The weekend is here again and it looks like the weather is going to be beautiful and since there are some many things to do in Edmonton, you can take it all in.
Rock N August
Rock N August is an annual show & shine car event that offers a vehicle parade, street dance, show & shine and so much more!
When: August 8 through 12
Where: St. Albert
Cost: $5
Drive-In Movie
St. Albert Centre is once again offering a drive-in movie experience in their parking lot; this weekend features The Peanuts Movie.
When: August 11 | Parking opens at 5 pm
Where: St. Albert Centre Parking Lot
Cost: $5 per carload for Movie | $2 per child for Kidszone activities
Edmonton Public Library
The Edmonton Public Library offers a variety of activities suitable for the whole family at each branch but they also have extra special activities happening daily and you can find what is happening near you here.
When: Ongoing
Where: All locations (Edmonton)
Cost: FREE
Pajama Party at the IMAX
You’re invited to the Telus World of Science to enjoy a movie in your pajamas; enjoy a special breakfast and Hook on the big screen.
When: August 12 | 8 am
Where: 11211 142 Street
Cost: $14 per person
Youth Day Edmonton
Join SOS Safety Magazine and Virgin Radio Edmonton for Youth Day Edmonton 2017; activities include games, bouncy castles, free food & drink, face painting, a live DJ, special guest appearances, prizes, hay rides, and MORE!
When: August 12 | 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Castledowns Park (11520 153 Ave NW)
Cost: FREE
Kawaii Backpack Tags
For the month of August, your children can attend a craft making workshop at Micheals Canada – each week features a different craft and this weekend it will be Summer Planters. Find the details here.
When: August 12 | 30 min sessions from 10 am to 12 pm
Where: Various Locations
Cost: $2
Cineplex Family Favorites
Did you know that every Saturday there is a “Family Favorites” movie showing at various Cineplex Theatres; this week features Lego Batman.
When: August 12 |11 am
Where: Cineplex Odeon North Edmonton Cinemas | Cineplex Odeon South Edmonton Cinemas | Cineplex Cinemas Sherwood Park | Cineplex Odeon Windermere Cinemas and VIP
Cost: $2.99
Reel Family Cinema
Metro Cinema invites you to enjoy the film, Space Jam, with the whole family as part of their Reel Family Cinema series.
When: August 12 | 2 pm
Where: 8712 109 ST NW
Cost: Children 12 and under: FREE | Adults, regular admission applies
Movies in the Park
The Meadows Community Leauge invites you to enjoy a Movie in the Park with your family; they will be showing Moana.
When: August 12 | Starting at 9 pm
Where: Larkspur Park
Cost: FREE
Animal Mythbusters!
The Edmonton Valley Zoo invites you to put on your detective’s cap and bring your questions to the zoo; activities include game shows, hands-on science experiments, a myth-busting scavenger hunt and animal crafts!
When: August 13 |12 pm to 4 pm
Where: 13315 Buena Vista Road
Cost: Regular Admission Applies
Walterdale Block Party
Celebrate John Walter’s Birthday with live music, historical games, crafts and more!
When: August 13 |1 pm to 4 pm
Where: 9180 Walterdale Hill NW
Cost: FREE
An Evening Under the Stars – Perseids Meteor Shower
The Undergraduate Astronomy Society invites you to enjoy their second stargazing event this summer out at Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm, coinciding with the weekend of the fascinating Perseid’s Meteor Shower.
When: August 13 |7 pm to 11 pm
Where: 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
Cost: $31.50 per person
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