19 Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids - September 22-24
The weekend is here, and we’ve got you covered for the best things to do in Edmonton with kids. Find Edmonton family fun with events like free festivals, free admission and the kick off to spooky season in Edmonton with Pumpkins After Dark - we’ve even got your budget friendly Family fun activities in Edmonton with free swimming!
Here’s what to do in Edmonton with kids this Weekend
Friday
Get Free Admission to Telus World of Science
Celebrate Amazon Future Engineer Day at Telus World of Science with free general admission for everyone on Friday, September 22. 2023. The Future Engineer Day is designed to increase access to computer science education for underserved community, and you can expect a full day of programming to access Telus World of Science in Edmonton.
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Pumpkins After Dark Kicks off in Edmonton
Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and dragons, movie and pop culture icons – this family friendly event has something for everyone. Make Pumpkins After Dark your new annual tradition!
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Watch an Outdoor Movie in Ardrossan
Get the family and grab your chairs. Visit Ardrossan Elementary School on Friday, September 22 to watch Puss in Boots: The last Wish on the big screen. Concession will be available on-site, and the movie will start at 7pm.
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Kiss 91.7 Fall Carnival
Say Goodbye to summer and hello to hall with the 2023 Kiss 91.7 Carnival. It’s free, and has free Edmonton carnival games, ice cream, hot dogs, a visit from the Pigtopia farm, mascots, and even a unicycle race!
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Catch a Laser Taylor Swift Show
Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys, and an army of fans, Taylor Swift is an inspiration for generations. Laser Taylor Swift takes her biggest hits and brings them to life in dazzling laser light.
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Saturday
Mid Autumn Lantern Festival
Join the fun in Griesbach on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 3pm to 8pm for lanterns, cultural games, a light up lion dance parade, moon cakes, lantern craft making, and launching of the wishing lotus flowers into the lake. Free admission!
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Get Free Admission to Royal Alberta Museum
Celebrate Alberta Culture Days with free admission to Royal Alberta Museum on September 23 and September 24, 2023. The children’s gallery is one of the best places to spend a morning playing indoors, and the exhibits are a wonderful way to re-discover and learn something new with your children.
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Eiffel Tower at Chérot Playground Grand Opening
Come experience the Paris inspired playground, right here in Edmonton. At the St. Albert playground grand opening you can experience the ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Food Trucks and fun for the whole family.
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Our Generation Hair-Salon Pop-up
Children are invited to come with their Our Generation Dolls and get their hair done by a professional hair stylist! They can choose the hairstyle of their choice, explore all the different hair play sets, style their doll’s hair and take a photo of the final hairdo. The hair stylists will also show the children how to style their OG doll’s hair themselves. How fun is that?! There will also be a limited supply of gift bags to take home, which also includes matching slippers for both your OG doll and your child and other surprise goodies.
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Watch an Outdoor Movie (or Three)
Get outside this weekend and watch an outdoor movie. This weekend, there are three outdoor movies to choose from in Edmonton. Grab a blanket, grab a chair, and get outside for one of the last outdoor family movie nights of the season. Visit the event calendar, below, to find the free outdoor movies.
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Edmonton Oilers Fan Day
It’s Edmonton Oilers Fan Day in Edmonton! Visit the Ice District in Edmonton. Find something incredible at the locker room sale, watch a training open practice on the ice, get an autographs and more. Don’t skip the Oilers Alumni Hot Stove with Craig MacTavish and Steve MacIntyre.
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Drop-in Free Swimming with Inflatables
Free swimming is back - and the inflatables are ready and in the pool. Enjoy free swimming, no pre-registration necessary, at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre.
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Sunday
Northeast River Valley Park Grand Opening
Enjoy the opening of Northeast River Valley Park during opening day, from 11am-4pm, there will be many activities to participate in for the whole family.
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Salisbury Greenhouse Fall Festival
There are two locations, two days, of fall festival fun to celebrate the harvest this year with Salisbury Greenhouse. Each location will host a fun day of action with train rides, balloon animals, roaming magicians, a family carnival, pumpkin painting, and even a market to shop at! Come for the fun, and don’t forget your donation for the food bank!
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Watch a Free Puppet Show at Stanley Milner
Spend Sunday morning at the Libruary! Visit Stony Milner library puppeteers bring the puppets to life on stage with plenty of action and lively antics - you’re not going to want to miss this one. There is no cost for the puppet show.
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Trade Pokemon Cards at Mill Woods Town Centre
Bring families and friends to Mill Woods Town Centre. Pokémon trading card event. Join the fun and get in on card trading & playing and win door prizes.
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