2018 Here’s to Dad Weekend | Fort Edmonton Park

This one’s for the fathers—and we’re offering free entry to all dads! We’ve planned an exciting lineup of family fun. Spend time learning, laughing, and being active with the kids.

Get lost in the wonder of the Park with the family as our fabulous interpreters entertain! Together, you’ll take part in the fun traditions, sports, and careers of the historic Edmontonian gentleman.

You and the kids won’t want to miss out on:

Fun games like double ball and baseball
A vintage woodcutting demonstration
Maintaining a Mountie’s garb
Competing with the burliest of men
A tutorial on razors and grooming
Fighting a fire, bucket brigade style

1846 Fort

DOUBLE BALL
FORT COURTYARD 11AM 30-minute program
Try your hand at a traditional First Nations game involving a ball and sticks. Typically, it’s a women’s game, but we don’t blame the boys for wanting to get in on the fun!

TRICKS OF THE TRADE: TUMPLINE DEMO
FORT COURTYARD 1PM 30-minute program
The fearsome “Badgers” of Edmonton House trotted around with 180 lb on their backs. Their secret? A tumpline! Kids can try strapping a slightly lighter load on and race across the courtyard.

TRICKS OF THE TRADE: WOODCUTTING
FORT COURTYARD 3PM 30-minute program
Do you know what a broad axe is? What about a pit saw? Come and try for yourself – it’s all about teamwork

1885 Street

BOOTS & BUTTONS: MOUNTIE MAINTENANCE
NWMP OUTPOST 11:30AM 30-minute program
Help keep a Mountie in tip-top condition. Learn how to keep your kit in fine form and there may even be a reward.
REDCOAT RAID

KELLY’S SALOON 1:30PM 15-minute program
Luke Kelly is rumoured to be selling liquor in his saloon! Can you believe it? The West is dry! Sign your kids up with the Mounties to go throw the book at him – unless he has a good excuse.

BURLY MAN COMPETITION
McDONALD HOUSE 3:30PM 15-minute program
Are you burly enough to compete in this annual sporting event? Test your might as the people of Edmonton did. We’ve got events like foot races, tug of war, and egg balancing for you to prove yourself.

1905 Street

DOMINION BARBERS
TENT CITY 11 AM 30-minute program
Kids can test out their “shaving” skills while everyone can learn about and experience the classic grooming rituals of gentlemen.
CALISTHENICS

ST. ANTHONY’S CHAPEL & SCHOOL
2PM 15-minute program
Britain needs your help in defending the Empire. Come get strong as you push, pull, and lunge with Fort trainers.

VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE DRILL
CITY HALL 4 PM 15-minute program
Participate in a live bucket brigade and experience the firefighting practices of old.

1920 Street

YOU’RE ON THE AIR!
CAPITOL THEATRE 10:30 AM 15-minute program
This is your chance to get behind the scenes! Help out production by making sound effects for an upcoming radio show.

BASEBALL
QUAD BEHIND SUN DRUGS 12:30 PM 30-minute program Batter up! Step up to the plate and join the folks of the 1920s
in the seventh inning stretch.

LABOUR DEBATE
AGT RURAL TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
2:30PM 15-minute program
Should Edmontonians join the sympathy strike? Where and with whom does Edmonton stand? Weigh the pros and cons of this hot topic as the rest of the nation watches.

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