THINGS TO DO WITH THE KIDS THIS WEEKEND IN EDMONTON: OCT 4-6, 2019

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

More info

Great Bear Rainforest:

When: Opens Friday, September 20th
Time: 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

More info

Indigo Kids Events:

This weekend: Frozen 2: Wintery sing-along and frosty craft & a game of freeze-dance. *Ages 4+*

When: Saturday, October 5 – 11 am
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, September 28: Abstract Paper Pumpkin

Where: Participating Michael’s Craft Stores

More info & upcoming themes

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: 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

More info

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

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

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

More 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

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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

Toy Story 4: The IMAX Experience:

When: select dates until  October 14th

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

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 5, 2019 – The Muppets
  • October 12, 2019 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Reel Family Cinema:

When: Saturdays, usually 1 pm, but double check start times
Where: Garneau Theatre
Address: 8712 – 109 Street, Edmonton
More info

Upcoming Shows:
October 5, 2019: 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

More info

 

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