Edmonton 
A list of FREE and cheap fun things to do in the Edmonton Area during May 2026.
Contents:
- Events
- Anytime free activities like walks and other outdoor fun.
I. Events
Galerie CAVA , 9103 95 Ave NW, Edmonton
April 9, 2026 To May 21, 2026
5145495139
Free
Explore the beauty of the Alberta wilderness through the eyes of artist Mariam Qureshi. Opening April 9th at Galerie CAVA, “Chemin Poétique” features a stunning collection ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
April 20, 2026 To May 1, 2026
Free
The 117th Annual Edmonton Music & Speech Arts Festival (formerly known as the Edmonton Kiwanis Music Festival) creates over 2,500 opportunities for over 20,000 music students, actors, musicians, and ... »
ICE District, Edmonton
April 20, 2026 To May 2, 2026
Free to $10
Edmonton Oilers will be hosting Tailgate & Watch Parties during the Stanley Cup playoffs. For home playoff games, there will be enhanced outdoor playoff watch parties throughout ... »
Online
April 25, 2026 To May 3, 2026
Cost of Plants
Pick your favourite herbs, planters, hanging baskets, potted plants and specialty items from the comfort of your home. Curbside pickup will be available at no extra cost. ... »
Premium Outlet Mall, 1 Outlet Collection Way, Nisku
April 30, 2026 To May 3, 2026
Free Admission/Rides Ticketed
Wild Rose Shows Midway is visiting Premium Outlet Mall. Enjoy rides, games and carnival food! The family-owned business travels all over Alberta and parts of Saskatchewan from ... »
Various Locations, Edmonton
May 1, 2026 To May 3, 2026
free
Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking tours inspired by Jane Jacobs. Explore your city, share stories about your community and connect with ... »
West Edmonton Mall, 8882 170 St NW, Edmonton
May 2, 2026 To May 11, 2026
Free
The 2026 CANstruction event is the 16th annual campaign in benefit of the Edmonton Food Bank. Canstruction® is a not for profit event that began in 1992 in New ... »
Alberta Aviation Museum. 11410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton
May 2, 2026 To May 3, 2026
Free
SCARS is having its Spring Market. Join us for a vibrant market featuring a variety of vendors offering unique and handcrafted items perfect for spring gifting. Whether ... »
The Venue at River Cree, 300 East Lapotac Boulevard, Enoch
May 2, 2026 To May 3, 2026
Free
Join us for the annual competition Pow Wow! Featuring drum groups, dancers, specials, and intertribal dances. Come experience the sights, sounds, and spirit of the powwow circle. ... »
Comic Book Stores, Canada
May 2, 2026
Free
Get a free comic and swag on Free Comic Book Day 2026 from your local comic shop. Free Comic Book Day is a single day – the first Saturday ... »
ICE District Plaza, Edmonton
May 5, 2026
Free
This special event will feature Latin music, authentic Mexican food, Latin-inspired cocktails and other beverages, free salsa lessons and much more. Mexican cuisine will be provided by ... »
Churchill Square, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW, Edmonton
May 6, 2026 To June 24, 2026
7809067939
FREE
A free Latin night for singles and couples. Salsa in the Square is BACK once again for its Spring 2026 edition of Latin music, dance, and community! Make ... »
Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
May 7, 2026
Free
Attention Opportunity Seekers! Edmonton Career Fair is back and better than ever, helping you advance your career in the right direction! Get in front of hiring managers, ... »
Edmonton EXPO Centre Grounds (South of the EXPO Centre), 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton
May 9, 2026
311
Free
Find out how you and your family can prepare for an emergency at this free, fun, family-oriented event. With more than 60 groups from Edmonton’s emergency response ... »
Lois Hole Provincial Park, 400 Ray Gibbon Dr, St. Albert
May 9, 2026
Free
Join Nature Alberta, Big Lake Environmental Support Society, and many other naturalist and conservation organizations at Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park Day Use Area for a celebration ... »
Mill Woods United Church, 15 Grand Meadow Crescent NW, Edmonton
May 9, 2026
780 463-2202
Entry by donation at door
