Kick off the weekend early with Name Your Price Day for a Large Slurpee at 7Eleven. Celebrate Mid Autumn Festival, enjoy the cooled-off fall weather, and catch one of the last movies outdoors of the season at Leefield Community Hall. There’s plenty to enjoy this weekend for Community League Day in Edmonton - and you can find the highlights, right here.

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

Friday

Head out to 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.

Catch a Secret Edmonton Magic Show
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.

Saturday

Visit a Fire Station Open House in Terwillegar
Each year, Edmontonians have an opportunity to meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Fire Station Open Houses. 

Salisbury Harvest Festival in Sherwood Park
Join the fun to celebrate all things autumn! Take the kids on a trackless train ride or play some mini carnival games where you can snag some cool prizes, plus tons of pumpkin-themed fun.

Saturday Night Gateway to the Stars
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.

Celebrate Fall at the Callingwood Fall Harvest Festival
Join us at the Fall Carnival and immerse yourself in the magic of this extraordinary event. With fun and laughter around every turn, it’s the perfect outing for friends and families alike. Don’t miss out – come one, come all, and create cherished memories that will warm your heart long after the carnival ends.

Swim for Free at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre
Drop in for this little-kid friendly swimming event, with the inflatables in the pool at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre. Children that attend lap swim must be able to swim 25 metres and be accompanied in the water by someone 14Y+.

Celebrate the Mid Autumn Festival at Griesbach
Celebrate Mid Autumn in Griesbach with a family-friendly festival featuring games, crafts and lion and dragon dances.

Watch Inside Out 2 Outdoors at Leefield Outdoor Community Movie Night
Catch an outdoor movie to celebrate community and watch Inside Out 2 on the big screen at Leefield Community Hall. Grab your pals, a blanket, and a chair and come out for a movie night on the big screen. You can bring your own snacks or dinner, or you can purchase concession from the snack bar on site.

Catch a Cheap Movie on the Big Screen at Cineplex Family Favourites
Every Saturday, watch a $3.99 movie on the big screen at Cineplex! Po might just be the laziest, clumsiest panda in the Valley of Peace, but he secretly dreams of becoming a kung fu legend. When the villainous snow leopard Tai Lung threatens Po’s homeland, the hapless panda is chosen to fulfil an ancient prophecy and defend the Valley from attack. Training under Master Shifu, Po embarks on an epic high-kicking adventure as he sets out to thwart Tai Lung’s evil plans.

Musical Mornings at Winspear: Let’s Have a Party
Back by popular demand! Join Ms. Kate for a musical morning and meet professional musicians and their instruments! Together, you’ll sing, laugh, and be amazed by all the things different instruments can do with a fun variety of familiar tunes at each concert. Come and learn with your child in the upstairs lobby of the Winspear Centre. Bring a pillow or your favourite blankie for floor seating!

Try a New Board Game at Chapters Indigo
Join us in store for an afternoon of hands-on board game fun! Try out Disney Eye Found It!, Math Path Monster, and Rainy Ranch. Pop by for this free, fun afternoon out to try something new before you buy!

Arts & Heritage Festival in St. Albert
Celebrate the harvest season with Arts and Heritage St. Albert! There’s free entry and you can tour the historic homes, grain elevators and take part in family-friendly activities like face painting, petting zoo, games, needle felted pumpkin sampler class, Metis beading, live entertainment and so much more.

Sunday

Enjoy the Salisbury Harvest Festival in St. Albert
Join the fun to celebrate all things autumn! Take the kids on a trackless train ride or play some mini carnival games where you can snag some cool prizes, plus tons of pumpkin-themed fun.

Edmonton Oilers Fan Day
Oilers Fan Day, presented by Global Edmonton and 630 CHED, will be returning to ICE District on Sunday, September 22 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, featuring an Oilers open practice, an exclusive locker room sale, and a variety of other family-friendly fan activities to kick off the Oilers 2024-25 season.

FREE LEGO Dots Animal Build at the LEGO Store
LEGO® DOTS Creative Animals make and take event is intended for participants aged 6+ years. The LEGO DOTS Creative Animals model will be available on a first come first serve basis, at participating locations, while supplies last.