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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 9, 2024; 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange; 10437 83 Avenue
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
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 10 – Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (Whitemud Crossing); 2PM – 4PM
Sunday, March 10 – Monsters Inc. (Stanley A. Milner); 1:30PM – 3:00PM
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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