This weekend we’re celebrating the fun, outdoor movie season in Edmonton with three different outdoor movies to watch with your kids, on the big screen. From drive-in to chairs and blankets, it’s a fun reason to stay up late. Celebrate anniversaries with the Art Gallery of Alberta, Coraline and try something new at an Urban Farm Kids Drop in.

Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend

Friday

Catch T. Rex in IMAX
This is a must-see for a day spent indoors exploring at Telus World of Science. The IMAX Movie combines CGI wizardry and revelations in tyrannosaur paleontology from over the past twenty-five years, filmmakers worked with top scientists, natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists aiming to bring you the most dazzling and accurate Tyrannosaurus rex IMAX 3D documentary ever made! Narrated by Sam Neill of Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park III fame. It’s a super cool film that shows the T. Rex in an entirely new light. Follow it up with Dino nuggies!

Gets Outside and Learn Something New 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 the tiniest park animals.

Catch an Outdoor Movie on the Big Screen
This weekend, there are three outdoor movies to choose from. The Drive-in movie at Stony Plain Road on Sunday afternoon, Fort Saskatchewan Movie Under the Stars and Town of Devon Movies in the Park.

Catch ‘Coraline’ on the Big Screen
This weekend, Coraline hits the big screen for a return to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the kids classic. Catch the remastered classic on the big screen, in 3D! Book tickets for Coraline15 at select local theatres, through special showtimes.

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Saturday

There’s a Pool Party Beach Bash at Kinsmen Leisure Centre
Join the fun at Kinsmen Leisure Centre for an evening of music, games, food, prizes and more! Tickets can be purchased in advance for $8 (17Y and under) or $10 (18Y+) and are required for admission. Tickets can be purchased in-person at Kinsmen Leisure Centre.

Take the Kids to an Incredible Up-Close Magic Show
Chris Gowen is bringing close-up, Vegas-style magic to a speakeasy style library at The Rec Room in Edmonton for select Friday and Saturday nights. These shows are an incredible value, at only $25/person - and is such a fun way to try something new and enjoy a premiere magic experience in Edmonton.

Free Kids Club at Edmonton Urban Farm
Everyone is welcome to visit, have a coffee, explore the Urban Farm, pet a bunny, meet a gardener. Always free and always family friendly! Kids Club runs every Saturday, June 1-September 28, 11-12:30. It is a free, garden-focused drop-in with capacity for 25 young ones.

Fujifilm Instax Scavenger Hunt
Join McBain, Fujifilm Canada, & Salisbury Greenhouses for an afternoon of photography and puzzles. Each registered attendee will be equipped with a Fujifilm Instax Mini camera and 2 10-packs of Instax film for the afternoon.

Sunday

Celebrate Art Gallery of Alberta’s 100th Birthday on the Square
Cake Cutting Ceremony: What’s a birthday without cake? Join us for a special cake cutting ceremony to kick off the festivities in sweet style. Don’t miss your chance to grab a slice of deliciousness! There will be live music, entertainment, and interactive art stations to enjoy at Churchill Square - and it’s free!

Plan for next week: Baby Shark and Tails of the Seven Seas
Designed for children ages 1-10, audience members will participate in a choose your own adventure style program, encountering a variety of friendly beasts along the way such as a kangaroo, elephant, crab, and brown bear. On this multimedia voyage, visit diverse parts of the globe, including South Africa, Japan, Australia, and Brazil. Lead performers Eldar the Magician, and the award-winning Blue Violin, are joined by an assorted cast of voice actors. Children will join the cast in the songs and dances of the world around us, while being mesmerized by magical exploits along the way.