THINGS TO DO WITH THE KIDS THIS WEEKEND IN EDMONTON: MARCH 15-17, 2019

Things to do in & around Edmonton: March 15-17

Fairy Festival and St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt:

When: Sunday, March 17
Time: 11am – 3pm
Where: John Janzen Nature Centre – 7000 – 143 Street NW, Edmonton
Cost: Regular admission
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Telus World of Science This Weekend:

Body Worlds Animal Inside Out:

When: Until March 31, 2019
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Or

Jr. Explorers:

When: Until March 22
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Cabela’s Kids’ Events:

Where:

• Cabela’s Edmonton South, 6150 Currents Drive NW, Edmonton
• Cabela’s Edmonton North, 15320 – 37 Street NW, Edmonton

More info

PLAY INDOORS:

Check out our ultimate list of indoor play places in & around Edmonton HERE.

Ice Castles:

When:

• Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 4 pm to 9 pm,
• Fridays: 4pm to 10pm
• Saturday: 11am to 10pm
• Sundays 12pm to 8pm

Where: Hawrelak Park – 9330 Groat Road, Edmonton
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Michaels Kids Club:

When: Saturdays
Time: anytime between 10 am and 12 pm
Where: Michaels stores
Cost: Kids 3+ $2, Kids 6+ $5
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Jubilations Junior:

When: Most Saturday Mornings; occasional bonus performances on holidays
Time: Doors open at 11 am
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase I West Edmonton Mall, #2061, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
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• “The Tangled Princess Bride” will play from February 23 to March 23, 2019, with an extra performance on Monday, March 25, 2019.
• “Despicable Moi” from April 13 to May 11, 2019, with extra show on Monday, April 22, 2019.
• “Motel Transylvania” from June 1 to August 3, 2019.

Matilda The Musical: **Last Weekend!**

When: February 16 to March 17, 2019
Time: Tuesday through Sunday 7:30 pm; some Saturdays and Sundays also offer 1:30 pm matinee performances
Where: Citadel Theatre, 9828 – 101 A Avenue, Edmonton
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*Performance is recommended for children aged 6 and up

Winter Green Shack Programs:

When: January 5 to March 29, 2019
Time: Mondays to Thursdays 3:30 pm – 6 pm; Saturdays 1 pm – 5 pm
Where: various sites throughout the city
Phone: 311
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**The program is designed for kids 6-12, but younger kids can join in as long as an adult sticks around to supervise.

Petting Zoo at West Edmonton Mall:

When: NEW HOURS – Extended: Now Wednesday to Sunday
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Where: Level One, Phase I, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: FREE
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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
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Reel Family Cinema:

When: Saturdays 1pm
Where: Garneau Theatre: 8712 – 109 Street, Edmonton
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Upcoming Shows In March:

March 16, 2019: War of the Buttons
March 23, 2019: Stuart Little
March 30, 2019: Kid Flicks: Best of the New York International Children’s Film Festival

Cineplex Family Favourites:

When:  Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: participating Cineplex theatres
Cost: $2.99 per ticket
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Upcoming Movies
Saturday, March 16 – Dr. Suess’ The Grinch
Saturday, March 23 – Smallfoot
Saturday, March 30 – Racetime
Saturday, April 6 – Space Jam
Saturday, April 13 – Secret Life of Pets
Saturday, April 20 – Hop
Saturday, April 27 – Aquaman
Saturday, May 4 – Instant Family
Saturday, May 11 – BumbleBee
Saturday, May 18 – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Saturday, May 25 – A Dog’s Way Home

Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:

-Wonder Park

-How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

-Captain Marvel (PG)

-Alita: Battle Angel (PG)

-The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

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.