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May the 4th, AKA Star Wars Day, falls on a Sunday this year and we have found a few fun ways to celebrate that weekend, including FREE comic books and LEGO!<\/p>\n

Free Comic Book Day<\/a><\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udd93 May 3 |<\/strong> It seems perfectly fitting that this annual event fall the same weekend as Star Wars day! Participating\u00a0stores<\/a>\u00a0will have a selection of\u00a0over 40 titles<\/a>\u00a0(Star Wars, Minecraft, Dr. Suess, Fantastic Four, Power Rangers, Powerpuff Girls & more) to give away to those who show up on this select day \u2013\u00a0 perfect for the comic-obsessed, or a reluctant reader!<\/p>\n

Comic Con 2025 at the Spruce Grove Public Library<\/a><\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udd93 May 3 |<\/strong> Head to Spruce Grove Public Library on Saturday, May 3 for Comic Con 2025. This day of fun will include everything from Padawan Training and Star Wars Storytime with Master Jedi and Sith Lord, to Minecraft Rice Krispie Treats, Anime Character Drawing workshops, Waterbending, and a Trivia Showdown! Some events require registration.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Galaxy Heroes: May the 4th Green Screen Adventure<\/a><\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udd93 May 4 | <\/strong>Stanley A. Milner Library invites you for Star Wars Day fun with Galaxy Heroes: May the 4th Green Screen Adventure! Step into the spotlight using exciting green screen technology to put yourself into galactic battles and heroic adventures. Don\u2019t forget to dress in your favourite costume!<\/p>\n

Meet DARTH VADER at Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market<\/a><\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udd93 May 4 |<\/strong> Sunday, May 4th is Old Strathcona Farmers\u2019 Market\u2019s first SUNDAY market of the season and they are kicking things off with a full day of fun for the family! Come shop local while you enjoy the Spin to Win wheel with prizes, henna tattoos, stilt walkers, a new Paperbirch Caf\u00e9 menu, live music, tarot readings, caricatures and live mural painting, AND a special Star Wars Day guest \u2013 DARTH VADER!<\/p>\n

STAR WARS Double Feature at the Historic Capitol Theatre<\/a><\/strong>
\nMay 4 | <\/strong>Celebrate Star Wars Day with a double feature movie event historic Capitol Theatre! Watch The Empire Strikes Back<\/em> and Return of the Jedi<\/em> on the big screen at Fort Edmonton Park with a fully licensed concession available for your snacking needs and a Star Wars-themed BBQ dinner option to enjoy between showtimes (for an additional charge).<\/p>\n

\"FREE<\/p>\n

LEGO Store Build a LEGO\u00ae Star Wars\u2122 Grogu\u2122<\/strong><\/a>
\n\ud83c\udd93 May 4 |<\/strong> Visit either LEGO store location to Make-and-Take a LEGO\u00ae Star Wars\u2122 Grogu\u2122. This mini version of “the Child” in his iconic hover pram is the perfect addition to any Star Wars LEGO collection.<\/p>\n

LEGO Star Wars\u2122 U-Wing\u2122 Make-and-Take at Toys R Us<\/a>
\n\ud83c\udd93 May 4 | <\/strong>Toys R Us is celebrating Star Wars Day with a make-and-take LEGO Star Wars\u2122 U-Wing\u2122! One per customer on May the 4th, while supplies last.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mastermind Toys FREE LEGO Star Wars Make-and-Take<\/a><\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udd93 May 4 | <\/strong>Drop into Mastermind Toys to celebrate Star Wars day with a LEGO make-and-take. Model not specified, but it may be the same as Toys R Us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

May the 4th, AKA Star Wars Day, falls on a Sunday this year and we have found a few fun ways to celebrate that weekend, including FREE comic books and LEGO! Free Comic Book Day \ud83c\udd93 May 3 | It seems perfectly fitting that this annual event fall the same
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