Things to do with The Kids This Weekend In & Around Edmonton: March 8 to March 10, 2024

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 8 to March 10.

2024 Edmonton Pet Expo

The Edmonton Expo Centre welcomes you and your family to the city’s largest pet focused event of the year! Interact with animals from various local breeders and rescues, check out the latest products, enjoy presentations or even find out what animal is the right fit for your family. Kids can enjoy a petting zoo, pony rides and a bounce house.

When: March 9 and 10, 2024; 10AM – 5PM

Where: Edmonton Expo Centre; 7515 118 Ave NW

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Women of Aviation Celebration – Alberta Aviation Museum

Honor the legacy and achievements of women in aviation at this special event at the Alberta Aviation Museum! Featuring kid and adult tours, hands on learning activities and more!

When: Saturday, March 9, 2024; 10AM – 4PM

Where: Alberta Aviation Museum; 11410 Kingsway NW

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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 9, 2024; 11:30AM – 5:30PM

Where: Whitemud Park; 13204 Fox Drive 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, March 10, 2024; 12PM – 4PM

Where: Art Gallery of Alberta; 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square

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102.3 Now Radio Cardboard Cup 

102.3 Now Radio and the Edmonton Ski Club bring you the Cardboard Cup! Watch participants race down the slopes in their cardboard creations as they compete to win cash prizes!

When: Saturday, March 9; 10:30AM – 2PM

Where: Edmonton Ski Club; 9613 96 Avenue NW

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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

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Giants in the Mist – Muttart Conservatory

Head on over to the Muttart Conservatory and step back in time with the new feature pyramid! See some prehistoric friends as you make your way through the misty gardens. Search high and low to spot your favorites!

When: January 13, 2024 – March 10, 2024

Where: Muttart Conservatory; 9626 96a St NW

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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, March 9, 2024; 4PM – 8PM

Where: Emerald Hills Leisure Center; 3555 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park

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Michaels Kids Club: Friendship Bracelets

Head on over to Michael’s and make a craft in store! This week, make an awesome friendship bracelet from a selection of beautiful beads! All supplies are included in this FREE event.

When: Saturday, March 9, 2024; 10AM – 12PM

Where: Various Michael’s stores

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Enchanted Princess High Tea

What better way to spend an afternoon than surrounded by princesses! Kids will enjoy the company of 10 different princesses, enjoy “tea” service and even indulge in some sweet treats! Take your photo with each of the princesses, enjoy performances and more! This is a ticketed event.

When: Sunday, March 10, 2024 | Session 1 from 11AM – 1PM & Session 2 from 2:30PM to 4:30PM

Where: Fantasyland Hotel – Ballroom C; 8882 170 Street NW

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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

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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, March 9, 2024; 1:30PM – 2:30PM

Where: Rapid Fire Exchange; 10437 83 Avenue

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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

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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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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

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Free Family Films at the Library

Bring the entire family to the library for a FREE movie!

Sunday, March 10 – Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (Whitemud Crossing); 2PM – 4PM
Sunday, March 10 – Monsters Inc. (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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