KidsFringe Events

Friday August 14 – Sunday August 23, 2026

KidsFringe inspires creativity and play for children ages 12 and under* and their families. All shows and activities at KidsFringe are FREE! Located at Light Horse Park on the north end of the Festival Grounds, KidsFringe is open 10:30AM – 5:30PM August 14 – 23, 2026.

*KidsFringe also welcomes individuals of all ages with a similar cognitive capacity with the accompaniment of a caregiver.

Our enthusiastic thanks to Alberta Blue CrossEdmonton Public Library, Jubilee Arts, Nordic Mechanical Services, Royal Treats, and Special Event Rentals for generously supporting KidsFringe!

Special Events

August 14 (Fri): 11:00AM

Come celebrate the opening of KidsFringe 2026 with a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! Help us decorate our Gratitude Tree, participate in fun activities, and create a special craft. We’ll kick it all off with a very special dance performance by Lakota Tootoosis! Welcome to all our youngest Fringers and their families. Welcome, Tatawaw: there is room.

August 15 (Sat): 12Noon

Join us at the Edmonton Public Library’s Strathcona Branch to learn all about Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) performances at this year’s Fringe! Meet the performers, see sneak-peeks, and plan your Fringe. This is the perfect chance to discover your new favourite shows and learn all about the awesome programs and surprises KidsFringe has to offer. Adventure awaits!
The Strathcona Library is located on Festival Grounds (8331 104 Street).

August 14 (Fri) – 23 (Sun)

Come admire the student artwork decorating the fences at KidsFringe! AHC is all about people and communities in action! We are proud to serve newcomers and local community members from a wide range of socioeconomic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds by offering diverse supports which address barriers to community well-being and help people to identify their strengths and abilities.

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August 14 (Fri) – 23 (Sun)
Come admire the student artwork decorating the fences at KidsFringe! AHC is all about people and communities in action! We are proud to serve newcomers and local community members from a wide range of socioeconomic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds by offering diverse supports which address barriers to community well-being and help people to identify their strengths and abilities.
ONLINE
a4hc.ca | IG: @action4hc

August 22 (Sat), August 23 (Sun): 10:30AM – 5:30PM

Join CASA Mental Health in the KidsFringe Sensory Tent for activities that help children and their families practice self-compassion and emotional regulation.

ONLINE
CasaMentalHealth.org | FB: CASAMentalHealth | IG: @casa_mentalhealth | LinkedIn: CASA Mental Health

August 15 (Sat), August 16 (Sun), August 22 (Sat), August 23 (Sun): 11:00AM – 3:00PM

Join United for Literacy in the KidsFringe Book Nook for storytelling, songs, and games! United for Literacy is the oldest charitable literacy organization in Canada. We’re excited to share our love of reading with you and your family! Drop by and enter for a chance to win a free learning kit!

ONLINE
IG: @UnitedforLiteracyAlberta

August 15 (Sat), August 16 (Sun), August 22 (Sat), August 23 (Sun): 10:30AM – 2:30PM

Fort Edmonton Park invites you to step back in time and explore Edmonton’s dynamic past! Try your hand at historic activities and discover how kids in Edmonton played 100 years ago!

ONLINE
fortedmontonpark.ca | FB: FortEdmontonPark | IG: @FortEdmontonPark

August 19 (Wed), August 21 (Fri): 12Noon – 4:00PM

Learn and play with the Royal Alberta Museum! Touch real museum objects and discover new things about this place we call Alberta. Get hands-on to explore stories about the animals, people, and places around us.

ONLINE
royalalbertamuseum.ca | FB: RoyalAlbertaMuseum | IG: @royal_alberta_museum | X: @RoyalAlberta | YouTube: @royalalbertamuseum

Kids Stage

FREE interactive performances to entertain children and their families

Beth’s Picnic Show

Portable Music | Edmonton | 30 min | Music

Beth celebrates nature and its transition from Spring into Summer with her new ‘Picnic Show’ full of delightful music treats. She’ll serve up songs about birds, trees and outdoor activities to suit the warming season. Beth sings, plays ukulele and uses a digital looper to add beats and harmonies to her songs.

