Family Friendly Things to do This Weekend:
Sesame Street Meet and Greet:
When: Saturday, August 24th
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Promo Court, Bonnie Doon Centre – 8330 – 82 Avenue, Edmonton
More info
Harry Potter Movie Marathon in IMAX:
When: August 22nd to September 1st
Time: See website for all times.
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton – 11211 142 Street, Edmonton
More info
Lemonade Stand Day: (Stollery)
When: Sunday, August 25, 2019
Where: All over Edmonton and area
More info
VIVE Italian Festival:
When: Sunday, August 25, 2019
Time: 11 am to 6 pm
Where: Giovanni Caboto Park, 9403 109A Avenue, Edmonton
More info
Peppa Pig Meet and Greet at Indigo Kids:
When: Friday, August 23rd
Time: 11 am
Where: Indigo West Edmonton Mall, 8882 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: $12.99 plus tax and service fees per child
More info
Edmonton Fringe Festival, Kids Fringe:
When: August 16-25th
Where: Strathcona Community League – 10139 87 Avenue, Edmonton
More info
Outdoor Movies:
Movies playing this weekend in & around Edmonton this week:
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
- How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World
- Aladdin
- Avengers: Endgame
More info, showtimes & locations
Edmonton Valley Zoo:
Where: 13315 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton
Animal Mythbusters
When: Sunday, August 25
Time: 12 pm – 4 pm
Open Streets:
When: Sunday, August 25
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Jasper Avenue
More info
Saturday FunDay:
FREE glitter tattoos for any kids that come by Total Focus Northgate
When: Saturday, August 24 between 1&4 pm
Where: Total Focus Northgate (137 Avenue & 97 Street)
Parkbus to Elk Island National Park:
When: Saturdays until August 31
Time: 8:30 am to 5 pm
Where: Edmonton to Elk Island National Park
Free Manning Fun Fair:
When: Saturday, August 24
Time: Noon to 4 pm
Where: Manning Town Centre
Londonderry Mall Classic Car Show n Shine:
When: Saturday, August 24th
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Londonderry Mall south parking lot – 137 Avenue & 66 Street
Edmonton Corn Maze:
Where: 26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove
*Summer hours* July 25 – September 22:
- Monday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm
- Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm
Fall hours will take effect September 24
Jurassic Forest:
Now open 7 days a week for the season! Get all the info you need here.
Legislature Ground Tours:
When: July 12 to Aug 30
Time: Noon & 3 pm
Where: Legislature ground – 9820 107 Street, Edmonton
More info
There are free live performances on the Legislature grounds on Friday afternoons.
*Also: Tours of the Legislative building run daily from 10am on the hour until 5 (last tour 4pm) & The new Summer Grounds tours are at noon and 3pm and start out from the Legislature front steps.
Find Edmonton Mama on Instagram for saved highlights of things to do with the kids in Edmonton during the week too!
Cool off in the Water – It’s FREE in Edmonton!
Outdoor water play in Edmonton is FREE! Visit one of the outdoor pools or find the spray park closest to you with the Ultimate Map of Edmonton water play – More info ⇒ here
Rural Roots Fair:
When: August 24 & 25th
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Beaumont Agricultural Society Fairgrounds – 24358 Township Road 505, Rolly View, Leduc County
More info
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
Edmonton Water Gun Party:
When: Saturday, August 24
Time: Noon to 4 pm
Where: Louise McKinney Riverfront Park
More info
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
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
$2.99 Cineplex Family Favourites:
When: Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: Participating Cineplex theatres
More info
Upcoming Movies:
August 24 – The Dark Crystal
August 31 – Ugly Dolls
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
-Angry Birds 2
-Dora and the Lost City of Gold
-Spider-Man: Far From Home
-Toy Story 4
-The Lion King
-Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (PG)
Cost: General Admission prices