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 March 15 to March 17.
Symphony for Kids (Charlotte and The Music Maker) – Winspear Centre
Come along with Charlotte as The Music Maker takes her on her magical, musical journey! Explore the amazing sounds and colors of instruments and the beautiful music they make! Enjoy free activities in the lobby before the concert.
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024; 2:30PM (Free activities in the lobby start at 1:15PM)
Where: Winspear Centre; 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW & Corner of 99 Street & 102 Ave NW
Flower Pot Decorating Workshop – Swatch WEM
Partake in this FREE family friendly event at Swatch! Participants will be given a flower pot and markers to create a beautiful masterpiece! Seeds will also be provided to plant in your new pot! RSVP for this event by emailing: swatch.wem@swatchgroup.com
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024; 12PM – 4PM
Where: Swatch, West Edmonton Mall; 8882 170 Street NW
Family Space Event – LUSH WEM
Head on over to LUSH at West Edmonton Mall for adult and kid friendly bath bomb pressing and games! Maybe even take home a goodie bag! This event starts at just $20. RSVP by calling the store to reserve your spot: 780-444-1789
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024; 2PM – 6PM
Where: LUSH, West Edmonton Mall; 8882 170 Street NW
FREE Recreational Swim with Inflatables – Emerald Hills Leisure Center
Emerald Hills Leisure Center welcomes you and your family for a FREE recreational swim with inflatables! Take a drive over to Sherwood Park and dive into an evening of fun.
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024; 4PM – 8PM
Where: Emerald Hills Leisure Center; 3555 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park
Play Rangers – City of Edmonton
Bundle up and head on over to Whitemud Park this weekend and embark on an afternoon of adventure! Try out snowshoeing and kicksledding. Maybe even build a snow fort! Don’t forget to warm up by the toasty fire.
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024; 11:30AM – 5:30PM
Where: Whitemud Park; 13204 Fox Drive NW
Friday Fun Skates – Leduc Recreation Center
Sharpen your skates get ready for an evening of fun! Friday fun skates offer themed evenings for the entire family to enjoy. This Friday, get out your fanny pack and gear up for a Tacky Tourist skate! This all ages event will include music, games, prizes and more!
When: Friday, March 15, 2024; 7PM – 8:30PM
Where: Leduc Recreation Center; 4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc
Michaels MakeBreak: Hand Painted Flower Eggs
Head on over to Michael’s and make a craft in store! This week, make a hand painted plastic egg just in time for Easter! All supplies are included in this FREE event.
When: Sunday, March 17, 2024; 2PM – 4PM
Where: Various Michael’s stores
Love Local Market
Bring the entire family to check out this fun and bustling market with over 40 local vendors!
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024; 10AM – 4PM
Where: St. Anthony Meeting Centre; 10425 84 Avenue NW
Mystical Magical Fair – Clair-i-tea
Check out Clair-i-tea this weekend for an interactive station fair! Kids and parents can partake in and enjoy a variety of activities such as face painting, balloon animals, magic wand making, sparkle tattoos, storytelling and so much more! Please note that this is a ticketed event.
When: Sunday, March 17, 2024; 11AM – 1PM
Where: 8118 Gateway Blvd NW
Edmonton Oil Kings – Fan Appreciation Night
Join the Edmonton Oil Kings at Rogers Place for fan appreciation night! Watch the team take on the Swift Current Broncos as you cheer on our beloved WHL team! Tickets start at just $20. Meet Louie the mascot, get an autograph from your favorite player and even try out the kid combos at the concession! Each combo is $10 or less and there are 8 selections to choose from!
When: Sunday, March 17, 2024; 6PM – 9PM
Where: Rogers Place; 10220 104 Ave NW
Family Drop In – Wild Rose Gymnastics
Wild Rose Gymnastics welcomes you for some fun, unstructured play in the gym! All ages and skill levels are welcome at their drop in program!
When: Sundays; 10:30AM – 12PM
Where: 6207 Roper Rd NW
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, March 16, 2024; 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange; 10437 83 Avenue
The Makery: Slime Lab – Luck o’ the Irish Slime
Head on over to The Makery for a drop in slime lab! Stretch, squish and indulge in some hands on learning as you make some ooey gooey slime! Suitable for ages 5 and up.
When: Sunday, March 17, 2024; 1PM -1:45PM
Where: The Makery; 52 Sioux Rd #107, Sherwood Park
FREE St.Patrick’s Day Skate – Kinex Arena
Dress in green and head on over to Kinex Arena in St.Albert for a free St.Patrick’s Day family skate!
When: Sunday, March 17, 2024; 1:45PM – 3:15PM
Where: Kinex Arena; 66 Hebert Road, St. Albert
Winter Recreation Activities – City of Edmonton
The City of Edmonton welcomes you and your family to partake in some winter recreation activities! These FREE programs encourage families to get outside during the winter months and find joy in the outdoors! Activities will include kicksledding, snowshoeing, snow fort building, orienteering, ice bikes and more. Even spend some time by the toasty fire enjoying a hot chocolate.
When: December 30, 2023 – March 30, 2024; Fridays from 6PM – 9M | Saturdays from 2PM – 8PM
Where: Sir Wilfred Laurier Park – 13221 Buena Vista Road NW; Rundle Park – 2903 113 Avenue NW; Castle Downs Park – 11524 153 Avenue NW; Victoria Park – 12030 River Valley Road NW
Immersive Disney Animation
This is for all of the Disney lovers out there! Step inside the greatest films by the Walt Disney Animation Studio as you celebrate music, artistry and animation! Become part of the story with this immersive family friendly experience!
When: February 15 – April 28, 2024
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre; 7515 118 Ave NW
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
Laser Taylor Swift
Are you a Swifty? If so, you’re going to love this laser light show at the Telus World of Science Edmonton! Enjoy listening to Taylor’s biggest hits as lasers illuminate the Zeidler Dome! This all ages show is sure to impress. Please note that laser show tickets do not include Science Centre Admission.
When: Select evenings from November 2023 to June 2024; 7PM
Where: Telus World of Science Edmonton; 11211 142 St NW
Free Family Films at the Library
Bring the entire family to the library for a FREE movie!
Sunday, March 17 – Shrek (Whitemud Crossing); 2PM – 4PM
Sunday, March 17 – Soul (Stanley A. Milner); 1:30PM – 3:15PM
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 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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