Best Things to do in Edmonton with Kids - April 12-14, 2024
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids
Friday
Explore a New Trail
Wondering where to wander this weekend? Start with the Wildlife Underpass, and find a new trail to discover on a list of the best family-friendly trails in Edmonton, here.
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Dungeons and Dragons for Teens (at the Library)
Calling all adventurers! Always wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons but not sure where to start? We've got your back. Sharpen your swords, spark your magic, and prepare to do battle with monsters in order to save the realm with the roll of.
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FREE Lego Make & Take
FREE Lego Friends Make & Take. Visit WEM or Southgate Centre LEGO store locations for a FREE LEGO Friends Make & Take, between 5-7pm. You’re going to love this music trailer! More Details
Saturday
Free Drop in Craft at Michaels: Make a Flower Collage
Drop in Saturday morning for Michaels kids club in Edmonton where you can create free crafts with the team in-store. There’s no cost for the activity, and you no pre-registration is required.
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Comic & Zine Fair at Art Gallery of Alberta
Browse our vendors’ displays, participate in art activities and pick up a few collectible treasures to give away or keep for yourself!
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Get a Free Package of Hockey Cards for National Hockey Card Day
Skate on down to your local store on National Hockey Card Day and get a FREE* sheet of nine cards from our friends at Upper Deck! It’s a fun way to kick off a collection, and celebrate National Hockey Card Day in Edmonton!
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An Improv Show - For Kids!
Every Saturday, there’s a kid-friendly improv show at Rapid Fire Theatre. In this show, the kids are the stars! We’re all about embracing the giggles and letting your little ones unleash their creativity. no need to sit quietly in your chair for this show! Every Saturday until June 22nd at 1:30 PM at the Rapid Fire Theatre Exchange.
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Join a 3D Printing Club - For Kids
Want to cruise down Edmonton’s streets with a 100% personalized name plate for your bike? How about making a palm sized model of your dream house? Maybe you’re interested in mars bases, game tokens, or a trophy to tell the world how awesome you are… the sky is the limit with 3D printing! These sessions fill quick, but are available ongoing through the library!
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Free Coding Workshop: Learn to Code with Swift Playgrounds
Swift is a powerful programming language created by Apple that’s used to build many popular apps. And Swift Playgrounds is an app for iPad that makes learning how to code interactive and fun. In this 60-minute session we’ll show you how to get started with coding using the Swift Playgrounds app. Bring your iPad or we’ll provide one. Recommended for beginner coders ages 12 and up.
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Sunday
Free GOPlay! Indoor Session
GoPlay! will be hosting indoor GoPlay! sessions through the months of March and April in order to allow their coaches to get in pre-season training, and to refine the programming. If you are interested in attending any of these FREE sessions, it’s a fun way to get active with the kids!
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All Day Sunday at Art Gallery of Alberta
Join us for the opening of our Children’s Gallery by designer Jaime Calayo. This exhibition imagines what the AGA might look like another 100 years into the future with audio collages and kid collaborations. It’s a great time to check out this brand new gallery!
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Drop in Stand up Paddleboarding in the Pool
This weekend, drop-in to Kinsmen Sports Centre for stand up paddle boarding in the pool. This popular session brings the paddle boards to the pool - where you can get your fix on the board while it’s cold outside, or practice and learn a new skill! Families with kids ages 8+ can take part!
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Free Kids Coding Workshop: Make Your Own Theme Song
Create a theme song for a favourite show, book or game using GarageBand on iPad. We’ll cover rhythm basics and kids will experiment with drums, add prerecorded loops and remix their theme song. Bring your iPad or we’ll provide one. Recommended for ages 8–12.
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