Beth’s Picnic Show

Kids Stage

Aug 14 (Fri) 12:00PM

Aug 19 (Wed) 4:30PM

Aug 20 (Thu) 11:00AM

Beth celebrates nature and how it changes from Spring to Summer. Her new ‘Picnic Show’ is full of fun music treats. She’ll sing songs about birds, trees and outdoor things you do in Spring. Beth sings, plays ukulele and uses a machine called a looper.

CREATIVE TEAM: Beth Portman

ONLINE: BethPortman.com @BethPortmanSings | BethPortmanSings

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Dr. Kukoo’s Kloudy Kerfuffle

Kompany Family Theatre | Edmonton | 30 min | Storytelling

Dr. Kukoo’s weather machine is on the fritz and only the Kompany Fix-It Team can save the day! An interactive, theatrical adventure especially for very young audiences and families.

Dr. Kukoo’s Kloudy Kerfuffle

Kids Stage

Aug 14 (Fri) 3:00PM

Aug 16 (Sun) 1:00PM

Aug 20 (Thu) 4:30PM

Aug 21 (Fri) 4:30PM

Aug 23 (Sun) 3:00PM

Dr. Kukoo is very, very angry about not being invited to the town’s party. He hatches a diabolical plan to ruin the event with his powerful, but temperamental, weather machine. A Kompany Fix it Team and a magical mailbox come to the rescue, saving the party and helping Dr. Kukoo feel welcome & useful.

CREATIVE TEAM: Madi May, Michaela Demeo, Logan Sundquist, Truus Verkley, Jen Peebles, Ashtyn Sample, Marissa Kochanski, Karlie Christie

ONLINE: KompanyFamilyTheatre.com | @KFtheatre | KompanyFamilyTheatre

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Indoor TYA Showcase

30 min | Storytelling

Catch teaser performances from Artists presenting full-length, ticketed Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) shows in the indoor venues at this year’s Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. The showcase is free to watch at KidsFringe. A great way to discover your next Fringe show!

Indoor TYA Showcase

Kids Stage

Aug 14 (Fri) 4:30PM

Aug 16 (Sun) 4:30PM

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Jay Flair at KidsFringe!

Jay Flair Magic | Edmonton | 30 min | Magic

Magic for littles with a little Flair!
Jay is taking her biiiiiig show to a small stage for all people (big AND small) to enjoy together! Get up close and personal, enjoy a few tricks done right before your eyes and create a magical memory to take home with you and your loved ones.

Jay Flair at KidsFringe!

Kids Stage

Aug 15 (Sat) 3:00PM

Aug 18 (Tue) 4:30PM

Aug 23 (Sun) 1:00PM

The show has magic tricks where the crowd sees up close magic. Things disappear and appear, seem to float and stretch. Jay tells jokes and surprises her volunteers in almost every trick.

CREATIVE TEAM: Jay Flair

ONLINE: JayFlair.com | @JayFlairMagic | JayFlairMagic

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Jest Kidding

Edmonton | 30 min | Storytelling

Jest Kidding is BACK! Join Delia for a wildly fun, interactive show where kids’ imaginations take centre stage. Using audience ideas, Delia creates an original play starring young volunteers. Watch the story come to life before your eyes—ending with its world premiere onstage!

Jest Kidding

Kids Stage

Aug 16 (Sun) 11:00AM

Aug 18 (Tue) 1:00PM

Aug 21 (Fri) 11:00AM

 

A fun improv show that invites young members of the audience on stage. Together we will create a brand new story that we will act out together at the end of the show.

CREATIVE TEAM: Delia Barnett

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Kids on the Block

The Edmonton Epilepsy Association | Edmonton | 30 min | Storytelling

These highly acclaimed Kids on the Block puppets are a troupe of life-sized puppets with and without disabilities designed to teach children to understand and accept differences in one another. They bring forth a very empowering message, “We all belong.” This educational program seeks to create an awareness that helps all children to realize their full potential and deal positively with their misconceptions and concerns.

