🌟 The BEST Edmonton & Area Family Weekend Guide: September 25–28, 2025

Hey, Mamas! 🍂 Fall fun is in full swing this weekend. From pumpkin festivals and rodeo parties to FREE museum days and LEGO builds, here’s your go-to guide for family-friendly things to do in Edmonton and area. Whether you’re in the mood for an outdoor adventure or something cozy indoors, we’ve got you covered.

So grab your sweaters, snacks, and sense of adventure — here’s what’s happening this Thursday through Sunday!

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📅 What’s Happening in YEG (Sept 25–28)

Thursday, September 25

Free Admission — Art Gallery of Alberta
📍 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
🕘 All Day | 🎟️ Free
👉Info Here!

Eats on 118 Food Tour
📍 Alberta Avenue
🕕 6–8 PM | 🎟️ Free / pay as you go
Taste your way through some of Edmonton’s hidden food gems.
👉Info Here!

Cooking Class: Greek Homestyle Favourites
📍 11050 104 Avenue NW
🕕 6–9:30 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed
Learn to cook authentic Greek dishes in this hands-on class.
👉Info Here!

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Friday, September 26

Neon Nights at LaunchPad
📍 LaunchPad Trampoline Park
🕘 Evening | 🎟️ Admission Required
👉Info Here!

Free Trivia Night — TWOSE
📍 Telus World of Science
🕖 7–9:15 PM | 🎟️ Free (registration required)
👉Info Here!

Pumpkins After Dark (Opening Night)
📍 Borden Park
🗓 Sept 26–Oct 31 | 🎟️ Ticketed
👉Info Here!

Culture Days @ The Citadel Theatre
📍 Citadel Theatre
🕚 All Day through Sunday | 🎟️ Free & ticketed
Wardrobe sale, film fest, family shows, and more.
👉Info Here!

Wizard of Oz Family Film Festival
📍 Citadel Theatre
🕙 All weekend | 🎟️ Included in Culture Days
Classic Wizard of Oz adaptations for the whole family.
👉Info Here!

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Saturday, September 27

Rodeo Week Kickoff Block Party
📍 Downtown Edmonton
🕒 3–8 PM | 🎟️ Free
👉Info Here!

Touch a Truck — Salvation Army
📍 St. Albert
🕒 3–5 PM | 🎟️ Free
👉Info Here!

Indigenous Night — Edmonton Elks
📍 Commonwealth Stadium
🕔 5–8 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed
👉Info Here!

Fall-o-Ween Festival — Prairie Gardens
📍 Bon Accord
🗓 Sat & Sun | 🎟️ Admission Required
👉Info Here!

Sassy G’s Adventure Farm
📍 North of Edmonton
🗓 Sat & Sun | 🎟️ Admission Required
👉Info Here!

Jubilations JR: Super Mario’s Bowser Boogie Battle
📍 Jubilations Dinner Theatre
🕛 Saturday | 🎟️ Ticketed
👉Info Here!

LEGO Make & Take
📍 LEGO Stores (WEM + Southgate)
🕛 12–2 PM | 🎟️ Free (while supplies last)
👉Info Here!

Culture Days @ The Citadel 
📍 Citadel Theatre
🕚 11 AM–9:30 PM | 🎟️ Free & ticketed
Last chance to join this annual celebration of arts and culture.
👉 Info Here!

Royal Alberta Museum (RAM) — Free Admission
📍 Downtown Edmonton
🗓 Sat & Sun | 🎟️ Free
👉Info Here!

Reynolds-Alberta Museum — Free Admission
📍 Wetaskiwin
🗓 Sat & Sun | 🎟️ Free
👉Info Here!

Nature Neighbours: Discovering Biodiversity
📍 4450 50 Street NW
🕙 10 AM–3 PM | 🎟️ Free
Hands-on outdoor science fun for kids.
👉Info Here!

Pumpkin Festival @ Kiwi Nurseries
📍 Kiwi Nurseries
🕚 11 AM–3 PM | 🎟️ Admission required
Pumpkin hunt, family games, and fall activities.
👉Info Here!

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Sunday, September 28

Fall-o-Ween Festival — Prairie Gardens
📍 Bon Accord
🗓 All Day | 🎟️ Admission Required
👉 Info Here!

Sassy G’s Adventure Farm
📍 North of Edmonton
🗓 All Day | 🎟️ Admission Required
👉 Info Here!

Royal Alberta Museum (RAM) — Free Admission
📍 Downtown Edmonton
🗓 All Day | 🎟️ Free
👉 Info Here!

Reynolds-Alberta Museum — Free Admission
📍 Wetaskiwin
🗓 All Day | 🎟️ Free
👉 Info Here!

Culture Days @ The Citadel (Final Day)
📍 Citadel Theatre
🕚 11 AM–9:30 PM | 🎟️ Free & ticketed
Last chance to join this annual celebration of arts and culture.
👉 Info Here!

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🌤️ Weekend Weather

• Thursday – Mainly sunny, 23°C

• Friday – Partly cloudy, 21°C

• Saturday – Mix of sun & cloud, 18°C

• Sunday – Cooler with a breeze, 17°C

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☀️ Mama Tip

Layer up! Fall evenings cool quickly, especially at outdoor events like Pumpkins After Dark or the Elks game. Bring a blanket, sweater, and hot drinks in a thermos.

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🧺 Mama’s Weekend Hacks

📸 Snap a pic of your parking spot at busy events
🎒 Pack a “go bag” with snacks, wipes, and water
🎟️ Check if events are ticketed in advance
🍂 Bring extra layers and gloves for outdoor nights
🪑 Folding chairs & blankets = lifesavers for outdoor shows

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⏰ Sample Weekend Itinerary

Thursday — Check out free admission at the Art Gallery of Alberta.
Friday — Start with Pumpkins After Dark or join Neon Nights at LaunchPad.
Saturday — Touch a Truck in St. Albert, then head downtown for the Rodeo Block Party and Elks Indigenous Night.
Sunday — Take the kids to Sassy G’s Adventure Farm or enjoy FREE admission at RAM or Reynolds Museum.

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💬 Let’s Hear from You!
Tag @edmonton.mama on Instagram or Facebook and show us your family adventures this weekend. DM anytime if you need help planning — we’ve got your back, Mama!

✨ Written by Jana Konelsky — your local mama with the inside scoop. Stay playful, stay present, and stay caffeinated, Edmonton.