Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - August 15-17, 2025

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It’s mid August and Fringe season. If you’re looking for inspiration on what to catch at Fringe with kids, we’ve got you covered.

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

Friday

• Calmar Movie Under the Stars: Ninja Turtles | Free
  Catch an outdoor movie in Calmar and get the chance to see ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ on the big screen. Grab your snacks and head to the field for this outdoor movie celebration.

• Fort Saskatchewan Movie under the Stars | Free
  Join the fun for Spider-Man themed activities, face-painting, inflatables, photo opportunities, and prizing!

• Catch a Performance at Edmonton Fringe Festival |
  As North America’s largest, longest-running Fringe Theatre Festival, each summer we invite you to enjoy live theatre, outdoor performances, ice-cold beer, green onion cakes, our ATB Golden Ticket contest, unpredictable Albertan summer weather, and so much more.

Saturday

• Explore During Alberta Open Farm Days | Free to $
  Alberta Open Farms Days is an incubator for agri-tourism and rural sustainability. We bring Albertans together through educational and experiential agricultural-based initiatives to learn about where your food comes from.

• South Cooking Lake Trail Days | FREE
  Join South Cooking Lake for the biggest family event of the year! Pancake breakfast, Parade, Car Show, Country Market, Inflatables, Petting Zoo, Kids Games, Wagon Rides, History Walk and more.

• Edmonton Fire Station Open House | Free
  Each year, Edmontonians can meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Fire Station Open Houses and tours.

• Block Party in Albany | Free
  This free, family-friendly event will feature bouncy castles, mini golf, an interactive bubble show, live music, and booths by Albany Market Square retailers with free samples, coupons, and more!

• Peek in a Pond at Miquelon Lake | Free
  Ever wonder what lies beneath the surface? Dive in to this fun and interactive program to discover for yourself what kind of critters call Grebe pond home. Get down on your bellies and dip into the reeds to see what you will catch!

• Skateboard Skillsfest at Clareview Skatepark | Free
  Catch some air at the Clareview Skateboard Skillsfest! Skateboarders aged eight and older are invited to test their skills at the second annual Clareview Skatepark Skillsfest. This FREE event gives each participant two 45 second runs with prizes for riders and giveaways for spectators.

• Outdoor Movie at Mayfield: The Wild Robot | Free
  Join us on Sunday, August 17 at RioCan Mayfield as we roll out the big screen for a showing of The Wild Robot—the movie you voted for!

• Back to School Swap at Reuse Centre | Free
  It’s almost time to go back to school! Do you have any non-electronic school supplies you won’t be needing this year? Visit the Reuse Centre for our Back to School Swap! Bring up to 5 items in good condition to trade for others. This swap will focus on supplies like water bottles, lunch kits and bags, clothing and more! You’re more than welcome to drop off your items early. Just let us know your items are for the swap and we’ll take care of the rest.

Sunday

• Alberta Open Farm Days | Free to $
  Alberta Open Farms Days is an incubator for agri-tourism and rural sustainability. We bring Albertans together through educational and experiential agricultural-based initiatives to learn about where your food comes from.

• Sourdough Raft Race and Pancake Breakfast | Free to $2
  The River Event begins after the Sourdough Pancake breakfast (approximatly 12:15 PM).
  Rafts launch from Terwillegar Park and finish at Rafter’s Landing (Edmonton Queen dock).

• Dog Carnival at Greenland Garden Centre | Free
  On Sunday, August 17th, 2025 from 10am-3pm, Barc’s Rescue will be hosting their Barc’s in the Park fundraiser in our botanical garden. Come for games, adoptable dogs and more.