Kids on the Block

Kids Stage

Aug 19 (Wed) 1:00PM

Using the traditional Japanese art of Bunraku puppetry, four-foot puppets come to life to help children learn about seizures and epilepsy — a brain condition that affects more than 175,000 children in Canada.

The puppeteers present two fun and engaging short performances that teach important facts about epilepsy in a way children can easily understand. After the show, children take part in an interactive conversation with Brian McDaniel, a puppet who lives with epilepsy.

Brian shares his experiences with seizures and helps children better understand what epilepsy is. His story helps reduce fear, stigma, teasing, and bullying that can sometimes happen when people do not understand seizures. The program encourages kindness, understanding, and inclusion, helping all children — especially those living with epilepsy or other medical conditions — feel safe, accepted, and supported at school.

CREATIVE TEAM: Darrel Stephenson (puppeteer); Demmy Connolly (puppeteer); Valeria Palladino (producer); Rob Beghin (IT support)

ONLINE: EdmontonEpilepsy.org/kids-on-the-block | @EdmontonEpilepsy | EdmontonEpilepsyAssociation

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Larry Tries Hard

Toronto, ON | 30 min | Circus

Larry has practiced a bunch of really cool weird stuff, and he would love it if you came to see.

Larry Tries Hard

Kids Stage

Aug 15 (Sat) 1:00PM

Aug 17 (Mon) 1:00PM

Aug 21 (Fri) 3:00PM

Larry is a clown character, played by Mike Wood. Larry is a showoff. He does a trick with a glass of water. He rides a crazy bicycle.

CREATIVE TEAM: Mike Wood

ONLINE: @FunnyOnceADay

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Loppity and the Star

Edmonton | 30 min | Circus

After a long day of clowning, it’s Loppity’s bedtime! Join Loppity in her nighttime routine to prepare for bed. Help her pick the right pajamas, and don’t forget to brush! Then the best part of all, reading her book! Nothing could stop her from getting a good night’s rest…

Loppity and the Star

Kids Stage

Aug 14 (Fri) 1:30PM

Aug 15 (Sat) 11:00AM

Aug 17 (Mon) 4:30PM

Aug 22 (Sat) 3:00PM

Aug 23 (Sun) 11:00AM

Loppity and the Star is a theatre for young audience show starring a clown named Loppity. In this show, Loppity comes home and has to prepare to go to bed. Follow her as she picks her pyjamas, brushes her teeth and prepares to read her favourite book.

CREATIVE TEAM: Alysse Billings (Loppity), Rainier Pearl-Styles (Director), Mel Wilks (Stagehand)

ONLINE: sites.google.com/view/loppity-the-clown/home | @LoppityTheClown

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Ron Pearson’s Mystery Wonder Show

Edmonton | 30 min | Magic

Ron Pearson’s Mystery Wonder Show is an amazing and hilarious magic show for the whole family. Ron has performed everywhere from the Royal National Theatre in London, England to Carnegie Hall in New York City, and is thrilled to be performing for the first time at KidsFringe!

Ron Pearson’s Mystery Wonder Show

Kids Stage

Aug 17 (Mon) 3:00PM

Aug 21 (Fri) 1:00PM

Aug 22 (Sat) 4:30PM

CREATIVE TEAM: Ron Pearson

ONLINE: MysteryWonderShow.com | Ron Pearson’s Mystery Wonder Show

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Summer Circus Surprise

Edmonton | 30 min | Circus

Summer Circus Surprise is guaranteed to entertain kids of all ages! The artist, Aytahn Ross, has been seen live by more than one million people in 14 countries around the world. This show is full of circus tricks and surprises, and is not to be missed!

Summer Circus Surprise

Kids Stage

Aug 18 (Tue) 3:00PM

Aug 19 (Wed) 3:00PM

Aug 20 (Thu) 3:00PM

CREATIVE TEAM: Aytahn Ross

ONLINE: circomedy.com

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Teens Made It Up For Kids

Kompany Family Theatre | Edmonton | 30 min | Storytelling

The Kompany Teen Troupe is at it again with an engaging, interactive show especially for very young children and families.

