Hey friends. The weekend is here and we’ve got plenty of things to do in Edmonton for the whole family. Get out there and celebrate earth day at your favourite local trail, hit up the first Midway of the season and ride all day, or drop-off your teens for ‘Teen Night’ at Art Gallery of Alberta.

Here are the Best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend

Friday

Friday Night Magic Show!
This Friday, Chris Gowan is hitting up the stage at Backstairs Burgers where you can find him performing tricks that will blow your kids mind. Tickets are $25, and you’re going to get the bonus of having access to a special burger, plus all of the delicious favourite on the menu. Trust us, you’re not going to want to miss this show.
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Ride All Day at the Midway at Spruce Grove Grain Elevator (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Enjoy the midway carnival at Spruce Grove Grain Elevator. There are two full weekends of midway rides, fair food and fun ways to get outside this spring and take advantage of the warmer weather. Ride All Day passes are $40, and give you the best bang for your buck when it comes to riding at the Midway.
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Free Teen Night at Art Gallery of Alberta
Let it be known throughout the land that your presence is requested at the AGA’s next Teen Night on Friday, April 19 from 5-8 pm. Attend this joyous fare, replete with mirth and merriment. Bringeth a dear one and revel in the night!
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Saturday

Second Birthday Bash at Hello Pretty Market
It’s the second birthday bash at Hello Pretty Market and you’re going to want to head over for the shopping (and the fun!) Explore the play area by Farmer & Daughter, get in the spring mood with a fun, free planting activity with Grasp Kits and shop the mini-makers market! It’s a fun day out with more than 60+ expertly curated small shops. Don’t skip it!
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Join a Free Mario Kart Tournament
This is a fun, educational session discussing health, wellness, and digital citizenship. It will be followed by a Super Smash Brothers and Mario Kart tournament as a fun way to experience what esports is in practice.
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Learn to Make Bagels at a Family Cooking Class
In this class you’ll make an individual portion of food and learn the skills to recreate this recipe at home. Doors to the Kitchen will close 10 minutes after the indicated start time. The class is only $5 per family of 4 and is available to children over the age of 6.
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Birds & The Bees at West Edmonton Mall
Join the fun to celebrate Earth Day at West Edmonton Mall to celebrate Earth Day and learn about some of the earth's most interesting creatures! The day will include: meeting a bird of prey, talks and fun interactive experiences and a photo shoot with the penguins from marine life!
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Try Drop-In Stand up Paddleboarding
Stand up Paddleboarding is one of our favourite summer activities with our kids, and there’s a twinge of sadness when the boards get put away for the season. Now, we can extend the season and kick off a fun. family-friendly older drop-in water activity with the launch of weekly drop-in SUP at Kinsmen Leisure Centre in Edmonton.
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Free Drop-in Fun at the Grand Opening Sherwood Park Powersports
Sherwood Powersports & Marine is thrilled to announce their grand opening on Saturday, April 20th! Join for a day of fun for the whole family as they celebrate their arrival in Sherwood Park.
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Free LEGO Friendship Bracelet Make & Take
Visit us in-store to build your own LEGO® Friendship Bracelet! Play Unstoppable with LEGO®. Encourage kids to express themselves without fear of failure. This is a two-day event, taking place between 1-3pm, for ages 6+, on Saturday and Sunday, April 20th & 21st, 2024. You’re going to want to get there early to get your hands on a bracelet while supplies last.
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Sunday

Free GoPlay! Indoor Sports 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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Try Drop-In Stand up Paddleboarding
Stand up Paddleboarding is one of our favourite summer activities with our kids, and there’s a twinge of sadness when the boards get put away for the season. Now, we can extend the season and kick off a fun. family-friendly older drop-in water activity with the launch of weekly drop-in SUP at Kinsmen Leisure Centre in Edmonton.
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Free Earth Day Film Screening
Free film screening and panel discussion to celebrate Earth Day 2024. River is a profound cinematic and musical reflection on how rivers have shaped both the planet’s elaborate landscapes and all human existence. Watch the official trailer on YouTube.
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Free Drop-in Make a Tie Dye Shirt
Tie Dye is all the rage! Join us in store for this fun project. Purchase your size shirt, then head to the MakeBreak table to Tie Dye a shirt to take home.
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Free LEGO Friendship Bracelet Make & Take
Visit us in-store to build your own LEGO® Friendship Bracelet! Play Unstoppable with LEGO®. Encourage kids to express themselves without fear of failure. This is a two-day event, taking place between 1-3pm, for ages 6+, on Saturday and Sunday, April 20th & 21st, 2024. You’re going to want to get there early to get your hands on a bracelet while supplies last.
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