What To Do this Weekend in Edmonton (With Kids) September 9-11

Are you back in the swing of things when it comes to school lunches? This week’s mornings have come extra early, but it’s made bedtime that much easier – now, we’re fitting in most of our fun through the weekends because with swimming lessons and yoga in the evenings, the kids are exhausted.

Are you wondering what to do this weekend in Edmonton with kids? We’ve got you covered – here are some of the kid friendly activities this weekend in Edmonton:

Make and Take at Toys R Us | Toys R Us
Make and take mini Lego sets, where you can choose from a Captain America or Lumiere, from Beauty and the Beast, at your local store. Designed for kids between 4-14, there is one build per child, on a first come first serve basis.
When: Saturday, 11 am

Fall Family Fun Day | Join the Glastonbury Community League on our annual Fall Family Fun Day! Petting Zoo, Bounce House, Glitter Tattoo’s, Hot Dogs, Cotton Candy, Bubbles, Games & more! Admission for GCL members is free with your 2016/17 family membership (will be available for purchase at the event) For Neighboring Community League members, admission is $15 per family.
When: Saturday, 10-3

Mid Autumn Lantern Festival | Sir Winston Churchill Square
See Downtown Edmonton light up with Chinese lanterns and come alive with music, people and activities on September 10th at Churchill Square. Expect a feast for the senses as Churchill Square transforms into a Chinese style Bazaar lined with food trucks, vendor stalls, music, mooncakes, games, a lover’s lane, pumpkin eating and latern-making contests and dozens more activities. This family-oriented event kicks off with cultural performances at 1:00 pm and continues with an entire day of dynamic and colourful programming. At 8pm, you can float a lantern in city hall pool ($3) and enjoy the spectacular end to the day.
When: Saturday, 1-10

Playful Downtown Pilot Project | City Hall Plaza
Child Friendly Edmonton is looking to make the downtown core more playful by making it a fun and safe place to be for children and their families. The pilot project will provide quality experiences, features and events for children and families in and around downtown.
When: Saturday, 12-3

Up, Up and Away Movie Night | Glenridding Heights
Join us at our showhome event for a screening of the movie Up. Don’t forget to bring your blanket and chair! Free snacks will be provided by Fat Franks. Showhome event between 4-8, movie starts at 8:30.
When: Saturday, 4-10

Dark Sky Campfires | Elk Island Park
Leave behind the city lights and visit Elk Island National Park for an evening of night sky splendor! Search for stars or the awe-inspiring Northern Lights, and discover all that you can see and do under dark skies.
When: Friday, 8:30 – 9:30

Callingwood Cornfest | The Marketplace at Callingwood
Fresh, hot buttered taber corn from Tanner Farms (by donation), Hot dogs and other delicious food & refreshments, Fire truck tours with the Edmonton Firefighters, Petting zoo and Pony rides, Bouncy castles with Games. Tickets are available for games, etc. on site.
When: Saturday, 12-5

Blue Quill Party in the Park | Blue Quill Community
It is our pleasure to bring Party in the Park back for a fourth year, allowing you to enjoy local music right in your own neighborhood! Party in the Park is a free local music festival organized and brought you by volunteers. Suitable for all ages and music fans featuring beer gardens, face painting, fireworks, various music stages, and much more.
When: Saturday, 11-11

As always, make sure you are following our event calendar where you’ll find the most comprehensive listing of family and kid events in Edmonton. 

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