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
Free Admission Day!
When: All day, Sunday, September 29, 2019
Where: You can get into 20 different Edmonton Attractions for FREE – see the full list & details here.
Alberta Culture Days:
When: September 27 – 29
Get into the Royal Alberta Museum for FREE
See other venues participating in Alberta Cultural Days here.
Great Bear Rainforest:
When: Opens Friday, September 20th
Time: Daily Showtimes
Where: IMAX Theatre at TELUS World of Science – 11211 142 Street
More info
Michael’s Kids Club:
$3 drop-in crafts every Saturday from 10 am to Noon (unless otherwise noted)
This Saturday, September 28: Clay Pot Scarecrow *11 am to 2 pm*
Where: Participating Michael’s Craft Stores
Toys R Us In Store Events:
Where: Toys R Us locations
*confirm dates/times with your local Toys R Us*
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, September 28: L.O.L. Surprise! Exclusive Unboxing
Sunday, September 29: Lego City Make & Take
Indigo Kids Events:
This weekend: L.O.L. Surprise! swap & unboxing and Battle with Beyblade
When: Saturday, September 28 – 11 am
Where: participating Indigo and Chapters locations
More info
Fall Play Day:
When: Sunday, September 29
Time: 1 pm to 4 pm
Where: Strathcona Wilderness Centre – 52535 Range Road 212, Ardrossan
Fall/Winter Green Shack Programs:
When: Now until December 6th
Where: various green shack sites throughout the city
Locations, schedules & more info
Kids Night Out at the Melting Pot:
When: Sunday, September 29th 11 am to 2 pm
Where: The Melting Pot – 2920 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton
Gateway to the Stars:
When: Saturdays
- September 28
- 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
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:
- Tree House Edmonton North – 4235 139 Avenue
- Tree House Edmonton South – 10181 – 34 Avenue
Parents Night Out at Salto Gymnastics:
For kids aged 4.5+
When:
- Saturday, October 19 – Halloween 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
- Saturday, November 23 – Ninja Warrior 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
- Saturday, December 14- Christmas 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Where: Salto Gymnastics – 2025 Oak Street, Sherwood Park
More info
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
Visit a Corn Maze or Pumpkin Patch – Check out our top 5 favorites close to Edmonton here.
Little Monsters Swap Meet:
The largest new & used children’s clothing & toy sale – Spruce Grove’s most popular event
When: Saturday, September 28 – 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Spruce Grove – TransAlta Tri Leisure Center – 221 Jennifer Heil Way, Spruce Grove
Cost to get in: From 10 am to Noon: $5, Noon to 2 pm: $2, after 2 pm: Free
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
*Summer hours* July 25 – September 22:
- Monday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm
- Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm
Fall hours will take effect September 24
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: 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
$2.99 Cineplex Family Favourites:
When: Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: Participating Cineplex theatres
More info & Movie Line up
September 21:
- September 28 – Spider-Man – Far From Home
- October 5, 2019 – The Muppets
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:
September 28, 2019: Labrynth
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
-Abominable
-The Lion King
-Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (PG)
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