THINGS TO DO WITH THE KIDS THIS WEEKEND IN EDMONTON: JULY 12-14, 2019

Photo: Edmonton Journal

Family Friendly Things to do This Weekend:

Edmonton Street Performers Festival:

When: July 5-14

Where: Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park, 8303-104 Street (between Gateway Boulevard and Calgary Trail)

More info

Safari Jeff “Into the Wild” Tour 2019:

FREE show!

Where: Bonnie Doon Centre

When: July 13 & 14, 2019

Times:

  • Saturday 11:30 am & 1:30 pm
  • Sunday 1 pm & 3 pm

More info

Find Edmonton Mama on Instagram for saved highlights of things to do with the kids in Edmonton during the week too!

Summer Carnival:

Petting zoo and carnival activities – $5 per kid or $10 per family; adults are free

When: Sunday, July 14 – Noon to 4pm

Where: Northgate Centre – 137 Avenue & 93 Street

More info

Alberta Aviation Museum Kids’ Drop-In Fun:

When: Saturday, July 13
Time: 12 pm to 4 pm
Where: Alberta Aviation Museum – 11410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton
More info

Home Depot Kids Workshops: Build a Tow Truck

When: Second Saturday of each month (confirm dates via website)
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Participating Home Depot locations
More info

Camp Indigo Kids:

When: Saturdays & Sundays in July

Time: 9 am (1 hour before store opening)

Where: Indigo West Edmonton Mall, 8882 170 Street

  • Saturday, July 13 – Tie Dye Magic (Ages 5+)
  • Sunday, July 14 – Under the Sea (Ages 4+)

Tickets are limited for each event and must be purchased in advance. ($10 each plus tax & service fees)

More info

Michaels Camp Creativity:

When: Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings (July 1 until August 16)

Time: 10 am – 12 pm

Where: Michaels stores

More info

Manning Summer Melt:

When: Saturday, July 13
Time: 12 pm-3 pm
Where: Manning Town Centre – 15531 – 37 St NW, Edmonton
More info

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Summer Green Shack Programs:

When: Now until August 22

Where: various sites throughout the city

Phone: 311

More info

Edmonton Valley Zoo Special Event Day:

Radical Reptiles
Celebrate World Snake Day !
When: Sunday, July 14
Time: 12 pm – 4 pm

More info

Edmonton Carnaval:

FREE family event – Traditional Latino dance, music, artists, food and more

When: July 13 & 14
Where: Alberta Avenue Community League – 9210 – 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton
More info

Twins and Triplets Festival and Parade:

When: Saturday, July 13
Time: 11 am – 7 pm *Parade starts at 11*

Where:

  • Parade: Starts at Tipton Arena and proceeds along Whyte Ave
  • Festival: 10139 – 87 Avenue, Edmonton

More info

Parkbus to Elk Island National Park:

Spend the day in Elk Island Park – this shuttle service to get out there is FREE for the Summer!

When: Summer 2019

  • Saturdays (June 8 to August 31)
  • Sundays (June 30, August 4 & September 1)

Time: 8:30 am to 5 pm
Where: Edmonton to Elk Island National Park
More info

Photo: Explore Edmonton

Jurassic Forest:

Now open 7 days a week for the season! Get all the info you need here.

Petting Zoo at West Edmonton Mall:

When: Friday to Sunday
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Where: Level One, Phase I, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: FREE

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

More detailed info

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

PLAY INDOORS:

Check out our ultimate list of indoor play places in & around Edmonton HERE.

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 Favorites: Wonder Park

When:  Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: participating Cineplex theatres
Cost: $2.99 per ticket
More info

Upcoming Movies

Saturday, July 13 – Wonder Park

Saturday, July 20 – Missing Link

Reel Family Cinema:

When: Saturdays, usually 1 pm, but see website to confirm start times
Where: Garneau Theatre
Address: 8712 – 109 Street, Edmonton
More info

Upcoming Shows:
July 13, 2019: Shazam!
July 20, 2019: Microcosmos
July 27, 2019: Penguin Highway
August 3, 2019: The Goonies
August 10, 2019: Pokémon Detective Pikachu

photo: metro.co.uk

Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:

-Spider-Man: Far From Home

-Toy Story 4

-Secret Life of Pets 2

-Disney’s Aladdin

-Men in Black: International

-Avengers: Endgame (PG)

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.

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