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 5 to July 7.
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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Illuminate – St.Albert
Head on over to St.Albert for the 7th Annual Illuminate fesitval! Enjoy a FREE evening of performances, art and activities! From chalk art and lantern making to live music and a photobooth, there’s something for everyone!
When: Saturday, July 6, 2024; 5PM – 9PM
Where: In the lobby of St. Albert Place & outside along the river; 5 St Anne Street, St.Albert
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Carnival – Sherwood Park Mall
Spend the weekend hitting the Midway at the Kingsway Carnival! Take in some rides, games, delicious treats and more!
When: July 5 – 7, 2024; Friday from 12PM – 10PM; Saturday from 11AM – 10PM; Sunday from 12PM to 5PM
Where: Sherwood Park Mall; 2020 Sherwood Drive
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Galaxyland Mascot Meet and Greet
Jump into summer at Galaxyland and meet your favorite characters, Mr.Potato Head, My Little Ponies and Mr.Monopoly!
When: July 3 – 9, 2024 (See website for times)
Where: Galaxyland; West Edmonton Mall – 8882 170 Street NW
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Disney Castle Lego Take and Make – Mastermind Toys
Head on over to your nearest Mastermind Toys location and make a FREE Disney Castle to take home!
When: Saturday, July 6, 2024; 1PM – 3PM
Where: Participating Mastermind Toys locations
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Lego Summer Sandcastle Make and Take
Head on over to your nearest Lego store and make a FREE summer sandcastle to take home!
When: Sunday, July 7, 2024; 12PM – 2PM
Where: Lego Stores; Southgate Centre – 5015 111 Street NW | West Edmonton Mall – 8882 170 Street NW
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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 6, 2024; 12PM – 4PM
Where: Station 17 – Castle Downs; 15505 Castle Downs Road
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Michael’s Sunday MakeBreak: Crystal Accessories
Head on over to Michael’s and make a craft in store! This week, make beautiful crystal accessories. Just purchase a tumbler or hair accessory base and Michael’s will provide the rest!
When: Sunday, July 7, 2024; 2PM – 4PM
Where: Various Michael’s stores
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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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Free Family Films at the Library
Bring the entire family to the library for a FREE movie!
Sunday, July 7 – Finding Nemo (Whitemud Crossing); 2PM – 4PM
Sunday, July 7 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Mutant Mayhem! (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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