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Here’s what’s cool/trending for parents in Edmonton this week

• Kids eat FREE at Fox Burger Until October 31. From October 1 to 31, when you order an adult entrée, your little one gets their meal free. It’s such a great excuse to skip cooking for a night and let everyone enjoy something delicious together.
• 27 FREE family-friendly Halloween activities and experiences in Edmonton this month.
• Speaking of Halloween, here’s where you can trick or treat indoors in Edmonton this year.
• Here’s how to get your hands on an $0.85 mini Blizzard until the end of the month at Dairy Queen.
• Zipping straight ahead to Christmas, the holiday schedule for the CP Holiday Train has been announced. Find the Alberta stops, here.
• LAST CHANCE! Enter to win four passes to World Waterpark Movie Night - the first one ever - on Instagram.

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

Friday October 17, 2025

• Visit Maisie’s Halloween House | All Weekend
• 300th Public Artwork Unveiling | 3:30 p.m.
• Join us to celebrate the unveiling of the 300th public artwork in the City of Edmonton’s Public Art collection! The 300th artwork is Edmonton’s first playground designed in collaboration with an artist. Created by local artist AJA Louden, the new Piney’s Playground in Balwin Park will blend art, play, and community. Inspired by both nature and science fiction, it’s a space to imagine, explore and grow together.
• Get your Hands on $.85 Blizzards from Dairy Queen | All Day
• Download the DQ App for your offer to get an $0.85 Blizzard when you spend $1 in-store. This low cost treat option is a fun way treat yourself, and the kids, on the cheap. One offer per account, so grab the app on multiple devices.

Saturday October 18, 2025

• Alberta Prairie Railway Pumpkin Fest | 10:00 a.m.
• Guests are invited to join us on one of four special train experiences. Includes selecting very own pumpkin from our patch, a beef on bun or hot dog lunch, a beverage and cookie, family friendly activities
• Edmonton Halloween Costume Swap | 10:00 a.m.
• Halloween Costume Swap at Edmonton Reuse Centre. Costumes must be in clean and wearable condition.
• FREE Manning Monster Mash | 12:00 p.m.
• Enjoy bouncy castles, roaming characters, balloon twisting, airbrush tattoos, a pumpkin carving demo, plus a giveaway, and booths by Manning Town Centre and Manning Village retailers with free samples and swag.
• Learn to Canoe at Hermitage Park | 12:30 p.m.
• Ready to dip your paddle and discover the magic of canoeing? Whether you’re bringing the family or flying solo, our Learn to Canoe sessions at Hermitage Park are the perfect intro to paddling fun!
• City of St. Albert Halloween Haunt | 1:00 p.m.
• The Halloween Haunt is an annual family-friendly event geared towards children 12 years and younger. Come show off your costume as you play, collect treats and burn off that Halloween energy!
• City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Slackline | 1:30 p.m.
• Join Indigo for story time and fun activities inspired by your favourite crew. Plus, enter for a chance to win a Bluey book!
• FREE Lego Make & Take: Bookmark | 3:00 p.m
• Build, play, and take it away—customize your own LEGO® bookmark to use with your favourite books.
• FREE Saturday Swim with Inflatables | 5:30 p.m.
• Splash around with a FREE Saturday swim (sponsored by Pasta Pantry & Trattoria) at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre!
• Delwood Fright Night Haunted House | 6:30 p.m.
• Delwood Kingdom of Lost Souls Haunted House makes a return for 2024 with the Kingdom of Lost Souls Haunted House. There are low-scare, family opening night experiences through the short-season and scary times to visit the Edmonton Haunted House. This is one of those haunted house experiences that we come back for, year after year. Come see Delwood transform into one of the most popular scares of the season!

October 19, 2025

• Build & Play with Magnatiles | 11:00 a.m.
• Earn a Junior Engineer certificate and sticker by exploring speed, motion, and problem-solving. Plus, enter for a chance to win the Rail Racers set!
• FREE Lego Make & Take | 12:00 p.m.
• LEGO Rangoli make and take event is intended for participants aged 6+ years. The LEGO Rangoli model will be available on a first come first serve basis, at participating locations, while supplies last.
• Trick or Treating Accessible Village | 1:30 p.m.
• Delight in a variety of trick or treating stations filled with both edible and non-edible treats, alongside a DJ, magicians, and costumed entertainers.
• Boo at the Zoo | All Day
• Explore the zoo’s not-so-scary festivities with magical guest characters, all while collecting candy at our trick-or-treat stops throughout the zoo.
• Landmark Cinemas Kids Day | All Day
• Every Sunday get a movie ticket and snack deal for $13 at Landmark Cinemas. All tickets are discounted for morning shows, too.
• Visit the full Edmonton.family Calendar to find the best things to do in Edmonton with kids - every day of the week.

