Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids - October 4-6
The air is changing - it’s getting spookier. We’re starting to think about Halloween costumes and the calendar is filling up with spooky and Halloween themed events in Edmonton. This weekend, Dark at Fort Edmonton Park kicks off with an adventure that’s just the right level of creepy for older kids, if you want to splurge on a Halloween experience for the family. If you want a best-bang-for-your-buck outside of Edmonton event, the Pumpkin Drop at Smoky Lake, and fair with midway rides, is always a crowd pleaser in our house. We’ll be back for the third year!
Here are the Best family-friendly things to do in Edmonton this Weekend
Friday
Magic & Madness: Catch a Secret Speakeasy Magic Show at The Rec Room
Step into an intimate parlour setting, meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 48 people. Now with tiered seating, every guest is guaranteed a front-row experience. Prepare to have your mind blown and the time of your life as you see expert magic the way it was always meant to be, up-close and personal.
Community Movie Night: Watch Inside Out 2 on the Big Screen
Get ready because it’s family movie night at The Hall! Come for a fun, family-friendly screening of Inside Out 2. The movie admission starts at 6:30 - and the movie will be screening at 6:45. Bring your chairs, blankets and comfiest clothing for a family movie night in the hall.
Saturday
Get out of Town for the Smoky Lake Fair and Pumpkin Drop
Enjoy the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair and Pumpkin Drop! Visit Friday for the Pumpkin Fair Kickoff – Entertainment, Food Trucks, Socializing.
Edmonton Elks vs Saskatchewan Roughriders - Hollywood Night
Join the Elks at Commonwealth Stadium as they battle the Saskatchewan Roughriders for Hollywood Night. Walk the red carpet and strike a pose as you enter the stadium at gate 2. For the kids there will be super hero laser tag inside the Kids Zone.
Watch Inside Out 2 on the Big Screen at Community Movie Night
Get ready because it’s family movie night at The Hall! Come for a fun, family-friendly screening of Inside Out 2. The movie admission starts at 6:30 - and the movie will be screening at 6:45. Bring your chairs, blankets and comfiest clothing for a family movie night in the hall.
Get FREE Beavertails to Celebrate the Opening of West Edmonton Mall Beavertails
Beavertails is opening in West Edmonton Mall and to celebrate they’re offering FREE Beavertails (classic, cinnamon sugar flavour) between 10:00 - 1:00 pm at the store. Pop by the live music, entertainment, custom photos and the free Beavertail - no purchase required.
LEGO Minecraft Panda Make & Take
Minecraft fans will love this BAMBOO-zling build exclusive to Toys R Us! This is a fun way to celebrate Bricktober at Toys R Us, and you can take home a small addition to your LEGO collection!
Get Ready for the Winter Season with the Edmonton Ski & Snowboard Swap
Get stoked with Edmonton Ski Club on Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm as we kick off the winter season with our first Ski and Board Swap! All are welcome to join this community hosted fundraising event, held in partnership with ESC Alpine group.
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. Every Saturday at Whitemud Park, explore shelter building and slacklining for kids of all ages with City of Edmonton.
Shop a Local Outgrown-it Sale
Connecting families, finding treasures, saving money, building community and supporting local nonprofit you is what The Big Small Outgrown It Sale is all about.
Sunday
Explore a Fire Station Open House
Come out and meet members of the Leduc Fire Services team, check out the fire and paramedic equipment, and learn more about how you and your family can keep safe!