Family Friendly Things to do This Weekend:
Japanese Children’s Day at the U of A Botanic Garden:
When: Sunday, May 5
Time: 11 am – 3 pm
Where: University of Alberta Botanic Garden – Hwy 60, 5 km north of Devon
TELUS World of Science Make and Take Workshop:
Build your own custom Saber light at a drop-in workshop in the Science Garage
When: Saturday, May 4, 2019
Time: 10 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 3 pm, 4 pm to 5 pm
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton – 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
Cost: $10.50 + Regular Admission
Jurassic Forest is now open for the season! Open 7 days a week. Get all the info here.
Fire Station Open House:
Open house events where kids can check out the fire trucks, meet real fire fighters and learn about fire safety. Several locations are hosting the event this year on scheduled dates. Learn more here.
This week’s location:
Where: Highlands – 5025-118 Avenue, Edmonton
When: Saturday, May 4th
Time: Noon to 4pm
MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition
New feature exhibit at TWOS
When: April 26 to September 2
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton – 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
Vikings: Beyond the Legend:
New to the Royal Alberta Museum
When: April 18 – October 20, 2019
Where: Royal Alberta Museum – 9810 – 103 A Avenue NW, Edmonton
More info
Free Comic Book Day:
When: Saturday, May 4, 2019
Where: participating comic book shops across North America
New feature pyramid at the Muttart:
Monet’s Garden
When: April 13 to June 2, 2019
Where: Muttart Conservatory – 9626-96A Street, Edmonton
More info
Michaels Kids Club:
When: Saturdays
Time: drop in anytime 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Michaels stores
Cost: Kids 3+ $2, Kids 6+ $5
More info
Petting Zoo at West Edmonton Mall:
When: NEW HOURS for April: Now Friday to Sunday
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Where: Level One, Phase I, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: FREE
PLAY INDOORS:
Check out our ultimate list of indoor play places in & around Edmonton HERE.
Butterdome Spring Craft Sale:
When: May 3-5, 2019
Time:
- Friday 10 am to 10 pm
- Saturday 10 am to 6 pm
- Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Where: University of Alberta Butterdome – 87 Avenue & 114 Street, Edmonton
See A Movie:
Landmark Cinemas Kids’ Day 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
More info
Cineplex Family Favourites:
When: Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: participating Cineplex theatres
Cost: $2.99 per ticket
More info
Upcoming Movies
Saturday, May 4 – Instant Family
Saturday, May 11 – BumbleBee
Saturday, May 18 – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Saturday, May 25 – A Dog’s Way Home
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
-Ugly Dolls
-Avengers: Endgame (PG)
-Shazam (PG)
-Captain Marvel (PG)
-Dumbo
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.