Urban Family Events: July 6th – 12th

Kidshop at Southgate (July 5th from 3pm-5pm at Southgate Mall) – Bring your kids to Southgate Mall where they can colour a magnet, notebook or eco-friendly bag, enjoy a snow cone and watch the Balloon Fairy create balloon animals.

Reel Family Cinema (July 7th at 12pm at Garneau Theatre) – Enjoy a traditional family Saturday afternoon matinee movie this Saturday by taking your children to see The Muppet Movie. Children under the age of 12 get in free!

Adventure Bus at Callingwood Farmer’s Market (July 7th from 10am – 3pm at The Marketplace at Callingwood) – While you’re visiting the Callingwood Farmer’s Market, make sure you bring your children by the Adventure Bus where they can climb and play in the mini gym.

Family Nature Night (July 11th from 6:30pm – 8pm at Sheriff Robertson Park) – Every Wednesday night until August 29th, take part in a free Family Nature Night where you will explore nature and maybe even learn a thing or two about our natural environment.

Edmonton International Street Performers Festival (July 6th – 15th) – Visit one of the most popular summer festivals in Edmonton and be entertained by over 1500 various street performers including jugglers, unicyclists and acrobats!

Freewill Shakespeare Festival (June 26th – July 22nd in Hawrelak Park) - Enjoy many of Shakespeare’s most popular works under the Heritage Amphitheatre tent.

 

If you’re still looking for things to do, check out some of our regular listings:

See a movie with your newborn/infant in a baby-friendly environment with the Stars & Strollers features (held in Edmonton on Wednesdays & Thursdays). Also be sure to check out Cineplex Family Favourites where you can see favourite family movies (this week is Sponge Bob Squarepants The Movie) every Saturday morning for $2.50/ticket at select theatres.

The City of Edmonton attractions offer many drop-in classes over the weekends. Be sure to check out the drop-in classes offered at:
As always, if you have a family-friendly event that should be featured on our Calendar, please send the details to kjristen@urbaninfant.ca

 

Times, locations and details are subject to change. Please ensure that you confirm details with event organizers/websites prior to attending.

 

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