THINGS TO DO WITH THE KIDS THIS LONG WEEKEND IN EDMONTON: AUGUST 2-5, 2019

Family Friendly Things to do This Weekend:

Heritage Festival:

When:

• Saturday, August 3: 10 am to 9 pm
• Sunday, August 4: 10 am to 9 pm
• Monday, August 5: 10 am to 8 pm

Ticket sales stop at 7 pm on Monday, park closes at 8.

Where: Hawrelak Park – 9330 Groat Rd NW, Edmonton

More info

Edmonton Corn Maze:

Opening of the Corn Maze for the season!

Where: 26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove

*Summer hours* July 25 – September 22:

• Monday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm
• Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm

Fall hours will take effect September 24

Cost:

• General admission – $13
• Youth (aged 4-11) – $10
• Child (under 4) free

More info

Outdoor Movie – Missing Link:

When: Saturday, August 3 at dusk

Where: Silverberry Park, 420 Silverberry Road

More info

Poundmaker’s Pow Wow:

When: August 3-4 – Noon to 11 pm

Where: Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre – 25108 Poundmakers Road, Sturgeon County

More info

Jurassic Forest:

Now open 7 days a week for the season! Get all the info you need here.

American Crown Circus:

When: August 8-12

Where: St. Albert Centre – 375 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert

*Edmonton/Millwoods shows are August 8-12*

More info

Legislature Ground Tours:

When: July 12 to Aug 30
Time: Noon & 3 pm
Where: Legislature ground – 9820 107 Street, Edmonton
More info

There are free live performances on the Legislature grounds on Friday afternoons.

*Also: Tours of the Legislative building run daily from 10am on the hour until 5 (last tour 4pm) & The new Summer Grounds tours are at noon and 3pm and start out from the Legislature front steps.

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Cool off in the Water – It’s FREE in Edmonton!

Outdoor water play in Edmonton is FREE! Visit one of the outdoor pools or find the spray park closest to you with the Ultimate Map of Edmonton water play – More info ⇒ here

Michaels Camp Creativity:

When: Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings (July 1 until August 16)

Time: 10 am – 12 pm

Where: Michaels stores

More info

Summer Green Shack Programs:

When: Now until August 22

Where: various sites throughout the city

Phone: 311

More info

Petting Zoo at West Edmonton Mall:

When: Friday to Sunday
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Where: Level One, Phase I, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: FREE

MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition

New feature exhibit at TWOS

When: April 26 to September 2

Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton – 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton

More detailed info

Vikings: Beyond the Legend:

New to the Royal Alberta Museum

When: April 18 – October 20, 2019
Where: Royal Alberta Museum – 9810 – 103 A Avenue NW, Edmonton
More info

PLAY INDOORS:

Check out our ultimate list of indoor play places in & around Edmonton HERE.

See A Movie

Landmark Cinemas Kids’ Day Sundays:

When: any Sunday
Time: any movie
Where: Landmark Cinemas:

Edmonton City Centre: 10200 – 102 Avenue NW, Edmonton
St. Albert: 800 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
Spruce Grove: 130 Century Crossing , Spruce Grove
More info

Reel Family Cinema:

When: Saturdays, usually 1 pm, but see website to confirm start times
Where: Garneau Theatre
Address: 8712 – 109 Street, Edmonton
More info

Upcoming Shows:
August 3, 2019: The Goonies
August 10, 2019: Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:

-The Lion King

-Spider-Man: Far From Home

-Toy Story 4

-Secret Life of Pets 2

-Disney’s Aladdin

Cost: General Admission prices