Find the best things to do in Edmonton with Kids
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.
Watch ‘The Greatest Showman’ at the Drive in This Friday in Edmonton
The Greatest Showman plays the Horizon Drive-In in Edmonton on Friday, Aug 14. Tickets are $15 a person, kids five and under free. What families should know.
Free Admission to Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm (and More Adventures During Open Farm Days)
Free Open Farm Days activities near Edmonton, Aug 15-16: free entry to Prairie Gardens, farm tours at Off-Grid YEG, and time with alpacas.
How to Plan a Teen Birthday Party in Edmonton (and where to host it)
Planning a teen birthday party in Edmonton? Skip the eye-rolls with 6 simple steps — from budget and guest list to picking the vibe before the venue.
Free Day Trips From Edmonton That Your Kids Will love this Summer
Gas money and a cooler — that's the whole budget. Bison, boardwalks, river slides and giant roadside eggs, all free to walk into, all under two hours out.
5 Free Edmonton Art Galleries to Explore with Your Kids this Summer
Five free Edmonton art galleries that actually work with kids this summer — from a gallery with its own kids' room to art right beside the best run-around space downtown. Full list linked.
Every Outdoor Movie Left in Edmonton This Summer (2026)
We keep a running master list on our Edmonton outdoor movies guide and update it all season — but this is your quick-scan roundup of what's coming up.
Heritage Festival With Kids: The No-Stress Family Guide (Aug 1–3, Hawrelak Park)
Eighty cultures. Sixty pavilions. One river-valley park — and zero admission. After three years away for renovations, the Edmonton Heritage Festival is finally back home at Hawrelak Park, and it's the best free thing you'll do with your kids all summer.
Spook and Screen Halloween Drive in Movie Tickets are on Sale Now
Halloween drive-in at Lake Summerside on Oct 17. Double feature, food trucks, roaming ghouls. $20 per car or $15 walk-up. RSVP required — spots are limited.
This Alberta Festival has a Dino Race, Massive Sand Castle Competition and Cardboard Boat Race
A massive sandcastle competition lands at Devonshire Beach Aug 8–9, 2026. Build your team, race dinos, and win big at Slave Lake's Beachfest. Register early!
The Best Family-Friendly Bookstores and Libraries in Edmonton
Edmonton has more places to fall in love with reading than most parents realize. Between a century-old public library system and a handful of stubbornly independent bookshops, there's no shortage of spots where kids can flip through picture books while parents grab a coffee nearby.
Free Summer Music Fun for Kids: Music Explorers at Candora
Looking for something creative (and free!) for your kids to do this summer? The Candora Society has you covered with their free summer music program.
