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4 Edmonton PD Day Camps our Kids Love (and we think yours will too)
Four Edmonton PD day camps our kids love, from ninja obstacle courses to laser tag, music, and gymnastics — plans sorted for the next no-school day.
Free Admission to Treehouse Indoor Playground on September 16 - All Day
Treehouse Indoor Playground is opening its doors for free on September 16, 2026! Bring the whole family for a full day of play at all Edmonton-area locations, 10am–7pm.
Free Games, Free Cupcakes & a Free Concert: The Rec Room's 10th Birthday Bash
The Rec Room South Edmonton Common turns 10 on September 19th with free games, balloon twisting, cupcakes, and live music all day.
20 Free Courses You Can Take Online Through the University of Alberta This Fall
20 free online courses through the University of Alberta this fall — dinosaurs, the Arctic, video games, and more, perfect for family learning nights or homeschool.
13 Fun (and Free!) Programs for Kids at Edmonton Public Library This Fall
Explore 13 free Edmonton Public Library programs for kids this fall, from storytime and STEM to crafts, clubs, and more the whole family will love.
Free Drop-In Swimming Is Back at These Two Sherwood Park Pools
Free drop-in swimming is back at Kinsmen Leisure Centre and Emerald Hills Leisure Centre this fall, thanks to a Strathcona County and Pasta Pantry partnership — plus a free voucher while supplies last.
The 2026 City of Edmonton’s $20 After-School Youth Pass
Edmonton's After-School Youth Pass gives teens 8-17 access to every city rec centre for $20/month. Here's what's included, what's changed for 2026, and what to set up first.
See a Velociraptor Look-Alike, a Baby Ceratopsid Dinosaur, at University of Alberta's Free Museum and Collections
See a life-size velociraptor look-alike and a baby ceratopsid dinosaur at U of A's Museums and Collections in Edmonton — free admission, all ages welcome.
Let the Kids Pick: Any Movie Is $5 at Cineplex This Weekend | September 5 & 6
Take the kids to any movie they want on the big screen in Edmonton this weekend: Cineplex tickets and popcorn are just $5 each, September 5-6.
Cineplex Just Dropped Its September $3.99 Movie Lineup — Here's What's Playing
Cineplex's $3.99 Movie series is back this September — see the full Saturday lineup of family-friendly films playing at Edmonton theatres this month.
Tickets Are On Sale for the Harry Potter DroneArt Show Coming to Edmonton in September
Tickets are on sale now for the Harry Potter drone show in Edmonton. Two shows only - your chance to be part of the magic September 18 and 19, 2026.
This Edmonton Library Just Became a 4-Floor Ghost Story (and it’s Perfect for Teens)
Locked Library: Ghost Stories brings a spooky after-hours escape room to Stanley A. Milner Library on Oct. 24. Here's what teens need to know before they go.
Free Admission to the Royal Alberta Museum for Alberta Culture Days 2026
Get free admission to the Royal Alberta Museum on September 26 & 27, 2026 for Alberta Culture Days. See what's on, plan your visit, and explore RAM's galleries for free.
There’s a Full Weekend, Family-friendly, Campground Star Party Popping up in September
Alberta Star Party 2026: a stargazing and camping weekend in Milo, southern Alberta, Sept 11 to 13. Talks, a sky scavenger hunt and family fun, from $25.
Climb for FREE at These Edmonton Climbing Gyms on August 28
Climb for FREE on August 28 at three Edmonton climbing gyms. BLOCS, Niche and Factory are offering free all-day climbing, rentals included and no membership required.
Get a Free Back-to-School Photo Session at Alberta Film School | August 24-28
Free Photoshoot Week at Alberta Film School: book a free portrait session Aug 24–28 in Edmonton and get fresh back-to-school photos for the family.
9 Outdoor Movies to Watch in Edmonton in September
Nine outdoor movies still to catch in and around Edmonton this September, from free community screenings to a long-weekend drive-in. Dates, spots and tips.
Edmonton Math Tutoring? Family Futures has you Covered this Fall
Family Futures offers one-on-one math tutoring for K–9 students in south Edmonton, aligned to the Alberta curriculum. Register for fall today.
Tickets Are on Sale Now for the Girls on Fire Confidence Conference
Tickets are on sale for the Girls on Fire Confidence Conference in Edmonton, Oct. 18, 2026 — a day of mentorship for girls ages 8–13.