Visit our market and find a wonderful Mother’s Day gift from one of our 40+ vendors and our plant sale. We have teamed up with an Edmonton ... »
Kingsway Mall, 1 Kingsway NW, Edmonton
May 9, 2026
780-477-5756
Free
Join us as Kingsway proudly collaborates with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government to present Alberta’s Spring Métis Market. Step into a world of Métis ... »
Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre Indoor Field House, 11000 Stadium Road, Edmonton
May 9, 2026
7804712360
Free
Edmonton Catholic Schools & Council of Elders, in partnership with the Ben Calf Robe Society and the City of Edmonton, invite all community members from Edmonton and ... »
Zebra Centre, 14325 112 Ave NW, Edmonton
May 9, 2026
7809997962
Free + cost of purchases
Pick out the perfect gift for Mom from a selection of locally sourced garden plants, flowering pots, and hanging baskets from Creekside Greenhouse. 🍩 Treat the family to ... »
Kingsway Legion, 14339- 50 Street, Edmonton
May 10, 2026
FREE
Celebrate Mother’s Day by gifting local. 55+ vendors offering fresh local baking, meat, prepared food, honey, coffee, tea, wine, handmade crafts & jewelry, gifts and flowers. Come ... »
Mill Woods Town Centre, Edmonton
May 15, 2026 To May 18, 2026
Free Admission/Rides Ticketed
Make Mills Woods your May long weekend destination! The family owned business, Wild Rose Carnival travels all over Alberta and parts of Saskatchewan from April through September. ... »
Alberta Legislature Building and Visitor Centre, 9820 - 107 Street, NW Edmonton
May 16, 2026 To September 7, 2026
7804277362
Free
Visit the Alberta Legislative Assembly Centre and discover history with family-friendly activities. You can always book a tour while you're here - and the best part, everything ... »
Manning Town Centre, 15753 37 St NW, Edmonton
May 16, 2026
Free
Join us at Manning Town Centre for our SpringFest celebration on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 12–3 PM! Taking place in the central parking lot north of The Canadian Brewhouse, ... »
City Hall Plaza and Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
May 16, 2026
Free
Head to the Arts District at City Hall Plaza and Sir Winston Churchill Square for this FREE family-friendly event. Activities include indoor performances and programming at City ... »
Gurudwara Millwoods, 2606 Mill Woods Road East NW, Edmonton
May 17, 2026
Free
The Sikhs of Edmonton will hold a Nagar Kirtan Parade in dedication of the Khalsa in 1699. »
Old Strathcona Antique Mall Parking Lot, 10323 78 Avenue NW, Edmonton
May 18, 2026
Free
Antiques, collectibles, furniture, retro, vintage, china, art, sports stuff, tools, toys, and so much more! »
Londonderry Mall, 1 Londonderry Mall NW, Edmonton
May 21, 2026 To May 24, 2026
Free Admission
Spring into carnival season with us and get ready for a weekend bursting with thrills and excitement! »
Mill Woods Town Center, 2331 66 St NW, Edmonton
May 21, 2026 To May 23, 2026
780-929-8830
$0
Celebrate the magic of multiples at the 2026 Twinfest Edmonton! Join us for the “Twintrip City-Twin Cultures Exhibition,” a one-of-a-kind immersive festival featuring massive balloon sculptures that bring ... »
Various Venues, Beaumont
May 22, 2026 To May 24, 2026
Free
Gather your family and friends, come enjoy Beaumont, Alberta’s annual Beaumont Days (Town & Country Daze weekend). A weekend filled with fun; kick things off with ... »
Alberta, Anywhere
May 22, 2026 To May 24, 2026
Free
We are very excited to be hosting our annual 48hr Mobile Device Filmmaking Challenge. This event is open to all Alberta Residents. You must pre-register to have 3 ... »
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton
May 23, 2026 To May 30, 2026
Free
Witness the future of STEM through the eyes of our youth. From groundbreaking research to inventive solutions, each project at the CWSF is a window into the ... »
Borden Park, 11020 75a St NW #102, Edmonton
May 29, 2026 To May 30, 2026
Free
UFestoffers Ukrainians and people of all cultures an opportunity to experience Ukrainian food, music, dance and family friendly activities. This free, two-day event includes hundreds of performers ... »
Sir Winston Churchill Square, 9900 102 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
