Family Friendly Things to do This Weekend:
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
Great Bear Rainforest:
When:Â Opens Friday, September 20th
Time:Â Daily Showtimes
Where: IMAX Theatre at TELUS World of Science – 11211 142 Street
More info
Toys R Us In Store Events:
Where: Toys R Us locations
*confirm dates/times with your local Toys R Us*
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, October 5: Disney Frozen 2 Event – build and take home an Olaf jewelry box
Sunday, October 6: Lego Builders Demo & Play Event – interactive create and play demo
Indigo Kids Events:
This weekend: Frozen 2: Wintery sing-along and frosty craft & a game of freeze-dance. *Ages 4+*
When:Â Saturday, October 5 – 11 am
Where:Â 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, September 28: Abstract Paper Pumpkin
Where: Participating Michael’s Craft Stores
Fall/Winter Green Shack Programs:
When: Now until December 6th
Where: various green shack sites throughout the city
Locations, schedules & more info
Outgrown-it Sales:
See the full list of upcoming Fall outgrown-it sales (Including some this weekend!) where you can find deals on new-to-you kids clothing & toys here.
Gateway to the Stars:
When:Â Saturdays
- October 5
- October 12
- 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
Visit a Corn Maze or Pumpkin Patch – Check out our top 5 favorites close to Edmonton here.
Fire Station Open Houses:
When: Saturday, October 5
Where: Both Jasper Place & Callingwood locations
Glass Slipper Formal Princess Ball:
This formal charity ball includes catered dinner, live music, real-life fairy princesses, kids-only castle room, activities and entertainment for the kids and more! All in support of Alberta Parenting for the Future. *tickets need to be purchased to attend*
When: Saturday, October 5
Where: Stony Plain
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:Â Friday nights
Time:Â 5 pm to 8:30 pm
Where:
- Tree House Edmonton North – 4235 139 Avenue
- Tree House Edmonton South – 10181 – 34 Avenue
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
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:Â FREE
PLAY INDOORS:
Check out our ultimate list of indoor play places in & around Edmonton HERE.
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
Closed on Mondays
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
See A Movie
Landmark Cinemas Kids’ Day Sundays:
When:Â any Sunday
Time:Â any movie
Where:Â 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
Toy Story 4: The IMAX Experience:
When: select dates until October 14th
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton – 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
$2.99 Cineplex Family Favourites:
When:Â Â Saturday mornings
Time:Â 11 am
Where: Participating Cineplex theatres
More info & Movie Line up
Upcoming movies:Â
- October 5, 2019 – The Muppets
- October 12, 2019 –Â Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Reel Family Cinema:
When:Â Saturdays, usually 1 pm, but double check start times
Where: Garneau Theatre
Address: 8712 – 109 Street, Edmonton
More info
Upcoming Shows:
October 5, 2019:Â Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
-Abominable
-The Lion King
Cost: General Admission prices
Upcoming Sensory Friendly Screenings at Cineplex:
- October 5, 2019: Abominable
- November 30, 2019: Frozen 2
Time: 10:30 am
Where: Cineplex Cinemas North Edmonton and VIP
14231 – 137 Avenue, Edmonton