February 11, 2008 Family Fun at the Alberta Legislature 2008 - A Magical Experience! Edmonton... “Each year Alberta’s Legislature celebrates Family Day by offering a variety of entertainment and exhibits for all ages to enjoy, and this year the magic continues,” said Speaker Ken Kowalski. Those looking to add a bit of magic to their Family Day can catch the free family fun from noon to 4 p.m. on February 18 at the Alberta Legislature. Wagon rides around the vast Legislature Grounds, a leisurely skate on the south grounds rink and ice sculptures . sound like fun? It gets better! Inside the pedway Kent Wong the Travelling Magician will keep the kids smiling while he pulls a rabbit out of his hat and eagerly transforms balloons into creatures of all shapes and sizes. The carnival of magic features face painting and games, and kids of every age can dress up and play the part of the Speaker or the Lieutenant Governor with the Interpretive Centre’s Mock Legislature educational program. Also, there are two new exhibits to check out: Domestic Bliss is an art exhibit from the Alberta Arts Foundation celebrating the uniqueness of family as depicted by Alberta artists; and the LEGOslature, created by the Northern Alberta LEGO Users Group, is a fun and spectacular model of the Legislature Building standing a metre tall and constructed of 120,000 LEGO parts – guaranteed to make you feel like a kid again! Oh, and to satisfy the adult in you, tours of the majestic Legislature Building will run every 10 minutes between noon and 3:30 p.m. Be sure to check out the “magic spot.” For more information about Family Day at the Legislature, call Visitor Services at (780) 427-7362 or check out the website at www.assembly.ab.ca. -30- For more information contact: Bev Alenius, Executive Assistant to the Speaker (780) 427-2464 To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000. February 11, 2008 Free Family Fun at the Legislature Monday, February 18, 2008 Noon to 4:00 p.m. Free on-site parking is available Free events Magical wagon rides around the Legislature Grounds Free guided tours of the Alberta Legislature every 10 minutes from noon until 3:30 p.m.; tours begin at the south end of the pedway Kent Wong the Travelling Magician Carnival of magic Sir Oliver Owl Mock Legislature education program Hot chocolate Skating on the south Legislature Grounds Ice sculptures New exhibits: Domestic Bliss art exhibit and LEGOslature - LEGO model of the Alberta Legislature Building Enter to win family pack prizes donated by the Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park, Reynolds Alberta Museum and TELUS World of Science. For more information check out the online media kit on www.assembly.ab.ca. -30- Alberta Government | Ministries Listing | Legislative Assembly of Alberta Home Page | News Releases | Top of Page | Send us your comments or questions Copyright(©) 2008 Government of Alberta.