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A Few Hours Well Spent - Mural at Chantal Bérubé Youth Centre (CBYC)
A Few Hours Well Spent: An Ellerslie & Beaumont Family Adventure

Who says you need to travel far for a little family adventure? For the third edition of our A Few Hours Well Spent series, we’re exploring a few favourite spots in Ellerslie and nearby Beaumont! From delicious coffee creations and an incredible playground to colourful public art and a little
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A Few Hours Well Spent: A Fall Family Adventure in Southwest Edmonton

You don’t need to travel far to find a little adventure, especially when Edmonton is showing off its fall colours! For the latest edition of A Few Hours Well Spent, we headed out on a fall adventure in Southwest Edmonton, spending just a few hours discovering colourful new murals, fun
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A Few Hours Well Spent: Art, Treats & Hidden Gems in Edmonton

You don’t need a packed itinerary, a full tank of gas, or even an entire day to have a little adventure with your family. Sometimes, a few hours and a handful of great local stops are all you need! Welcome to A Few Hours Well Spent, a new Family Fun
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Kids Eat Free
Kids Eat Free (or Cheap) in Edmonton: 2026 Deals

Looking for the best Kids Eat Free deals in Edmonton? We’ve rounded up the top Edmonton restaurants offering free kids’ meals and family dining specials throughout the week. From breakfast spots to pizza nights and weekend promotions, these Kids Eat Free Edmonton deals can help families save money while dining
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Market Buds at Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market

Let your child discover the magic of the market with the new Market Buds program at Old Strathcona Farmers Market! On the first weekend of every month, find the Market Buds table where kids can complete a special educational activity or food-themed craft and be rewarded for their participation with
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Edmonton's Must-Try Holiday Treats (Family Fun Edmonton)
Edmonton’s Must-Try Holiday Treats

Edmonton has so many great eateries, bakeries, and sweet shops, each bringing something special to our city. This year, supporting local businesses is more important (and more fun) than ever! The holidays bring lots of decisions and planning, so we’ve made things simpler for you this year with this handpicked
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Edmonton Candy Stores
Introduce your Kids to the Sweet Tradition of Lördagsgodis at these Edmonton Candy Stores

Indulge your sweet tooth and start a fun new family tradition just by visiting one of several great Edmonton Candy Stores! Have you heard of the Swedish term Lördagsgodis? It is the sweet tradition of going to pick out and enjoy candy and sweets together each Saturday. Translated to English,
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Amadeus Music Lessons
Music Lessons with Amadeus Music

Image from Year End Recital – June 2022 If the idea of you or your child learning to play an instrument sounds like music to your ears, you are going to want to check out music lessons at Amadeus Music! Whether you are 2 or 82, their Yamaha trained instructors
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Get your kitty love at Cat Cafe on Whyte
Get Some Kitty Love at Cat Cafe on Whyte!

Got a hankering for some kitty loving? Get to the Cat Cafe on Whyte! This feline hotspot is the first permanent cat cafe in the City of Champions following the success of some pop-up versions. The cats who will be there to cuddle and play with are all foster kitties
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Simply Super at Simply Supper
Simply Super at Simply Supper

I will never forget the look of panic on my new husband’s face as I chatted on the phone with my newly minted mother in law. She had asked what I was cooking for supper. There was no way for her to know that I had “planned” crackers and onion
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