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 June 14 to June 16.
Royal Canadian Circus
The Royal Canadian Circus is coming to Edmonton and you won’t want to miss it! This animal free circus show boasts thrilling acts, high production value and an interactive experience for all! For discounted tickets, use promo code: edmontonmama
When: June 6 – 16, 2024; various showtimes
Where: West Edmonton Mall (overflow parking lot); 17310 – 90 Avenue NW (north side of 90th Avenue)
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Father’s Day at the Zoo
Celebrate Father’s Day at the Edmonton Valley Zoo! Bring that awesome father figure to the zoo to partake in a variety of activities such as games, rides and more! Enjoy all of the amazing animals and even make a Father’s Day gift!
When: June 15 & 16, 2024; 9AM – 5PM
Where: 13315 Buena Vista Road &, 87 Avenue NW
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Father’s Day at Muttart
The Muttart Conservatory welcomes you and your family to celebrate ALL father figures on Father’s Day. Spend the afternoon planting or even exploring your creative side with craft activities.
When: Sunday, June 16, 2024; 12PM – 4PM
Where: 9626 96A Street NW
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LEGO Father’s Day Make and Take
Stuck on a gift for Father’s Day? Head on over to your nearest Toys R Us and make dad a LEGO race car! While supplies last.
When: Saturday, June 15, 2024; 1PM – 3PM
Where: Participating Toys R Us stores
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My Superhero Dad! Event
Do you have a special superhero in your life? Why not celebrate him at Londonderry Mall!? Strike a pose and have photos with 4 superheroes, enter exciting draws, get a swag bag, indulge in some treats and so much more!
When: Saturday, June 15, 2024; 12PM – 3PM
Where: Londonderry Mall; 1 Londonderry Mall NW
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Retro Dad’s Day
The Edmonton Riverhawks welcome you to treat your dad to a day at the ballpark! Enjoy looking at a bunch of unique, old cars, listen to a barbershop quartet and even see the players sporting some cool jerseys!
When: Sunday, June 16, 2024; Gates open at Noon – Game starts at 1:05PM
Where: RE/MAX Field; 10233 96 Avenue NW
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Carnival at Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre
Spend the weekend hitting the Midway at the Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre! Take in some rides, games, delicious treats and more!
When: June 14 – 16, 2024; Friday from 3 to 11 PM | Saturday from 12PM to 11PM | Sunday from 12PM to 5PM
Where: Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre; 8330 82 Avenue 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, June 15, 2024; 12PM -4PM
Where: Station 13 – Rainbow Valley; 4035 119 Street
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Morinville Festival Days
The Town of Morinville welcomes you to a weekend of family friendly fun! This weekend boasts a whole lot of fun from mini golf, laser tag and a candy carnival to a firefighter’s challenge and picnic bingo, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
When: June 14 – 16, 2024
Where: Various locations in Morinville (see website for details and schedule)
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Edmonton Creative Art Fair
Kids ages 4 to 18 can compete in the Annual Edmonton Children’s Art Contest for their chance to win! The contest topic will be revealed at the venue. Come down and see some beautiful art, handmade craft vendors and more!
When: Sunday, June 16, 2024; 10AM – 6PM
Where: Ice Palace at West Edmonton Mall; 8882 170 Street NW
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Play Rangers – City of Edmonton
Kick off spring with a fun filled day of outdoor activities with City of Edmonton program leaders! Check out North East River Valley Park for orienteering, shelter making and outdoor games!
When: Saturday, June 15, 2024; 11:30AM – 5:30PM
Where: Ampitheatre at North East River Valley Park
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FREE 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, June 15, 2024; 4PM – 8PM
Where: Emerald Hills Leisure Center; 3555 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park
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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, June 15, 2024; 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange; 10437 83 Avenue
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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, June 9 – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (Whitemud Crossing); 2PM – 4PM
Sunday, June 9 – The Great Muppet Caper (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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