Thursday date night at the Garden - Staycation idea #4!

Outdoor enthusiast unite! 
This will be a date night to remember! 

Enjoy a walk around the beautiful Devonian Botanic Garden until dusk every Thursday from now until the end of August! 

Dancing. Movie. Rumba. Games. 
Every Thursday also has a different theme so there is something for everyone.

Admission is affordable and includes the entertainment..  
$11/Adults $6/Students $8/Seniors $8/Friends of the Garden 
(Passes & coupons accepted for all Thursday's EXCEPT the movie night) 

The more you buy, the more you save.. 
If you know that you want to attend more then on of the date nights, there are multi-packs available! 

Tantalizing your taste buds! 
You can order some light fare from the Loft Patio Cafe or bring your own picnic... 
(BYOB is not allowed..sorry folks..rules are rules...but you can buy some bevee's there) 

There is free popcorn! 

Plan which night you want to attend, information is here! 

P.S
Date nights are rain or shine! (within reason) 

Disney in Concert - Staycation location # 3! Set your calendars for August 29th... oh and it's FREEEEEEEEE

If you're doing the staycation thing like we are doing this summer, well then you are looking for fun things to do in and around Edmonton (affordable or free is also a plus!)

This is plan ahead and put it on your calendar NOW worthy!

Friday August 29th @ 8:00pm , the Edmonton Symphony is performing Disney in Concert at Churchill Square and it's FREE. 

There will be 4 vocalists performing with the orchestra as well as clips and storyboard art being displayed on screen through out the performance. 

Bring the family, dress up in your favourite disney character costume, and sing along to some of the greatest disney movies made such as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and yes........FROZEN..  (and a variety of others.. ) 

Looking for more information? You can check our the Edmonton Symphony webpage here. 

See you there!! 

Staycation idea's - #2 Pembina River

While Kris and I will be planning a lot of things to do as a family, there are also some things that we will be doing without the kids. 
Going to Pembina River Tubing is one of them. 

(It is recommended that children be at least 5 years of age and that ALL children 12 and under are supervised by a responsible adult) 



Pembina River Tubing is located a little over an hour West of Edmonton. Detailed directions to the location can be found here. All you need to do is get yourself there and they provide a shuttle to the tubing starting point, tubes, life jackets, and offer various stop off points where you can grab a ride back! 
You have the option to pay for the whole shebang (tube, shuttle, & life jacket) or you can bring your own tube/life jacket and just pay for the shuttle! You can also pay $5 for them to keep your car keys for you!
>>> Prices for everything can be found here <<<


What to bring? 

• Sunscreen
• Shoes that you can wear in the water. (bring something to attach your shoes to the tube if you are wearing flip flops)
• Hat
• Sun Glasses 
• Beverages (Liquor is prohibited as it is a public place)
• A picnic lunch 

Things to keep in mind!

• Sometimes the water is not optimal for tubing - calling ahead doesn't hurt and then it's not a wasted trip. 780.515.1754
• Plan to go early! From now until September it is on a first come first serve basis during the weekends. IT GETS BUSY!!
• During the week you can make reservations - especially for large groups.

Happy Friday everyone! :)

U-Pick - a list of Edmonton and surrounding areas U-Pick farms **Updated**

We are looking at family things that we want to do this summer as we plan to have a lot of mini stay-cations. Going to a U-Pick is definitely on the top of our list! 

Depending on the weather U-Pick season generally goes June/July-October. 
Berry picking season in and around Edmonton generally starts in mid July 
**fingers crossed**

I have compiled a list of U-Pick farms to help you choose the best one.
If you want to visit the website for each location just click on the name, also register for their email notifications if they have them, you will get insider information on whats happening! 

Some things to consider when going to a U-Pick :

• Call first as some require appointments or strongly suggest appointments. Plus crop conditions may not be favourable. 
• Bring cash - Even if they accept debit or credit, what happens if it doesn't work?..out on a farm.....you get my point :)
• Bring snacks & water 
• Bring a cooler to keep your pickings fresh for the drive home. 
• Wear a hat & sunscreen - you will realize when its too late that you have gotten sun stroke or sun burn
• Wear good shoes & comfortable clothing- there is lots of bending and moving around. 
• BRING YOUR OWN PAILS FOR BERRY PICKING (ice cream pails work great)

North of Edmonton

Prairie Gardens - U-Pick Strawberries as well as various vegetables during the season. 
780.921.2272
Check out the other activities that Prairie Gardens has to offer. 

Sprout Farms Apple Orchard - U-Pick apple orchard that has been around for around 30 years! 
780.921.3460

Horse Hill Berry Farm - U-Pick for raspberries. 
780.406.4556
Appointment required

Sunflower Gardens - U-Pick berries, vegetables, and dill, 
780.914.5198


East of Edmonton

Creekside Saskatoon Berry Farm - Raspberries & Saskatoons.
creeksidesaskatoonberryfarm@gmail.com
780.243.2652
*Minimizes chemical and pesticide use*

The Berry Farm - Apples, currants, plums, raspberries, rhubarb, saskatoon berries and more. 
780.918.3221
theberryfarm@xplornet.com
*Use natural growing practices*

Prairie Berry Farm - Cherries, currants, raspberries, sweet corn, peas, onions and so much more. 
780.662.7669
bbelland3@gmail.com
*Use natural growing practices*


West of Edmonton

Big Rock Berry Farms - Offering Saskatoon's, Raspberries, & Strawberries
780-886-3387
bigrockberryfarm@gmail.com

Roys Raspberries - Offers 10 varieties of red raspberries and 2 golden. 
780.962.3959
*Use natural growing practices*

Grove Berry Patch - close to Spruce Grove also offers various U-Pick options of various berries and vegetables! 
780.962.5824

Happy Acres U-Pick- close to Spruce Grove. Pride themselves in having chemical free fruit & vegetables.
780.968.0099

South of Edmonton 

The Bevilaqua (no website) - 3 types of Raspberries, apples, cherries, 3 types of saskatoons, and delicious veggies! Even better - there is fresh honey. 
51165 RR 250 - Go south on 127 street until you get to 41 ave. You will see the farm on the left side on top of a small hill.
780.955.3051
*Chemical Free*

Brix 'N' Berries - a focus on Saskatoon berries, Strawberries, and veggies. 
780.980.5386

Steven's Strawberries - U-Pick and also offers the option for you to call ahead and reserve a 4 litre container of berries for $22! 
780-352-2924

Pipestone Berry Farm - Saskatoons & vegetables
780.387.5466 
russw@incentre.net 

Did I miss your U-Pick farm??
Send me an email @ anotheryegmommy@gmail.com and I will add it to the list!

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