May 29, 2026 To May 31, 2026
Free and ticketed events
Edmonton Drag Festival is about celebrating the art of drag performance and provide a platform for drag artists to showcase their talents. Edmonton Drag Fest offer an ... »
St. Sava Orthodox Church, 12904 112 Street Northwest, Edmonton
May 30, 2026 To May 31, 2026
Free
The Serbian Days Festival is an annual celebration of Serbian food, culture, and heritage, hosted by the Serbian community in Edmonton, Alberta. The festival offers visitors a ... »
William Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Rd NW, Edmonton
May 30, 2026
Free
Join us for the official Grand Reopening celebration. This exciting event marks the completion of all construction and the return of full park services. The celebration will ... »
MaKami College Edmonton, 8330 – 82 Avenue NW, Edmonton
May 30, 2026
780-468-3454
Free
MaKami College will hold its annual open house at its Edmonton campus from 11AM – 2PM. This will be a great opportunity for anyone looking for a change ... »
Stiles Way in Southfork, Leduc
May 30, 2026
FREE
Visit Southfork’s Grand Opening in Leduc for a day of family fun— featuring complimentary food trucks, a live DJ, entertainment, chalk art, giveaways and more, all ... »
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 57 Stanley Drive, St. Albert
May 31, 2026
7804585119
Free
Bring the whole family and join us for our annual Open Air Fair on Sunday, May 31 from 10am to 2pm! Admission is FREE! We’ll start the ... »
Alberta Legislature Grounds, 10800 97 Ave NW, Edmonton
May 31, 2026
Free
The World Partnership Walk is Canada’s largest public movement to fight global poverty, uniting Canadians in collective action across the country. Join us in Edmonton at ... »
II. Other Free Activties
Go for a walk
Spring has sprung. It’s time to go out and enjoy the great outdoors. And lucky for us, Edmonton has a lot to offer in that department. Check out one of these Nature Attractions and Parks in and around Edmonton. There are hiking and biking trails, picnic spots, off-leash dog parks, birding areas, and much more.
- 25 of the Best Hikes in and around Edmonton
- Must-Visit Nature Attractions In And Around Edmonton
- Scenic Lookouts Edmonton
See some public art
Looking for something new to do in Edmonton while keeping the recommended physical distance? Check out some of Edmonton’s Public art features! You can see many of them from your car or on a walk around the city.
Go Birding
With spring setting in, see whether you can spot baby birds on your day out! This is also an awesome way to get to know your city and find some new parks in and around Edmonton. Here is a list of 15 places to go birding in Edmonton.
Plan Your Summer Garden
Get your kids to plant and maintain a summer garden this year. It’s time to start planting seeds indoors and planning what your summer will have in store. Visit Garden Centres in and around Edmonton with kids and get plants and seeds and start them indoors.
Fun Things to Do with Kids Inside Your Home
Just because you’re stuck indoors, doesn’t mean you really have to be stuck indoors. There are a ton of things that you and your kids can still do to have a blast from morning until night. And, to top it all off, you can do all of these things without your TV or your phone, unless you’re watching a tutorial video.
Science Experiments to Do at Home with Kids
Here are a few easy fun science activities/experiments that are easy and super fun in addition to being educational.
Spring Clean & Donate
Do some spring cleaning this school break and donate your clothes. Donating is a great way to give back, reduce waste, and get those feel-good vibes flowing. Keep your good deeds on the straight and narrow with this list of places where you can donate your goods in Edmonton.
Explore Our Stunning National Parks
There is much to discover in Canada’s National Parks and not being able to get to them physically shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the fabulous natural areas our country has to offer.
Traverse the parks online and plan your trip to these wondrous places when restrictions-free travel is allowed across the country.
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