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 8-10.
Callingwood Fall Carnival
Come down and enjoy roving live performers, magic shows, circus performers, petting zoo, bouncy castle, hoola hoop workshops and more.
When: Saturday, September 9, Noon to 4 pm
Where: The Marketplace at Callingwood on the corner of 69 Ave & 177 St
Outdoor Movies
Friday, September 8
- Free Movie St. Albert: Super Mario Bros @ St. Peter Lutheran Church, 8 pm
Saturday, September 9
- Movies on the Square: Matilda @ Sir Winston Churchill Square, 6:30 pm
- Immersive Cinema Experience: Dazed and Confused @ Ice District, 7:30 pm
- Movie Night in the Park: Super Mario Bros @ Potter Greens Park, 8 pm
- Community League Outdoor Movie: Puss in Boots @ Blackmud Park, 8 pm
- Movie in the lot: Super Mario Bros @ Greenfield Community Church, 8 pm
Edmonton Elks Family Day
Edmonton vs Calgary – Pre game family friendly concert, kidzone fun, kid broadcasters and more
When: Saturday, September 9; Pre game activities start at 5 pm
Where: Commonwealth Stadium – 11000 Stadium Road
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:
- Sassy G’s Adventure Farm
- K3 Corn Maze & Family Farm
- Edmonton Corn Maze
- Dream Catcher Ranch
- Kraay Family Farm
- Jon’s Funny Farm
Party in the Park, Griesbach
When: Saturday, September 9 from 1 pm to 10 pm
Where: Major General School Field, 304 Griesbach School Rd
Annihilation Night – Smash, Crash & Burn
Smash, crash and burn cars, including dropping some from a crane! Freestyle motocross, sprint cars, jet car burn and more. Kids 5 & under are free.
When: Saturday, September 9 – gates open at 5 pm
Where: Rad Torqueway – 50342 Range Rd, Edmonton International Airport
Michael’s Make Break Crafts
FREE to attend at Michael’s Stores! This week’s craft: Sunshine Wood Frame
When: Walk-in anytime between 2 pm & 4 pm
Where: Participating Michael’s Stores
Open Cockpit Day
This is the one day of the year when visitors of all ages get the chance to step into the shoes of legendary pilots and take a seat in the pilot’s cockpit! View rare, historic aircrafts and witness the reveal of the newly restored Bell 206 helicopter.
When: Saturday, September 9, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Alberta Aviation Museum – 1410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton
Greater Edmonton Model Train Show
Two soccer fields full of model train show fun; family LEGO activity centre, displays, dealer booths and more
When: Saturday September 9 & Sunday, September 10; 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Millennium Place, Sherwood Park
Play Indoors:
Check out our ultimate list of indoor play places in & around Edmonton HERE.
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 Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
- Blue Beetle (PG-13)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
- Barbie
- Meg 2: The Trench (PG)
- Strays (14A)
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
- Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story
- The Mitchells vs The Machines (Family Favorites special – just $2.99 per ticket!)
Cost: General Admission prices
Did we miss something awesome?? Send me an email with the details so I can add it to the list: contact@edmontonmama.ca
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