Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - August 8-10, 2025

Hello August! It’s weekend-guide time here in the city and this weekend we’ve got your choice of movies under the stars with outdoor movie screenings to give you plenty of reasons to stay up late.

Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids

Friday

• Catch Rides and Vibes at Vegreville Country Fair
  Catch vibes, fair food, rides and a full weekend of fun at the Vegreville County Fair. It’s a full weekend,

• Catch Moana 2 at the Drive In
  Visit the Edmonton Garrison for a drive-in movie experience on Friday night.

Saturday

• Free Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Space Oddyssey
  If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, we’ve got a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Space Odyssey.

• Youth Day and Outdoor Movie at Castledowns Park
  Youth Day Edmonton is FREE, all-ages, and includes bouncy castles, free food, face painting, a live DJ, special guest appearances, lots of big prizes, and MORE!

• Every Kid Deserves a Shot Community Day
  The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF) is hosting the inaugural Every Kid Deserves a Shot Community Day on Saturday, August 9 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM in Fan Park at ICE District.

• Catch the Edmonton Cariwest Parade
  Cariwest 2025 brings Edmonton’s largest summer parade through downtown Edmonton on August 9th, 2025. Grab the kids and head downtown for an invigorating display of Caribbean Culture.

• Drop in Bugology at Miquelon Lake
  Is a Lady bug really a bug? Some may think they are creepy crawlies, but insects and other invertebrates are fascinating critters with amazing adaptations!  Come over and look at the secret lives of some of our tiniest park animals.

• FREE Movie Night at Ice District Plaza
  Ice District is bringing back movie night in the plaza - two times this summer. Bring your kids to the district to enjoy a free, family-friendly movie on the big screen with interactive elements, decor, and movie character appearances! Pre movie activities include themed food and drinks, face painting and balloon animals.

Sunday

• Celebrate a Birthday at John Walter Museum
  We're celebrating the namesake of the John Walter Museum's birthday with cool cars from the Edmonton Antique Car Club. Free tours and activities will be happening all afternoon! Limited treats will be available. Join us from 11:00 to 4:00 for free family fun!

• FREE LEGO Boombox Make & Take
  LEGO DREAMZzz™ Z-Blob make and take event is intended for participants aged 6+ years.

• Sunday Kids Day at Landmark Cinemas
  Every Sunday it’s kids day at Landmark Cinemas. Get your hands on $14 offers that include a movie ticket, snack, popcorn and drink. It’s a great chance to catch something on the big screen this winter.