Best Things to do in Edmonton Long Weekend - August 29-September 1
Kick off the weekend early with the FREE Scale Runner Launch Party at Farmer & Daughter. Join the fun at Farmer & Daughter Toy Shop for a fun, music-filled celebration of Scale Runner — a brand new card game that helps kids learn music theory through play.
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton with Kids
Friday
Symphony in the Square Disney Concert | Free
Join Edmonton Symphony Orchestra on August 29 & 30 in Churchill Square for a magical journey into storytelling and music as only the timeless tales of Disney can evoke.Find Magic at Edmonton Mural Festival | $
Experience a burst of colour and creativity throughout the city as local and international artists turn Edmonton into an open-air gallery! Feast your eyes on stunning murals, engage in hands-on art experiences, and join the vibrant community events, culminating in an unforgettable closing party. This festival promotes inclusivity and inspires future artists with every brushstroke.
Saturday
Norwood 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.Free Nature Investigators at Miquelon Lake | Free
Can you solve the Miquelon mysteries? There are many clues in uncovering the secret lives of Miquelon’s animals. Join our investigative interpreter as they teach you how to snoop, spy, and identify the tracks and traces they leave behind!Hong Kong Carnival | Free
Get ready for an exciting day of Hong Kong culture right here in Edmonton! The 4th Hong Kong Carnival is just around the corner, promising an unforgettable experience for all ages.Sheep Leaving Parade in Fort Saskatchewan | Free
It is that bittersweet time of year – the trees change colour and our beloved turf-trimming sheep prepare for their journey home. Join us at the Sheep Leaving Parade to bid our woolly friends farewell. Sheep feeding, farewells and family fun.LEGO Make and Take at Mastermind Toys: She Built That | Free
Sunday
Reynolds Museum Harvest Festival | Regular Admission
Families will enjoy steam threshing, a children's carnival, petting zoo, and more. Watch us bring in the harvest!Milky Way Day at Elk Island National Park |
From 1:00PM – 5:00PM RASC on the lawn in front of the beach, members will have an information kiosk and telescopes set up for Solar viewing, WEATHER PERMITTING. The Sun has been very active this year and this is an opportunity to see Sun spots as well a solar prominences through our members telescopes, as well as talk astronomy. At 8:00PM the featured speaker Dr. Sharon Morsink, from the U of A will deliver a presentation in the Astotin Lake theater on the topic “Our Place in Space“. From 9:00PM nighttime viewing will take place, WEATHER PERMITTING, on the lawn in front of the beach. IN 2024 we had perfect weather for night time viewing and record crowds. Let’s hope for the same in 2025.Songbird Banding at Beaverhill Observatory |
This annual fall migration of songbirds occurs from July until early October, with September being the peak in songbird abundance. Birds captured include warblers, nuthatches, woodpeckers, thrushes, blackbirds, orioles, sparrows and more! Join our biologists for a morning in the woods to learn about the research being conducted on our feathery friends and see live birds up close and personal!
Monday
Downtown Labour Day BBQ | Free
Invite your friends and family and enjoy Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, fresh Taber Corn, and frozen desserts & fruits! There will be live music, a HUGE bouncy castle, and many giveaways! Come celebrate Labour Day the way it was always intended surrounded by family.Free Family Photos at City Hall Fountain | Free
Come and enjoy the last day of the season at the City Hall Fountain with a complimentary printed family photo! As well enjoy games, bouncy castles and more!
