Here are the BEST Family-Friendly Things to do in Edmonton this Week - May 22-27, 2025
HONK! Bloom Festival and FREE Summer Palooza Hitting Edmonton this Weekend!
Hey pals. Coming up this weekend is the featured event where your whole family can explore Manchester Square! Visit for the FREE Bloom Fest Celebration with the kids. Hop your way through patios, explore new shops and enjoy live music, yard games and free family fun. 1-9pm on Saturday.
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HONK! The Musical starts this weekend. Perfect for all ages, this heartwarming musical tale of an ugly duckling is a celebration of acceptance, diversity, and the power of love. Get ready to quack up, sing along, and be inspired by Ugly’s journey toward self-acceptance and finding his place in the world. Buy tickets for HONK at Capitol Theatre at Fort Edmonton Park, on stage until June 1, 2025.
Fire Station OPEN HOUSE Season is here. Fire Station Open Houses begin in Edmonton on June 7, 2025. Explore the fire station, hop on a fire truck and learn more about firefighting in Edmonton. Here’s the full 2025 Edmonton Fire Station Open House Schedule.
OUTDOOR MOVIE Season is here! Find the full guide to Edmonton’s 2025 Outdoor and Drive-in Movies, right here.
Get ready, preschoolers! Summer fun starts at Malmo Preschool’s SUMMER PALOOZA open house on June 1st, from 1 to 3 PM at Malmo Community League! Come bounce in the castle, enjoy face painting, play games, and snack on tasty treats. Meet our amazing teachers and register onsite for the 2025–2026 school year! Malmo Preschool offers two fantastic programs: Learning through Play for children aged 3–4 years and Learning through Nature for older kids. Families can choose between 2, 3, or 5-day-a-week schedules for maximum flexibility.
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this week with Kids
Thursday May 22, 2025
Free RISKY PLAY Group for Little Kids. Parents and caregivers are welcome to bring their little ones who have started walking up until 4 years old to explore risky play together. We'll do outdoor obstacles, play in the park, and explore natures playground!
University of Alberta Observatory Drop-in Solar Viewing. The Department of Physics Astronomical Observatory at the University of Alberta offers public solar observing sessions every Thursday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Visitors can drop in anytime during this hour without tickets, and admission is free.
Friday May 23, 2025
TWO Midways are hitting the grounds this week: Beaumont Days and St. Albert Rainmaker Rodeo. Get food on the fairgrounds, grab an all-day-ride bracelet and try your luck at the games!
HONK: The Musical hits the stage. Join Ugly, a lovable duckling with a difference, as he embarks on a journey filled with adventure, laughter, and life-changing lessons. Honk! The Musical, a charming, award-winning family-friendly production, tells the story of a misfit who learns that being different is something to celebrate.
City of Edmonton Play Rangers. City of Edmonton Play Rangers is a free weekly drop in program with instructor led activities, for all ages of children and the whole family.
Saturday May 24, 2025
Launchpad Trampoline Parks 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.
Visit Manchester Square for the FREE Bloom Fest Celebration with the kids. Hop your way through patios, explore new shops and enjoy live music, yard games and free family fun. 1-9pm.
‘A Place to Grow’ Showhome Opening. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to find your dream home in one of Northeast Edmonton's most vibrant communities!
Leduc Fire Station OPEN HOUSE. Get ready for an action-packed day at the Fire Hall Open House! Bring the family to check out fire trucks and ambulances, enjoy fun activities for kids like fire hose target shooting, and learn some life-saving fire safety tips.
Kids Free Coding Workshop. Create a theme song for a favourite show, book or game using GarageBand on iPad. We’ll cover rhythm basics and kids will experiment with drums, add prerecorded loops and remix their theme song.
Read the full weekend guide and find the best things to do in Edmonton this weekend, right here.
Sunday May 25, 2025
Hardisty Recreation Centre FREE ACCESS. No registration necessary, you can just turn up. This spring and summer, the City of Edmonton invites all Edmontonians to discover the diverse recreational opportunities available in their communities. Attend free open houses at participating recreation centres and get a firsthand look at the wide array of amenities and programs offered at each location.
Monday May 26, 2025
FREE Drop-in Storytime in the Botanic Garden. Storytime in the park is back! Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs, dancing, and crafts in the orchard at the beautiful St. Albert Botanic Park. Mondays, 10 am, starting May 5
Tuesday May 27, 2025
FREE Drop in youth art at Leduc Foundry. This is a free drop-in youth program for children aged 4-17, after school between 4-7pm.
