THINGS TO DO WITH THE KIDS THIS WEEKEND IN EDMONTON: JANUARY 11-13, 2019

Deep Freeze, Alberta Avenue. Photo: Edmonton Journal

Deep Freeze A Byzantine Winter Festival:

When: January 12 and 13, 2019
Time: Saturday 12 pm to 10 pm; Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm (check the website for specifics)
Where: Various venues along 118 Avenue, Edmonton
More info

City of Edmonton FREE Drop In Learn To Skate:

When: January 7 until February 17, 2019
Where: Community arenas in Edmonton, check website
More info

Bonnie Doon Centre Ice Rink Pop Up:

When: Thursdays-Sundays until the ice melts in March 2019
Time: Thursdays & Fridays 2 pm to 9 pm; Saturdays & Sundays 12 pm to 8 pm
Where: Northwest side of Bonnie Doon Centre, 82 Avenue & 83 Street, Edmonton
More info

Ice Castles:

Where: Hawrelak Park: 9330 Groat Road, Edmonton
More info

Once Upon A Frost: A New Musical:

When: January 11 to 17, 2019
Time: Nightly at 7:30 pm & Sunday matinee at 2 pm
Where: Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
More info

Ticket Cost: $35 for adults, $18 for children

(available at the Festival Place Box Office or through Ticketmaster)

Photo: Flickr

Lunar New Year Extravaganza:

When: January 12 & 13, 2019
Time: Saturday 10 am – 10 pm & Sunday 10 am – 6 pm
Where: West Edmonton Mall, Mayfield Toyota Ice Palace: 8882 – 170 Street NW, Edmonton
More info

Cost: Adults $2; Children under the age of 10 (who are accompanied by an adult) and seniors over 65, get in free.

Microsoft Workshops for Kids:

Where: Microsoft Store, West Edmonton Mall, #1723, 8882 – 170 Street

Cost: Free but require pre registration
Register: here!
More info

Engineering Day at TELUS World of Science:

When: Saturday, January 12, 2019
Time: 11:30 am – 3 pm
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton: 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
More info

Snowshoe and Stargaze at Elk Island National Park

When:

  • January 5, 12, 19 & 26
  • February 2, 9, 16 & 23

Time: 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: Astotin Lake Beach, Elk Island National Park: 1- 54401 Range Road 203, Fort Saskatchewan

Cost: $29.80 per person, with a valid park pass
More info

Parents Night Out at Salto Gymnastics:

When: 2nd Saturday of each month (look below for upcoming dates), 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Salto Gymnastics: 2025 Oak Street, Sherwood Park
More info

Cost: $25 per child ages 4.5 and up

Upcoming Dates:

Saturday, January 12, 2019
Saturday, February 9, 2019
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Saturday, June 8, 2019

Michaels Kids Club:

When: Saturdays
Time: drop in between 10 am and 12 pm
Where: Michaels stores
Cost: Kids 3+ $2, Kids 6+ $5
More info

Home Depot Kids Workshops:

When: Second Saturday of each month (check website as dates may vary)
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Participating Home Depot locations
More info

Upcoming Projects:

Saturday January 12, 2018 – Easel with Whiteboard

Saturday, February 9, 2018 – Heart Candy Box

Winter Green Shack Programs:

When: January 5 until March 29, 2019
Time: Mondays to Thursdays 3:30 pm – 6 pm; Saturdays 1 pm – 5 pm
Where: various sites throughout the city
More info

Cineplex Family Favourites:

When:  Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: Participating Theatres

Cost: $2.99 per ticket
More info

Upcoming Movies:

January 12 – Alpha
January 19 – Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
January 26 – Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
February 2 – Smallfoot
February 9 – The Land Before Time
February 16 – The House with a Clock in its Walls
February 23 – Johnny English Strikes Again

Landmark Cinemas Kids’ Day Sundays:

(aged 13 and under)

When: any Sunday
Time: any movie
Where: Landmark Cinemas:

  • Edmonton City Centre: 10200 – 102 Avenue NW
  • St. Albert: 800 St. Albert Trail
  • Spruce Grove: 130 Century Crossing , Spruce Grove

More info

Cost: Just under $14

Includes: A movie ticket and a kids snack pack (popcorn, drink, plus a candy treat)

Jubilations Junior: “A Christmas Toy’s Story”

When: Saturday Mornings until February 12th
Time: Doors open at 11 am
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre: Phase I West Edmonton Mall, #2061, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: Adults $39.95; Child $35.95

More info

Upcoming Shows:

  • “The Tangled Princess Bride” February 17 to March 23 (bonus show on Monday, March 25)
  • “Despicable Moi” April 13 to May 11 (bonus show on Monday, April 22)

Petting Zoo at West Edmonton Mall:

When: Saturdays and Sundays
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Where: Level One, Phase I, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: FREE
More info

Photo: cnet

Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:

-Mary Poppins Returns

-Aquaman (PG)

-Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (PG)

-Ralph Breaks The Internet

-A Dog’s Way Home (PG)

-Bumblebee (PG)

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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