17 Things to do in Edmonton this weekend with Kids - September 1-4, 2023
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Long Weekend with Kids
Friday
See a FREE Disney Concert by Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
Join us on September 1 & 2 in Churchill Square for a FREE Disney concert featuring the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and vocalists. Disney in Concert A Dream is a Wish will feature music from beloved Disney animated feature films, including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, and more!
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Saturday
Visit the Harvest Festival at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum
It’s a great Weeknd to spend the day exploring just outside of the city at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum. Families will enjoy steam threshing, a children's carnival, petting zoo, and more. Watch the experts bring in the harvest! There are live demonstrations, games and activities for the whole family and the chance to learn more about Alberta agriculture.
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Peek in a Pond in Miquelon Lake
Ever wonder what lies beneath the surface? Dive in to this fun and interactive program to discover for yourself what kind of critters call Grebe pond home. Get down on your bellies and dip into the reeds to see what you will catch!
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Cineplex Family Favourites
Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! Cineplex Family Favourites program runs movies every Saturday morning, for only $2.99, and catch a big screen movie for your family date in Edmonton. This week is Trolls, grab some treats and get ready for a little adventure.
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Celebrate Alberta Day
Alberta is thrilled to celebrate another memorable Alberta Day this year. From live entertainment and a made-in-Alberta marketplace to cultural workshops and activities for kids, there will be fun for the whole family! On September 2, free public events will take place at Edmonton’s Legislature Grounds and Calgary’s Heritage Park, featuring a concert with folk-rock legends Captain Tractor in Edmonton, and country stars Nice Horse in Calgary. Municipalities across the province are also hosting Alberta Day events September 1 to 3.
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Circus Saturday at Al Fresco
Get ready to eat, drink, dance and play every Saturday on 104 Street. Live music, art classes, fitness workouts, extended patios, dog-friendly programming, market vendors, dance lessons and shopping, all in one place! There will be live entertainment, circus performers roving - don’t skip the sword swallowing.
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Sunday
Drop-in Music Lab for Kids
Free Drop in Music Lab for Kid at the Apple Store is a fun, weekly session where kids can drop in and learn new skills. This week, kids can learn how to make a theme song! Create a theme song for your favourite show, book or game using GarageBand on iPad. We’ll cover rhythm basics and kids will get hands-on with experimenting with Smart Drums, adding pre-recorded loops and remixing their theme song. Bring your iPad or we’ll provide one. Recommended for ages 8–12.
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Sunday Landmark Cinemas Kids Day Out
Every Sunday at Landmark Cinemas is Kids Day Out. On Kids Day, you can get admission for a movie on the big screen, with a kids snack pack, for only $13. It’s an inexpensive way to bring the kids to the movies, especially if there’s a brand new movie you want to catch on the big screen.
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Free Family Movie at CO*LAB
Come with family and friends for a matinee family friendly movie at CO*LAB, supported by the Boyle Street Community League. All are welcome! Refreshments are free, first come, first serve. Film starts at 2:30pm and features Puss in Boots The Last Wish.
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Drop-in Art Lab for Kids: Make Your Own Emoji
Kids will learn fun ways to create their own emoji. We’ll show them how to draw colourful faces and objects. They’ll get hands-on using the Procreate app on iPad with Apple Pencil to draw an emoji to take home. Devices will be provided. Register in advance, there is no cost for this program.
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Parks Canada Star Party at Elk Island National Park
Enjoy family-friendly astronomy activities and interpretive programs at Star Party at Elk Island. This event is free with valid park entry. There is a full day of activities at the Astotin Lake recreation area including, Information booths, Beaver Town Daily Discovery, Solar Viewing, Food Trucks and more.
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Monday
Sheep Leaving Parade in Fort Saskatchewan
It is that bittersweet time of year – the trees change colour and our beloved turf-trimming sheep prepare for their journey home. Join the fun at the Sheep Leaving Parade to bid the woolly Fort Saskatchewan friends farewell. The fun starts at 12pm, so get there early and spend some time with the sheep, take a selfie, and feed them before they’re gone until next year!
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