With a four-day long weekend to celebrate Easter, there is plenty of time to get out there and explore things to do in Edmonton with kids. We’ve listed some of our favourite, kid-friendly events, like Easter eggs hunts in Edmonton and Easter activities for kids in Edmonton, right here – making it easier to plan your Easter fun with kids.
What to do during Easter weekend with Kids in Edmonton
Easter Crafting Session at the Reuse Center | April 12, 2017
Join us for a free Easter themed drop-in crafting session at the Reuse Centre. Great craft for the whole family! Get ready for Spring by crafting a DIY Peek-a-Boo Hatching Chick by upcycling egg cartons, yarn and other reusable materials. Plus, learn how to make your own pom poms with yarn!
Free Easter Portraits at KidZone | April 13, 2017
Capture the memories of your little ones with a free photography mini session! Photos will be spring / Easter themed. As this event takes place in the middle of the day, we’ve geared it toward children aged 5 and under (of course older children are welcome!) Your kids will get approximately 5 minutes with the photographer and you will be provided with a code to go online to view the photos, download and print. No charge.
Easter Break at TWoS | April 14-17
Just like you never know when the Easter bunny will hop by to leave Easter treats on Easter morning, the same rings true at TWOSE this Easter weekend! Once a day, we’ll surprise guests with a very special Easter Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream demo… but you’ll have to be here to enjoy it! There’s Easter fun in the daily challenges, so stop by!
Free Movie Screening ‘HOP’ | April 14, 2017
Free Family Movie Night at Caernarvon Hall. EVERYONE is welcome to attend!
Bring your sleeping bags and PJs for an adorable evening with the movie “HOP” a story of the Easter Bunny who does not want to follow in his father’s footsteps. He runs away to L.A. to become a drummer meanwhile under Easter Island a Chick named Carlos is trying to take over the Easter Bunny’s role!
Cineplex Family Favourites | April 15, 2017
$2.99 movies on a Saturday morning, and this weekend, it’s Easter themed. Come watch HOP and bring the family for a Saturday morning, on the cheap.
Kids Art Project: Yarn Bunny | April 15, 2017
Come to Michaels and take part in the Easter themed art project, a yarn bunny. It’s only $2, and you don’t have to preregister ahead of time. You can drop in between 10-12 and create the craft. You’ve got to stay in the store, but the kids can do the craft on their own.
Gold Bar Easter Party | April 15, 2017
You’re invited! The Gold Bar Community hall is hosting a family party for all Gold Bar residents, like in years past. Please make time to support this opportunity to reconnect with your community by bringing your household by to this Easter-themed party.
Griesbach Easter Egg Hunt | April 16, 2017
The Easter Egg Hunt is back again this year. Kids, get ready to traverse the terrain starting on the West End of Patricia Lake to see where the Easter Bunny hid his colorful eggs. This is our annual Griesbach tradition for kids 12 and under.
Easter Hoppenings | April 16, 2017
Find out what’s Hoppening down at the Muttart this Easter! Explore the pyramids and take part in some family friendly activities. Plant a keepsake Easter memory plant and meet some funny friends down at the Muttart. We promise you’ll have a hoppin’ good Easter! Check back here, we’ll update the event page with some more info as we get closer to the big day!
Capital City Gymnastics Egg Hunt | April 16, 2017
Head out to Capital City Gymnastics on Sunday morning at 10:30 for an egg hunt, followed by open gym. It’s a great time to check out the gym, run off some of that extra energy and play in the bouncy castle. For an extra $2, you can get face painted. It’s $7/kid, and the event goes on until noon.