Teens Made It Up For Kids

Kids Stage

Aug 17 (Mon) 11:00AM

Aug 18 (Tue) 11:00AM

Aug 19 (Wed) 11:00AM

Aug 22 (Sat) 1:00PM

Kids and families are invited to join in with this year’s Kompany Teen Troupe’s theatrical extravaganza. Guaranteed maximum entertainment and fun!

CREATIVE TEAM: Ashtyn Sample & the Kompany Teen Troupe.

ONLINE: KompanyFamilyTheatre.com | @KFtheatre | Kompany Family Theatre

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The Doomed Prince

Theatre Prospero | Edmonton | 45 min | Storytelling

A highly interactive telling of an Egyptian cliffhanger Myth, with two twists: the audience acts it out, and also creates the ending! Three professional actor/narrators rehearse 6-25 volunteer actors into all the parts in the play in 20 minutes, and then perform the story with these brave volunteers, feeding them their lines while holding the mic up for them, and guiding them around the playing space to tell this tense and taxing tale.

The DOOMED PRINCE is written by Amanda Samuelson, with Theatre Prospero Association.

The Doomed Prince

Kids Stage

Aug 15 (Sat) 4:30PM

Aug 16 (Sun) 3:00PM

Aug 20 (Thu) 1:00PM

Aug 22 (Sat) 11:00AM

Aug 23 (Sun) 4:30PM

An interactive play about an Egyptian Prince doomed to die by Snake, Dog, or Crocodile, where the audience gets to play all the parts, after a quick workshop. The professional Narrators guide them, and feed them their lines throughout.

CREATIVE TEAM: Written by Amanda Samuelson, with Theatre Prospero Association ★
Directed by Mark Henderson ★
Starring the Theatre Prospero Ensemble and You!

ONLINE: TheatreProspero.ca | @TheatreProsperoYEG | Theatre Prospero

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Kids Park

FREE participatory workshops, performances, and activities led by professional Artists

Amanda Panda

Hula Hoop Circus | Edmonton | 45 min | Roving

Amanda Panda is an award-winning hula hoop artist who brings colourful, high-energy fun to KidsFringe! With over a decade of experience, she entertains audiences with hula hoops, laughter, and playful interactions. Keep an eye out around the festival grounds, you never know when she’ll dance by spreading joy and rainbow magic!

Amanda Panda

Kids Park

Aug 19 (Wed) 2:00PM

Aug 19 (Wed) 3:30PM

 

Amanda Panda is an award-winning hula hoop performer who brings fun and energy to KidsFringe! She has over 10 years of experience performing at festivals and events across Canada. Watch for her around the festival grounds as she spreads laughter, joy, and hula hoop fun.

CREATIVE TEAM: Amanda Panda

ONLINE: HulaHoopCircus.ca | @HulaHoopCircus | Hula Hoop Circus

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Demmi Dupri

Edmonton | 45 min | Roving

Demmi Dupri is a roving clown artist bringing silly songs, playful chaos, and interactive fun wherever she goes! With music, comedy, and plenty of audience participation, she sings, plays, and laughs with you to create joyful moments for kids and families alike.

Demmi Dupri

Kids Park

Aug 18 (Tue) 2:00PM

Aug 18 (Tue) 3:30PM

Demmi Dupri is a musical clown who walks around singing silly songs, playing music, joking with the audience, and getting people to join in the fun. Her show is playful, interactive, and made to make kids and families laugh, sing, and play together.

CREATIVE TEAM: Demmi Dupri

ONLINE: DemmiDupri.com | @DemmiDupri

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Edmonton Cause Players

Edmonton Cause Players | Edmonton | 120 min | Roving

Join the folks at Edmonton Cause Players for a magical superhero and princess story time for you and your little ones!

Edmonton Cause Players

Kids Park

Aug 16 (Sun) 3:00PM

Aug 23 (Sun) 3:00PM

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EPL Discovery Zone

Edmonton Public Library | Edmonton | 60 min

Unleash your child’s inner explorer at the Edmonton Public Library Discovery Zone! From programming tiny robots to diving into enchanting books, and showcasing creativity with crafts to racing through adventures, there’s a world to discover. Plus, sign up for a free library card on the spot! Family adventures await, the sky’s the limit.

