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 5 to April 7.
Galaxyland Mascot Meet and Greet
Help to celebrate the grand opening of Galaxyland powered by Hasbo Mascot Center! Meet Mr. Potato Head, My Little Ponies and Mr. Monopoly! This event will also include face painting, a coloring contest, a craft activity and tons of giveaways!
When: Saturday, April 6, 2024; 11:30AM – 12:30PM
Where: West Edmonton Mall; 8882 170 Street NW
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Mini Pop Kids: The Good Vibes Tour
Bring the entire family to the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium to see Mini Pop Kids Live! Listen to some of the biggest hits as you turn up the fun and keep the good vibes rolling.
When: Saturday, April 6, 2024; 3PM
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium; 11455 87 Avenue NW
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Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat-Cereal Cartoon Party – Metro Cinema
Enjoy a morning of non-stop retro cartoons and all the cereal you can eat! Purchase tickets in advance. Admission includes cereal.
When: Saturday, April 6, 2024; Doors open at 9AM | Cartoons at 10AM
Where: Metro Cinema; 8712 109 Street
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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 6, 2024; 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange; 10437 83 Avenue
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Kids’ Menu Concert – The Braille Tone Music Society
Join The Braille Tones choirs at this family friendly concert of songs all about favorite foods! Enjoy songs about tacos, bubblegum and maybe even potato salad. Admission is by donation.
When: Saturday, April 6, 2024; 3PM – 4PM
Where: Muttart Theatre (Stanley A. Milner Library – Basement Level); 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
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Michaels MakeBreak: Abstract Spring Painting
Head on over to Michael’s and make a craft in store! This week, make an abstract spring painting! Just buy the base and the paint, brushes and other supplies will be included!
When: Sunday, April 7, 2024; 2PM – 4PM
Where: Various Michael’s stores
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FREE Paint and Skate – Ardrossan Recreation Complex
Ardrossan Recreation Complex welcomes you and your family to come and paint the ice! You read that correctly! Find your inner artist and create a masterpiece on the ice. Enjoy a recreational skate afterwards.
When: Sunday, April 7, 2024; 1PM – 4:30PM (Ice painting from 1PM – 2PM | Recreational Skating from 2:30PM – 4:30PM)
Where: MacMillan Team Arena, Ardrossan Recreation Complex; 80 First Avenue, Ardrossan
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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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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 7 – Despicable Me (Whitemud Crossing); 2PM – 4PM
Sunday, April 7 – Minions: Rise of Gru (Stanley A. Milner); 1:30PM – 3:00PM
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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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