Best Family-friendly Things to do in Edmonton MArch 14-16, 2025

We’re kicking off the weekend at one of our favourite Edmonton outdoor trails.

Here are the best family-friendly things to do in Edmonton this Weekend

Friday

• Catch an ASTONOSHING Close-up Magic Show at The Rec Room with Chris Gowen
  Step into the intimate parlour setting, meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 48 people. Prepare to have your mind blown and the time of your life as you see expert magic the way it was always meant to be, up-close and personal.

Saturday

• Science Funday at University of Alberta
  Science FunDay Edmonton features over 100 interactive demonstrations, presentations and tours - ideal for families and tailor towards elementary children!

• FREE Mobile Device Filmmaking Workshop
  Want to learn how to create compelling content for social media platforms? Have an idea for a short film but don’t know where to start? Planning on taking part in our 48hr Mobile Device Filmmaking Challenge? Then these workshops are for you!

• Catch a Kid-friendly Dinner Theatre Performance - at Lunch!
  Tune your guitars and mohawk your hair as we prep for the rocking party at Jubilations Junior’s Beauty and the Beat!

• Afternoon Session of Magic and Madness at The Rec Room
  Prepare to have your mind blown and the time of your life as you see expert magic the way it was always meant to be, up-close and personal.

• FREE Youth Science Contest
  Join the science contest where young minds showcase their innovative ideas and compete to reach.

• FREE City of Edmonton Play Rangers
  City of Edmonton Play Rangers. Up for a adventre? Come try out a Kicksled or build a snow fort. Maybe try snowshoeing or just come by to stay warm next the fire with a cup of hot chocolate.

• Family Adventure Club North
  Family Adventure Club North focuses on children and family participation, with planned special outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all. Children (ages 6-12) are welcome to attend on their own.

• FREE Swim with Inflatables at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre
  Get your swimsuit because free swimming is back with inflatables at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre.

• Catch a FREE viewing of the Lunar Eclipse at Telus World of Science
  Stay up late and catch a free viewing of the lunar eclipse at Telus World of Science.

• Kids Menu is Hosting a Family Friendly Concert
  Join the Braille Tones, Semitones, and Michelle & Friends as we bring you a deliciously fun, family-friendly concert all about FOOD! At our Kids’ Menu concert, we’ll be serving up some favourite songs like: Teddy Bear Picnic
 Don’t Get Peanut Butter in the Strawberry Jam
...and many more tasty tunes! 

Sunday

• Catch a cheap movie combo deal at Landmark Cinemas Kids Day Sunday! Every Sunday get a kids ticket and movie snack pack with popcorn, a beverage and treat for only $13!