17 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids - May 23-25

Hey Pals. Kick off your weekend with HONK! The Musical on Stage. It’s your chance to see a wonderful, family friendly musical on stage at Capitol Theatre at Fort Edmonton Park. Tickets are on sale now kicking off this weekend until June 1st.

Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend

Friday

• It’s Beaumont Days!
  Beaumont’s annual city celebration: a weekend filled with fun! Kick things off with a Friday night street party including a market and food trucks, follow up on Saturday with pancake breakfast, parade, car show, soap box derby, midway and tons of FREE family activities!

• See HONK! The Musical on Stage
  Join Ugly, a lovable duckling with a difference, as he embarks on a journey filled with adventure, laughter, and life-changing lessons. Honk! The Musical, a charming, award-winning family-friendly production, tells the story of a misfit who learns that being different is something to celebrate.

• Launchpad NEON NIGHTS! The hottest place to be on Friday and Saturday nights from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM is LaunchPad Trampoline Park. The lights go off and the state of art lasers and black lights are on while the we spin the sickest beats.

Saturday

• Jubilations Junior: Into the Spiderverse
  A production written for kids, and a meal designed with kids in mind! Join us for a fun-filled morning of laughter, music and food!

• FREE Kidzone Petting Zoo at Callingwood Market
  Get closeup and meet with animal from My Pony Party, have your face painted, jump and bounce on the bouncy castles and enjoy treats and local eats.

• FREE Paradise Acres Open House
  Free Open House event for families to explore Paradise Acres. Free admission for the family for a fun day of open house events including: kids zone, pony rides, prizes, ice cream, farm equipment demos, horse painting, guided tours and riding demonstrations.

• City of Edmonton Play Rangers
  City of Edmonton Play Rangers is a free weekly drop in program with instructor led activities, for all ages of children and the whole family.

• There’s a SHREK Pajama Party in the IMAX
  This weekend, catch Shrek on the big screen in the IMAX and it’s even more exciting because it’s a morning pajama party! So grab your pals, put on your pyjamas, and head to TELUS World of Science for the most fun way to watch a movie on a Saturday morning.

• Family-friendly Magic Show Matinee Hidden away at The Rec Room
  Step into Chris’ intimate parlour setting, inspired by show rooms of the Victorian era and meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 40 people. Every guest is guaranteed a front-row experience where unseen, world-class magic happens all around you.

Sunday

• Landmark Cinemas Kids Day
  Every Sunday it’s Landmark Cinemas Kids Day out. This weekend, catch the live action LILO AND STITCH on the big screen.

• Get FREE Admission to Hardistry Recreation Centre
  This weekend’s FREE admission theme is High Flying Fun Fair! Bring the kids and get free admission to Hardisty Recreation Centre. This spring and summer, the City of Edmonton will be hosting a series of free open houses at neighbourhood recreation centres, so Edmontonians can experience the amenities found in their neighbourhood. Check it out, find a tour and try one of the fun programs at the recreation centre.

• Splash in the brand new fountains!
  Have you heard? The fountains are open at the Legislative Grounds. Get your feet wet or cool off on this May weekend with the brand new design - it’s going to be kid-friendly staple for getting wet this summer for our family.