Family Friendly Things to do This Weekend:
Edmonton Street Performers Festival:
When: July 5-14
Where: Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park, 8303-104 Street (between Gateway Boulevard and Calgary Trail)
Safari Jeff “Into the Wild” Tour 2019:
FREE show!
Where: Bonnie Doon Centre
When: July 13 & 14, 2019
Times:
- Saturday 11:30 am & 1:30 pm
- Sunday 1 pm & 3 pm
Find Edmonton Mama on Instagram for saved highlights of things to do with the kids in Edmonton during the week too!
Summer Carnival:
Petting zoo and carnival activities – $5 per kid or $10 per family; adults are free
When: Sunday, July 14 – Noon to 4pm
Where: Northgate Centre – 137 Avenue & 93 Street
Alberta Aviation Museum Kids’ Drop-In Fun:
When: Saturday, July 13
Time: 12 pm to 4 pm
Where: Alberta Aviation Museum – 11410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton
More info
Home Depot Kids Workshops: Build a Tow Truck
When: Second Saturday of each month (confirm dates via website)
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Participating Home Depot locations
More info
Camp Indigo Kids:
When: Saturdays & Sundays in July
Time: 9 am (1 hour before store opening)
Where: Indigo West Edmonton Mall, 8882 170 Street
- Saturday, July 13 – Tie Dye Magic (Ages 5+)
- Sunday, July 14 – Under the Sea (Ages 4+)
Tickets are limited for each event and must be purchased in advance. ($10 each plus tax & service fees)
Michaels Camp Creativity:
When: Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings (July 1 until August 16)
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Michaels stores
Manning Summer Melt:
When: Saturday, July 13
Time: 12 pm-3 pm
Where: Manning Town Centre – 15531 – 37 St NW, Edmonton
More info
Summer Green Shack Programs:
When: Now until August 22
Where: various sites throughout the city
Phone: 311
Edmonton Valley Zoo Special Event Day:
Radical Reptiles
Celebrate World Snake Day !
When: Sunday, July 14
Time: 12 pm – 4 pm
Edmonton Carnaval:
FREE family event – Traditional Latino dance, music, artists, food and more
When: July 13 & 14
Where: Alberta Avenue Community League – 9210 – 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton
More info
Twins and Triplets Festival and Parade:
When: Saturday, July 13
Time: 11 am – 7 pm *Parade starts at 11*
Where:
- Parade: Starts at Tipton Arena and proceeds along Whyte Ave
- Festival: 10139 – 87 Avenue, Edmonton
Parkbus to Elk Island National Park:
Spend the day in Elk Island Park – this shuttle service to get out there is FREE for the Summer!
When: Summer 2019
- Saturdays (June 8 to August 31)
- Sundays (June 30, August 4 & September 1)
Time: 8:30 am to 5 pm
Where: Edmonton to Elk Island National Park
More info
Jurassic Forest:
Now open 7 days a week for the season! Get all the info you need here.
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
Cineplex Family Favorites: Wonder Park
When: Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: participating Cineplex theatres
Cost: $2.99 per ticket
More info
Upcoming Movies
Saturday, July 13 – Wonder Park
Saturday, July 20 – Missing Link
Reel Family Cinema:
When: Saturdays, usually 1 pm, but see website to confirm start times
Where: Garneau Theatre
Address: 8712 – 109 Street, Edmonton
More info
Upcoming Shows:
July 13, 2019: Shazam!
July 20, 2019: Microcosmos
July 27, 2019: Penguin Highway
August 3, 2019: The Goonies
August 10, 2019: Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
-Spider-Man: Far From Home
-Toy Story 4
-Secret Life of Pets 2
-Disney’s Aladdin
-Men in Black: International
-Avengers: Endgame (PG)
Cost: General Admission prices
Where: Find a theatre near you on the Cineplex website
When: Visit the Cineplex website (or download the app) for show times at different theatre locations.