EPL Discovery Zone

Kids Park

Aug 14 (Fri) 2:00PM

Aug 15 (Sat) 2:00PM

Aug 16 (Sun) 2:00PM

Aug 17 (Mon) 2:00PM

Aug 18 (Tue) 2:00PM

Aug 19 (Wed) 2:00PM

Aug 20 (Thu) 2:00PM

Aug 21 (Fri) 2:00PM

Aug 21 (Fri) 2:00PM

Aug 22 (Sat) 2:00PM

CREATIVE TEAM: Jasleen, Lily, Emily, Simon, Laura, Leyla, Rebecca

ONLINE: epl.ca

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Family Groove with J’Adore Dance

J’Adore Dance | Edmonton | 30 min

At J’Adore Dance, we believe that everyone can dance! Join us for Movement Exploration, Obstacle Courses, Parachute Time, and Props as we move and groove with dancers of all ages. Our classes promote dance as a form of recreation, expression, physical activity, and FUN in a supportive and noncompetitive environment.

Family Groove with J’Adore Dance

Kids Park

Aug 15 (Sat) 10:30AM

Aug 15 (Sat) 12:00PM

Aug 16 (Sun) 3:30PM

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Family Story Time with EPL

Edmonton Public Library | Edmonton | 30 min

Get ready to sing, rhyme, and sign along with the Edmonton Public Library in the Tots Tent at KidsFringe! An amazing opportunity for parents/caregivers to bond with their little ones and learn new strategies to boost their child’s communication and development. Aimed at kids aged 0-5. Don’t miss out!

Family Story Time with EPL

Tots Tent

Aug 15 (Sat) 1:30PM

Aug 16 (Sun) 1:30PM

Aug 22 (Sat) 1:30PM

Aug 23 (Sun) 1:30PM

 

CREATIVE TEAM: Presented by Library Staff from the Strathcona Branch

ONLINE: epl.ca

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Glow Yoga

Edmonton | 30 min

Join our journey of imagination through movement, mindfulness and yoga. In our 30 minutes together, the children (of all ages) are given the opportunity to discover and express themselves, be creative, silly and have lots of fun.

Glow Yoga

Kids Park

Aug 14 (Fri) 12:30PM

Aug 17 (Mon) 3:30PM

Aug 18 (Tue) 10:30AM

Aug 19 (Wed) 4:00PM

Aug 20 (Thu) 4:00PM

Aug 21 (Fri) 4:00PM

CREATIVE TEAM: Lisa Cornell

ONLINE: GlowYogaKids.com | @GlowYogaKidsAlberta | Glow Yoga Kids Alberta

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Jojo’s Magic Circus

Edmonton | 30 min | Roving

Jojo’s Magic Circus is on the move! Jojo explores the Kids Fringe grounds this year while he performs dazzling juggling in front of your very eyes. Along with Nuggets the Flying Rubber Chicken, get ready for some silly stunts from this duo! Little Fringers can become a part of the show and hold true magic in their hands.

Jojo’s Magic Circus

Kids Park

Aug 20 (Thu) 2:00PM

As the youngest member in a family of circus performers, Jojo shares silly stunts and dazzling magic wherever he goes.

CREATIVE TEAM: Jordan Sabo

ONLINE: JojosCircus.ca | @JojosMagicCircus

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Jubilee Arts

Alberta Jubilee Auditoria Society | Edmonton | 30 min

Jubilee Arts brings creativity beyond the stage and into the heart of the community. Through pop-ups, workshops, and local partnerships, we deliver hands-on arts experiences across Alberta. Join us throughout KidsFringe as we feature a new local artist each day for fun and exciting workshops!

