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Weekend Guide: Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids March 24-26

Not only is it ‘bring your own cup’ for Slurpees at 7-Eleven weekend - it’s the kick off to spring break in Edmonton. This weekend, and the full week is stacked with free things to do with your kids in Edmonton during spring break - visit the events calendar to find more.

Friday

Slurpee Bring Your Own Cup Days
This Friday and Saturday, you can bring your own cup to 7Eleven and fill it with Slurpee! It’s a fun way to get out of the house and celebrate the warmer weather with the kids. You can bring your own cup to 7Eleven on Friday and Saturday (there are certain rules that apply about size etc. - you can find those on the website, here)
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Movie Night at Bonnie Doon Community League
Popcorn and drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, will be available for purchase (cash preferred). Don't forget to bring your comfy chairs, pillows, and blankets. Feel free to also dress up in your capes for this superhero adventure! Please note that you must be a community league member (any league) to attend.
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Youth Jewelery Making Class
In this fun class students will learn how to make the classic daisy chain with elastic cord using it to create bracelets and rings. All materials are included for this class designed for 10 - 16 year olds.
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Family Fun at Edmonton Public Library
Spend the weekend at the Library with fun for the whole family, all weekend long. There are dance parties, and animal encounters, story time and maker sessions. Offered through the whole spring break period in Edmonton, you can find the full schedule of Edmonton spring break events on the Edmonton.family event calendar, here.
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Saturday

Antartica Opening Weekend at Telus World of Science
Grab a photo with Tux the Penguin on the red carpet, learn which animals call each of our polar regions home, or make your own chromatography snowflake, then dive below six feet of sea ice to an alien world in Antarctica on Alberta's largest IMAX screen!
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City of Edmonton Play Rangers
Get outside and play! Saturday afternoon play rangers events bring together children and youth in different playgrounds, across the city, every weekend. From orienteering, to playground games, fire building and nature activities - there’s something new to experience every week in this program, and it’s completely free. This weekend, there’s kick-sledding and campfires!
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Cineplex Family Favourites $2.99 Family Movies
Catch a $2.99 movie screening this Saturday (and every day during spring break in Edmonton). On Saturday morning, enjoy a $2.99 screening of ‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile’.
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Take a Trail Walk with River Valley Alliance
Join the River Valley Alliance's Community Engagement Committee as we walk the trails from the Muttart Conservatory through Mill Creek Ravine. We will meet in front of the main doors of the Muttart Conservatory. The walk will take about 90 min(roughly 4.5km roundtrip), walking at a leisurely pace with plenty of time to stop, take in nature and learn some information about the area.
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Sunday

Free Sunday Makebreak Activities at Michaels Stores
Pop by your local Michaels store to make a pom-pom chick wreath as part of this week’s free Sunday Makebreak. It’s a weekly free kids drop-in workshop where they can come craft in-store. You can browse while they craft!
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