Family Friendly Things to do This Weekend:
Highlands Drive-in Movie Night:
When: Friday, August 30th
Times:
- Aladdin 6:30 pm
- Happy Gilmore 9:30 pm
Where: Highlands Golf Club, 6603 Ada Boulevard, Edmonton
The Food Trucks are Coming:
When: Friday, August 30th
Time: 4 pm – 8 pm
Where: St. Albert Grain Elevator Park, 4A Meadowview Drive, St. Albert
Harry Potter Movie Marathon in IMAX:
When: August 22nd to September 1st
Time: See website for all times.
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton – 11211 142 Street, Edmonton
More info
Saturday FunDay:
FREE Ice Cream for any kids that come by Total Focus Northgate
When: Saturday, August 31 from 1-4 pm
Where: Total Focus Northgate (137 Avenue & 97 Street)
50% Off Back-to-School Night at Galaxyland:
When: Friday, August 30
Time: 7 pm to midnight
Where: West Edmonton Mall
Edmonton Water Lantern Festival:
When: Saturday, August 31st
Time: 6 pm to 10:30 pm
Where: Rundle Park – 2903 – 113 Avenue, Edmonton
Milky Way Day at Elk Island:
When: Sunday, September 1st
Time: 10 pm – Midnight
Where: Elk Island National Park
Parkbus to Elk Island National Park:
**Last weekend!**
When: Saturdays until August 31
Time: 8:30 am to 5 pm
Where: Edmonton to Elk Island National Park
Edmonton Corn Maze:
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
Jurassic Forest:
Now open 7 days a week for the season! Get all the info you need here.
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.
Find Edmonton Mama on Instagram for saved highlights of things to do with the kids in Edmonton during the week too!
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
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 (Last weekend!)
New feature exhibit at TWOS
When: April 26 to September 2
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton – 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
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
$2.99 Cineplex Family Favourites:
When: Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: Participating Cineplex theatres
More info
Upcoming Movies:
August 31 – Ugly Dolls
Reel Family Cinema:The Secret Life of Pets 2
When: August 31st
Where: Garneau Theatre
8712 – 109 Street, Edmonton
Website: www.metrocinema.org
Sensory Friendly Screenings at Cineplex:
When: August 31, 2019: The Angry Birds Movie 2
October 5, 2019: Abominable
November 30, 2019: Frozen 2
Time: 10:30 am
Where: Cineplex Cinemas North Edmonton and VIP
14231 – 137 Avenue, Edmonton
Website: www.cineplex.com
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
-Angry Birds 2
-Dora and the Lost City of Gold
-Toy Story 4
-The Lion King
-Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (PG)
Cost: General Admission prices
Looking for even more options for things to do in Edmonton with the kids? Check out the bucket list for Summer we put together here.