
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Watch Inside Out, Under the Stars – May 31st
BBQ, Cotton Candy and Popcorn will be available for purchase. There will also be FREE parking available. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets.
FREE outdoor activities begin at 7:00 PM and the movie will begin around 9:00 PM when it gets dark.
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