🌟 The BEST Edmonton & Area Family Weekend Guide: September 18–21, 2025

Hey, Mamas! Edmonton is buzzing with fall family fun this weekend — from Comic Con and carnivals to lantern festivals, Oil Kings Swiftie Night, and even glow-in-the-dark trampoline jumping. Here’s your full guide to what’s happening Thursday through Sunday.

📅 What’s Happening in YEG (Sept 18–21)

Thursday, September 18

Public Solar Observing – U of A Observatory
📍 University of Alberta Physics Observatory
🕛 12–1 PM | 🎟️ Free
Take a safe look at the sun through telescopes with volunteer astronomers.
👉Info Here!

Friday, September 19

Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo
📍 Edmonton EXPO Centre
🕙 All weekend (Sept 19–21) | 🎟️ Ticketed
Cosplay, celebrities, comics, gaming, and pop culture fun. Perfect for families with little superheroes.
👉Info Here!

Books 2 Buy – Stanley A. Milner Library
📍 Stanley A. Milner Library
🕙 Starts Friday, runs all weekend | 🎟️ Free entry, books for purchase
Browse thousands of gently used books, movies, and music at amazing prices.
👉Info Here!

Groovy Fun Skate – Leduc
📍 Leduc Recreation Centre
🕕 Friday evening | 🎟️ Free
Bring the kids for a fun night on skates set to groovy tunes.
👉Info Here!

Neon Nights – LaunchPad Trampoline Park
📍 LaunchPad Trampoline Park, Edmonton
🕖 Friday evenings | 🎟️ Ticketed
Glow-in-the-dark trampoline fun with music, lights, and family-friendly energy.
👉Info Here!

Saturday, September 20

Oilers Fan Day at Rogers Place
📍 Rogers Place
🕤 9:30 AM–1 PM | 🎟️ Free
Celebrate the season with player meet-and-greets, games, mascots, and family fun.
👉Info Here!

Sassy G’s Adventure Farm
📍 North of Edmonton
🕙 All day | 🎟️ Ticketed
Book your time slot and spend the day exploring obstacle courses, slides, animals, and farm fun for the whole family.
👉Info Here!

U of A Days Family Fun Frenzy
📍 University of Alberta Grounds
🕙 10 AM–2 PM | 🎟️ Free
Games, activities, and interactive fun for kids and families.
👉Info Here!

Open Cockpit Day – Alberta Aviation Museum
📍 Alberta Aviation Museum
🕙 10 AM–4 PM | 🎟️ Admission required
Climb into real aircraft and explore Alberta’s aviation history.
👉Info Here!

Mabuhay Park 2nd Anniversary Celebration
📍 2608 14 Avenue NW, Edmonton
🕙 10 AM–6 PM | 🎟️ Free
Celebrate with food, vendors, performances, and community fun.
👉Info Here!

Harvest Festival – Stony Plain Pioneer Museum
📍 Stony Plain Pioneer Museum
🕙 10 AM–3:30 PM | 🎟️ Admission required
Step back in time with demos, wagon rides, food, and fall family fun.
👉Info Here!

Cineplex Family Favourites – Paddington in Peru
📍 Cineplex (select theatres)
🕚 11 AM | 🎟️ Discounted tickets
Family-friendly movie fun at a great price.
👉Info Here!

Callingwood Fall Carnival
📍 6655 178 Street NW
🕛 12–4 PM | 🎟️ Free (small cost for rides & food)
Games, treats, and carnival activities for kids and families.
👉Info Here!

Fall-o-Ween at Prairie Gardens
📍 Prairie Gardens, Bon Accord
🕛 12–6 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed
Pumpkin patches, fall activities, haunted fun, and family-friendly adventures.
👉Info Here!

Play Rangers – Whitemud Park
📍 Whitemud Park
🕜 1:30–4:30 PM | 🎟️ Free
Outdoor games, popcorn, and nature activities with Edmonton’s Play Rangers team.
👉Info Here!

Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival – Griesbach
📍 Patricia Park, Griesbach
🕒 3–8 PM | 🎟️ Free or small cost
Lanterns, performances, food, and a dazzling community parade.
👉Info Here!

Movie Under the Stars – Fort Saskatchewan
📍 Legacy Park, Fort Saskatchewan
🕓 4–8 PM | 🎟️ Free
Bring blankets and chairs for a cozy outdoor movie night with the family.
👉Info Here!

La Perle Community Outdoor Movie & Fireworks
📍 18611 – 97A Avenue
🕕 6–9 PM (Doors open 6:30, Movie 7 PM, Fireworks 9:30 PM) | 🎟️ Free
An outdoor movie followed by a fireworks show — the perfect Saturday night outing.
👉Info Here!

Edmonton Oil Kings Season Opener – Swiftie Night
📍 Rogers Place
🕗 7 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed
The Oil Kings kick off their season with a Taylor Swift-inspired theme night, giveaways, and music.
👉Info Here!

Jubilations Jr. – Super Mario’s Bowser Boogie Battle
📍 Jubilations Dinner Theatre Jr., Edmonton
🗓️ Sept 20–Nov 1 | 🎟️ Ticketed
A musical dinner theatre for kids featuring Mario, Luigi, and friends in a hilarious new show.
👉Info Here!

Sunday, September 21

Alberta Culture Days
📍 Gold Bar Park + venues across Edmonton
🕙 10 AM onward | 🎟️ Free
Celebrate arts, music, culture, and community across Edmonton with free family programming.
👉Info Here!

Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo (Final Day)
📍 Edmonton EXPO Centre
🕙 10 AM–5 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed
Last chance for cosplay, comics, and pop culture fun!
👉Info Here!

Books 2 Buy – Stanley A. Milner Library
📍 Stanley A. Milner Library
🕙 1–3 PM | 🎟️ Free entry, books for purchase
Shop thousands of gently used books, DVDs, and more.
👉 Info Here!

🌤️ Weekend Weather

Thursday – Sunny, 21–23 °C
Friday – Warm, 24 °C
Saturday – Pleasant, 25–26 °C
Sunday – Mild, 23–24 °C

🧺 Mama’s Weekend Hacks

Bring cash for carnivals, lantern festivals, and book sales.
Outdoor movies = blankets, chairs, bug spray, and warm clothes.
Arrive early for Comic Con & Oilers Fan Day for easier parking.
Pack layers for cooler evenings at outdoor events.

⏰ Sample Weekend Itinerary

Thursday – Solar Observing at U of A.
Friday – Comic Con → Books 2 Buy → Neon Nights at LaunchPad → AsiaFest or Groovy Skate in Leduc.
Saturday – Oilers Fan Day → Harvest Festival or Prairie Gardens → Lantern Festival → Oil Kings Swiftie Night.
Sunday – Alberta Culture Days → Final day of Comic Con → Books 2 Buy sale.

✨ Written by Jana Konelsky — your local mama with the inside scoop. Stay playful, stay present, and stay caffeinated, Edmonton.