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WEEKEND GUIDE: Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids - 22-24

Kick off the weekend with a Meteor Shower. Get up early, or stay up late for the predawn Meteor shower, best viewed from a dark sky. You may also be able to catch the show early into the hours of Friday morning, too. Best viewed laying down, with your feet facing East, it’s a meteor shower that’s bound to impress.

Friday

Explore a new playground. If you’re searching for a brand new playground to explore this week, look no further than the Edmonton Rocketship Playground! With the new climber unveiled recently, it’s a playground that we’ve had our eye on for a while. Find the Edmonton Playground at 112th Ave and 122 Street and blast off for fun, today!

Saturday

Drop In: City of Edmonton Play Rangers

Program leaders are excited to share an adventure with you that will include fun activities, all taking place during the spring season. Get ready, get set and let's go! Your family does not want to miss out! Get ready for an afternoon of fun, every Saturday, at rotating parks and playgrounds around the city.

Watch: Shen Yun

Experience the extraordinary depth and breadth of authentic Chinese culture. Savour the magnificence of five thousand years of civilization brought to life on stage. Immerse yourself in a performance of stunning beauty and energy that leaves audiences uplifted and inspired. The breathtaking pageantry evokes themes of virtue, compassion, and courage at the heart of China’s divinely inspired culture.

Free DROP-IN Swim with Infltables

Saturday, there’s a free swim with inflatables 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+ This is a FREE recreation opportunity, sponsored by Pasta Pantry.

Take a Kids Clay Class

Why should kids have all the fun?! Make it a date with your child/grandchild and explore the possibilities of clay while making a memorable keepsake. You will receive a call for project pickup two or three weeks after the program takes place and an art kit will be provided for painting at home.

Multicultural Children’s Festival

activities for children (magician, bouncy castle, facepainting) and we will be fundraising for Ukraine. Mark your calendars, and please join us to support Ukraine!

Cineplex Family Favourites $2.99 Movies

Spend your Saturday morning enjoying an inexpensive movie with the kids. Cineplex Family Favourites are back for 2022, and this weekend you can catch a screening of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! Family Favourites program runs movies every Saturday morning, for only $2.99 +tax.

Sunday

Defeat Boring Sundays with Landmark Cinema Kids Day

Every Sunday, kids can get out of the house and score a movie ticket and Snack Pack (popcorn, drink, choice of candy treat) for one great, low price. Every movie, every Sunday. Landmark Cinemas' Kid's Day – turn the average Sunday into a movie-filled Funday. Check your favourite Landmark Cinemas for showtimes.

Drop in FREE Skating

Drop in a FREE skating. Free recreation opportunity. This all ages event is a great way to get your skates on, and spend the afternoon skating with the kids.