This weekend, whether your little explorers are into climbing, crafting, or chasing the last rays of fall sunshine, there’s something happening around the city that will light them up.

Think of this as your cheat sheet to a weekend that feels effortless—no endless Googling, no scrambling for ideas at the last minute. Just a lineup of activities that will keep the kids happy, burn off some of that boundless energy, and maybe even give you a chance to sip your coffee while it’s still warm. Here’s what’s worth checking out in Edmonton this weekend.

Here’s what’s cool/trending for parents in Edmonton this week

• We’ve rounded up the best ways to learn, explore and experience for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Edmonton this month
• This weekend is UofA Family Fun Frenzy! Engage your mind and body in an action-packed collection of activities, physical challenges and demos from a cross section of University of Alberta departments. An event for all ages and abilities.
• REMINDER: Find the best FREE things to do in Edmonton this month. Read: 50+ FREE things to do in Edmonton in September
• WEEKEND GUIDE. Here’s the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - September 19-21, 2025. Read the full guide, right here.
• Smoky Lake Giant Pumpkin Festival is popping up October 3-5, 2025. Get the details for the GIANT PUMPKIN DROP, right here.

Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - Friday, September 19, 2025

• Friday Night Neon Jump at Launchpad Trampoline | Regular Admission
• 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 September 20, 2025

• UofA Days Family Fun Frenzy | Free
• Engage your mind and body in an action-packed collection of activities, physical challenges and demos from a cross section of University of Alberta departments. An event for all ages and abilities.
• Open Cockpit Day at Royal Alberta Museum | Regular Admission
• Experience the thrill of sitting in the cockpit and imagining the skies these marvels once ruled.
• Cineplex Family Favourites | $3.99
• Full of Paddington’s signature blend of wit, charm, and laugh-out-loud humor, Paddington in Peru finds the beloved, marmalade-loving bear lost in the jungle on an exciting, high-stakes adventure.
• LaPerle Community Day Outdoor Movie & Fireworks | Free
• Kick off this community celebration with a pancake breakfast, outdoor movie and fireworks to end the night.
• Oilers Fan Day at Rogers Place | Free
• This family-friendly event has a variety of activities for Oilers fans to enjoy.
• Callingwood Marketplace Fall Carnival | Free
• Kids will love the petting zoo, bouncy castle, games, and creative activities throughout the afternoon. It’s a free community event you won’t want to miss.
• City of Edmonton Play Rangers | Free
• Free recreational opportunities available for children (ages 6-12) and families, who want to enjoy a special outdoor activity. Enjoy programming through the fall at this free, weekly drop in program for Edmonton families.
• Griesbach Mid Autumn Lantern Festival | Free
• This family-friendly event is a perfect way to experience cultural performances, enjoy delicious food from food trucks, and partake in fun activities like games, crafts, and mesmerizing Lion & Dragon Dances. Don't forget to bring your lanterns and enjoy the beautiful night!
• Movie Under the Stars in Fort Saskatchewan | Free
• Bring the whole family, pack some snacks, and grab your lawn chairs for an unforgettable outdoor movie experience at Legacy Park. This popular event draws close to 1,000 people, so arrive early to get a good spot.

Sunday, September 21, 2025

• Celebrate Leduc County Culture Days | Free
• Join us for a day of cultural celebration in partnership with Rolly View Community Hall. Come and support the amazing live performances, indoor market, petting zoo, food trucks, family fun zone and much more!

You can find these - and many more - on the most comprehensive Edmonton events calendar for families, here.

We’re edging in on back to school season, but that doesn’t mean summer fun has to end. This week is packed with summer fun, for you to get out, enjoy and learn something new about the world around you during a drop-in nature session, or enjoy one of the last outdoor movies of the summer.

