Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids - August 9-11
Friday
Catch a Friday Night Magic Show (So Close Up Your Kids will be Amazed)
Chris Gowen is hosting Magic & Madness at The Rec Room and it’s a Friday Night Magic Show that will surprise, delight and mystify your kids (and you). This close-up magic show is like a Vegas-style magic show, right here in Edmonton. Tickets are only $25 for this incredible Edmonton magic show experience.
Check out the 40+ Farm Activities at Sassy G’s Adventure Farm
There are more than 40 activities to do at Sassy G’s Adventure Farm, just outside of Edmonton. Check out the only farm ninja obstacle course outside of the city, a really fun water gun obstacle course, games, playgrounds and animals to observe on the farm on this day out where you can spend all day - and still find new things to discover.
Get out of Town for the Vegreville Fair
Get out of town this weekend for the fair! Enjoy fair food, midway games and rides and a full weekend of fun with the family - including the small town parade! There’s a full weekend of programming, and you can find the schedule, here.
Saturday
Devonshire Beach Sand Festival
Join the Slave Lake Region Tourism Society for the beach party of the summer on Lesser Slave Lake's iconic Devonshire Beach. It’s a full day of family fun outside of the city, and a fun day trip with a sand castle competition and fun for the whole family. The 2nd annual Summer Beach Fest will be filled with two days of fun for the whole family.
Kids Club at Edmonton Urban Farm
Stay in the city while you learn about the farm. The Edmonton Urban Farm Kids Club runs every Saturday, June 1-September 28, 11-12:30. It is a free, garden-focused drop-in with capacity for 25 young ones.
Station 11 Fire Station Open House
Explore your local fire station during an open house this summer. Fire station open house events in Edmonton kick off of June 1, 2024 and it’s your chance to learn more about the local fire hall, meet a firefighter and get in a fire engine!
Free Outdoor Movie Night in Lakewood
See a Free Outdoor Movie in Lakewood and stay up late. Bring your pals, grab the snacks and get a free movie night in this weekend. The movie will be announced soon!
Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Whiteboard
It’s a Saturday morning workshop! The Home Depot kids workshop. This weekend, build a whiteboard in time for back to school. Home Depot kids workshops are free, and registration is required.
Edmonton Youth Day with a Free Outdoor Movie
Join SOS Safety Magazine, Quality Fast Foods, and 96.3 The Breeze for Youth Day Edmonton 2024. Youth Day Edmonton is FREE, all-ages, and includes bouncy castles, free food, face painting, a live DJ, special guest appearances, lots of big prizes, and MORE! Bring the whole family for a day of FREE FUN and help us celebrate our 13th Anniversary!
Skateboard Skillfest is Popping up at Clareview Skate Park
The Skillets is a pop up Skateboard competition at Clareview Skatepark and it’s a great chance to win prizes, and catch local talent. You can find competitors from 8+, giveaways and prizes for taking part. Come and enjoy at the show at the skatepark.
Sunday
Edmonton Elks vs B.C. Lions - Country Day
Saddle up for a small town good time as the Elks turn Commonwealth into Alberta’s biggest honky-tonk. Y’all better dust off your boots, bust out the Wranglers and have some Country Day fun against the B.C. Lions. The Elks Bull Riding Not-so-Invitational is back! Swing by Fan Park and hang on tight as you ride the mechanical bull for a chance to win. There is also a petting zoo for all the kids and a country music show at the tailgate party.
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It’s the Sourdough Raft Race!
Catch a fun view with rafts straight out of your imagination on the North Saskatchewan this weekend. Everyone's welcome to the FRESON BROS. PANCAKE BREAKFAST at Terwillegar Park starting at 9am. FREE for Entrants - $2 for Spectators. This is a fun way to see something entirely new in the river.
FREE Lego Make & Take at the LEGO Store
This weekend, pop by the LEGO store for a LEGO Make & Take. Build a Cat Bike Lego Dreamzzz, while supplies last. Visit between 12-2 for a FREE Lego Make & Take, while supplies last. It’s a great way to add to the LEGO collection at home.
Science Sunday at Mastermind Toys
Visit Mastermind Toys on Sunday for a FUN and FREE way to celebrate the weekend with the kids. This weekend, try the VR Dino Dig! During this fun, free Science Sunday session at Mastermind Toys you can dig deep into the world of fossils and dinosaurs in stunning virtual reality. Join the fun in store to try out this unique VR experience yourself.
