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 June 28 to July 1.
Canada Day at ICE District
Celebrate Canada this year with a day of FREE family friendly fun at ICE District! Enjoy live musical performances, games, inflatables, face painting, photobooths and some of the Edmonton’s best food trucks! Performances by Mackenzie Porter, Dan Davidson and Mariya Stokes start at 6PM.
When: Monday, July 1, 2024; 3PM – 10PM
Where: ICE District; 10220 104 Ave NW
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Galaxy Fest 2024 – TELUS World of Science Edmonton
Head over to TWOSE for a 1985 out of this world throwback! Partake in some delicious cupcakes, super fun science experiments, space themed activities and TWOSE’s biggest rocket launch ever!
When: Monday, July 1, 2024; 9AM – 5PM
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton; 11211 142 Street NW
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Canada Day at The Alberta Legislature
Don’t miss out on this afternoon of family friendly fun on Canada Day! Enjoy a variety of performances, story telling, crafts, balloon artists, roving artists and more!
When: Monday, July 1, 2024; 12PM – 5PM
Where: Alberta Legislature Building; 10800 97 Avenue NW
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Canada Day at Muttart
Celebrate Canada Day at the Muttart! Enjoy the newest feature pyramid, “Where Pyramids Collide” and engage in a variety of activities such as henna, airbrush tattoos, scavenger hunts and so much more! Regular admission applies.
When: Monday, July 1, 2024; 12PM – 4PM
Where: Muttart Conservatory; 9626 96A St NW
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Canada Day at Century Mile
Century Mile welcomes you and your family to the track to celebrate Canada Day! In addition to some awesome horseracing, enjoy face painting, balloon animals, glitter tattoos and more!
When: Saturday, June 29, 2024; Races start at 3:45PM
Where: Century Mile Racetrack and Casino; 4711 Airport Perimeter Road
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Canada Day – Strathcona County
You won’t want to miss this family friendly festival! This event boasts a full day of activities such as a pancake breakfast, live music, water fun, field games, face painting, free swim times, canoe rides and SO much more!
When: Monday, July 1, 2024; Festival kicks off at 9AM
Where: Broadmoor Lake Park
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Canada Day Celebration – Devon
Devon welcomes you and your family for an afternoon of family fun! From live music and roaming circus performances to games and crafts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
When: Monday, July 1, 2024; 12:30PM – 3PM
Where: Centennial Park; 100 Athabasca Ave, Devon
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Canada Day Celebration – Stony Plain
Celebrate our amazing country with a FREE day of fun in Stony Plain! There will be lots of family friendly activities such as crafts, face painting, pony and train rides, a foam party, car show and so much more!
When: Monday, July 1, 2024; 10AM – 3PM
Where: Stony Plain and Parkland Pioneer Museum grounds & Main Street
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Canada Day Celebration – Spruce Grove
Spruce Grove welcomes you and your family to help to celebrate Canada! Kick off your day with a pancake breakfast, opening ceremonies, a stunt show, crafts, a toddler tent and playground, inflatables, a photobooth, fireworks and more!
When: Monday, July 1, 2024; 9AM – 11PM
Where: Jubilee Park
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Canada Day Celebration – Leduc
The City of Leduc has a variety of family friendly activities in store for you this Canada Day! Enjoy a pancake breakfast, car show, public swim, family activities, fireworks and more!
When: Monday, July 1, 2024; Festivities begin at 9AM
Where: Various locations in Leduc
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Canada Day Celebration – Beaumont
You are not going to want to miss this jam packed family friendly day in the sun! Beaumont wants to celebrate Canada with you! Partake in an inflatable water slide, train rides, yard games, arts and crafts, balloon animals, a Ninja Warrior course, fireworks and so much more!
When: Monday, July 1, 2024; 2PM – 11PM
Where: Four Seasons Park; Four Seasons Trail, Beaumont, AB
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Canada Day Festival – Fort Saskatchewan
Kick off your Canada Day celebration in Fort Saskatchewan with over 100 spectacles to see! Then head over to Legacy Park for a variety of fun activities such as a petting zoo, face painting, glitter tattoos, rides and inflatables, caricature artists and more! Activities are FREE!
When: Monday, July 1, 2024; Parade starts at 11AM | Activities are from 1PM – 6PM
Where: Parade starts at 101 Street & Downtown | Family Activities are in Legacy Park
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Canada Day 2024 – St.Albert
Are you ready for a jam packed day of fun? Head on over to Servus Credit Union Place for this FREE Canada Day celebration! Enjoy face painting, free skating, live entertainment, glitter tattoos, an outdoor movie and even fireworks!
When: Monday, July 1, 2024; 10AM – 11PM
Where: Servus Credit Union Place; 400 Campbell Road, St.Albert
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WEM Summer Kick Off
Kick off the start to summer at West Edmonton Mall! Enjoy dance demonstrations, free face painting and caricatures, music with DJ Boogie Woogie and more!
When: Friday, June 28, 2024; 12PM – 4PM
Where: West Edmonton Mall (Centre Stage – Level One, Phase One); 8882 170 Street NW
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Family Space Event – LUSH
Head on over to Lush to make your very own bath bomb! In addition to pressing a bath bomb, you’ll be able to play games, win prizes and maybe even take home a goodie bag! Must call in advance to reserve your spot. This event starts at $30.
When: Saturday, June 29, 2024; 1PM – 6PM
Where: West Edmonton Mall; 8882 170 Street NW
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PAW Patrol Meet and Greet
Do you have little ones who love PAW Patrol? WEM welcomes your children to meet their favorite canines, Chase and Skye! Reserve your ticket with a $5 donation to Dogs with Wings Assistant Dog Society.
When: June 29 & June 30, 2024; 11AM – 2:30PM
Where: West Edmonton Mall (Centre Stage – Level One, Phase One); 8882 170 Street NW
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Millwoods Town Centre Carnival
Spend the weekend hitting the Midway at the Millwoods Town Centre Carnival! Take in some rides, games, delicious treats and more!
When: June 28 – July 1, 2024; 12PM – 11PM All days
Where: Millwoods Town Centre; 2331 66 Street
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Recreational Swim with Inflatables – Emerald Hills Leisure Center
Emerald Hills Leisure Center welcomes you and your family for a recreational swim with inflatables! Take a drive over to Sherwood Park and dive into an evening of fun.
When: Saturday, June 29, 2024; 4PM – 8PM
Where: Emerald Hills Leisure Center; 3555 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park
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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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Free Family Films at the Library
Bring the entire family to the library for a FREE movie!
Sunday, June 30 – Wish (Whitemud Crossing); 2PM – 4PM
Sunday, June 30 – The Mitchells Vs The Machines (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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