Weekend Guide: Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids - November 18-20

This weekend, the holiday season kicks off in Edmonton with light up festivals and the chance to see your favourite parts of Edmonton come alive with Christmas lights. Like so many families, we’re on a budget before the holidays begin, and this weekend is packed with free things to do with the kids. You can watch a free movie, drop in for a free outdoor programming playdate, or even head to a pool for a free swimming session!

Here’s everything to do with the kids this weekend in Edmonton

Friday

Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero (All Weekend)
Disney on Ice presents Find Your Hero, in Edmonton this weekend. Get tickets for the most magical show on ice you’ll see this year, all weekend long. Join fearless wayfinder Moana and demigod Maui as they bravely voyage into uncharted territories to return the stolen heart of Te Fiti. Journey alongside Anna and Elsa on their quest to protect the kingdom. Dive "Under The Sea" and test the power of true love with The Little Mermaid. Get tangled with Rapunzel as she dares to explore the world outside her own. And be there as Belle boldly tames the fearsome Beast. Discover that courage, determination and heart are all part of the hero in you!
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Visit the Mobile Makerspace
The best of the EPL makerspace is on the move and coming to you! Join us to play, tinker, explore, learn, create and share through hands-on classes. Get ready to create your very own 3D printed clip-on charm, try your hand at robot storytelling, or even experiment with circuits! Come visit and see what sparks your imagination.
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Saturday

Free Swim with Inflatables at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre
Visit Emerald Hills Leisure Centre between 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm and warm up in our favourite place for young kids to swim (the water is the warmest!) with a fun swim in the pool. The inflatables will be out - and perfect for the younger crowd, at their smaller scale.
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Preschool Art Class at Art Gallery of St. Albert
Enjoy creative art-making experiences that foster self-expression, art appreciation and skill development. Art-making activities including collage, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and more! Sessions are designed to help your child learn basic art fundamentals. All supplies are included.
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Free Movies at Cineplex for Community Day
Cineplex is celebrating Community Day on November 19, 2022 with a morning of FREE movies and $2.50 concessions! Movie selections include Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run and The Lost City. Be there early to get your spot – movies are first come, first serve and you are unable to book a ticket ahead.
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Strathcona County Celebration of Lights
Festival Place in Sherwood Park comes alive this holiday season. There are crafts, a scavenger hunt, pony rides, visits with Santa and even a chance to see his live reindeer!
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City of Edmonton Play Rangers
Play Rangers focuses on children and family participation, with planned special outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all. Children aged 6-12 can attend the event on their own, and take part in outdoor and nature focused programming like orienteering, fire building and nature games. Fall Play Rangers will run on Saturdays, September 17 to December 31, from noon-6pm at a variety of districts and River Valley Park locations.
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All is Bright Winter Festival on 124th Street
All is Bright Winter festival is lighting up 124th Street with a kick off to the holiday season in the neighbourhood. The festival will feature the light up of the neighbourhood, live music, street performers, fire dancers, kid area, food trucks, sleigh rides, s’mores around fire pits. To cap off the visit, you can visit Santa’s Cove!
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Breakfast with Santa
This is a special take on breakfast with Santa, and a great place and way to give back this holiday season. Admission for the breakfast with Santa is one new, unwrapped toy. You can make a morning of it, and shop for the toy before the breakfast. Bring the toy, and register in advance for this special holiday season with St. Albert Salvation Army.
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Brickfest LEGO Celerbation
Hey Lego fans! This is the perfect way to spend an afternoon indoors. There’s a full afternoon of creating, fun and prizes. Bring all of the kids, and the LEGO loving adults because there is fun for the whole family!
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Take a Bracelet Making Workshop
Enjoy a casual and fun evening making three custom gemstone bracelets for yourself or as gifts. You will have a casual evening having fun where you will make three custom gemstone bracelets for yourself or as gifts. Suitable for older kids/teens.
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Martin Deerline Green Christmas
Expect the same free family fun you have come to love at the previous Green Christmas events - pictures with Santa on a John Deere tractor, Christmas crafts, hot chocolate and exclusive one day shopping discounts! New for 2022 the store will be asking you to book your photo time slot with Santa in advance to offer a better experience when you visit us at Green Christmas. No stress of waiting in a long line-up!
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Sunday

Free Sunday Makebreak Michaels Craft Session
Drop by your local Michaels stores between 1-3pm for a free craft! This weekend, kids can make a fun, Christmas tree pinecone craft. It’s a fun way to get out of the house for a quick crafting session, and learn skills to make a craft at home, later! There is no cost, and all supplies are included, making it a budget friendly way to learn something new!
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Try a Ramen Pop-up
There’s a Ramen pop up restaurant coming to Edmonton this weekend, tucked away in the back of Dorinku Osaka. Tenjin is the new ramen spot to offer a brand new way to heat up on those cold winter days. Find the menu, here.
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FREE Drop in Skating in Sherwood Park
On Sundays, there are three free skating sessions you can lace up the skates for! It’s a great opportunity to lace up the skates and hit the ice with the kids to practice up before you hit the outdoor rinks this winter.
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