Local Businesses

Shop local and discover some of Edmonton’s amazing small businesses at the YEG Home-Based Business Expo! Explore more than 60 home-based businesses offering handmade goods, tasty treats, clothing, beauty and wellness products, local services and more. Families can enjoy the Kids Discovery Zone with face painting, balloon twisting and activities,
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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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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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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 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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Several years ago my husband put a four person raft on our Christmas wish list, and much to my dismay my in-laws ended up buying it as a gift for our family. I had been on a few guided whitewater rafting trips over the years, and really enjoyed it, but
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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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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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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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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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