17 Things to do in Edmonton this weekend with Kids - September 29 - October 1, 2023
Here’s what to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids
Friday
Get out of Town for a Hot Air Balloon Festival
This is a must-see, awe inspiring event! Watch these beautiful, and sometimes quirky, balloons rise into the air, propelled by hot air! As they float toward the horizon you realize the prairie sky really does go on forever!
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Visit Lowlands Outdoor Exhibition of Play Sculpture Grand Opening
The Unstructured exhibit is back and better than ever with brand new sculptures, forts and installations to make you feel like a kid again! There are six new installations to discover in the Lowlands Project space, and you can enjoy it all during the grand opening celebration September 29, 2023. The space will be open until Halloween, and is a pay what you can exhibit.
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Explore a New Eiffel Tower Playground
Visit the neighbourhood of Cherot to explore the brand new Eiffel Tower playground. There’s a great tower, photo opportunity and the chance to explore one of the newest playgrounds in Edmonton.
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Queen Elizabeth Planetarium Grand Reopening - Free Tours!
Visit the immaculately refurbished planetarium the weekend. Visitors can take a free tour of this restored Municipal Heritage Resource. While you’re there, you can check out historical photos and artifacts in the lobby, visit the planetarium dome for a view of the night sky, see how the planetarium was built, get a complimentary QEP sticker (while supplies last), and celebrate the return of an icon.
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Watch an 80s Version of Cinderella on Stage at The Roxy
Alberta Musical Theatre presents a brand-new musical adaptation of “Cinderella,” inspired by 80s music and pop culture.
Cindy’s life is forever changed when she’s forced to leave her home in the city to live with her disapproving step-family. However, after a visit with her Fairy Godmother and an unforgettable evening at the Royal Ball, Cindy’s incredible destiny becomes impossible to avoid!
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Saturday
Fall-o-Ween at Prairie Gardens
The season kicks off with the Fall-o-Ween Harvest Fest - a month long September weekends celebration of the great pumpkin patch. Prairie Gardens is the furthest north blue pumpkin farm in the world! With over 15 acres of pumpkins planted - of all shape, colour and size imaginable, and wide open spaces - this is a fun and safe family activity! Hayrides, corn mazes, scarecrow making, potato digging and cabbage patch visits are all part of the fun. Back at the Prairie Gardens homestead, there are farm animals, bale mazes, a sunflower maze, the Lost Lemon Gem Mine, and a Pumpkin Corn-i-val with pumpkin bowling, pumpkin ring toss, bale jumps and more!
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Free Workshop: Code Your First App
Code and create as a family with Swift Playgrounds using iPad. Kids will experiment with code and design an app using the About Me playground. They’ll use Swift code to customize their app with fun fonts, background colours, Memoji and more. Then you’ll work together to bring their app to life. Recommended for kids ages 10 and up. Devices will be provided.
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Free Workshop: Make Your own 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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See a Laser Taylor Swift Show
With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys, an army of fans, and countless artistic reinventions, Taylor Swift is an inspiration for generations. Laser Taylor Swift takes her biggest hits and brings them to life in dazzling laser light. If you can’t score tickets to her concert, Laser Taylor Swift is the next best thing.
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Free Stony Plain Harvest Festival
Come and join the fun for the annual Harvest Festival and old time threshing. Enjoy an old-fashioned harvest with threshing and vintage machinery in a beautiful heritage village. Pan for gold, take a train ride, and watch the tractor/vehicle parade. Admission is free, and the festival is suitable for all ages!
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It’s Raptor Release Day!
At this event, you can witness the release of Coopers, Swainson’s and Red-tailed Hawks back into the wild. These birds came to the rescue injured and starving, they are healed and ready to be released! Come and join the fun celebrating their return to the wild, and see these creatures up close.
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Sunday
Teen Studio Y Drop-in at Art Gallery of Alberta
Each week, we explore new topics & themes, experiment with art materials and develop foundational skills in a fun and informal studio format. Whether you are looking to refresh your painting game or discover a new talent, Studio Y is a warm, friendly and inclusive space for all teens to connect with like-minded peers and new friends.
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Boardgame Gathering at Strathcona County Library
Sunday afternoons are for gaming! Gather up your meeple and connect with other board game enthusiasts at Strathcona County Library. You can bring your own games or try one from our collection, and all skill levels are welcome. No registration required.
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Catch a Screening of Corpse Bride at the Libruary
The Libruary will be showing Tim Burton's Corpse Bride. When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her. (rated PG, 1h 17m)
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Catch a movie on the big screen at Landmark Sunday Kids Day
Sunday is Landmark Cinema kids day out and that means you can get your hands on a ticket and snack pack with popcorn, a treat and drink for only $13, every Sunday. Make this deal even sweeter when you book movie tickets in the morning and get tickets for adults for under ten bucks!
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Visit Windermere for the Fall Harvest Festival
Enjoy fantastic live music and performances, take a tour through our straw maze or snuggle with some cute animals in our petting zoo! And if you’re feeling hungry, don’t worry! We’ll have free food samples from our amazing restaurants.
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Explore a Board Game Cafe
Take your family game night to the board game cafe! Visit an Edmonton board game cafe for snacks, drinks, and of course, games. This is a low-cost family day or night out, and helps you to try before you buy, and play board games together that your family may not have otherwise discovered.
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Last Weekend to Scale the Aerial Park
It’s the last weekend to scale the aerial park at Snow Valley before it turns to a winter attraction, so don’t miss the opportunity to visit and jump from the top!
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