Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids - August 30 - September 2

Whew - What a summer. It was packed with festivals, playgrounds, and exploring the river valley. It was day trips, catching worms in the rain and weekends at local campgrounds. It was baseball tournaments, freezies, and everything a simple summer should be. Now that we’re gearing up for back to school, we’re slowly making that transition to earlier bedtimes - but not before one last weekend of up-late-fun here in Edmonton.

Kick off the weekend early with an outdoor movie at Elan, and watch The Garfield Movie on the big screen with the kids, outdoors.

Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids

Friday

Catch a Kid-Friendly Magic Show at The Rec Room
This is not your grandpa's magic show. You'll see incredible sleight-of-hand illusions with borrowed phones and watches, objects dissapearing and reapearing, next-level card tricks, even a mind-bending illusion that will happen in your own hands and much more in this high-energy, action packed show, presented by one of the best Magicians in Canada combined with off-the-wall comedy making for a night of unforgettable entertainment.

FREE Disney Concert: Symphony on the Square (Friday and Saturday)
Join the magic on August 30 & 31 in Churchill Square for a magical journey into storytelling and music as only the timeless tales of Disney can evoke. Brought to life by the talents of four Broadway calibre singers and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and featuring high resolution Animated Feature Film sequences, Disney in Concert Once Upon a Time explores iconic moments, plot twists, and feats of daring heroics from Encanto, Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, The Lion King, and many more. These concerts are FREE to attend, attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure a good spot. The performance will begin at 7 PM and last approximately two hours, including an intermission.

The Big Bounce Comes to Edmonton
The Big Bounce Canada is the largest touring inflatable event in the world! We’ve created an action-packed day out suitable for all ages and featuring some of the most unique and exciting custom-built inflatable attractions ever made.

Celebrate ‘Good Neighbour Day’ in St. Albert
It’s Good Neighbour Day in St. Albert. Enjoy Good Company on Good Neighbour Day. Bring your community together on Saturday, Aug. 31 and host a Good Neighbour Day celebration in your local park!

Saturday

Explore a New Playground: Hearthstone is OPEN
Hearthstone Playground, just outside of Sherwood Park, is open. Last weekend there was a fun, grand opening celebration and this week, you can play at the unique playground - with a zipline!

Hong Kong Carnival at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park
Enjoy and learn more about Hong Kong culture at Sir Wilfred Laurier Park. The activities feature Hong Kong pop music spanning various eras, demonstrations of traditional Hong Kong food, Hong Kong street food (limited supply), an exhibition of Hong Kong cultural relics, traditional children’s games, and more. All Edmonton friends are invited to join and you’re welcome to bring local friends to experience Hong Kong culture. Perfect for all ages, absolutely family-friendly! Location: Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park Site #7.

Get up Close and Personal with Songbird Banding
This annual fall migration of songbirds occurs from July until early October, with September being the peak in songbird abundance. Birds captured include warblers, nuthatches, woodpeckers, thrushes, blackbirds, orioles, sparrows and more! Join our biologists for a morning in the woods to learn about the research being conducted on our feathery friends and see live birds up close and personal!

It’s Vegfest Weekend at Athlone Community Hall
VegFest Edmonton is one day fully plant based event that is also family friendly and pet friendly. Whether you are vegan or simply interested in checking out the vegan lifestyle, this is the event for you! We are showcasing local vegan vendors, a beer garden with local beers and wine, Speakers tent with Keynote speakers and cooking demos, DJ to play lovely music, and a kid play zone including a bouncy castle and airbrush face painting. It will be a day filled with fun!

Take a FREE ‘Sweet Side of Chinatown’ Tour
Join the tour for an unforgettable culinary adventure through Edmonton's Chinatown! "Indulge in the Sweet Side of Chinatown" is a guided tour that takes you on a delightful journey to discover the rich cultural heritage and delicious sweet treats that Chinatown has to offer.

Queen Mary Park is hosting a Block Party
This party is packed with free activities, including yummy food like hamburgers, halal hot dogs, popcorn, and snow cones. Get ready for exciting games like bouncy castles, face painting, balloon twisting, and community games.

Visit Miquelon Lake and Learn about Bugs
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 the tiniest park animals.

Edmonton Playgrounds is Hosting a Playground Crawl for the Food Bank
Edmonton Playgrounds is hosting a three playground, playground crawl for the food bank. Visit one, two, or three playgrounds and bring your donation for some fun, prizes and more!

Sunday

It’s a Star Party at Elk Island National Park
Join members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Edmonton Centre, along with other parties, as we celebrate the 17th anniversary of the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve. This is an annual event held on the Sunday of the Labour Day weekend. Solar viewing, speakers, astronomy demonstrations, theatre shows, and a nighttime viewing.

Take a Polly Pocket Scavenger Hunt at Mastermind Toys
Visit us in-store to participate in our Polly Pocket themed scavenger hunt and WIN a PRIZE when you are done! Plus, get a FREE gift with any Polly Pocket purchase. Prizes available while quantities last.

Explore the John Walter Museum and House with a Free Tour
Join the tour every Sunday afternoon this summer for free historic activities, treats, and tours! The houses will be open to explore with our knowledgeable staff - and it’s nice and close for a play at Kinsmen Grizzly Playground!

Visit the Edmonton Family Event calendar to find even more things to do with your kids in Edmonton this Weekend.

Monday

Celebrate Alberta Day at Alberta Legislature
Experience a diverse and exciting event in Alberta with live entertainment, cultural workshops, and family activities. Highlights feature Scenic Route to Alaska performance, and an aerial drone show at 9 p.m.

Fort Saskatchewan is Hosting a Sheep Leaving Parade
Our warm and fuzzy flock will lead a parade of sheep fans and followers from and back to the Fort Heritage Precinct. It’s how we say “farewell until next year” to our four-legged lawnmowers. And don’t worry, the sheep will be baaack next spring!

While you’re visiting Fort Saskatchewan, you can Celebrate Alberta Day!