Weekend Guide: Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids - November 11-13
Friday
Explore a Mobile Makerspace with Edmonton Public Library
The best of the EPL makerspace is on the move and coming to you! Join us to play, tinker, explore, learn, create and share through hands-on classes. Get ready to create your very own 3D printed clip-on charm, try your hand at robot storytelling, or even experiment with circuits! Come visit and see what sparks your imagination
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Try an Origami Workshop
Celebrate International Origami Day (one day late) with Origami Cranes Club showing us how to make a few fun and beautiful creations. Kaye of Origami Cranes Club loves to host events in the name of creating community through teaching Origami. Join us as we learn how to make some very beautiful creations with a wonderful teacher.
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Saturday
City of Edmonton Play Rangers
Play Rangers focuses on children and family participation, with planned special outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all. Children aged 6-12 can attend the event on their own, and take part in outdoor and nature focused programming like orienteering, fire building and nature games. Fall Play Rangers will run on Saturdays, September 17 to December 31, from noon-6pm at a variety of districts and River Valley Park locations.
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Learn to Make Bagels: A Cooking Class
This weekend, learn to make bagels at a cooking class at Edmonton Public Library’s: The Kitchen. These inexpensive cooking classes are a great class for parents and older kids to join in! Tickets must be pre-purchased in advance for the popular cooking class, and there are multiple classes every month, with different themes for each class.
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Storytime at Chapters Indigo
Join us at 11AM for storytime featuring Marcelo Verdad’s picture book Worst Teddy Ever and learn how sometimes what we want isn’t always what we need.
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Sunday
Makebreak: Free Craft at Michaels
Visit your local Michaels store, every Sunday, for a free make break craft with the kids. It’s a fun way to get out and make a craft, without the mess at home. This week, kids can come in-store and make their very own Christmas card for free!. Visit between 2-4pm, to make the free craft
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Afternoon Tea in the Secret Garden
Come join us for Afternoon tea in The Secret Garden, located in Brew and Bloom Cafe! Enjoy a selection of petite sweet treats and dainty tea sandwiches served on our 3-tiered floral stands.
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Skate for FREE During Strathcona County’s FREE Drop-in Skate
There are three places every Sunday where you can drop-in, and skate for free in Strathcona County. Find the full schedule, here. It’s a great way to get the kids active this weekend, without any admission costs!
How are you spending the weekend with your kids?
