Cariwest Fest:
Glitzy parade with costumes and dancing down Jasper Ave to island rhythms. This is Canada’s most lively Carribean carnivals, and is so fun to watch! The 3 day festival brings the tropics to Edmonton – there is also the “taste of the Carribean” which includes Jerk Chicken and Doubles, and much more!
When: August 10-12, 2018
Time: Federal Building Plaza. 9820-107 Street
Where: Various downtown venues
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Edmonton Folk Music Festival:
Don’t forget to visit the bottom of the hill where the fantastic Kids’ Zone is set up! There are tons of kids activities including crafts, face painting, splash park etc. Kids 11 and under get in free with their adult. Edmonton Folk Music Festival exercises a very family friendly re-entry policy, meaning even if kids can’t last the whole day, adults can come back later without hassle.
When: August 9-12, 2018
Time: gates open at 4:30 pm Thursday and Friday, and 9:30 am Saturday and Sunday
Where: Gallagher Park (Connors Hill)
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Sport Zone at Millenium Place:
Inflatable fun! Games & bouncy castles for ages 3+. Regular admission to the facility will allow you access to the area. Cost of admission depends on age, see their site for detailed info.
When: August 6-31, 2018
Time: 10am-4pm
Where: Millenium Place, 2000 Premier Way, Sherwood Park – MacMillan Team Field
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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
Cost: General $12, Youth (aged 5-11) $9, Child (under 5) free (Buy your tickets early and you’ll save 25% on visits before September 1, 2018.)
Michaels Camp Creativity:
When: Friday morning, August 10
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Michaels stores
Website: canada.michaels.com
OUTDOOR MOVIES!!!!
St. Albert Centre Summer Nights at the Drive-In
When: Friday, August 10, 2018
Time: Parking starts at 5pm, Movie at Dusk
Where: St. Albert Centre
Cost: $5 per car, $2 Kid zone
Movie: Sherlock Gnomes
Outdoor Movie – The Hills at Charlesworth
When: Friday, August 10, 2018
Time: 10 pm
Where: The Hills at Charlesworth, Charlesworth Way SW, Edmonton
Movie: Jumanji
Movie Night in the Park – Giovanni Caboto Park
When: Friday, August 10, 2018
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Giovanni Caboto Park, 9403 – 104 A Avenue, Edmonton
Movie: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Movies in the Park – Larkspur Park
When: Saturday, August 11, 2018
Time: Dusk
Where: Larkspur Park (2847 – 43 A Avenue)
Movie: Ferdinand
South Terwillegar Spray Park
When: Saturday, August 11, 2018
Time: Sunset
Where: South Terwillegar Spray Park
Movie: TBA
Youth Day:
Brought to you by SOS Safety Magazine and Virgin Radio – Saturday, August 11, 2018 will be a day full of FREE, fun. Face painting, bouncy castle, dance to a live DJ, grab a drink or a snack and learn about some of the resources available to the youth of Edmonton and area.
When: Saturday, August 11, 2018
Time: 10 am-4 pm
Where: Castledowns Park, 11520 – 153 Avenue, Edmonton (Please note, visitors are encouraged to park in the YMCA parking lot and take the hayride shuttle to the park!)
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Home Depot Kids Workshops:
Bookworm Bookends
When: Second Saturday of each month (check website as dates may vary)
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Participating Home Depot locations
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Cineplex Family Favourites: Jumanji-Welcome to the Jungle
When: Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: participating Cineplex theatres
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Dinos After Dark:
First, you’ll watch Night at the Museum on Alberta’s largest movie screen in the IMAX theatre! After the movie, explore the feature exhibition Dinosaurs Unearthed: Down to the Bone in the dark! Bring your flashlight!
When: Saturday, August 11, 2018
Time: Doors at 5:00 pm, Film at 6:00 pm, Exhibition at 7:45 pm
Where: TELUS World of Science – Edmonton, 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
Phone: 780-451-3344
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Edmonton Valley Zoo:
Animal Mythbusters!
When: Sunday, August 12, 2018
Time: 12 pm -4 pm
Where: Edmonton Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton
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Truck Stop: The Great Journey:
a FREE outdoor show for audiences of all ages! On Sunday, August 12, 2018, catch Truck Stop: The Great Journey performed in Kinsmen Park by Quebec circus company Machine de Cirque.
Edmonton’s Firefly Theatre & Circus is presenting the show. The 50-minute outdoor performance is suitable for all ages. Seating is general admission – bring your own picnic blanket or lawn chair.
When: Sunday, August 12, 2018
Time: 7 pm
Where: Kinsmen Park, 9100 Walterdale Hill, Edmonton
More info
What’s Going on at WEM?
Petting Zoo
Level 1, Phase 1 by the whale – Monday to Friday from 1:30-7:30 & Sunday Noon-6pm
Fantasyland Characters Come to Life
Come meet some of the Mall’s mascots in the hotel lobby. This week: August 9, 10 & 11 from 2:30-5:30
Free Face Painting
Monday to Friday infront of the Ice Palace from 1-3pm
Don’t forget – until August 31, get 50% off an unlimited family Multi-Park pass for the mall’s 10 attractions, plus other perks. See more info HERE.
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
-The MEG (Rated PG)
-Teen Titans Go! To The Movies
-Christopher Robin
-Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
-Jurrasic World: Fallen Kingdom
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
It’s going to be a hot weekend, especially Friday! Find ALL of the spray parks in the city on our ULTIMATE map of kid friendly things to do in Edmonton HERE.