Thank you to all of the moms, pops, and tots, and our exhibitors and sponsors that made the 2012 Mom, Pop & Tots Fair such a wonderful weekend!

We are excited to see you all again at the next
Mom, Pop & Tots Fair
April 12th & 13th, 2013
Edmonton EXPO Centre


Details on the 2013 Fair will be released as they become available. Please check back for updates on our feature presenters, special guests, and exciting activities for the kids!

As always, you can expect to find information, resources, and family-oriented activities to keep the whole family entertained. The many stage presentations will have the kids on their feet and keep parents engaged!

It was a full house as Thomas & Friends took to the stage at the 2012 Mom, Pop & Tots Fair.

Thomas the Tank Engine, Sir Topham Hatt and the Station Master all came together as Thomas found himself with too much work on the Sodor Railway. With some help from the audience, children were able to dance and sing their way to ensuring Thomas remained a "really useful engine"!

An enormous thank you to Edmonton Catholic Schools Early Learning who made it possible for us to accommodate these special guests!

Thomas & Friends also brought along an extra special friend! Angelina Ballerina – the ballet-dancing mouse with her own TV show! – made appearances after Thomas' stage times to give hugs to excited children and pose for photos! Many little girls and little boys were ecstatic to meet one of their favourite characters up close and personal! Whether they wanted a hug, wanted a high five, or just wanted to wave, Angelina Ballerina was happy to accommodate her fans.

A big thank you to Edmonton Catholic Schools Early Learning, who were proud to present the meet & greet.

A huge thank you goes to the Mom, Pop & Tots Fair's presenter: Edmonton Catholic Schools Early Learning. Their support and hard work helped shape the Fair to not only be a success, but also a weekend full of learning and fun for all who joined us!

Edmonton Catholic Schools Early Learning Programs welcomed children and their families to learn, play and grow as they explored the impressive set up that was put together at the Mom, Pop & Tots Fair! Children could draw, play with blocks, explore a fun house and the Early Learning Mobile Unit as Moms and Dads learned more about the faith based pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes from ECS staff.

We were so excited to be joined by Edmonton's own skateboarding bulldog: Buttercup! The city's favourite four-legged athlete rolled into the Mom, Pop & Tots Fair on Saturday and demanded the spotlight! Guests were dazzled when watching Buttercup perform and cheered her on to help her do her best in the limited space she had to ‘board in!

The self-taught skateboarder also made herself available for kisses, head patting and photo opportunities from the comforts of her booth.

This year's Charity of Choice at the Mom, Pop & Tots Fair was Autism Speaks Canada. This organization works endlessly to raise funds to continue the ongoing research into causes, prevention and treatments for autism, and to change the futures of the individuals who struggle with autistic spectrum disorders.

They reached out to attendees, providing information and support, and even had a face painter on site!

Delwood Elementary's grade 3 – 6 students showcased their bilingual talents as they performed several songs for the Fair's attendees – all in Ukrainian! Led by Pani Zmewska and Pani Milner, the pupils sang and even played a Bandura – a traditional Ukrainian musical instrument with up to 65 strings!


Guests at the Fair were able to take a reptile and penguin adventure with West Edmonton Mall Marine Life! Children (and parents!) learned all about jungle carpet pythons and African black-footed penguins from their handlers. Families were then able to stop by the Mall's booth for more information about the Marine Life Programs and Toddler Time Programs.


"Who is Boo? The Terrific Tails of One Trickster Rabbit" is a book written by Edmonton director, writer and Breakfast Television Host Bridget Ryan, and illustrated by Jason Carter, one of Canada's most exciting and accomplished visual artists. Bridget Ryan took visitors on an adventure with Boo as she read the book on stage, bringing a fun and quirky stage presence to bring the book to life. She was available afterwards to meet & greet fans, sign autographs, and she even had the book for purchase.


Joelle Dressler presented Edmonton Catholic Schools Early Learning program called Dance, Dance, Dance! It allowed families to experience a taste of different dance genres, as well as spend some exciting time exploring dance with ribbons!

Edmonton Catholic Schools Early Learning brought Rhymes That Bind to the Mom, Pop & Tots Fair's stage this year, informing parents about their literacy program through song and movement!

The Mom, Pop & Tots Fair was host to many exciting forms of entertainment this year! Kids got to enjoy a bouncy castle, petting zoo and pony rides thanks to Party King and Thistle Hill Farm!




The Edmonton Reptile and Amphibian Society was also at the Fair to show children the more uncommon pets in the city. Inquisitive kids held or touched various snakes, lizards, an iguana, and even a rose-haired tarantula!

Face painters at the Show transformed many excited children into kitties, dogs, butterflies and more!

The Mom, Pop & Tots Fair was transformed into a fairy tale as costumed characters arrived to promote the new Snow White flick "Mirror Mirror" starring Julia Roberts and Lily Collins. Girls and boys got to take pictures with Snow White, the evil Queen and other characters!


An indoor twist on an outdoor favourite! Parents could find everything from homemade honeys and jams to feather hair extensions, yummy beef jerky and chocolate-covered licorice at the Farmer's Market!


Children let their imaginations soar as they doodled across the Chalk Drawing Floor!
Mom's and Dad's got down on their hands and knees to jingle keys, toys and treats to bring their baby zooming across the finish line at the baby crawl! Everyone took home prizes. Thank you to all of our exhibitors who contributed to the prizing to make this feature such a success, including Scentsy, Joe Drover Animation, Child's Play Novelties, Toddler's Treasures, Egg Farmers of Alberta, Show & Tell Photos, Edmonton Public Schools, Airbrush Face Painting with Chicklit, Norwex, Children's Education Funds Inc, Sparkle Tattoo Inc. and Absolute Maids.