Parents, Welcome to the Only Guide You Need for Spring Break Fun in Edmonton
We've got 100+ Ways to Entertain Your Kids During Spring Break
Hey friends, Alice here. Spring Break is going to be here before you know it. Our team has been behind the scenes finding the best things to do during spring break with your kids. Activities that won’t break the bank, camps - both one day and full week. Trails, ways to get outside and places to explore. We’re wishing you a wonderful week of connection with the kiddos in your lives.
Here’s the 2024 Spring Break Guide in Edmonton
Fun Free Spring Break Activities in Edmonton
Chapters Indigo has a daily story time during spring break that will be accompanied with in-store activities, you can visit your local store to take part.
Edmonton Public Library has a full roster of activities (nearly 150) at all locations throughout the city. From spy craft to Minecraft, Mario Kart to live animal experiences - we’ve got the full schedule on our event calendar.
Mastermind Toys joined the roster for fun things to do in Edmonton during spring break, offering free activities daily in-store.
If you’re brave enough to venture to another toy store, Toys R Us is also offering free, daily in-store activities during spring break.
Every Tuesday, there is free drop-in art at the Arts Foundry in Leduc.
There’s a Makerspace open house at Stanley Milner - this is a fun, free way to explore the Makerspace in the library.
Drop in for FREE For Girls by Girls sports drop-in nights. This is a great way for girls to stay active, and there are three locations around Edmonton to take part in.
On the last Thursday of the month, get free admission to Art Gallery of Alberta.
Saturday afternoon, you can head out to a local park for City of Edmonton Play Rangers - a free drop-in program.
Youth can take a Free Filmmaking Workshop and learn how to document their spring break!
✨Try this at home: make your own stickers using magazines and clear tape!
Cheap Spring Break Activities in Edmonton
See $5 movies at Landmark Cinemas for Spring Break. What’s playing? Rocket Club: Across the Cosmos, Wish, Trolls: Band Together and Super Mario Bros.
See $3.99 Movies at Cineplex as part of their Spring Break Favourites. What’s Playing? Paw Patrol: The Movie, Super Mario Bros., Peppa’s Cinema Party, Trolls: Band Together.
Edmonton Oil Kings Sunday Funday! Kick off spring break with a fun hockey game! At Sunday Funday, there’s bouncy castles on the concourse, face painting and balloon animals. There are even autographs after the game!
Mill Woods Town Centre is hosting spring break fun on the daily - and it’s only $25 for kids to participate in the five-daily events.
There is daily fun included with admission at Royal Alberta Museum - this is a fun way to keep the learning going during spring break!
It’s bring your own cup to 7Eleven for Slurpees on March 22 and 23, 2024. Find the details, here.
See ‘Young Turtle’ on stage. The Adventure of Young Turtle is a queer- and trans-led musical for young audiences that incorporates large-scale puppetry, original music, and big questions about forging your identity’s path. Buy Tickets
Strathcona County Sportszone has low cost admission with FUN to climb inflatables in the indoor arena. Plus, there are games to play while you’re there. Your admission also includes access to swimming and the indoor playground.
Get $30 in bonus credits when you buy a $100 game band at The Rec Room for a fun spring break arcade visit!
Visit the full Edmonton.family event calendar for a full listing of the best Edmonton events for kids and families during spring break
Easter Activities in Edmonton
Use this guide to find the best Easter egg hunts in Edmonton - and register for one of the many free Easter Events! Read it, here.
Places to Get out of Town for Spring Break
On March 23, there’s the Meltdown Festival in Sylvan Lake. There are fireworks, the Balloon Glow, where hot air balloons are tethered to the ground, a HOLI festival, and a full day of family fun. Read it, here.
Spring is a very cool time to explore Hard Luck Canyon in Whitecourt.
Are you trying to find new places to explore in Edmonton? Check out this really cool mural that includes light elements into the art!
Stay active and get outside, explore a new playground. Find the best playgrounds to explore using this Edmonton Playground Map.
Check out this video of a ghost town near Drumheller that’s a MUST-VISIT this spring from Edmonton.
Alberta Parks has free programming at select parks through Spring Break. Visit the website and start planning your next adventure!
During spring break, we’ll have two updated weekend guides. We update the weekend guide on our website every Monday morning so you can start planning your next weekend!