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 May 17 to May 20.
50th Anniversary Celebration – Fort Edmonton Park
Kick off your long weekend by helping Fort Edmonton Park celebrate 50 amazing years! Enjoy a variety of activities such as indulging in sweet treats, watching a roving guitarist perform, musket demonstrations, contest/giveaways and so much more!
When: May 18 – 20, 2024; 10AM – 5PM
Where: Fort Edmonton Park; 7000 143 Street NW
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Maydaze Carnival – Millwoods Town Centre
Looking for something to do for the Victoria Day long weekend? Look no further! Wild Rose will be set up at Millwoods Town Centre! Come on down for a ride, a treat and other carnival fun!
When: May 17, 18 & 19; 12PM – 11PM | May 20; 12PM – 5PM
Where: Millwoods Town Centre; 2331 66 Street NW
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International Astronomy Day – TELUS World of Science Edmonton
Do your kids love astronomy? If so, you’re going to want to head over to TWOSE for International Astronomy Day! Astronomers from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Edmonton Centre will be set up to answer all of your questions! Check out the observatory to view the sun and the planets through telescopes!
When: Saturday, May 18, 2024; 12PM – 4PM
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton; 11211 142 Street NW
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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, jump into spring with a picnic themed skate! This all ages event will include music, games, prizes and more!
When: Friday, May 17, 2024; 7PM – 8:30PM
Where: Leduc Recreation Center; 4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc
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LEGO UFO Make and Take
Head on over to your participating LEGO store to build a FREE UFO to take home!
When: Friday, May 17, 2024; 5PM – 7PM
Where: West Edmonton Mall; 8882 170 Street NW | Southgate Centre; 5015 111 Street NW
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Play Rangers – City of Edmonton
Kick off spring with a fun filled day of outdoor activities with City of Edmonton program leaders! Check out Whitemud Park or Rundle Family Centre for shelter and fire making!
When: Saturday, May 18, 2024; 11:30AM – 5:30PM
Where: Whitemud Park or Rundle Family Centre
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Free Recreational Swim with Inflatables – Emerald Hills Leisure Center
Emerald Hills Leisure Center welcomes you and your family for a FREE recreational swim with inflatables! Take a drive over to Sherwood Park and dive into an evening of fun.
When: Saturday, May 18, 2024; 4PM – 8PM
Where: Emerald Hills Leisure Center; 3555 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park
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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, May 18, 2024; 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange; 10437 83 Avenue
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Michael’s Sunday Makebreak: Summer Tie Dye
Head on over to Michael’s and make a craft in store! This week, make a fun tie dye shirt with or without fringe! Just purchase your size shirt and head on over to the arts table to make an awesome creation!
When: Sunday, May 19, 2024; 2PM – 4PM
Where: Various Michael’s stores
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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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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, May 19 – Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (Whitemud Crossing); 2PM – 4PM
Sunday, May 19 – Jungle Book (2016) (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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