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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 space-themed playgrounds in Edmonton and surrounding areas? Grab your little astronauts and get ready for an adventure! From rocket ships and planets to meteorite history and UFO attractions, these out-of-this-world playgrounds and family-friendly destinations are perfect for kids who love space. With space exploration capturing the imagination
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If you are planning to visit any of Alberta’s museums or historical sites, you have to check out the Experience Alberta’s History Annual Pass. This amazingly affordable card will get you and your family a full year of access to some of the best museums in the province, including the
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Get ready for an unforgettable getaway at The Cobalt, the newest gem from JL Properties, just west of Edmonton! This vibrant Airbnb is nestled in the peaceful, up-and-coming neighbourhood of The Uplands, where you’re just a short walk from the popular Uplands Playground. Whether you’re craving local dining, a shopping
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Spring is nearly here, and in our family, that means it’s time to pre-order our annual butterfly raising kit! Each year, I look forward to sharing this magical experience with my son as part of our homeschool journey. Watching caterpillars transform into butterflies never loses its wonder, and it’s become
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Obsidian Ridge has been popping up all over social media lately, thanks to their luxurious accommodations and their second annual Winter Wonderland festival. It’s just 45 minutes from downtown Edmonton, so you don’t have to go far to find a peaceful escape from the city. I’d been wanting to visit
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We’ve rounded up all the most exciting family movies set to premiere this year so you can plan your movie-watching accordingly. Whether you love watching at the theatre or prefer cozy movie nights at home, there’s a perfect pick for every family movie night, from action-packed superhero tales, beloved Netflix
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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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Edmonton Public Library is proud to work in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to inspire a love of reading in children (birth to 5 years) with the gift of FREE BOOKS for their home library collections. Because of the overwhelming popularity of the Ready. Set. READ! program, it is
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Have you ever considered a trip to Vegas with kids? Las Vegas is not somewhere most people would equate with a family vacation, but when my husband suggested we book a trip to celebrate my 40th birthday I just assumed we would be bringing the kids along. It was not
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