Corn Festival at Prairie Gardens:
“This corn festival is a family event with a cornucopia of corny activities including corn eating contests, corn mazes, face painting, corny jokes, veggie art and more. The festival features the Kids Maze and Mindbender Kids Corn Mazes, folk music, and hands-on corn craft activities for children.” – Prairie Gardens
When: September 1-3, 2018
Time: 10 am-6 pm
Where: Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm, 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
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TELUS Future Home:
Get a glimpse of the future in this “future home” hosted by Telus that features interacting with appliances, facial recognition and more.
When: Saturday, September 1, 2018
Time: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Where: Londonderry Mall, 1 Londonderry Mall NW, Edmonton
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Londonderry Princess Tea Party:
“Be whisked away to a magical fairy tale with the help of six princesses! …join us in your very best princess dresses and have tea with royalty! Starbucks will be providing delicious tea essentials to all guests! …Sweet treats will be first come, first serve. Sadly, when we run out, that will be it! The princesses will be there the entire time!” – Londonderry Mall
When: Friday, August 31, 2018
Time: 3 pm to 7 pm
Where: East Court, Londonderry Mall, 1 Londonderry Mall, Edmonton
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The Food Trucks are Coming:
More than a dozen food trucks, story time and activities for the kids, tours of the historic grain elevators, live performances, and more things to do – check it out in St. Albert this weekend – come hungry!
When: Friday, August 31, 2018
Time: 4 pm – 8 pm
Where: St. Albert Grain Elevator Park, 4A Meadowview Drive, St. Albert
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Symphony Under the Sky:
When: August 30-September 2, 2018
Time: Thursday-Sunday: 7 pm; Sunday: 2 pm
Where: Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Road, Edmonton
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You can buy tickets for the series, or individually, choosing either a seat under the canopy or BYOB (bring your own blanket) and sit on the grass. Youth (17 and younger) can sit on the grass for free with their paying adult.
August 30: Jim Witter’s Time in a Bottle
August 31: Beethoven, Saint-Saens & Dvorak
September 1: Hollywood Hits
September 2: Favourite Melodies
Kites Over Callingwood:
“Past events have featured community exhibitors and demonstrations, jugglers and other entertainment, and of course flying kites!” – Callingwood Community League
When: Saturday, September 1, 2018
Time: Pancake breakfast 10 am, Kite festival 12 pm to 4 pm, Outdoor movie 8:30 pm
Where: Callingwood Park, 177 Street and 69 Avenue, Edmonton
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Bring your kite, and don’t forget a donation for Edmonton’s Food Bank.
Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Cartoon Party:
“It’s that special time when kids and kids-at-heart get to relive the exciting Saturday Morning ritual of non-stop retro cartoons, and binge on the multi-colored sugary cereals that used to be a part of every “balanced” breakfast! The cartoon lineup is always a mystery, but you’ll see both faves and obscurities spanning the 40s through the 80s, all punctuated with vintage commercials and PSAs!” – Metro Cinema
When: Saturday, September 1, 2018
Time: 10 am
Where: Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre
Address: 8712 – 109 St
Cost: Adults $16, Students/Seniors $14, Kids 12 & under $12, admission includes cereal
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Buy your tickets online ahead of time to guarantee your spot.
Edmonton’s Biggest Pajama Party:
Enjoy all the features of the zoo, plus some special extras like face painting, live music and a guest appearance by some of the Paw Patrol pups. Plus, everyone that attends wearing their pajamas (kids and adults!) can enter to win great prizes. Admission is $5 for adults and FREE for kids.
When: Saturday, September 1, 2018
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Edmonton Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton
Phone: 780-455-6633
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Edmonton Corn Maze:
Where: 26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove
When: Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm
Cost: General $12, Youth (aged 5-11) $9, Child (under 5) free
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Milky Way Day at Elk Island National Park:
In the heart of Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, an afternoon of fun and an evening of beauty await. Crafts, solar viewing, music, and interactive plays are just some of the events happening. See the Parks Canada website for more info!
When: Sunday, September 2, 2018
Time: 2 pm – 11 pm
Where: Elk Island National Park
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Fort Saskatchewan Sheep Leaving Parade:
There will be fun in the park too, don’t forget to tag your “sheepies” (that’s selfies with the sheep) with #sheepweek and #sheepie!
When: Monday, September 3, 2018
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Legacy Park, 100 Avenue and 101 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
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Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
-The MEG (Rated PG)
-Alpha – rated PG
-Christopher Robin
-Incredibles 2
-Kin (Rated PG)
-Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
-Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle
-Jurrasic World: Fallen Kingdom
-Paddington 2
-Peter Rabbit
-Sherlock Gnomes
Cost: General Admission prices
Where: Find a theatre near you on the Cineplex website
When: Visit the Cineplex website (or download the app) for show times at different theatre locations.