Fun is waiting this weekend in Edmonton and surrounding areas, with a variety of midways, markets, and family-friendly events happening all around the city.
Check out our list and mark your calendars for an exciting family-friendly weekend in Edmonton (May 22–24, 2026)!
🎡 MIDWAYS / CARNIVALS
🎠 1. Londonderry Mall Fair
Londonderry Mall is hosting its midway fair for four days this weekend, featuring exciting rides, carnival games, and delicious treats. The midway will be located in the northeast parking lot near Winners.
This is a family-friendly event with free admission, with on-site ride tickets and wristbands available for purchase. Be sure to bring cash for food and games, as some vendors may not accept cards.
📅 May 21–24, 2026
📍 Londonderry Mall (North Edmonton)
🎢 Pay-per-ride or wristbands
🎟️ Free admission
🎡 2. Beaumont Days & Midway
Beaumont Days is an annual community-wide celebration in Beaumont. One of the highlights of this multi-day event is the Beaumont & District Agricultural Society Parade, featuring colourful floats and marching bands.
Families can also enjoy a wide variety of free activities, including a street party, community meals, petting zoo, live entertainment, and the midway.
📅 May 22–24, 2026
📍 Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre
🎢 Pay-per-ride or wristbands
🎟️ Free admission
🎤 Community festival atmosphere + live entertainment
🤠 3. Rainmaker Rodeo Midway (St. Albert)
The Rainmaker Rodeo is one of St. Albert’s longest-running annual festivals and is 100% volunteer-run by the Kinsmen Club of St. Albert.
This popular community event helps raise funds for local charities and includes a rodeo, music festival, parade, traditional fair rides, carnival games, and food trucks.
📅 May 22–24, 2026
📍 St. Albert Kinsmen Fair Grounds
🎢 Small-to-medium carnival midway
🎟️ Admission fees may vary
👨👩👧👦 KID-FRIENDLY EVENTS
🎪 1. North Pointe Community Church Spring Carnival
North Pointe Community Church is hosting a free family-friendly spring carnival featuring inflatables, carnival games, a petting zoo, live music, and more.
This half-day event is perfect for families with children of all ages.
📅 May 23, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 14025 167 Avenue NW
🎟️ Free
🐐 2. Callingwood Farmers’ Market
Callingwood Marketplace iorganized a free outdoor family event this Saturday, featuring food trucks, face painting, a petting zoo, and a bouncy castle.
📅 May 23, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Parking lot behind TD Bank, Callingwood Marketplace
🎟️ Free
🐐 3. Canora Mini Carnival
Canora Community League is hosting its Annual Mini Carnival this Saturday at St. Anne Park. This event features live entertainment, games, petting zoo and refreshments.
📅 May 24, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 St. Anne Park (Edmonton)
🎟️ Free
🎨 4. Art Cart Saturday
Another Art Cart Saturday is here, and this weekend’s theme is “Carve, Press, Repeat!”
Kids can create mini prints by carving foam designs and pressing them onto paper—a fun and creative hands-on art activity.
📅 May 23, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton
🎟️ Free
🐟 5. World Fish Migration Day
World Fish Migration Day is a global event that raises awareness about migratory fish and the importance of free-flowing rivers.
This weekend, the Touch Grass Club is hosting a special Edmonton event where families can learn about the science and stories of the North Saskatchewan River while exploring local river ecology.
📅 May 23, 2026
📍 10298 89 Street NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Free
🔗 Registration: Eventbrite link
🧱 6. LEGO Peace Lily Make & Take (Kids Craft + Storytime)
Indigo and Chapters are hosting a special in-store event for kids ages 6 and up.
Children can build their own LEGO Peace Lily and enjoy a fun storytime session.
📅 May 24, 2026
📍 Various Indigo & Chapters locations
🎟️ Small fee (~$5, usually credited back in-store)
🌲 7. Edmonton Forest School Woodland Carnival
The Edmonton Forest School Society is hosting its first annual Woodland Carnival, open and free for everyone.
Families can enjoy storytelling, fire experiences, den building, crafts, games, and more. Donations are welcomed to help support future programming.
📅 May 24, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Gold Bar Park – Picnic Site #2
🎟️ Free (donation-based fundraiser)
🏊 8. Toonie Swim
Several Edmonton recreation centres offer Toonie Public Swim, a budget-friendly family activity. This weekend’s featured swim is at Eastglen Leisure Centre.
Be sure to review pool rules and aquatic guidelines before attending.
📅 May 22–23, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Eastglen Leisure Centre – Main Pool
🎟️ $2 entry
🛍️ Markets & Shopping Events
Farmers’ markets and local shopping events are also happening throughout the weekend. Support local vendors and enjoy some family-friendly browsing!
Friday, May 22
🥕 Bountiful Farmers’ Market
📍 3696 97 Street NW
🕒 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Saturday, May 23
🧵 Hobbies Market (Kingsway Mall)
📍 Kingsway Mall
🕒 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
💰 Free
🥕 Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
📍 10310 83 Avenue NW
🕒 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🏙️ Downtown Farmers’ Market (Outdoor)
📍 104 Street NW
🕒 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🥕 Bountiful Farmers’ Market
📍 3696 97 Street NW
🕒 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🥕 South Common Farmers’ Market
📍 150 Karl Clark Road
🕒 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Sunday, May 24
🥕 Callingwood Farmers’ Market
📍 69 Avenue & 178 Street NW
🕒 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🥕 Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
📍 10310 83 Avenue NW
🕒 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🥕 Bountiful Farmers’ Market
📍 3696 97 Street NW
🕒 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🥕 South Common Farmers’ Market
📍 150 Karl Clark Road
🕒 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Whether you’re heading to a midway, exploring a local market, or joining a free family event, there’s plenty happening around Edmonton this weekend.
Have fun and enjoy making family memories! 😊