Family Friendly Things to do Around Edmonton, September 15-17, 2018

Kaleido Family Arts Festival:

“For two and a half days every September, Alberta Avenue comes alive as an environment of creative exploration and performances on rooftops, sides of buildings, back alleys, parks, old spaces and new spaces. Not only is it a wonder to behold, it is FREE! You have to see it to believe it!” – Kaleidofest

When: September 14-16, 2018
Time: Friday 7 pm – 12 am, Saturday 10 am- 12 am, Sunday 12 pm – 6 pm
Where: Alberta Avenue, 118 Avenue between 90 and 95 Streets
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***Don’t Miss Out on this one! The Durflings and the book of poops with Duffy’s Puppets!

Saturday and Sunday Shows are at 12:30pm and 3pm***

Photo: Fortune

Slurpee Name Your Price Day:

Pay anything you want for a large Slurpee (minimum 50 cent donation) and 100% of what you pay goes to the WE charity to help youth do good around their communities across Canada.

When: Friday, September 14, 2018
Where: Canadian 7-Eleven stores nationwide
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IMAX Film Festival 2018:

So many choices, from Turtles to Nascar – see the website for all info & showtimes

When: September 14 through September 23, 2018
Time: Daily shows at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, and 9 pm.
Where: TELUS World of Science – Edmonton, 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
Phone: 780-451-3344
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Edmonton Corn Maze:

Where: 26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove
When: Summer Hours (July 26 – Sept 3), Monday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm
Fall Hours (Sept 4 – Oct 22), Tuesday to Thursday 12 pm to 8 pm, Friday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm, Monday closed
Cost: General $12, Youth (aged 5-11) $9, Child (under 5) free
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Photo: Make Something Edmonton

Community League Day:

When: Saturday, September 15, 2018
Time: Event times vary
Where: Communities throughout Edmonton
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Toys R Us In Store Events:

September 2018:
Every Saturday – September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 – 12 pm to 2 pm: NerfFest
Saturday, September 15 – 11 am to 1 pm: BreakOut Beasts and Polly Pocket Demo Events
When: dates and times vary
Where: Toys R Us locations
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Mastermind Toys Make and Take: LEGO Friends Gymnastics Kit

According to RedFlagDeals, the first 100 customers through the door of a Mastermind Store on Saturday will receive a free lego friends gymnastics kit. Please inquire with your local store location to confirm they are participating in this event!

When: Saturday, September 15, 2018
Time: Stores open at 9:30 am
Where: Mastermind Toys locations
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Open Cockpit Day:

Tickets are available at the door:  Adults $12.00, Students & Seniors (60+) $9.50, Youth (13-17) $8.50, Children (6-12) $7.50, Family Pass $30.00 (2 adults, up to 4 children)

When: Saturday, September 15, 2018
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton
Phone: 780-451-1175
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Jubilations Junior 2018

Star Warz

When: Saturdays, September 8 to October 13, 2018, with an extra performance on October 8, 2018.

Time: Doors open at 11 am
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase I West Edmonton Mall, #2061, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: Adults $39.95, Child $35.95:  3-show package: Adult $107.85, Child $97.05
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Cineplex Family Favourites: ET

When:  Saturday September 15th
Time: 11 am
Where: participating Cineplex theatres
Cost: $2.99 per ticket
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Petting Zoo at West Edmonton Mall:

When: Saturdays and Sundays from September 8 to 29, 2018
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Where: Level One, Phase I, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: FREE
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Parents Night Out at Salto Gymnastics:

When: 2nd Saturday of each month from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Salto Gymnastics, 2025 Oak Street, Sherwood Park
Phone: 780-449-1518
Email: askus@saltogymnastics.com
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Looking for a night out, but having trouble tracking down a babysitter? Sherwood Park’s Salto Gymnastics can help – They’re offering Parents Night Out at Salto! Parents get a night to themselves, and kids get the run of the gym! For $25, kids ages 4.5 and up can enjoy an evening of gymnastics, games, fort building, karaoke and more, all under the watchful eyes of caring staff who provide a safe, structured and fun environment.

Upcoming Dates:
Saturday, September 15, 2018 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, October 13, 2018 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, November 10, 2018 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, December 8, 2018 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, January 12, 2019 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, February 9, 2019 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, March 9, 2019 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, April 13, 2019 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, May 11, 2019 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, June 8, 2019 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Fruit Growers Festival at the U of A Botanic Garden:

“Sample the abundance of fruits that can be grown right here in a northern garden! Experts from the Fruit Growers Association will be on hand to answer all your questions about fruit-growing in Alberta, and guest speakers will discuss the challenges and pleasures of fruit growing on the prairies.” – Botanic Garden

When: Sunday, September 16, 2018
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Where: U of A Botanic Garden, 5 kms north of Devon on Highway 60 in Parkland County
Phone: 780-492-3138
Email: uabg.events@ualberta.ca
More info

Photo: Musee Heritage Museum

St Albert Harvest Festival:

Harvest Festival Events Page:

We’ll have:
– Demonstrations by local craft guilds
– Mini basket weaving with Art Gallery of St. Albert
– Live performances by local talent
– Old fashioned games and crafts
– Go Nuts 4 Donuts Food Truck
– Tours of the historic grain elevators
– Food Forest tours by St. Albert Urban Agriculture Conversation
– Children’s activities and Story Time with St. Albert Public LibraryCommunity Outreach Van
and… Hot buttered corn on the cob (YUM!)

When: Sunday, September 16, 2018
Time: 12 pm to 4 pm
Where: St. Albert Grain Elevator Park, 4 Meadowview Drive, St. Albert
Cost: Admission is by donation
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Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:

-The MEG (Rated PG)

-Alpha – rated PG

-Christopher Robin

-Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

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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