Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids - September 13-15
It’s Community Day this weekend, and that means celebrations around the city - in every community! There are outdoor movies, fireworks, food festivals and plenty of places to find family-friendly events in Edmonton. We’ve shared some of the highlights here - but check with your local community league for any fun parties, celebrations or events taking place in your own neighbourhood this weekend!
Here are the Best Family-Friendly Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend
Friday
Gateway to the Stars at Elk Island National Park
Experience the wonder of Elk Island’s night sky. In the heart of the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, escape the city to gaze upon the countless stars in our galaxy and learn to navigate from one constellation to the next.
Check out Neon Nights at Launchpad (and get BOGO FREE ADMISSION)
On Friday and Saturday nights you’re going to want to get your NEON ready because it’s Neon Nights at Launchpad. There’s fun black lights, neon, and glow vibes for jumping. Through the month of September, you can actually get BUY ONE GET ONE FREE admission for Launchpad - just show the Instagram ad, here, when you check in with your friends or kids!
Kaleido Family Arts Festival
Kaleido Family Arts Festival is a joyous, exuberant, radically open arts festival that shares the love of the Alberta Avenue Arts District. Our theme for this year is Hearts a Meltin’! Celebrate the arts and discover music, theatre, dance, street performances, food, artisans, art galleries, markets, and more in alleys, rooftops, parks and on Alberta Avenue.
Saturday
Outdoor Movie and Fireworks in Blackmud Creek
Celebrate Community Day in Edmonton with a movie and fireworks at Blackmud Creek. It’s a fun way to celebrate with the kids and there are inflatables, food trucks, games and even an outdoor movie and fireworks to finish the day.
Celebrate Cineplex Community Day with a FREE Movie
This weekend, there are four free movies playing at Cineplex. Visit on Saturday for your free movie screening and $3 concessions. $1 from each concession sold will be donated to charity. Participating Cineplex theatres across the country will offer a morning of free movies (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) with select concessions available at the discounted price of $3.00 each in the morning. Thirty- minute non-redemption XSCAPE Play Cards will also be available at participating theatres for guests to enjoy before their movie (9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.). In-theatre, $1.00 from every concession order and XSCAPE Play Card purchase from the entire day will support BGC Canada.
Or, visit The Rec Room for a free, two-hour gaming card between 9-11am to celebrate community day (available at both locations in Edmonton)
Rosenthal is Hosting a Movie in the Park
We're excited to invite you to our Community League Day Movie Night in the Rosenthal Park! Bring your friends, family and neighbors for an unforgettable evening under the stars.
The Home Depot Kids Workshop is This Weekend
Register for the free monthly Home Depot kids workshops in Edmonton for kids 6+. New: there are two sessions available.
Drop in for 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!
Late Night Adventure for Gateway to the Stars
Experience the wonder of Elk Island’s night sky. In the heart of the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, escape the city to gaze upon the countless stars in our galaxy and learn to navigate from one constellation to the next.
St. Albert is Hosting a Playground Grand Opening
Raspberry Park Grand opening has been rescheduled and it’s time to visit the playground and celebrate the new place to play! Visit on September 14th, 2024 for a ribbon cutting, ice cream social, bouncy castles, inflatable fun and games and instructor led activities for children. Don’t skip this fun, free weekend event in St. Albert for families.
Celebrate the Mid Autumn Festival
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival together with Rio Terrace Community Centre. You can celebrate the season and enjoy a magic show, snack, drawing class (pre-registration is required for the drawing class) and an afternoon of family fun.
Celebrate Cornfest at Alex Decouteau Park
Cornfest is here to celebrate Fall with free corn and concerts at Alex Decouteau Park. CornFest is right around the corner. Come celebrate our community in the heart of the neighbourhood.
Sunday
Pop by the LEGO Store for a Free Make & Take
Visit both locations of the LEGO Store in Edmonton for a free LEGO Dots Make & Take on Sunday between 10-12. This popular event is a free, and fun add-on to your mall trip, and a great way to add a small piece to your LEGO collection at home.
Explore the FREE Open House and Melt Glass at Smeltzer House
As part of Culture Days celebrations, come visit us at Smeltzer House for some free, family-friendly activities: Glass Fusing (9Y+), Paper Bead Making (all ages), History tours with Strathcona County Museum & Archives.