Looking for family friendly things to do with the kids this weekend? We’ve got you covered with a full list of fun events in & around Edmonton for September 22-24.
Pumpkins After Dark
Walk through lined paths and displays of over 10,000 unique hand-carved jack-o-lanterns. This year boasts new displays, live pumpkin carving demos, photo ops and sweet treats.
When: Thursdays to Sundays from September 21 to October 31
Where: Borden Park
FREE Friday Admission to Telus World of Science
Friday is Amazon Future Engineer Day and guests get in free during opening hours for the entire day (expect it to be fun, but busy!)
When: Friday, September 22 from 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Telus World of Science, Edmonton – 11211-142 Street
Pepper & Dylan Carnival (Radio station Kiss 91.7)
FREE carnival hosted by Kiss 91.7. Come down and enjoy food, mascots, bouncy castle, live music, bubble house, face painting, live entertainment and more.
When: Friday, September 22 from 7 am to 10 am
Where: Midway Music Hall parking lot, – 6107 104 St NW, Edmonton
Salisbury Greenhouse Autumn Festivals
Mini carnival games (and prizes!), pumpkin themed activities, mini farmer’s market & more
Saturday, September 23: 11 am to 3 pm at the Sherwood Park Salisbury – 52337 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park
Sunday, September 24: 11 am to 3 pm at the St. Albert Salisbury – 101 Riel Drive, St. Albert
Outdoor Movies
Outdoor movies this weekend: Some are free, some require pre-registration/have a charge, and some have a full day of activities in the same location leading up to the movie! Click on each for more details.
Friday, September 21
- Ardrossan Movie + Onsite fund raising concession: FREE – Puss in Boots @ Ardrossan Elementary School; movie starts at 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 22
- TCL Movie Night: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse @ South Terwillegar Spray Park; 7:45 pm
- Highlands Outdoor Movie & Day-time Events: Ghostbusters: Afterlife @ Highlands Golf Course; 8 pm
Visit an Adventure Farm/Corn Maze
Now open for the Fall – check out one of Edmonton area’s funnest and most popular adventure farms/Corn mazes:
- Sassy G’s Adventure Farm
- K3 Corn Maze & Family Farm
- Edmonton Corn Maze
- Dream Catcher Ranch
- Kraay Family Farm
- Jon’s Funny Farm
- Prairie Gardens
Michael’s Make Break Crafts
FREE to attend at Michael’s Stores! This week’s craft: Sunshine Wood Frame
When:Â Walk-in anytime between 2 pm & 4 pm
Where: Participating Michael’s Stores
Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival
Lanterns, cultural games, a light up lion dance parade, moon cakes, lantern craft making, and launching of the wishing lotus flowers into the lake. Free admission!
When: Saturday, September 23 from 3 pm to 8 pm
Where: Patricia Park, Griesbach
Play Indoors:
Check out our ultimate list of indoor play places in & around Edmonton HERE.
Kids on Campus – U of A Days
Free! Live entertainment by Beppie, Metis Dancers, Dino Lab tour, kids concert, exploring engineering, picnic lunch & more
When: Saturday, September 23 from 10 am to 2:30 pm
Where: Main Gym (Van Vliet Centre) and Quad, North Campus, University of Alberta
North East River Valley Park Grand Opening
When: Sunday, September 24, 11 am to 4 pm
Where: Northeast River Valley Park – 17 Street & 153 Avenue, Edmonton
Peppa Pig Story Time
Peppa Pig Story time, craft sheet and small themed gift at participating Toys R Us stores
When: Saturday, September 23 & Sunday, September 24 at 11 am and 2 pm
See a Movie
Landmark Cinemas Kids’ Day Deal Sundays:
When:Â any Sunday
Time:Â any movie
Where:Â Landmark Cinemas:
- Edmonton City Centre: 10200 – 102 Avenue NW, Edmonton
- St. Albert:Â 800 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
- Spruce Grove:Â 130 Century Crossing , Spruce Grove
- Tamarack:Â 955 Tamarack Way NW, Edmonton
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
- Blue Beetle (PG-13)
- Barbie
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
- Toopy and Binoo: The Movie (Family Favorites special – just $2.99 per ticket!)
Cost:Â General Admission prices
Photo credit: Pumpkins After Dark