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 19 to July 21.
KDays 2024
Get ready for 10 jam packed days of fun at KDays 2024! Enjoy the best rides, the most delicious food and even try your hand at a few games! Even take in shows and fireworks!
When: July 19 – 28, 2024; 12PM – Midnight
Where: Edmonton EXPO Centre & Exhibition Grounds; 7515 – 118 Avenue
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KDays Premier’s Breakfast
Help celebrate the start of KDays with a FREE delicious pancake breakfast brought to you by North Central Co-op. Have some breakfast, enjoy greetings from the Premier herself and enjoy FREE KDays admission!
When: Friday, July 19, 2024; 9AM – 12PM
Where: Klondike Park; 11445 73 Street NW
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The Taste of Edmonton
Get your taste buds ready because Taste of Edmonton is back and better than ever! Enjoy samplings of food from Edmonton’s best restaurants and even take in some live entertainment and performances along the way!
When: July 18 – 28, 2024; 11AM – 10PM (11AM – 9PM on July 28)
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square; 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
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Fire Station Open House
The City of Edmonton is once again offering Edmontonians and their families to check out various fire stations all summer long! At these open houses, guests are able to meet and talk to the firefighters, check out the fire trucks and learn about fire safety! These events are FREE.
When: Saturday, July 20, 2024; 12PM – 4PM
Where: Station 19 – Callingwood | 6210 178 Street
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The Orchard Seed Market
Enjoy the beautiful weather and head on over to Spruce Grove for the Orchard Seed Market! Walk around the market, purchase some fresh produce, enjoy live entertainment, bouncy castles, face painting and so much more!
When: Saturday, July 20, 2024; 10AM – 4PM
Where: Wild Flower Farm Store; 51424A AB-60, Spruce Grove
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Lego McLAREN Formula 1 Car Make and Take
Head on over to your nearest Lego store and make a FREE summer sandcastle to take home!
When: Sunday, July 21, 2024; 12PM – 2PM
Where: Lego Stores; Southgate Centre – 5015 111 Street NW | West Edmonton Mall – 8882 170 Street NW
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Sherwood Park Highland Gathering
Head on over to Sherwood Park for the 2024 Highland Gathering! This family friend event will including drumming and piping competitions, band performances, dance competitions and Scottish heavy games. Don’t forget to check out the kids activities, food trucks and community market!
When: July 20 & 21, 2024; 9AM – 4PM
Where: Broadmoor Lake Park; 20 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
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Bulldog Race – Century Mile
Come down and watch some lovable 4 legged friends race 25 yards on the racetrack! Don’t forget to enjoy face painting, glitter tattoos, live entertainment and balloon artists!
When: Saturday, July 20, 2024; Following the live racing
Where: Century Mile Racetrack and Casino; 4711 Airport Perimeter Road
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Michael’s Sunday MakeBreak: Sunrise Wood Plaque Painting
Head on over to Michael’s and make a craft in store! This week, make a beautiful wooden plaque sunrise. Just purchase the the plaque and make the project!
When: Sunday, July 21, 2024; 2PM – 4PM
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 20, 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 20, 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 21 – PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (Whitemud Crossing); 2PM – 4PM
Sunday, July 21 – The Little Prince (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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