Family Friendly Things to do Around Edmonton This Weekend, August 3-6, 2018

Heritage Days:

Celebrate Canada’s vibrant multiculturalism at this 3 day outdoor Festival. Over 90 cultures are showcased at more than 70 ethnic pavilions. Enjoy food, entertainment and shopping. No fee to enter but a donation for the Food Bank is appreciated. Plan to take ETS or bike / walk to site as there is no public parking at the park. See our Guide to Taking the kids to Heritage days for tips on bringing the kids HERE.

When: Saturday, August 4 – Monday, August 6
Time: Saturday: Noon-9PM, Sunday: 10am-9PM, Monday: 10am-8pm
Where: Hawrelak Park
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Zeidler Dome and SPACE Gallery Grand Opening:

“…step into the new space and are swept away in an informative presentation in the new Destination Moon theatre. Through new exhibits learn about the very beginnings of our solar system, stars, planets, and so much more!” -Telus World of Science Edmonton

When: Friday, August 3, 2018
Time: 11 am
Where: TELUS World of Science, 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
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Fairy Berry Festival:

“Fairies, pirates, home made berry shortcake, folk music, and maze adventures in the Mindbender and Kidz Corn Mazes are all part of the family fun! The “Fairy Berries” are the most exquisite of the strawberry season – small, dainty and delicious! Come help us celebrate this sweet fairy-tale bumble-berry and pirate’s treasure of a Kids Festival all long weekend.” -Prairie Gardens

When: August 4-6, 2018
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm, 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
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Earn Your Keep Weekend at Fort Edmonton Park:

A fun way to show the family how it was in the olden days, where the more hands there were to help, the better! Making the daily work from the past into fun times with rewards, this weekend is themed around “earning your keep”

When: August 4 – 6, 2018
Time: 10 am to 5 pm daily
Where: Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 – 143 Street, Edmonton
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Poundmakers Pow Wow:

When: August 4 & 5, 2018
Time: 12 pm to 11 pm
Where: Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre, 25108 Poundmakers Road, Sturgeon County
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Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:

-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