Best Spring Festivals in Edmonton 2026
The 2025 list of Best Spring Festivals in Edmonton is made possible by the generous support of the International Children’s Festival of the Arts!
Festival City didn’t get its name by accident! We think these some of the Best Spring Festivals in Edmonton – and definitely the most family-friendly festival options! Read on for information and dates for 2026!
International Children’s Festival of the Arts
- May 29-June 1, 2026 – St. Albert
The International Children’s Festival of the Arts brings together theatre, music, entertainment, cultural performances, art activities and so much more!
We’re proud to partner with the International Children’s Festival of the Arts to offer a PROMO CODE for $5 off Weekend Feature Performance Tickets! Use code: Butterfly26 to save! More info HERE
Teddy Bear Fun Fest
- May 9, 2026 – Rundle Park
Run, Walk or Roll in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation at the Teddy Bear Fun Fest! Registrants will also enjoy bouncy castles, games, entertainment, special guests & characters, treats and a Teddy Bear Picnic lunch! More info HERE
Splash Day
- May 16, 2026 – Sir Winston Churchill Square
Splash Day is the day the City Hall Fountains turn on for the year! (weather permitting) Splash in the City Hall wading pool, enjoy games and activities in the square and make a friendship bracelet at the Art Gallery of Alberta’s Art Cart! More info HERE
U-Fest Edmonton Ukrainian Festival
- May 29 & 30, 2026 – Borden Park
Western Canada’s largest Ukrainian festival bringing together music, dance, art and of course, FOOD! More info HERE
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The International Children’s Festival of the Arts is May 29 to June 1 in St. Albert.
The 2026 festival includes 7 exciting feature performances! This year, your weekend access can be via a 1-Performance Pass or a 2-Performance Pass. (Passes offer access to 1 or 2 features plus unlimited access to all other site activities for the weekend!)
Use our PROMO CODE: Butterfly26 to save $5 on additional Weekend Feature Performance tickets!
Festival tickets are on sale now! Start planning your festival weekend at childfest.com
Edmonton is known as Festival City for a reason – Check out our lists of Edmonton festivals for all seasons! Best Summer Festivals in Edmonton & area, Best Fall Festivals in Edmonton & area, Best Winter Festivals in Edmonton & area.