Family Friendly Things to do Around Edmonton, September 28-30, 2018

Photo: CTV Edmonton

Haunted Pumpkin Festival:

When: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, September 29 – October 31, 2018 (plus Thanksgiving Monday, October 8)
Time: gates: 9 am – 6 pm; activities run 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm, 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
More info

 

Free Admission Day Details:

The city of Edmonton is hosting a FREE admission day to participating attractions, facilities and recreation centres.

When: Sunday, September 30, 2018
Time: Times vary with each venue
Where: Select City-operated venues throughout Edmonton
More info & Tips to plan the day

Due to high traffic, parking will be limited at all facilities.

The City of Edmonton encourages all participants to use ETS buses or the LRT to visit the various venues. (Bus and LRT fare is free for kids 12 and under when travelling with a paying adult.)

St Albert Culture Days:

When: September 28 – 30, 2018
Time: Event times vary
Where: Locations throughout St. Albert
More info

Dinosaurs Unearthed Down to the Bone:

Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton, 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
Phone: 780-451-3344
More info

Edmonton Corn Maze:

Where: 26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove
When: 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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Edmonton Fall RV Show and Sale:

When: September 28 to 30, 2018
Time: Friday & Saturday – 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday – 11 am to 4 pm
Where: Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 – 118 Avenue, Edmonton
Cost: Free, but please bring a donation to the Edmonton Food Bank
More info

Rutherford House Culture Days:

When: September 28-30, 2018
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site, 11153 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton
More info

Muttart Kids Corner:

When: Tuesdays and Fridays
Time: 10:30 am-11 am
Where: Muttart Conservatory
Address: 9626 – 96A Street, Edmonton AB
More info

MINECON Earth Party:

When: Saturday, September 29, 2018
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Where: Microsoft Store West Edmonton Mall, Unit 1723, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Phone: 780-801-4200
Register
More info

Deadmonton Haunted House:

(Not recommended for 12 and under)

When: Thursday-Sunday, September 28 to October 28;
Daily October 29 to November 4, 2018
Time: times vary
Where: 7031 Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton
More info

Tickets are $25, or skip the line with a speed pass for $45.

Alberta Opera Presents Pinocchio:

When: September 28 to 30, 2018
Times: Friday, September 28, 2018 – 7 pm
Saturday, September 29, 2018 – 4 pm & 7 pm
Sunday, September 30, 2018 – 11 am & 2 pm
Where: The Roxy on Gateway, 8529 – 103 Street NW, Edmonton
More info

Use the promo code “ITALY” when you order tickets, and pay $15 for the first ticket, and just $5 each for more.

Gateway to the Stars:

When: Fridays – September 14, 21, and 28, and October 5, 12 and 19
Time: 9 pm – 10 pm
Where: Astotin Lake Beach, Elk Island National Park, 1- 54401 Range Road 203, Fort Saskatchewan
More info

Hardisty Outgrown it Sale

When: Saturday, September 29, 2018
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Where: Hardisty School, 10534 – 62 Street

More info

Little Monsters Swap Meet

When: Saturday, September 29, 2018
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Where: TransAlta Tri Leisure Center, 221 Jennifer Heil Way, Spruce Grove
Cost: 10 am – 12 pm $5, 12 pm – 2 pm $2, 2 pm – 3 pm Free

More info

Stony Plain Old Time Harvest Festival

When: September 29, 2018
Time: 10 am-3pm, see website for schedule.
Where: The Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum, 5120 – 41 Avenue, Stony Plain
More info

Michaels Kids Club:

When: Saturdays
Time: drop in between 10 am and 12 pm
Where: Michaels stores
Cost: Kids 3+ $2, Kids 6+ $5
More info

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
More info

Alberta Culture Days:

When: September 28 – 30, 2018
Where: Various Cultural Venues
More info

Cineplex Family Favourites:

Saturday, September 29 – Wonder

When:  Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Cost: $2.99 per ticket
More info

Fred Penner and the Cat’s Meow Band:

When: Sunday, September 30, 2018
Time: 11 am
Where: Horizon Stage, 1001 Calahoo Road, Spruce Grove
Phone: 780-962-8995
More info

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Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:

-Smallfoot

-A House With A Clock In Its Walls (Rated PG)

-The Meg (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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