Family Friendly Things to do Around Edmonton This Weekend, July 6-8, 2018

Family Things to do This Weekend: July 6-8th, 2018

Summer Petting Zoo: (Free)

photo: day-trips.ca

When:  July 2 until August 31, 2018
TimeFriday 1:30-7:30pm and Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm
Where: Level One, Phase I, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Website: www.wem.ca

West Edmonton Mall also has live Fantasy Land Hotel Characters in the hotel lobby, Animal presentations in the Sea Life Caverns, Face Painting and Sea Lions’ Rock Presentation at Marine Life, this weekend!

Boardwalk Sand on Whyte Festival: (Admission by Donation)

photo: sandonwhyte.ca

When: This is the last weekend! Ends July 8th, 2018
Time: 10am to 10pm daily
Website: www.albertaregulations.ca

Alberta Free Family Fishing Weekend: (Free)

Photo: todocanada.ca

WhenJuly 7-8, 2018

What: Fish without a Licence, all other fishing regulations still apply

Where: Any open to fish lake, stream or river (National Parks not included)
Websitewww.albertaregulations.ca

Dinosaurs Unearthed Down to the Bone:

Photo credit: CBC

WhenAll Summer long!

Cost: See their website for admission prices based on age, kids under 3 are free, general admission starts at $17.95, with deals for groups and families. 

*NOTE: They accept Kingsway Mall Gift cards as a form of payment for admission

Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton, 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
Website: www.telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca

Freewill Shakespeare Festival: (Children 10 and under Free)

Cost: $33 per adult 

When:  July 7th & 8th, 2018
Time: Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm, Evening shows at 8pm  both days.       

Where: Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park
Website: www.freewillshakespeare.com

(15 Minute long, interactive puppet shows  for the whole family introducing the plot of the story are before the main performanceSaturday (both shows) and  Sunday matinees)

The Birth of Airmail in the West

When: Saturday, July 7, 2018
Time: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm (Airmail Flight Re-enactments will take place at 12pm2pm, and 4pm)

Where: Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway, Edmonton
Cost: Adults $12, Students & Seniors $9.50, Youth (13-17) $8.50, Children (6-12) $7.50.  Kids 5 & under Free. Family $30.
Website: www.albertaaviationmuseum.com

Other activities include: paper airplane flying challenge, simulated test piloting skills, or decorate and mail postcards that will                        be exchanged with the Hangar Flight Museum in Calgary!

Michaels Kids Club Details:

When: Saturdays in July

Cost: $2-$5
Time:  drop in between 10 am and 12 pm 
Where: Michaels stores
Website: www.canada.michaels.com

Stardust Retro Roller Rink:

Photo: CTV Edmonton

When: July 7th and 8th 2018
Time: Saturday 11 am to 7 pm, Sunday 11 am to 6 pm
Where: Southgate Centre, Centre Court, 5015 – 111 Street, Edmonton
Cost: $3 for 15 minutes
$5 for 30 minutes
$10 for a family of four
Website: www.southgatecentre.com

Special Event: (Sunday, July 8) Oil City Roller Derby Demos and skating tips from 1-3 pm.

Jubilations Junior 2018The Uncredibles

Photo: Jubilations Edmonnton


When: Saturdays, June 23 to August 11, 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
Website: http://edmonton.jubilations.ca/index.php/shows#upcomingShows

Dinner theatre for kids??? Fun musical parodiesfeaturing a two act kids comedy. The meal is served by waiters in character and costume and has a kids favourites menu for the little ones, as well as adult options too!

Cineplex Family Favourites: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

When:  Saturday July 7th

Cost: $2.99
Time: 11 am
Where: Participating Cineplex theatres
Website: www.cineplex.com

Reel Family Cinema: The Dark Crystal 

Cost: All kids under 12 FREE

When: Saturday July 7th ( 1pm, but double check start times)
Where: Garneau Theatre
Address8712 – 109 Street, Edmonton
Website: www.metrocinema.org

Seven Music Festival: Featuring Elle King, Banners, Delhi 2 Dublin, The Wet Secrets, and many more!

Photo: Nightmair Creative

Ticket Cost: Over 13 $79, kids (ages 5-12) are $19 and kids under 5 are free! Ticket prices don’t include fees and taxes. 

When: Saturday, July 7, 2018
Time: gates at 1 pm, performances: 2 pm-11 pm
Where: 13 Mission Hills Park (Seven Hills) St. Albert AB
Website: www.sevenmusicfest.com/

                    ***** Tickets are available until July 6, 2018 on the Seven Music Festival website*****

Under the Stars: Outdoor Movie!


When: Saturday, July 7, 2018
Time: Sunset
Where: South Terwillegar Spray Park
Movie: TBA

Websitehttp://www.terwillegar.org

Extra Info: You’re going to want grab some lawn chairs, bug spray, a blanket, and snacks!

Mainstreet Cruisers Show and Shine: (Free)

When: Sunday, July 8, 2018
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Mill Woods Town Centre, 2331 – 66 Street, Edmonton
Website: www.mainstreetcruisers.ca

Extra Info2018 is the 25th anniversary of The Mainstreet Cruisers Show and Shine!

Savour Strathcona County:

Photo: strathcona.ca

WhenSunday, July 8, 2018
Time4 pm-8 pm

Cost: Food tickets: $1 each (sold in multiples of 5)
WhereStrathcona County Community Centre Agora, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park
Websitewww.strathcona.ca

Extra Info: Live music, a beer/wine garden, and kids activities!

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