THINGS TO DO WITH THE KIDS THIS WEEKEND IN EDMONTON: OCT 18-20, 2019

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Family Friendly Things to do This Weekend:

Marvel: Universe of Superheroes Exhibit:

*Opening weekend!*

When: Opening day – October 19, 2019

Where: TELUS World of Science – 11211 142 Street

More info

Family Friendly Halloween Themed Events:

When: All month long!

See the list of our top Halloween themed events going on in & around Edmonton for October, 2019 here.

Opening of Century 21 Leading Spooktacular Acreage:

When: October 17 to 20, 2019 & October 24 to 31, 2019
Time: 6 pm – 9 pm
Address: 54020 Range Road 275, Spruce Grove
More info

Halloween Haunt:

When: Friday, October 18 – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Servus Credit Union Place – 400 Campbell Road, St. Albert
More info

General admission rates apply

A Ghostly Walk Through Old Strathcona:

Outdoor tours – $15 per person, cash only. Tours start at 7 pm sharp!

When: October 14 to November 3, 2019
Time: 7 pm
Where: Meet in front of the Rescue Statue next to the Walterdale Playhouse – 10322 – 83 Ave, Edmonton
More info

Fall/Winter Green Shack Programs:

When: Now until December 6th

Where: various green shack sites throughout the city

Locations, schedules & more info

Haunted Pumpkin Festival:

When: Saturdays & Sundays, September 28 to October 27, 2019 *And Thanksgiving Monday, October 8*

Time: 10 am to 6 pm

Where: Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm – 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord

More info

Edmonton Corn Maze:

Where: 26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove

Hours:

  • Tuesday to Thursday – 10 am to 8 pm
  • Friday & Saturday – 10 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday – 1 pm to 5 pm
  • Thanksgiving Monday – 10 am to 5 pm

More info

Lakeland Haunted House:

Where: 820, 3880 Sherwood Drive – Aspen Plaza, Sherwood Park
When: October 18 to October 31
Time:

  • Monday to Friday 5 pm to 9 pm
  • Saturday & Sunday 3 pm to 9 pm

More info

Admission is FREE, but donations are appreciated – food bank donations will go to the Strathcona County Food Bank and cash donations will go to Zoe’s Animal Rescue.

Great Pumpkin Celebration:

When: October 19-20 & October 25-31
Times: various times, see website for details
Where: Cabela’s stores
More info

Edmonton Fall Home Show:

When:

  • Friday, October 18 – Noon to 9 pm
  • Saturday, October 19- 10 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday, October 20 – 10 am to 6 pm

Where: Edmonton EXPO Centre – 7515-118 Ave NW, Edmonton
More info

Tickets: Adults (13+) – $12; Seniors – $10; Kids 12 & under: free

Great Bear Rainforest:

When: Opens Friday, September 20th
Time: Daily Showtimes
Where: IMAX Theatre at TELUS World of Science – 11211 142 Street
More info

PLAY INDOORS:

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

Toys R Us In Store Events:

Where: Toys R Us locations

*confirm dates/times with your local Toys R Us*

Upcoming Events:
Saturday, October 19: Be the Ultimate Brawler – friendly battles and go home with a gift

More info

Indigo Kids Events:

When: 

  • Saturday, October 19 – 11 am – Open house: demos from all the brands you love (Ages 4+)
  • Sunday, October 20 – 11 am – Kid Made Modern (Ages 4+)

Where: participating Indigo and Chapters locations
More info

Michael’s Kids Club:

$3 drop-in crafts every Saturday from 10 am to Noon (unless otherwise noted)

This Saturday, October 19: Googly-Eyed Pencil Monsters

Where: Participating Michael’s Craft Stores

More info & upcoming themes

Gateway to the Stars:

When: Saturdays

  • October 19

Time: 9 pm to 10 pm
Where: Astotin Lake Beach, Elk Island National Park – 1- 54401 Range Road 203, Fort Saskatchewan
More info

Parents’ Date Night at Tree House Indoor Playground:

For kids aged 4 to 10 – drop the kids off between 5 & 5:30 pm and pick them up between 8 & 8:30 pm. Admission fee is $29.95 for the first child and the second child is 50% off. Price includes a snack.

When: Friday nights
Time: 5 pm to 8:30 pm
Where:

Kids’ Night Out at Color Me Mine:

When: Friday evenings

Time: 5:30 pm to 8 pm

Where: Color Me Mine, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 – 170 Street NW, Edmonton

More info

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

Vikings: Beyond the Legend:

*LAST weekend to see this exhibit!*

When: April 18 – October 20, 2019
Where: Royal Alberta Museum – 9810 – 103 A Avenue NW, Edmonton
More info

Outgrown It Sales and Swaps:

Little Sprouts I’ve Outgrown It Sale
When: Saturday, October 19 – 9 am to 1 pm
Where: Devon Community Church – 42 Athabasca Avenue, Devon

Tamarack Outgrown It Sale
When: Saturday, October 19 – 9:30 am to 1 pm
Where: A.Blair Mcpherson School – 430 Tamarack Green NW, Edmonton
$2 per family

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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
More info

$2.99 Cineplex Family Favourites:

When:  Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: Participating Cineplex theatres
More info & Movie Line up

Upcoming movies: 

  • October 19, 2019 – Shrek

Reel Family Cinema:

When: Saturdays, usually 1 pm, but double check start times (none scheduled for this weekend)
Where: Garneau Theatre
Address: 8712 – 109 Street, Edmonton
More info

Upcoming Shows:
October 19, 2019: Addams Family

Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:

-Addams Family

-Abominable

-Malificent: Mistress of Evil (PG)

Cost: General Admission prices

Upcoming Sensory Friendly Screenings at Cineplex:

  • November 30, 2019: Frozen 2

Time: 10:30 am

Where: Cineplex Cinemas North Edmonton and VIP

14231 – 137 Avenue, Edmonton

More info

 

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