THINGS TO DO WITH THE KIDS THIS WEEKEND IN EDMONTON: MAY 3-5, 2019

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Family Friendly Things to do This Weekend:

Japanese Children’s Day at the U of A Botanic Garden:

When: Sunday, May 5

Time: 11 am – 3 pm

Where: University of Alberta Botanic Garden – Hwy 60, 5 km north of Devon

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TELUS World of Science Make and Take Workshop:

Build your own custom Saber light at a drop-in workshop in the Science Garage

When: Saturday, May 4, 2019

Time: 10 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 3 pm, 4 pm to 5 pm

Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton – 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton

Cost: $10.50 + Regular Admission

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Jurassic Forest is now open for the season! Open 7 days a week. Get all the info here.

Fire Station Open House:

Open house events where kids can check out the fire trucks, meet real fire fighters and learn about fire safety. Several locations are hosting the event this year on scheduled dates. Learn more here.

This week’s location:

Where:  Highlands – 5025-118 Avenue, Edmonton

When: Saturday, May 4th

Time: Noon to 4pm

Photo: Telus World of Science

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

More detailed info

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

Free Comic Book Day:

When: Saturday, May 4, 2019

Where: participating comic book shops across North America

More info

New feature pyramid at the Muttart:

Monet’s Garden

When: April 13 to June 2, 2019
Where: Muttart Conservatory – 9626-96A Street, Edmonton
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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.

Butterdome Spring Craft Sale:

When: May 3-5, 2019

Time:

  • Friday 10 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday 10 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday 10 am to 5 pm

Where: University of Alberta Butterdome – 87 Avenue & 114 Street, Edmonton

More info

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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Cineplex Family Favourites:

When:  Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: participating Cineplex theatres
Cost: $2.99 per ticket
More info

Upcoming Movies
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

Photo: Variety

Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:

-Ugly Dolls

-Avengers: Endgame (PG)

-Shazam (PG)

-Captain Marvel (PG)

-Dumbo

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.

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