What to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids | May 3-5

It’s May, and that means it’s time to start thinking about getting outdoors. What are some of your favourite places to explore in the city? Don’t worry about the weather – it’s going to warm up next week and until then, we’ve got plenty of events and activities for kids and families to warm you up this weekend.

Here’s what to do in Edmonton this weekend, with kids: 

Friday

Kids Cooking Camp: Tea Edition
It’s time to raise your pinky fingers — kids who like to get fancy will love this hands-on class that’s all about preparing a properly fussy high tea. We’ll go over the basics of the high tea tradition and whip up a selection of treats, including a batch of delectable spiced crescent cookies.
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Teen Bath Bomb Workshop
Join us at a YEGyouth program to create your own bath bombs! Get creative with scents, colours and more, while creating something to help you relax. Bath bombs make a great gift as well, consider making one for mothers day or for a close friend!
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Saturday

Free Comic Book Day 
While there are many different events here in the city, Variant Edition’s will be built with introverted folks in mind. We’ll be rearranging the store to provide optimal people flow, with easy access to the free product for all! We’ll also have many human interns on hand to help you with any questions you might have.
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Star Wars Edition

Make a LEGO Avengers MiniSet & Take it Home
When: May 4, 2019
Join us in-store to recreate thrilling scenes from the Captain Marvel movie with your own mini LEGO® Captain Marvel Ship!
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Springfree Trampoline Pop up Shop and Party 
When: May 4, 2019 
Join us for our Grand Opening Party for free family fun and for a chance to win a Springfree Trampoline!
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Citadel Community Grand Opening Family Fun
Join us on Saturday, May 4 as we unveil Edmonton’s newest northeast community, Citadel by Hopewell. Be the first to tour four brand new Front-Garage Duplex and Front-Attached Garage Single-Family show homes and take the first pick at our lots and designer curated homes, all starting in the low-$300s. Bring your friends and family and enjoy our show homes, fun entertainment, treats, prizes and more! Start dreaming about your happily ever after, it all starts in Citadel on May 4.
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Free Drop in Bike Safety Program
Enjoy the cycling season with basic safety skills for participants on 2 or 4 wheels. Come join us at one of our beautiful recreation facilities to learn about the parts of your bike, road and trail rules, cycling etiquette, and to participate in some riding drills. This program is targeted for children aged 6-12 years, but all children accompanied by an adult are welcome to attend. Families are encouraged to interact and participate together!
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Cineplex Family Favourites
Our $2.99 family favourite movies continue every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy time with your family and friends! A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting WE Charity. This weekend, Instant Family, is playing!
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Fire Station Open House
Community residents will have the opportunity to meet the firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information in order to ensure their families are fire safe!
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Sunday

Kodomo Hi Tea Ceremony
Join us for our Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day) traditional Japanese tea ceremony offerings at the Kurimoto Japanese Garden. Tickets are $10/each. Purchase at https://www.matsukazetea.org/ We will have 5 sittings.
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Rosenthal Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Join us for a day of family fun! -Tacos and churros -Fun for the kids -Amazing prizes Plus, learn about our townhomes from the $290’s and our limited time offer of a 2.09% interest rate on your mortgage!
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Free Petting Zoo at WEM
Come meet our furry friends from Finnegan Farms at our free Petting Zoo! Located on Level One, Phase I by the Whale.
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How are you spending the weekend with kids?