Arts and Crafts

Celebrate the vibrant cultures of Latin America at Alegría! at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Families can enjoy interactive kids’ activities, including Latin American storytime, a colourful butterfly craft and a make-your-own maraca activity, along with folk dancing, cultural food and a marketplace. Explore
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Staples Stores are bringing creativity to kids with FREE Staples KIDS In-Store Events! Register through Eventbrite to make a colourful Rainbow Loom bracelet or create a beautiful watercolour landscape painting. Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot! Staples KIDS In-Store Events: 🌈 Rainbow Loom Bracelet Bash Date:
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Celebrate Summer with Indigo Kids Summer Play Days! Participating Indigo and Chapters stores are hosting activities and storytime each Saturday in July and August (excluding August 1). Some activities are free, while others require an online reservation with a $5.75 booking fee to guarantee your spot, and participants will receive
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Build something awesome at the Home Depot Kids Workshops! Register for FREE family fun at your local store on the second Saturday of every month (check the calendar as dates may vary). Each month there is an exciting new wood-working project for the kids aged 5-12 (and their parents!) to
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Don’t miss the RONA Kiddos Workshops at your local store! Children ages 5-12 are invited for FREE hands-on fun with different DIY projects like planting, painting, building, and more! These popular events are no longer first-come, first-served — spots are limited, so register for your FREE hands-on fun. Kids can
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See fabulous works of art popping up on city streets with this selection of Summer Art Walks in Edmonton and neighbouring communities. Everyone is invited to come watch the artists at work and find something new and inspiring to brighten up their own walls. All the Art Walks are family-friendly
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Michaels Makebreak and Kids Club events let you drop in for some creative fun at your local store on weekend mornings! Stop by during the scheduled times and join the Michaels team in the project room to create something fun together. Kids Club events are FREE, while Makebreak events require
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Families with children ages 3-5 are invited to join the Art Gallery of Alberta for weekly art exploration during Tours for Tots. This free program runs every Wednesday at 10:00 AM and features a different theme, along with opportunities to be creative together through current exhibitions, art-making, storytelling, and more.
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The best things in life are FREE! We are big fans of store make-and-take events that offer us the chance to get out of the house and enjoy a fun activity with the kids. From LEGO builds and storytimes to crafts and woodworking projects, the kids are always excited to
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Kids ages 5 and up can join these 45-minute drop-in Slime Lab classes at The Makery, where they get to make different kinds of DIY slime. From sparkling to fluffy slimes, there is always something new to create. All supplies are provided, and each child gets a jar to take
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