Fall weekends are here and we’re here for the many things to do with the kids. You can head out to Delwood community and take a ride in a tethered hot air balloon, check out the double feature outdoor movie night, find free admission to Royal Alberta Museum for the whole family, or take advantage of free admission for kids at UofA Botanical Gardens.

Here’s what to do in Edmonton this weekend, with kids:

Friday

Double Feature Outdoor Movie Night
Lightyear and The Rise of Gru are poppin’ up for a double feature this weekend. Watch both movies at Ardrossan Elementary in support of a new playground build!
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Gateway to the Stars at Elk Island National Park
Experience the wonder of Elk Island's night sky. In the heart of the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, escape the city to gaze upon the countless stars in our galaxy and learn to navigate from one constellation to the next. Campfire and a friendly park interpreter are included.
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Get FREE Admission to Royal Alberta Museum
This weekend, get free admission to Royal Alberta Museum. Time slots to visit can be booked online, or you can pop by the museum to visit, space allowing.
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Saturday

Take a FREE Beginners Ukelele Class
Learn to hold and strum basic chords on the ukulele. Kyle and Gary will teach the class to sing and strum along to popular songs Ukulele provided and allow kids to learn some of the basics, while they find passion in a new skill!
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Delwood Community Fall Festival
This weekened, bring the whole family to Delwood Park for family-friendly activities. You can find a free hot dog concession, tethered hot air balloon rides (so cool!), a fundraiser freight maze and family fun carnival, face painting, a family dance, and fireworks to end the night.
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FREE City of Edmonton Play Rangers
This weekend you can head outside, and bring your older kids to a local playground to explore new skills. City of Edmonton Play Rangers focuses on group activities with things like orienteering, playground games and more. Kids can discover and explore new playgrounds every weekend.
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Sunday

Landmark Cinemas Kids Day Out
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.
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Kids Get Free Admission to UofA Botanic Gardens
Until October 10th, children get free admission to the Botanic Gardens at UofA - and it’s the perfect time to create fall memories to last a lifetime. The leaves are changing and it’s a gorgeous time to visit the gardens with the kids. Bring a picnic!
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