Things to do with The Kids This Weekend In & Around Edmonton: April 19 to April 21, 2024

Looking for family friendly things to do with the kids this weekend? We’ve got you covered with a full list of fun events in & around Edmonton for April 19 to April 21.

Friday Fun Skates – Leduc Recreation Center

Sharpen your skates get ready for an evening of fun! Friday fun skates offer themed evenings for the entire family to enjoy. This Friday, take a deep dive under the sea! This all ages event will include music, games, prizes and more!
When: Friday, April 19, 2024; 7PM – 8:30PM
Where: Leduc Recreation Center; 4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc
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Earth Day: The Birds & The Bees – WEM

Join West Edmonton Mall in celebrating Earth Day! Enjoy a meet and greet with birds of prey, a photoshoot with the WEM Marine Life penguins and learn all about bees with a real beekeeper!
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024; 11AM – 4PM
Where: West Edmonton Mall; 8882 170 Street NW
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Earth Day Expo 2024

Head on over to the Reuse Centre to help celebrate Earth Day! Find unique items in the wasteless market made by local vendors!
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024; 10AM – 3PM
Where: 6835 83 Street
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Musical Mornings – Winspear Centre

Sing, laugh and be amazed with Ms.Kate and the musicians from the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy a fun variety of songs and see how amazing the instruments are! Bring a pillow and/or your favorite blanket for floor seating! Appropriate for children ages 1 to 5.
When: Sunday, April 21, 2024; 9AM and 10:30AM
Where: Winspear Centre; 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW & Corner of 99 Street & 102 Ave NW
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Spruce Grove Spring Carnival 

Head on over to Spruce Grove for the Spring Carnival in support of the iconic Spruce Grove Elevator. Enjoy games, rides and carnival foods!
When: April 19 – 21 & April 25 to 28
Where: Spruce Grove and District Historical Agricultural Grounds; 120 Railway Avenue, Spruce Grove, Alberta
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Kidding Around – Rapid Fire Theatre

Join the performers at Rapid Fire Theatre for an afternoon of fun! No two performances are the same as these shows are created by the performers right of the top of their heads! Kids are invited to participate by shouting out and giving suggestions. Kids 2 and under are FREE.
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024; 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange; 10437 83 Avenue
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Michaels Sunday MakeBreak: Totally Tie Dye

Head on over to Michael’s and make a craft in store! This week, make a groovy tie dye shirt! Just buy your size shirt then head to a table to make your funky creation!
When: Sunday, April 21; 2PM – 4PM
Where: Various Michael’s stores
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The Makery: Slime Lab – Edible Slime

Head on over to The Makery for a drop in slime lab! Stretch, squish and indulge in some hands on learning as you make some ooey gooey slime! Suitable for ages 5 and up.
When: Sunday, April 21, 2024; 1PM -1:45PM
Where: The Makery; 52 Sioux Rd #107, Sherwood Park
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Family Drop In – Wild Rose Gymnastics

Wild Rose Gymnastics welcomes you for some fun, unstructured play in the gym! All ages and skill levels are welcome at their drop in program!
When: Sundays; 10:30AM – 12PM
Where: 6207 Roper Rd NW
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Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia – Royal Alberta Museum 

Explore one of the greatest empires of all time! With some of the most remarkable achievements in human history, the Angkor Empire boasts vast monuments, relics and sculptures. See over 120 treasures and objects and enjoy hands on interactive activities such as touching a sculpture and building a temple! Don’t miss your opportunity to learn all about this historic city!
When: February 23 – July 28, 2024
Where: Royal Alberta Museum; 9810 103a Avenue NW
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Sail into Spring – Muttart Conservatory 

Head on over to the Muttart Conservatory to check out their current feature pyramid: Sail into Spring! Enjoy the smell of fresh spring flowers and even look up to discover a display of migratory birds! All sorts of winged surprises can be found throughout the the Muttart.
When: March 16 – April 28, 2024
Where: Muttart Conservatory; 9626 96A Street NW
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Immersive Disney Animation

This is for all of the Disney lovers out there! Step inside the greatest films by the Walt Disney Animation Studio as you celebrate music, artistry and animation! Become part of the story with this immersive family friendly experience!
When: February 15 – April 28, 2024
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre; 7515 118 Ave NW
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Laser Taylor Swift

Are you a Swifty? If so, you’re going to love this laser light show at the Telus World of Science Edmonton! Enjoy listening to Taylor’s biggest hits as lasers illuminate the Zeidler Dome! This all ages show is sure to impress. Please note that laser show tickets do not include Science Centre Admission.
When: Select evenings from November 2023 to June 2024; 7PM
Where: Telus World of Science Edmonton; 11211 142 St NW
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Free Family Films at the Library

Bring the entire family to the library for a FREE movie!

Sunday, April 21 – Tangled (Whitemud Crossing); 2PM – 4PM
Sunday, April 21 – Paddington (Stanley A. Milner); 1:30PM – 3:15PM
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See a Movie

Landmark Cinemas Kids’ Day Deal Sundays:

When: Any Sunday
Time: Any movie
Where: Landmark Cinemas

– Edmonton City Centre: 10200 – 102 Avenue NW; Edmonton
– St. Albert: 800 St. Albert Trail; St. Albert
– Spruce Grove: 130 Century Crossing; Spruce Grove
– Tamarack: 955 Tamarack Way NW; Edmonton
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Family Favorites – Cineplex Theatres

Want to take the family to a movie but don’t want to pay outrageous prices? Check out what Cineplex has to offer! Head on over to your nearest Cineplex theatre on Saturday mornings for just $2.99 admission. Enjoy movies that are already out of theatres, but are still relatively new. There may even be classic films to enjoy as well!
When: Saturday mornings
Where: Cineplex theatres
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