Edmonton’s 2024 stop: December 12th from 8:15 pm – 8:45 pm

Where: Just south of the CPKC Station – 7935 Gateway Boulevard.

The magical Holiday Train will be touring across North America, collecting food and monetary donations for local food banks while putting on free live concerts. This year’s lineup includes big-name artists like: American Authors, Magic!, Sofia Camara, and Tyler Shaw.

Full Alberta schedule for the Holiday Train:

• December 8: Medicine Hat, Tilley, Brooks, Gleichen
• December 11: Blackfalds, Lacombe, Ponoka, Wetaskiwin, Millet, Leduc
• December 12: Josephburg, Edmonton
• December 13: Innisfail, Olds, Didsbury, Airdrie
• December 14: Calgary
• December 15: Cochrane, Stoney Nakoda, Canmore, Banff

For more information on the Holiday Train, schedule and more, see the CPKC website here.

As always, dress for the weather and enjoy your time! Follow us on Instagram for more fun things to do with the kids in & around Edmonton.

Photo credit: CP Holiday Train | Facebook

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2024 Treat Accessibly Halloween Villages made possible by Canadian Tire are happening THIS weekend in two locations in the Edmonton area!

They are intended for children with disabilities and their families, allowing them to experience curb-side and accessible trick-or-treating with each other and with local neighbourhood kids.  No need to approach houses, talk to strangers, climb steps or do anything outside of the children and families’ comfort zones at these events!

Get more info / register for this event / sign up to host your own event on the treat accessibility website here.

Photo credit: treataccessibility.com

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Family friendly things to do in October:

Pumpkins After Dark

Family friendly pumpkin / Halloween themed walkway with thousands of carved pumpkins and themed displays. 3D maze, roving entertainment and more. Tickets are approximately $20 per person

When: Now until October 31, 2024

Where: Borden Park

More info/tickets

See a Family Friendly Movie for just $3.99/ticket!

Cineplex is hosting $3.99 family friendly movies every weekend in October!

When: Saturday mornings, usually 11 am showtimes

Where: Participating Cineplex theatres

More info

Visit a Corn Maze / Adventure Farm

This is the end of the season for most adventure farms & corn mazes and we put together a list of the most fun ones closest to Edmonton!

Details / Full list

Edmonton Elks Game (Spooktacular theme)

Come down dressed up if you’d like – “Spooktacular” is the theme for this game against Toronto

When: Friday, October 25

Where: Commonwealth Stadium

More info/tickets

Play Rangers

FREE drop-in play – all ages welcome, and families can come all together, or kids ages 6-12 are welcome to attend on their own.

When: Every Saturday from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Where: Whitemud Park

More info

Prairie Gardens Haunted Pumpkin Festival

Farm activities, playgrounds, animals, tours and more. Kids get in FREE on Halloween day if they show up in costume!

More info

See the Original Ghostbusters Movie & More Halloween classics on Alberta’s largest screen

Watch the 1984 classic Ghostbusters, Gremlins, The Addams Family and more this month at the IMAX  – see the TWOSE website for showtimes.

When: September 13 to September 15

Where: The IMAX at Telus World of Science

More info/tickets

Half Price Family Friendly Event at the WEM World Waterpark

Family friendly and guaranteed low crowd – tickets to this private event are just $35 each! (Regular price to the WEM Waterpark is $64+gst – so this is a steal!) Kids aged 2 and under get in for FREE! We’re talking slides, wave pool, water-side beach chair seating, hot tubs, spray park, aerial park, kiddie pool, concession & more for half price and little-to-no line ups for slides!

When: October 25, starting at 5:30 pm

Where: West Edmonton Mall World Waterpark

More info/tickets

Check out a Haunted House

Haunted houses are “creeping” up all over Edmonton! We have the Ultimate list of least-to-most scary (list will be updated as more are confirmed!)

More info/full list with details

Follow Family Friendly Edmonton on Instagram for more fun things to do with the kids!

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Summer playground play in Edmonton just got a whole lot more exciting! The beloved Green Shack programs are here again, bringing free, fun-filled activities to various parks across the city from Monday to Friday, all summer long.

When: Weekdays, July 2 to August 22, 2024

What the Green Shacks Offer:

Kid-led fun! Program leaders are all set to host games and make sure every kid who wants to join in is having a blast. Here’s a taste of what’s in store:

• Group games that get everyone moving
• Sports for all skill levels
• Creative crafts
• *New this year* – Green Shack shows

You’ll find Green Shacks at various playgrounds throughout the city, running Monday to Friday, from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm, usually either morning OR afternoon with an hour break between. To find out which parks are participating and their specific times, check out the City of Edmonton website here.

Good to Know:

• All Green Shack leaders have undergone a security clearance process, are trained in first aid, and are certified specialists in fun!
• They make sure everyone plays safely, but parents need to be around and available in case of an emergency.

For more fun ideas and activities to do with your kids in and around Edmonton this summer, be sure to follow us on Instagram. Let’s make this summer unforgettable!

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How to Register:

• Go to the Kids Bowl Free website
• Enter your province and bowling alley location your kid would be playing at
• Enter your info – that’s it! You will be emailed all of the details!

Optional: purchase a family pass along with the kids bowl free program so adults can play too! Contact the your location of choice for details and prices

Participating locations/program dates

K-J Bowl

• Location: 12143-54 Street, Edmonton
• Kids Bowl Free dates: June 27 to August 27, 2024
• Who can bowl free: Kids aged 2-15

Bonnie Doon Bowling Lanes

• Location: B101 8330-82 Ave, Edmonton
• Kids Bowl Free dates: April 30 to August 25, 2024
• Who can bowl free: Kids aged 2-17

Sherwood Bowl:

• Location: #301-975 Fir Street, Sherwood Park
• Kids Bowl Free dates: April 30 to September 2, 2024
• Who can bowl free: Kids aged 2-15

St. Albert Bowling & Rec Centre:

• Location: 14 Inglewood Drive, St. Albert
• Kids Bowl Free dates: April 30 to August 30, 2024
• Who can bowl free: Kids aged 2-15

For more information on the Kids Bowl Free program, visit their website here.

Photo credit: TimeOut.com

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