Things to do with The Kids This Weekend In & Around Edmonton: September 15-17, 2023 -

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 September 15-17

Edmonton Comic and Entertainment Expo

“If you’re into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share our playground. You’ll feel out of this world – and right at home.” – Edmonton Comic and Entertainment Expo. So many people in fantastic costumes, real celebrities, kid zone, Hogwarts prep course and so, so much more.

When: This weekend! September 15-17, 2023

Where: Edmonton Expo Centre – 7515-118 Avenue

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Outdoor Movies

This weekend is FULL of outdoor movies across the city! Some are free, some have a charge, and some have a full day of activities in the same location leading up to the movie! Click on each for more details.

Friday, September 15

Movie & fun at the Meadows: Super Mario Bros @ Larkspur Park, activities start at 5:30 pm; movie starts at 9 pm
Movie in Fort Sask: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle @ Legacy Park, activities start at 6:30 pm; movie starts at 8:45 pm

Saturday, September 16

Glastonbury Outdoor Movie: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse @ Glastonbury park, 6:45 pm
Double movies in Ellerslie: Super Mario Bros, 7:30 pm & Spider-man: No Way Home, 9 pm @ Ellerslie Spray Park
Movie in Belmead: The Karate Kid @ Belmead Community league, 7:30 pm
TCL Movie Night: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse @ South Terwillegar Spray Park, 7:45 pm

Community League Day

Meet your local community league, discover it’s priorities and have fun! Going on all month at various locations. See the full map & schedule for Edmonton here.

Happening this Saturday, September 16:

Holyrood Community League Day Celebration – live entertainment, inflatable obstacle course, face painting, hola hoop circus & more
Knottwood Community League Day 2023 – adoptable animals from SCARS, ninja course, outdoor games & more
Belmead Community League Carnival & Movie Night – carnival games, food, outdoor movie & more
Dunluce Community League Day – petting zoo, bouncy castle, hot dogs & more
Sherbrooke Community League Open Show and Shine – open car show, bouncy castle, face painting, live music & more
Heritage Point Community League Day – bouncy castle, face painting, food trucks & more

Hullabaloo at the Hub – Family Fun at the Castle Downs YMCA

For families with kids under 18: come down and enjoy carnival games, bouncy castles, face painting, temporary tattoos & more, completely FREE!

When: Saturday, September 16 from 10 am to 3 pm

Where: Castledowns YMCA

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Visit an Adventure Farm/Corn Maze

Now open for the Fall – check out one of Edmonton area’s funnest and most popular adventure farms/Corn mazes:

Kaleido Family Arts Festival

Celebrate the arts and discover music, theatre, dance, street performances, food, artisans, art galleries, markets, and more in alleys, rooftops, parks and on Alberta Avenue.

When: Friday, Sept 15: 7 pm to 11 pm; Saturday, Sept 16: 10 am to 11 pm; Sunday, Sept 17: Noon to 6 pm

Where: 118 Avenue between 90 & 95 Street, Edmonton

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Fire Station Open House

Come check out the trucks, meet your local fire fighters and more

When: Saturday, September 16 from Noon to 4 pm

Where: Lewis Farms Station 29 – 9204-213 Street

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Touch a Truck, St. Albert

This is a FREE family event where kids and families will have the opportunity to see police cars, fire trucks, and more up close with some new surprise vehicles this year! There will also be games, new entertainment and a BBQ

When: Saturday, September 16 from 3 pm to 5 pm

Where: 165 Liberton Drive, St. Albert

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