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 July 12 to July 14.
Edmonton International Street Performers Festival
Celebrate 40 amazing years of the Street Performers Festival this summer in downtown Edmonton! From daredevils and circus performers to balloon artists and caricatures, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
When: July 5 – 14, 2024; 10:30AM – 11PM all days (except July 14 which is 10:30AM – 4PM)
Where: Churchill Square; 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
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Horsepower for Hope – Edmonton EXPO Centre
Enjoy a FREE afternoon of fun at the Edmonton EXPO Centre in support of Horsepower for Hope. Enjoy activities such as the Kids Zone, see over 200 cars, food trucks and more! Meet members from the Edmonton Police Service K9 and Tactical Unit, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services and Canadian Armed Forces.
When: Saturday, July 13, 2024; 1PM – 5PM
Where: Edmonton EXPO Centre (South Lot); 7515 118 Avenue NW
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Thousand Faces Festival
Enjoy a weekend of magic and myth with amazing performances, delicious culinary experiences and activities for all ages!
When: July 12 – 14, 2024; Friday from 6PM – 10PM | Saturday from 12PM – 10PM | Sunday from 12PM – 6PM
Where: Alberta Avenue Community Centre; 9210 118th Avenue NW
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Monster Jam 2024
Rogers Place welcomes you and your family to Monster Jam 2024! This is the place to see the best drivers and the world’s most popular trucks in action! Get ready to sit on the edge of your seat as you enjoy this world class experience!
When: July 13 & 14; Saturday show times at 1PM and 7PM | Sunday show at 1PM | Pit Party from 10:30AM – 12PM both days
Where: Rogers Place; 10220 104 Avenue NW
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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, July 14; 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, dissect it and discover it!
When: Sunday, July 14, 2024; 1PM – 2PM
Where: Participating Mastermind Toys locations
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Whyte Avenue Art Walk
Take a stroll down the streets of Old Strathcona and see them lined with artwork from over 400 amazing artists! Don’t forget to check out the Old Strathcona Pop Up Farmer’s Market while you’re there!
When: July 12 – 14, 2024; 10AM – 5PM
Where: Old Strathcona
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Michael’s Kids Club: Craft Stick Airplanes
Head on over to Michael’s and make a craft in store! This week, make fun craft stick airplanes. This craft is completely FREE!
When: Saturday, July 13 2024; 10AM – 12PM
Where: Various Michael’s stores
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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, July 13, 2024; 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange; 10437 83 Avenue
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Recreational Swim with Inflatables – Emerald Hills Leisure Center
Emerald Hills Leisure Center welcomes you and your family for a recreational swim with inflatables! Take a drive over to Sherwood Park and dive into an evening of fun.
When: Saturday, July 13, 2024; 10AM – 2PM
Where: Emerald Hills Leisure Center; 3555 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park
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Free Family Films at the Library
Bring the entire family to the library for a FREE movie!
Sunday, July 14 – Pokemon: Detective Pikachu (Whitemud Crossing); 2PM – 4PM
Sunday, July 14 – Jumanji (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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