Family Friendly Things to do This Weekend:
St. Albert Wildrose Carnival:
When: May 9 to May 12
Where: St. Albert Centre – 375 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
Wristbands (Unlimited rides during key hours):
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- May 10- 12-5 pm or 5-10 pm – $35
- May 11- 11-5 pm or 5-10 pm – $35
- May 12- 12-5 pm – $35
Get Ready in the Park:
FREE event – family fun, food trucks & interactive learning about emergency services in Edmonton
When: Saturday, May 11 from 10am to 3pm
Where: Hawrelak Park – 9330 Groat Road NW, Edmonton
Ben Calf Robe Annual Traditional Pow Wow:
Dancers, drummers, food vendors & more
When: Saturday, May 11 Time: 1 – 10 pm
Where: Clark Stadium 11000 Stadium Road, Edmonton (outdoor venue)
Edmonton Bike Swap:
Buy, sell or donate your family bikes
When: Saturday, May 11 from 8am to 4pm
Where: Expo Centre – 7515-118 Avenue, Edmonton
Jurassic Forest is now open for the season! Open 7 days a week. Get all the info here.
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
Michaels Kids Club:
When: Saturdays
Time: drop in anytime 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Michaels stores
Cost: Kids 3+ $2, Kids 6+ $5
More info
Petting Zoo at West Edmonton Mall:
When: NEW HOURS for April: Now Friday to Sunday
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Where: Level One, Phase I, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: FREE
PLAY INDOORS:
Check out our ultimate list of indoor play places in & around Edmonton HERE.
Mother’s Day Events
Mother’s Day at the Zoo:
When: Sunday, May 12 – Noon to 4pm
Where: Edmonton Valley Zoo – 13315 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton
Cost: Regular admission
Mother’s Day at the Muttart Conservatory:
Make a keepsake, bring home a special plant & enjoy the day with Mom.
When: Sunday, May 12
Time: 11 to 3 pm
Where: Muttart Conservatory – 9626-96 A Street, Edmonton
Mom’s Day Out at Londonderry Mall:
When: Saturday, May 11
Time: 12 to 4 pm
Where: East Court, Londonderry Mall – 137 Avenue & 66 Street, Edmonton
FREE Mother’s Day Craft Event at Northgate:
Kids can make vases and choose flowers to put into them, as well as make a card for their Mom, all free of charge – while supplies last.
When: Sunday, May 12 – ongoing from Noon to 4pm
Where: Northgate Centre – 9499-137 Avenue, Edmonton
Home Depot Kids Workshops:
When: Saturday, May 11: Blooming Art Picture Frame (Mother’s Day)
Time: 10 – 12 pm
Where: Participating Home Depot locations
Kids’ Events at Cabela’s:
Free photos with Mom for Mother’s Day – 4×6 photo to take home, plus the first 75 families get to take home a special gift. Saturday – Noon to 5pm; Sunday – Noon to 4pm.
Where:
- Cabela’s Edmonton South – 6150 Currents Drive NW, Edmonton
- Cabela’s Edmonton North – 15320 37 Street NW, Edmonton
Mother’s Day Brunch
Mother’s Day Brunch at Fort Edmonton Park:
When: Sunday, May 12
Time: Seatings between 10 and 1 pm
Where: Fort Edmonton Park – 7000 143 Street NW, Edmonton
Prairie Gardens Mother’s Day Brunch:
When: Sunday, May 12
Time: 9:30,11:30,1:30 or 3:30
Where: Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm – 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
Cost:
- Adults (10+) $36.75
- Children (3-9 years) $15.75
- Children (0-2) Free
Jay Bee’s Traditional Breakfast & Brunch:
Bring Mom in for a delicious home style breakfast/brunch at great prices
Where: 3633-118 Avenue, Edmonton
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 Favourites:
When: Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: participating Cineplex theatres
Cost: $2.99 per ticket
More info
Upcoming Movies
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:
-Ugly Dolls
-Avengers: Endgame (PG)
-Shazam (PG)
-Captain Marvel (PG)
-Pokemom Detective Pikachu
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.