The first weekend of back to school season is here, and it’s packed with activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Here’s what to do in Edmonton this weekend with Kids

Friday

Taste of Asia at The Currents at Windermere
Lanterns are the highlights to celebrate Mid-autumn Festival so instagrammable! Our delicious food and brilliant performances are also worthy to stop by!
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FREE Family Fun at the Callingwood Night Market
Find fun on Friday night with free entertainment: inflatables, face painting, roaming characters, roving stilt walkers & hula hoop performers, plus an exciting fire show to end the night!
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Free Outdoor Movie at Movies on the Square
Date: September 9, 2022
Get there early to take part in some fun and interactive elements inspired from each film. Get in the spirit by dressing up as your favourite character to compete for a prize in the costume contest, plus be sure to check out the food trucks and other community organizations on site from 6-8 pm. The movie will start at dusk and is completely free to come out and enjoy!
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Saturday

Harvest Festival at Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
Plan a visit to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, for the harvest festival.

Capilano Outdoor Movie Night
Date: September 10, 2022
Capilano is bringing the Outdoor Movie night back to Capilano. Working with our neighbors at Gold Bar and Fulton Community Leagues. We are happy to bring back our outdoor movie night. Bring your Blankets, Pillows and Lawn Chairs
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Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Festival at the Downtown Farmer’s Market
Visit the downtown Edmonton Farmer’s Market for performances, a long table feast, mooncakes, lantern making and a parade. This is a fun way to celebrate Mid-Autumn with the kids!
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Touch a Truck in St. Albert
Kids can get up close and climb aboard, press buttons, honk horns, and learn all about the features of some incredible machines including police cars and fire trucks. This FREE family event runs from 3-5 pm and will also include games and a BBQ.
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Fall Family Carnival at North Pointe Church
This free event has popcorn, cotton candy, bouncers and more! So save the date on the calendar and start preparing for the best day ever this September. Bring a friend, and enjoy the carnival - it’s FREE.
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Fire Station Open House at Mill Creek
Calling all Firefighters and firefighter fans! There’s ann open house this fall that you’re not going to want to miss this month at Mill Creek Fire Station. Explore the station, the truck, and meet a Firefighter on Saturday afternoon.
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Movie Night in Potter Greens Park
The annual Movie Night in the Park event is returning this fall on Saturday, September 10, 2022 in Potter Greens Park! We will be showing the movie "The Bad Guys" which will start at sundown (approx. 8:15pm).
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Hulabaloo Family Carnival
It's the Hullabaloo! Join the team at Castle Downs Family YMCA for this FREE family event put on by the North Central Edmonton Family Resource Network. There is lots for kids to do, including bouncy castles, face painting, carnival games and more!
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Sunday

Kids Get Free Admission to UofA Botanical Garden
Spend a Sunday in the garden. Kids get free admission until October 10, 2022. Visit the garden and purchase admission at the door, or purchase admission in advance, online.
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