Jubilee Arts

Kids Park

Aug 15 (Sat) 11:30AM – 12PM / 12:30 – 1PM / 1:30 – 2PM 

Aug 16 (Sun) 11:30AM – 12PM / 12:30 – 1PM / 1:30 – 2PM 

Aug 17 (Mon) 11:30AM – 12PM / 12:30 – 1PM / 1:30 – 2PM 

Aug 18 (Tue) 11:30AM – 12PM / 12:30 – 1PM / 1:30 – 2PM 

Aug 19 (Wed) 11:30AM – 12PM / 12:30 – 1PM / 1:30 – 2PM 

Aug 20 (Thu) 11:30AM – 12PM / 12:30 – 1PM / 1:30 – 2PM 

Aug 21 (Fri) 11:30AM – 12PM / 12:30 – 1PM / 1:30 – 2PM 

Aug 22 (Sat) 11:30AM – 12PM / 12:30 – 1PM / 1:30 – 2PM 

Aug 23 (Sun) 11:30AM – 12PM / 12:30 – 1PM / 1:30 – 2PM 

CREATIVE TEAM: Jocelyn Anselmo: Events and Programming Manager, Derek Currie: Arts and Community Engagement Coordinator, Arts Education Facilitators: Michelle Weisgerber, Kelly Cyre, Aidan Laudersmith, Stephanie Sartore, and Emily Gallagher

ONLINE: JubileeArts.ca | @JubileeArtsAB | JubileeArtsAB

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Nordic Celebration of the Arts

Edmonton | 30 min | Parade

Join us for the Nordic Celebration of the Arts at KidsFringe! Gather with new friends to share your favourite moments from the day, reflect on what we’ve learned, and help create a joyful parade led by a KidsFringe Artist. It’s the perfect way to celebrate another amazing day of fun!

Nordic Celebration of the Arts

Kids Park

Aug 14 (Fri) 5:00PM 

Aug 15 (Sat) 5:00PM 

Aug 16 (Sun) 5:00PM 

Aug 17 (Mon) 5:00PM 

Aug 18 (Tue) 5:00PM 

Aug 19 (Wed) 5:00PM 

Aug 20 (Thu) 5:00PM 

Aug 21 (Fri) 5:00PM 

Aug 22 (Sat) 5:00PM 

Aug 23 (Sun) 5:00PM 

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Space Skallywags Two

Kompany Family Theatre | Edmonton | 30 min

Come join the Kompany Teen Troupe as they take kids and families on another wacky drama-filled adventure around the KidsFringe Site! Be prepared to join in for maximum fun!

Space Skallywags Two

Kids Park

Aug 14 (Fri) 4:00PM

Aug 16 (Sun) 12:00PM

Aug 17 (Mon) 12:00PM

Aug 18 (Tue) 12:00PM

Aug 19 (Wed) 12:00PM

Aug 20 (Thu) 3:30PM

Aug 21 (Fri) 3:30PM

Aug 22 (Sat) 12:00PM

Aug 23 (Sun) 4:00PM

Kids and families are invited to join in on a super fun and dramatic ‘obstacle course’ led by Kompany Family Theatre’s Teen Troupe.

CREATIVE TEAM: Ashtyn Sample & the Kompany Family Theatre Teen Troupe.

ONLINE: KompanyFamilyTheatre.com | @KFtheatre | Kompany Family Theatre

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Sung Lee Taekwondo Demonstration Team

Edmonton | 60 min

Traditional Korean Martial Arts Demonstration consisting of exciting patterns, self-defense, weaponry and board breaking. Performed by the Ellerslie Team, coached by Michelle Heyden.

Sung Lee Taekwondo Demonstration Team

Kids Park

Aug 15 (Sat) 3:30PM

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Wiggle & Giggle Sing Alongs and Stories

Edmonton | 30 min

Join Mama C for Wiggle & Giggle Sing Alongs and Stories in the Tots Tent! Sing, clap, and play in a fun-filled circle. Ages 0–5 and caregivers. Let’s make music together!

Wiggle & Giggle Sing Alongs and Stories

Tots Tent

Aug 15 (Sat) 12:00PM

Aug 16 (Sun) 3:00PM

Aug 21 (Fri ) 12:00PM

CREATIVE TEAM: Charlene Holtby

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