Welcome to your go-to guide for the BEST family weekend events in Edmonton! Each week, we handpick a mix of FREE and unique experiences, publishing early so you can plan ahead. This weekend, enjoy everything from carnivals and culture to pumpkins and reptiles! FREE events are marked below with the 🆓 symbol.
With one of the city’s most active Events Calendars, we’re constantly adding new events and making planning easy for busy families. As always, visit our Events Calendar to discover even MORE fun things to do in Edmonton this weekend.
Kid-Friendly Activities in Edmonton this Weekend (September 26-28):
🎶KISS 91.7 Pepper and Dylan Carnival
September 26 | Say goodbye to summer and hello to fall at the Pepper and Dylan Carnival. This FREE carnival will include carnival games, music, rides, mascots, food trucks, and friendly farm animals!
🖼️ FREE Museum Admission for Alberta Culture Days
🆓 September 27 & 28 | The Royal Alberta Museum and Reynolds Museum (Wetaskiwin) are offering free admission for Alberta Culture Days. A timed ticket is required and must be reserved online. Walk-ins may be allowed, depending on capacity.
🎪 Delwood Community League Fall Festival & Fireworks
🆓 September 27 | Delwood’s annual Fall Festival returns with a full day of free family fun including face painting, live wrestling, and complimentary hamburgers in the park.
🎃 Pumpkins After Dark
September 26 – October 31 | Canada’s largest Halloween festival, Pumpkins After Dark, is returning to Edmonton’s Borden Park this September and October for another spooktacular season! With all new pumpkin displays and more roaming entertainment, it is a must-see event for ghosts and ghouls of all ages.
🎬 Jubilations Junior presents Super Mario’s Bowser Boogie Battle
Saturdays from September 13 to November 1 | Super Mario’s Bowser Boogie Battle jumps onto the stage this fall with Jubilations Dinner Theatre’s signature mix of a laugh-out-loud show and a tasty multi-course meal. Join Mario, Luigi, and friends on a musical adventure filled with energy, laughs, and toe-tapping tunes—perfectly designed for families who want to see their favourite game brought to life!
🎈 Sama-sama Kultura: Exploring Filipino Heritage, Together!
🆓 September 27 & 28 | Through cultural workshops and creative stations, this two-day event celebrates the diversity and unity of Filipino culture. Attendees can look forward to a full schedule of activities designed for all ages.
🛻 Concordia University Homecoming 2025
🆓 September 26 & 27 | Join a weekend full of sports, music, and family fun. Best of all — this FREE community celebration is open to everyone!
🍂 Kiwi Nurseries Pumpkin Festival
September 27 | Enjoy a day of Autumn fun at the Kiwi Nurseries Pumpkin Festival! Admission is just $10/participating child and includes a haystack search, pumpkin carving contest, crafts, outdoor games, and a free pumpkin to take home.
🦎 Fall 2025 Edmonton Reptile Expo
September 27-28 | Whether you want to meet some interesting critters, are considering a new pet, need care tips, or are looking for supplies for your creature crew, you can find it at the Edmonton Reptile Expo.
🫏 Fall-O-Ween Festival at Prairie Gardens
September 27-28 | Enjoy hayrides, corn and bale mazes, scarecrow making, pumpkin picking, farm animals, games, and plenty of fall fun just north of Edmonton in Bon Accord.
But wait…There’s more!
If you enjoy our weekly guide of Awesome Kid Friendly Activities To Do in Edmonton, then you’ll love our monthly guides too! Head on over to our guide to Family Fun Events in Edmonton in September and bookmark our Events Calendar to never miss out on the fun.
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