This weekend is the kick off of K-Days, and despite the less than wonderful weather forecast there is plenty to do with the kids this weekend (indoors and outdoors) and even more to do for free to keep you under budget for a full weekend of summer fun in Edmonton.

Friday

Watch a Free Show at the Green Shack
Every week this summer, you can watch a free show at the Green Shack in Edmonton. This week, you can catch a Hip-Hop with Creeasian session at your local green shack.
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Experience the Magic of K-Days
K-Days is here for ten days of fun, from the world’s longest obstacle course, to rides, food and exhibits for children. Find the full schedule, here.
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Take a Walk Under the Graffiti Underpass
This weekend, take a walk under the graffiti underpass and experience one of Edmonton’s hidden places. It’s a short walk from the road and you’ll find graffiti art, a cool place to explore and a ‘hidden edmonton gem’ to cross off of your list. Explore the area this weekend, and find some magic in the river valley.
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Edmonton Pinball and Arcade Expo at Millennium Place
With the fun, free-play area and over 250 pinball and arcade games for you to explore during the festival, this is a fun way to spend a rainy day in Strathcona County. Youth can even enjoy a pinball competition, on Saturday.
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Explore Aquariums at Edmonton Public Library
Ever wondered about the fascinating fish that live at the library? Join us and aquarium experts 19 Islands as we learn about EPLs unique aquatic habitats and the creatures who live in them. You will see a variety of ocean life and learn about them and their role in the ocean and in your home aquarium.z
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Saturday

Watch a Movie Outdoors at Terwillegar Spray Park
It’s spray park movie season and this weekend, you can watch a movie outdoors at Terwillegar Spray Park. Grab the kids, chairs or a blanket and watch a free movie outdoors this popular summer outdoor movie in Edmonton.
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FREE Code Your Own App at the Apple store
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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Check out a Fire Station Open House
Edmonton Fire Station open house events provide a wonderful opportunity for children to connect with the local firefighting teams. Each year, Edmonton families have an opportunity to meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information. 
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Watch a 2.99 Movie at Cineplex on Saturday Morning
Every weekend, you can watch a $2.99 movie on Saturday morning this summer as part of Cineplex Family Favourites. It’s a $2.99 movie, every weekend this summer.
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Take a Code Breaker Workshop at Edmonton Public Library
Do you know how to decipher secret messages? Learn all about coding and ciphers and become a digital dynamo! Explore a variety of fun digital and analog ways to decode and join in the exciting activities.
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Learn About Bugs with Alberta Parks at Miquelon Lake
Is a Lady bug really a bug? Some may think they are creepy crawlies, but insects and other invertebrates are fascinating critters with amazing adaptations!  Come over and look at the secret lives of some of our tiniest park animals and have a Saturday afternoon learning session with the kids.
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Try a New Food at Taste of Edmonton
This year, visit Taste of Edmonton and try something new with the kids. From Gelato at Little Bear Gelato, to waffles, there are plenty of kid-friendly favourites to choose from this year during the downtown food festival.
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Apple Camp: Design Your Dream Invention
Think like an inventor and follow the process from brainstorm to blueprint. Using iPad and Apple Pencil, we’ll work together to develop ideas that improve our neighbourhoods. Then, we’ll turn them into trading card–style GIFs using Keynote and Freeform. Return visits are encouraged. Recommended for ages 8–12. Devices provided.
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Sunday

Get Free Admission to K-Days
This weekend, get free admission to K-Days with your Edmonton Public Library card. You can get free admission to the gate, and enjoy the food, fun and rides at the must-do Edmonton summer festival. All you have to do is show up, library card in hand.
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Sunday Kids Day at Landmark Cinemas
Sunday is Kids Day at Landmark Cinemas and it’s a great way to spend a morning seeing the latest movie on the big screen with the kids. Tickets for the Kids Day Out at are $13.99 and include admission and a snack pack to enjoy during the movie.
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Free Crafts at Michaels Sunday Makebreak
Every Sunday, you can make a themed, rotating craft at Michaels stores. These free craft times are a great place to make art, and leave the mess in-store, rather than your home.
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See a Company Family Theatre Production
Join Kompany Family Theatre for the adventures of squealy-moo pirates - this highly interactive theatre production is a treasure chest full of pirate songs, stories, antics and danger!  
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