Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids - October 11-13
This weekend, we’re diving right into spooky season with the launch of the haunts, halloween events and spooky activities for the whole family in Edmonton. Bundle up, and get outside to enjoy family outings, adventures and local events in Edmonton with your kids this weekend.
Here are the Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids
Friday
Kick off Spooky Season with a Visit to Nightmare Before Christmas at Maise’s Christmas House
Kick off the spooky season with a visit to the Christmas House, halloween edition. Find this magical spooky house at 9619 144 Ave NW. It’s free to visit, and find character visits throughout the season.
Gateway to the Stars at Elk Island National Park
Experience the wonder of Elk Island’s night sky. In the heart of the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, escape the city to gaze upon the countless stars in our galaxy and learn to navigate from one constellation to the next.
Explore DARK at Fort Edmonton Park
Get ready for the most terrifying year yet as DARK - Edmonton's Halloween Festival - returns for its seventh year. Brace yourself for an unforgettable experience filled with new haunts and terrifying surprises. Enjoy some spooky beats, local food, unlimited scares, and 2 NEW haunts to discover!
Saturday
Watch Shrek on the Big Screen at Cineplex Family Favourites
Spend Saturday morning watching Shrek on the big screen at Cineplex Family Favourites.
Get a FREE Lego Friendship Bracelet at Toys R Us
This weekend, Pop into your local Toys R Us Store for a FREE Lego Friendship bracelet. There is no purchase required for this fun, freebie, and it’s a great chance to look around in store and discover new toys!
Make a FREE Project at Home Depot Kids Workshop
Register for the free monthly Home Depot kids workshops in Edmonton for kids 6+. New: there are two sessions available. This week, kids can make a firetruck from a free kit at Home Depot. If the spaces are full, make sure to register for next month’s free Home Depot kids workshop event!
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at Edmonton Valley Zoo
Stop by the Edmonton Valley Zoo for a celebration of World Migratory Bird Day on October 12th, 2024. World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats.
Free Fire Station Open House and BBQ in St. Albert
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week at the Open House and BBQ in St. Albert. Explore the fire station, find fun for the whole family. This family-friendly event features a bouncy castle, fun activities, and a chance to apply to be a Fire Chief for a day. Refreshments and hot dogs will be served.
Are you closer to Fort Saskatchewan? There’s a fire prevention week barbecue happening there too!
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers
Join this fun, free, Edmonton drop-in program for kids to learn Shelter Building, Disc Golf and Outdoor Games. This week, kids will explore Shelter Building and Slack lining at Whitemud Park.
Sunday
Celebrate All Day Sunday at Art Gallery of Alberta
All Day Sundays at the AGA provide families the opportunities to spend the afternoon exploring art and ideas connected to current exhibitions.
Build a FREE LEGO Gaming Controller at the LEGO Store
Visit the LEGO Store to Build a LEGO® Gaming Controller and take it home with you! Stop by one of either locations of The LEGO Store in Edmonton on Sunday for a FREE Lego Make and Take build, between 12-2pm.
Meet a Live Owl at Owl Banding at Beaver Hills Observatory
This annual fall migration of owls occurs from September until early November, with October being the peak in their abundance. Species captured include Northern Saw-whet Owls, Long-eared Owls and Boreal Owls. Join our biologists for an evening in the woods to learn about the research being conducted on our feathery friends and hopefully see a live owl up close and personal!