Family Friendly Things to do This Weekend:
Edmonton Fringe Festival, Kids Fringe:
When: August 16-25th
Where: Strathcona Community League – 10139 87 Avenue, Edmonton
More info
Outdoor Movies:
Movies playing this weekend in & around Edmonton Aug 15-17:
- Mary Poppins Returns
- Pokemon: Detective Pikachu
- Wonder Park
- Avengers: Endgame
- How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World
- Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
More info, showtimes & locations
Sunday FunDay:
FREE balloon animals for the kids
When: Sunday, August 11 between 1&4 pm
Where: Total Focus Northgate (137 Avenue & 97 Street)
Alberta Open Farm Days:
When: August 17 & 18th
Where: various locations province-wide
More info
YEGO the LEGO Festival:
When: August 17 & 18th
Times:
- Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm
- Sunday, 12 pm to 5 pm
Where: Mill Woods Town Centre – 2331 66 Street, Edmonton
More info
Edmonton Rock Music Festival:
When: August 16 & 17th
Time: Friday gates open at 4 pm; Saturday gates open at 11 am
Where: Hawrelak Park Heritage Amphitheatre
More info
Parkbus to Elk Island National Park:
When: Saturdays until August 31
Time: 8:30 am to 5 pm
Where: Edmonton to Elk Island National Park
Edmonton Corn Maze:
Where: 26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove
*Summer hours* July 25 – September 22:
- Monday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm
- Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm
Fall hours will take effect September 24
Jurassic Forest:
Now open 7 days a week for the season! Get all the info you need here.
EPL Book Sales:
Book sales start at just $1!
This weekend’s sales:
- August 17 & 18, 2019 – Enterprise Square, 10212 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
More info & all scheduled sales for 2019
Legislature Ground Tours:
When: July 12 to Aug 30
Time: Noon & 3 pm
Where: Legislature ground – 9820 107 Street, Edmonton
More info
There are free live performances on the Legislature grounds on Friday afternoons.
*Also: Tours of the Legislative building run daily from 10am on the hour until 5 (last tour 4pm) & The new Summer Grounds tours are at noon and 3pm and start out from the Legislature front steps.
Find Edmonton Mama on Instagram for saved highlights of things to do with the kids in Edmonton during the week too!
Cool off in the Water – It’s FREE in Edmonton!
Outdoor water play in Edmonton is FREE! Visit one of the outdoor pools or find the spray park closest to you with the Ultimate Map of Edmonton water play – More info ⇒ here
Michaels Camp Creativity:
When: Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings (July 1 until August 16)
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Michaels stores
Summer Green Shack Programs:
When: Now until August 22
Where: various sites throughout the city
Phone: 311
Petting Zoo at West Edmonton Mall:
When: Friday to Sunday
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Where: Level One, Phase I, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: FREE
MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition
New feature exhibit at TWOS
When: April 26 to September 2
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton – 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
Vikings: Beyond the Legend:
New to the Royal Alberta Museum
When: April 18 – October 20, 2019
Where: Royal Alberta Museum – 9810 – 103 A Avenue NW, Edmonton
More info
PLAY INDOORS:
Check out our ultimate list of indoor play places in & around Edmonton HERE.
See A Movie
Landmark Cinemas Kids’ Day 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
More info
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
-Angry Birds 2
-Dora and the Lost City of Gold
-Spider-Man: Far From Home
-Toy Story 4
-The Lion King
-Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (PG)
Cost: General Admission prices