Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids - July 12-14
Friday
Take a Guided Walk at Miquelon Lake
Super Heroes are amongst us! Some have super strong electro-static powers or even feeding an entire planet. Despite their small stature we call them Pollinators! Join this guided walk to learn how you too can be a super hero and save the world with them!
View the Plentiful Pollinators Guided Walk
Or, Take a Wild Things Guided Walk
Find Family Fun at Sturgeon County Bounty
County Bounty is a two-day family-friendly event celebrating the Sturgeon County community. The event has a variety of food trucks serving up food from local producers, live music and entertainment, kids activities, a vendor village with local products and more! Don’t skip the bouncy castle and petting zoo!
Sturgeon County Bounty Festival
Dive in Movie in the Pool at Devon
Get tickets for the Dive-in movie in the pool in Devon. It’s your chance to see Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire from the pool with a fun, pre-Halloween party and movie screening, in the pool! Tickets are only $5, and there will be concession on site.
Saturday
See an Outdoor Play at Miquelon Lake
Spray, Forrest, Spray! Come along on an adventure as Forrest Skunk runs to try and find Mama. Along the way he’ll make new friends and learn how the Park’s plants and animals defend themselves to the dangers of the world. As Mama always said, “stinkin’ is, as stinkn’ does”. While you’re there, stay for Bugology 101.
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Drop-in Fun at Staples for Learn & Play
Parents are looking for engaging, inexpensive and low-effort activities to occupy their kids throughout the summer months, and Staples Kids offers the perfect opportunity to bring learn & play to life in-store this summer!
Catch the full Schedule for Staples Learn & Play
Catch an Outdoor Movie at Terwillegar Park
It’s the second outdoor movie night of he season - tag your friends and pack your chairs and snacks to catch a movie under the park with Terwillegar Community League.
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Mike Boldt Day at Audreys Books
We're celebrating a beloved local children's author and illustrator all day long with story time and book signing. Mike's new book is 'Cantaloupe and HoneyDo Ride a Bike'.
Gardens & Green Thumb Drop in at Rutherford House
Come explore Rutherford House’s gorgeous flower gardens, try using watercolours to paint some beautiful blooms, and then plant an heirloom seed to take home!
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The Free Big Splash Family BBQ
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon with yummy food, good music, and prizes! Meet your neighbors and get to know your neighbourhood grocer. Enjoy hot dogs, cold drinks, water balloons, mini doughnuts and freezies.
Free Outdoor Movie: Migration
This starts at sunset which is approximately 10pm. Remember to bring your own comfy chair and bug spray to keep those pesky critters at bay. Please note that in the event of rain, the screening will be cancelled, so let's hope for clear skies!As we all come together to enjoy this movie under the starry sky, let's also unite in keeping our surroundings pristine. We kindly ask that you lend a helping hand by cleaning up your garbage before leaving the event.
Free Pancake Breakfast at the Whyte Ave Art Walk
Spend Saturday morning kicking off the Whyte Ave Art Walk Pancake Breakfast. This Free event at Wilbert MacIntyre Park will feature live performances, art walk, music, and a delicious, hearty pancake breakfast to fuel your art adventure.
Whyte Ave Art Walk
Sunday
Edmonton Elks vs Ottawa Redblacks - Dino Night
Join the Elks at Commonwealth Stadium as they battle the Ottawa Redblacks on Dino Night. Enjoy dinosaur bone hunting, and inflatable dinosaur costume dance party and world’s first inflatable t-rex combine at halftime. There will be special themed Dino food and drinks all night for kids and adults.
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Science Sunday at Mastermind Toys: Dissect It, Discover It
Drop in at Mastermind Toys for a science fun day - and it’s completely free. There are two sessions that can be registered for - and it’s free to register for both.
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Take a Free Tour at John Walter Museum
Join every Sunday afternoon this summer for free historic activities, treats, and tours! The houses will be open to explore with the knowledgeable staff.
