Family Friendly Things to do This Weekend:
K-Days!
Parade: Friday, July 19 – Pre-Parade spectator starts at 9 am; Parade starts at 10am
Midway: Rides, food, play & more! Check out the deals (including how to get in for FREE!) and a give-away for Ride-All-Day passes HERE.
When: July 19 – 28
Time: 12 pm – 12 am
Where: Northlands Park – 7410 Borden Park Road, Edmonton
Taste of Edmonton:
When: July 18-28
Time:
- July 18 – 27 11 am – 11 pm
- July 28 11 am – 9 pm
Where: Capital Plaza – 108 Street and 99 Ave
More info
Parks Day at Elk Island National Park:
When: July 20, 2019 – see website for scheduled events for the day
Where: Edmonton to Elk Island National Park
*Shuttle service to get out there is FREE for the Summer!
More info
Fridays at the Legislature:
Free live performances on the Legislature grounds on Friday afternoons.
When: July 12 to Aug 30
Time: Noon to 1 pm
Where: Legislature ground – 9820 107 Street, Edmonton
More info
*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.
Edmonton Ice Cream Run:
5k Ice Cream Run! Free ice cream buffet for anyone who registers for the event, Run or walk in support of the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Society of Canada.
When: Saturday, July 20
Time: First race starts at 10am
Where: Kinsmen Park
Firefly Family Circus:
When: Sunday, July 21
Time: Starts at Noon
Where: Kinsmen Field
Sourdough Raft Race:
When: Sunday, July 21
Time: Pancake breakfast 9 am; Rafts launch 11 am
Where: Terwillegar Park, 10 Rabbit Hill Road NW, Edmonton
More info
Find Edmonton Mama on Instagram for saved highlights of things to do with the kids in Edmonton during the week too!
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 20 – Camp DIY – Peppa Pig theme (Ages 4+)
- Sunday, July 21 – Tournament of Champions – Beyblade and other camp games (Ages 6+)
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
Summer Green Shack Programs:
When: Now until August 22
Where: various sites throughout the city
Phone: 311
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: Missing Link
When: Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: participating Cineplex theatres
Cost: $2.99 per ticket
More info
Upcoming Movies
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 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:
-The Lion King
-Spider-Man: Far From Home
-Toy Story 4
-Secret Life of Pets 2
-Disney’s Aladdin
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.
Hi! Tours of the Legislative building actually 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.
Thank you so much for clarifying!