Here’s what’s cool/trending for parents in Edmonton right now

• LAUNCH PARTY! Get ready to celebrate! Join Treble Makers Musical Games at Farmer Daughter Toy Shop for the Scale Runner Launch Party.
• FREE THINGS TO DO IN AUGUST. Find the best FREE Things to do with kids in Edmonton in August - we’ve updated the full list, right here.
• There are still SEVEN outdoor movies to catch on the big screen this season in Edmonton.
• August 24 is the next FREE Lego Make & Take at the LEGO Store. Build a Box of Crayons during this Mini build Make & Take.
• FREE Disney Concert with Symphony in the Square. This Churchill Square is an annual staple, and a must do August 30 and 31.

Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Week

August 18, 2025

• Movies on the Square: Sonic the Hedgehog | Free
• Movies on the Square features free outdoor movies in the heart of downtown Edmonton. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the fabulous pre-movie entertainment before taking in the blockbuster hit that will be playing on a huge screen.
• Storytime at St. Albert Botanic Garden | Free
• Make Your Own Theme Song Workshop | Free
• Create a theme song for a favourite show, book or game using GarageBand on iPad. We’ll cover rhythm basics and kids will experiment with drums, add prerecorded loops and remix their theme song. Bring your iPad or we’ll provide one. Recommended for ages 8–12.

August 19, 2025

• Ardrossan Play Day | Free
• Play Days are hosted by Everybody Gets to Play to allow kids to instinctively, creatively and energetically have fun.

August 20, 2025

• Drop in Bugology | Free
• 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.
• Trash Day at Broadmoor Lake | Free
• Come learn about our waste system in Strathcona County and enjoy family friendly activities.
• Family Nature Night | Free
• Join for a summer celebration with our yearly festival-style event at Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park and Big Lake! Learn all about wetland water with Alberta Lake Management Society, and the bogs of northern Alberta with Wagner Natural Area.

August 21, 2025

• Poop a Palooza | Free
• Join us to find out how your furry friend can reduce their carbon paw print. Find lots of prizes and educational material to learn about recycled pet products and much more.
• Create an Interactive story of Kindness | Free
• We invite kids ages 6–10 and their families to imagine what kindness means to them by making their own interactive storybook on iPad. They’ll draw, record sounds, add fun 3D shapes and more as they dive into the world of creative storytelling. Devices will be provided.
• Ellerslie Crossing Block Party | Free
• Food, games, fun and connecting with the friends you haven’t met yet.
• Residents around the Ellerslie Crossing park will be hosting a supper block party to celebrate our community and get to know one another.
• Drop in Walk in the Darkness | Free
• Up for exploring in the dark? Join us for a stroll through Miquelon at night! We’ll learn what makes Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve so special as we look in the skies for bats and stars, and listen in the trees for hooting owls.
• DIY Thursday at Reuse Centre | Free
• Create a beautiful floral wreath from reused materials. This weekly workshop encourages sustainability, for all ages.
• Outdoor Movie in Stony Plain | Free
• Join us for a fun-filled evening under the stars! We invite you to enjoy free, family-friendly movie on the big screen. Bring your lawn chair, gather your favorite people, and settle in for a memorable night of entertainment in the fresh summer air.

August 22, 2025

• Outdoor Movie & Fireworks | Free
• It’s the harvest fair, outdoor movie and fireworks in Millet. Just thirty minutes from Edmonton, this is a fun, two-day fair with all of the classic entertainment options for families.

August 23, 2025

• Outdoor Movie at Terwillegar Spray Park: How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action) | Free
• Sunset is 8:43 pm, and the movie will start as soon as it is dark enough. Bring your own seating and bug repellant, and dress for the weather. The show will be cancelled if it rains or if the air quality is poor.
• Outdoor Movie Night: The Minecraft Movie | Free
• Join the fun Saturday, Aug 23 at 8:30pm in Lymburn Park (Hall 2, 18740 72 Ave NW) for a blocky adventure under the stars! Enjoy free hot dogs, popcorn & water (while supplies last)
• Manchester Square Summer Loving Festival | Free
• Enjoy lawn games, extended patio areas, live music, food trucks, gelato, bubble tea and soda at this celebration of all things summer with activities for the whole family in Manchester Square.
• Catch the Edmonton Pride Parade | Free
• Enjoy Pride Parade + PrideFest kicking off at 1PM, followed by food trucks, beer gardens, and hundreds of performers @ FanPark
• Try Something new at Chinatown After Dark | Free to $
• This is our version of a Chinatown Night Market where we transform our back alleys into our patio and play space, bringing in seating, entertainment, activities and good vibes while allowing patrons to buy food tickets and curate their dinner spread from over 20 Chinatown restaurants. Imagine Taste of Edmonton but in Chinatown!
• Workshop: Learn to Draw with Stillwater | Free
• Families, come experience the harmonious world of Stillwater. Enjoy scenes from the Apple TV+ show, then use your imagination to create a drawing in Pages on iPad with Apple Pencil Pro that showcases how you can help the earth. Devices provided.

