Looking for family friendly things to do with the kids this weekend? We’ve got you covered with a full list of fun events in & around Edmonton for April 12 to April 14.
All Day Sunday – Art Gallery of Alberta
Enjoy an afternoon at the Art Gallery of Alberta with All Day Sunday! All Day Sundays occur on the second Sunday of every month. Spend the afternoon exploring art associated with current exhibits. Have fun participating in scheduled projects and programs which include making art projects, performances, story telling, Gallery visits and more!
When: Sunday, April 14, 2024; 12PM – 4PM
Where: Art Gallery of Alberta; 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
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Science Sunday – Mastermind Toys
Get ready to dive into everything science with Mastermind Toys! On the second Sunday of every month, head on over to your nearest Mastermind Toys store for a FREE 30 minute science class. Registration is required. This Sunday, you can make some ooey gooey slime!
When: Sunday, April 14, 2024; 1PM – 2PM
Where: Participating Mastermind Toys locations
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Yego Market – Millwoods Town Centre
Millwoods Town Centre welcomes you and your family to this Lego themed event! Enjoy a variety of Lego venders, vintage sets and figurines and Lego activities! Come in from Entrance 5.
When: Saturday, April 13, 2024; 12PM – 4PM
Where: Millwoods Town Centre; 2331 66 Street NW
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Kidding Around – Rapid Fire Theatre
Join the performers at Rapid Fire Theatre for an afternoon of fun! No two performances are the same as these shows are created by the performers right of the top of their heads! Kids are invited to participate by shouting out and giving suggestions. Kids 2 and under are FREE.
When: Saturday, April 13, 2024; 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange; 10437 83 Avenue
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Michaels Kids Club: Paper Flower Bouquet Collage
Head on over to Michael’s and make a craft in store! This week, use paper flowers to make a beautiful spring collage! All supplies are included in this FREE event.
When: Saturday, April 13, 2024; 10AM – 12PM
Where: Various Michael’s stores
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The Makery: Slime Lab – Sand Slime
Head on over to The Makery for a drop in slime lab! Stretch, squish and indulge in some hands on learning as you make some ooey gooey slime! Suitable for ages 5 and up.
When: Sunday, April 14, 2024; 1PM -1:45PM
Where: The Makery; 52 Sioux Rd #107, Sherwood Park
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Family Drop In – Wild Rose Gymnastics
Wild Rose Gymnastics welcomes you for some fun, unstructured play in the gym! All ages and skill levels are welcome at their drop in program!
When: Sundays; 10:30AM – 12PM
Where: 6207 Roper Rd NW
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Wonka – Metro Cinema
The Metro Cinema welcomes you and your family to the showing of Wonka! Learn how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate maker came to be the wonderous Willy Wonka we all know and love!
When: Saturday, April 13, 2024; 12:30PM
Where: Metro Cinema; 8712 109 Street NW
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Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia – Royal Alberta Museum
Explore one of the greatest empires of all time! With some of the most remarkable achievements in human history, the Angkor Empire boasts vast monuments, relics and sculptures. See over 120 treasures and objects and enjoy hands on interactive activities such as touching a sculpture and building a temple! Don’t miss your opportunity to learn all about this historic city!
When: February 23 – July 28, 2024
Where: Royal Alberta Museum; 9810 103a Avenue NW
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Sail into Spring – Muttart Conservatory
Head on over to the Muttart Conservatory to check out their current feature pyramid: Sail into Spring! Enjoy the smell of fresh spring flowers and even look up to discover a display of migratory birds! All sorts of winged surprises can be found throughout the the Muttart.
When: March 16 – April 28, 2024
Where: Muttart Conservatory; 9626 96A Street NW
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Immersive Disney Animation
This is for all of the Disney lovers out there! Step inside the greatest films by the Walt Disney Animation Studio as you celebrate music, artistry and animation! Become part of the story with this immersive family friendly experience!
When: February 15 – April 28, 2024
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre; 7515 118 Ave NW
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Laser Taylor Swift
Are you a Swifty? If so, you’re going to love this laser light show at the Telus World of Science Edmonton! Enjoy listening to Taylor’s biggest hits as lasers illuminate the Zeidler Dome! This all ages show is sure to impress. Please note that laser show tickets do not include Science Centre Admission.
When: Select evenings from November 2023 to June 2024; 7PM
Where: Telus World of Science Edmonton; 11211 142 St NW
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Free Family Films at the Library
Bring the entire family to the library for a FREE movie!
Sunday, April 14 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (Whitemud Crossing); 2PM – 4PM
Sunday, April 14 – Elemental (Stanley A. Milner); 1:30PM – 3:15PM
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See a Movie
Landmark Cinemas Kids’ Day Deal 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
– Tamarack: 955 Tamarack Way NW; Edmonton
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Family Favorites – Cineplex Theatres
Want to take the family to a movie but don’t want to pay outrageous prices? Check out what Cineplex has to offer! Head on over to your nearest Cineplex theatre on Saturday mornings for just $2.99 admission. Enjoy movies that are already out of theatres, but are still relatively new. There may even be classic films to enjoy as well!
When: Saturday mornings
Where: Cineplex theatres
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