14 Fun, Family Friendly Spring Break Activities in Edmonton + Area

The MeadowsMarch Break at Chapters Indigo 
Activities are full swing at Chapters Indigo, with free events all week long. Events are held every day, and you can sign up to the fun events by visiting your closest store, or calling to get on the list. Monday Dr. Suess Storytime Tuesday Wimpy Kid Read Aloud Wednesday Lego Thursday Disney Cinderella
Friday Klutz Art + Science

$2.99 Movies at Cineplex Family Favorites 
Saturday morning to start (and finish) March break is easy on the wallet if you take in a couple of the family favorites. Cineplex will be showing Alvin & the Chipmunks on March 28, and Hop, on April 4. Get the full schedule, here, showtimes are usually 10am, but contact your local theater for full times.

Yoga + Dance at Ivivva Stores
Sunday mornings before the store opens, young girls and guys can take a yoga or dance class that starts at 10 am. Contact your local store for the details.

Ortona Family Open Gym/Preschool Open Gym 
Have reign of the gym during open gym time. Family open gym is on Sunday morning from 10am-11:30am, and preschool open gym (under 6) takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30am-11am. Admission applies for children only during the preschool gym session.

Get Half off at the Royal Alberta Museum 
Head out to the Museum on Saturday or Sunday morning, 9-11 am and get half price admission. It would be a fantastic time to check out the new exhibitions and take advantage of the fun kids activities once you’re inside. Get the admission details + hours, here.

Slide a New Slide in the Meadows Rec Center (photo credit)
Slide down somewhere new and try out the Meadows Rec Center. We love the fact that this slide comes down into shallow water, making it simple for our adventurous Violet, to slide alone (or with her sister) – and the fact that the stairs are see through all the way up so we can keep an eye on them from below. Plus, the bright and sunny environment is a fantastic time to take some fun under-the-water photos of the kids. Our tip? Go early in the morning, especially on spring break, where it gets busy.

Spring Break at Snow Valley
If you’ve taken the day off of work, head to Snow Valley for some fun celebrations at the ski hill. There are daily scavenger hunts, hot chocolate and games for families that want to stay active through the Spring break. Get all of the details, here.

Kids Night out at Colour Me Mine
From painting a canvas during the Sunny kids night out on March 29 that includes dinner, a movie and a painted canvas for $29 to the various drop in daily art camps, you can occupy your artistic child with a trip to Colour me Mine in West Edmonton Mall or the Sherwood Park location, to April events like mom + me thumbprint activities, or kids Night out on April 3, you can find the April calendar, here.

Spring Break at Edmonton Public Library
Spring break at Edmonton public library is full of events like puppet shows, stop motion Lego fun, green programs and more. You can check out the local branch listings, here.

Sportzone at Ardrossan Recreation Complex
Great fun for older kids just minutes from Sherwood Park. You will find a fun filled Sportzone on from March 30 to April 5 including inflatables, blocks, floor shuffleboard, pickleball, and additional activities. There will also be added shinny hockey, stick and skate and recreational skating March 30 to April 2.
Sportzone at Millennium Place
Check out the Sportzone on from March 27 to April 3 including inflatables, sports equipment, mini-hockey, and additional activities. There will also be additional recreational skating added for March 28 to April 5. Find more information by calling (780) 416-3300.
Michaels Saturday Morning Art Sessions
$2 arts and crafts at your local Michaels store, to cover the cost of supplies, is an easy and fun way to celebrate Saturday morning. You’re going to have to stay in the store, and it’s a good idea to pre-register by visiting your chosen store – but our kids love it. Get the details + see the schedule, here.
Toddler Fun at Kinsmen Leisure Centre
One of our favorite pools for young children, there’s an additional recreational swim from 1 to 3 p.m. March 30 to April 2. Over Easter weekend, April 3-6, they will have recreational swim from 1 to 6 p.m.
Spring Break on the Square 
From noon to 4:00 pm, March 30 to April 3, the Edmonton Arts Council (EAC) will be filling Sir Winston Churchill Square with family fun for spring break. EAC’s Happenings on the Square will host free, drop-in activities for children of all ages and interests. Get the details.

  • Bouncy castles
  • Lightsaber training for young Padawans, BYOL (bring your own lightsaber)
  • DJ CreeAsian pumping out beats and providing b-boy lessons
  • Sportball: non-competitive, skill-building play
  • Adventure Bus mobile gym on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
  • In addition, games of table tennis, basketball, ball hockey, giant checkers, and more