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Here’s what’s cool/trending for parents in Edmonton this week

• Thinking about Fringe? Tickets for the Edmonton International Fringe Festival go on sale on August 6, 2025. Here’s what we’re seeing with our kids and teens at Fringe this year.
• Have you seen the 50+ FREE Things to do in Edmonton with kids in August? We’ve got the full round-up, right here.
• The last summer cooking class: Exploring Global Flavours by Nutrition Health Tours, kicks off next week in Edmonton.
• August is the busiest month for outdoor movies in Edmonton

Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Week

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

• Vegreville Country Fair Kicks Off | $$
• With tons to see and do make sure you don’t miss the Vegreville Country Fair this summer. Whether it’s your child’s first ride on the midway, the pounding hooves at the chuckwagon races, a majestic display of horses, or a rousing night of entertainment in the Grandstand, you’re sure to have some fun.
• Summer Postcard Making Session at Staples | FREE
• Create these fun summer-themed postcards to send to your friends and family using STAEDTLER coloured pencils!
• Family Nature Night: Rocks and Rivers | FREE
• Explore the past and present of Alberta's rivers at Gold Bar Park! Take in a presentation by Alberta Fisheries, learn about local Ice Age fossil from palaeontologists of the Royal Alberta Museum, go on a guided nature walk with local experts, and best of all, touch a real live fish!
• Orienteering Drop in with Kids Run Wild | $10
• Fees: $10 each map (which may be shared) Discounts for members.Courses: Short/easy, Medium and Long.Onsite Registration / Waiver Signing: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Check back-in, finished or not, no later than 9:00pm Bring your own water bottle! Event goes rain or shine.

Thursday, August 7, 2025

• Broadmoor Lake Summer Play Day | FREE
• Public Solar Observing at UofA | Free
• The Department of Physics Astronomical Observatory at the University of Alberta offers public solar observing sessions every Thursday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Visitors can drop in anytime during this hour without tickets, and admission is free.
• Drop in Walk in the Darkness at Miquelon Lake | Free
• Up for exploring in the dark? Join us for a stroll through Miquelon at night! We’ll learn what makes Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve so special as we look in the skies for bats and stars, and listen in the trees for hooting owls. We’ll even get to visit the Hesje Observatory to view the night sky on this two-hour guided walk in the darkness.

Friday, August 8, 2025

• Drive in Movie at Edmonton Garrison: Moana 2 | $20
• The Drive-in Movie will be taking place on August 8th @ 7pm in the parking lot behind the Fitness Centre. This event is FREE for Military & Sturgeon County residents, or $20/vehicle for the general public.
• Drive 75th Anniversary Block Party Weekend | FREE
• Kick off the weekend with a classic drive-in movie under the stars, then start your Saturday with a delicious pancake breakfast. Be part of history as we open the time capsule, revealing memories from the past 25 years. In the evening, swing into action with an adult dance, where everyone can let loose and celebrate together. Finally, wrap up the weekend with a HUGE Downtown Market complete with a BBQ and time capsule opening!

Read the full weekend guide, and find the best things to do this weekend, in the full Edmonton.family weekend guide.

Saturday, August 9, 2025

• Home Depot Kids Workshop | FREE
• 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 Night | FREE
• 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 | FREE
• 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 | FREE
• Cariwest 2025 brings Edmonton’s largest summer parade through downtown Edmonton on August 9th, 2025.
• Drop in Bugology 101 | FREE
• 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.
• Movie Night at Ice District Plaza | FREE
• Ice District is bringing back movie night in the plaza - two times this summer.

Sunday, August 10, 2025

• LEGO Store Make and Take: Boombox | FREE
• LEGO DREAMZzz™ Boombox make and take event is intended for participants aged 6+ years.
• John Walter Museum Birthday and Car Show | FREE
• 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!

Monday August 11, 2025

• Storytime in St. Albert Botanic Park | Free
• This event will be cancelled during extreme environmental conditions (thunderstorms, heavy rain, poor air quality). If this event is cancelled, notices will be posted on the library's website and social media.