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 August 11-13.
Harry Potter Marathon
All 8 Harry Potter movies are scheduled to run on Alberta’s largest screen, right here in Edmonton: The IMAX – and they start playing this weekend!
When: August 10-20
Where: Telus World of Science
More info/Showtimes/Ticket info
Strathcona County SportZone
Inflatables galore! Along with pop up games and lots of ways to play! Access to SportZone is included with your general admission to the rec centre. Made for kids ages 3 and up.
When/Where:
- Millenium Place in Sherwood Park – Daily from 10 am to 4 pm, August 1-31
- Glen Allen Rec Complex in Sherwood Park – Times vary by day, August 1-20
CariWest Festival & Parade
Family friendly events all weekend celebrating Caribbean culture including live entertainment, food and a kid zone.
When:
- Activities and entertainment run all weekend: August 11 to 13
- Parade: Saturday, August 12 starting at Noon
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton
Fire Station Open House
The City of Edmonton Fire Station Open House is at Lake District this weekend!
When: Saturday, August 12 from Noon to 4 pm
Where: 8403 – 167 Avenue
More info & future dates/locations around Edmonton
Youth Day, 2023
The annual Youth Day presented by SOS Safety Magazine is back for it’s 12th year! Come down with the kids for this one-day free event and enjoy bouncy castles, face painting, free food, games, live entertainment, fireworks and more.
When: Saturday, August 11 – Activities run from 11 am to 4 pm; Fireworks at 10 pm
Where: Castle Downs Park Pavillion – 11524-153 Ave, Edmonton
American Crown Circus
Stunts, acrobats and entertainment under a Big Top. Deal: get TWO free kids tickets with the purchase of an adult ticket.
When: August 10-13; Showtimes vary
Where: Millwoods Town Centre
Terwillegar Community League’s Summer Carnival
Family fun includes a petting zoo, obstacle course, magician, balloon twisters, face painting, games, food, bouncy castles and more.
When: Saturday, August 12 from Noon to 4 pm
Where: South Terwillegar Spray Park
Visit an Adventure Farm/Corn Maze
Now open for the Summer/Fall – check out one of Edmonton area’s funnest and most popular adventure farms/Corn mazes:
- Sassy G’s Adventure Farm
- K3 Corn Maze & Family Farm
- Edmonton Corn Maze
- Dream Catcher Ranch
- Kraay Family Farm
- Jon’s Funny Farm
Vegreville County Fair
Day trip! Vegreville’s annual county fair runs this weekend with midway rides, games, food, horse show, kid zone, fireworks and more.
When: August 9 to 13
Where: 4753-45 Avenue, Vegreville (approx 1 hour East of Edmonton)
Summer Starts at EPL
Various indoor kid-friendly events and fun activities every single day at your local Edmonton Public library. Get the full schedule of what’s going on now on the EPL website here.
FREE at Toys R Us this Weekend
Saturday: Bring your kiddos in store and get a free Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles mask and activity book to take home between 11 am and 2 pm
Sunday: Come in store to build and take home a free Lego Dreamzzz z-blob the robot between 11 am and 2 pm
Where: Participating Toys R Us locations
Michael’s Make Break Crafts
FREE to attend at Michael’s Stores! This week’s craft: Sunshine Wood Frame
When: Walk-in anytime between 2 pm & 4 pm
Where: Participating Michael’s Stores
Hit up an Outdoor Pool
Kids 12 & under get into City of Edmonton pools FREE all Summer! Get more info, the full list of locations, and details on what each pool offers here.
Leduc’s Skate Park Slam
Youth can bring their BMX, Skateboard, or scooter and participate in this FREE drop in event to to show off their skills that they have learned over the summer and a chance to connect with others and learn new skills. Live entertainment and bouncy castles will also be on site.
When: Saturday, August 12 from 10 am to Noon
Where: Leduc Skate Park – Corinthia Park
St. Albert Annual Community Picnic
Free entertainment and activities including face painting, scavenger hunt, live music, grain elevator tours, ice cream trucks and more.
When: Saturday, August 12, 11 am to 4 pm
Where: St. Albert Grain Elevators – 4 Meadowview Drive, St. Albert
Farmers’ Markets
Shop, snack and play at one of Edmonton + area’s Farmers’ Markets. See the full list of locations and operating hours here.
Play Indoors:
Check out our ultimate list of indoor play places in & around Edmonton HERE.
Beach Day
Best list of family friendly beaches in & around Edmonton for 2023
Day Trip
Check out our Ultimate list of family friendly day trips, all within 3 hours’ drive of Edmonton here.
Kiwi Nursery $5 Kids Crafts
Sundays and Tuesdays this Summer – catch a $5 kids’ themed craft at Kiwi Nursery, located just outside of Acheson. This week: Flower Crowns
Where: 31313-118 Avenue, Acheson
More info/Craft themes & times
Kingsway Boston Pizza Mario Kart Sundays
Enjoy Mario Kart FREE all day for kids and adults when you dine in at the Kingsway location
When: Sundays, all day long
Where: Boston Pizza – 11440-106 Street
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
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
- Toopy and Binoo: The Movie
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
- Barbie
- Meg 2: The Trench (PG)
- Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning, Part 1 (PG)
- Shazam! Fury of the Gods (Family Favorites special – just $2.99 per ticket!)
Cost: General Admission prices
Did we miss something awesome?? Send me an email with the details so I can add it to the list: contact@edmontonmama.ca
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