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Edmonton Fire Station Open House: Heritage Valley
Each year, Edmontonians can meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Fire Station Open Houses and tours.
Michaels Makebreak: Make an Autumn Wreath
Join us in-store for the perfect project to get ready for Fall! All you need to do is purchase a metal floral hoop wreath of your choice and Michaels will provide the rest.
Free Summer Postcard Making Session with Staples Canada
Create these fun summer-themed postcards to send to your friends and family using STAEDTLER coloured pencils!
Drop In A Walk in the Darkness at Miquelon Lake
Up for exploring in the dark? Join us for a stroll through Miquelon at night! We’ll learn what makes Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve so special as we look in the skies for bats and stars, and listen in the trees for hooting owls. We’ll even get to visit the Hesje Observatory to view the night sky on this two-hour guided walk in the darkness.
Free Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Space Odyssey
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, we’ve got a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Space Odyssey. .
Youth Day and Outdoor Movie at Castledowns Park
Youth Day Edmonton is FREE, all-ages, and includes bouncy castles, free food, face painting, a live DJ, special guest appearances, lots of big prizes, and MORE!
Edmonton Cariwest Parade
Cariwest 2025 brings Edmonton’s largest summer parade through downtown Edmonton on August 9th, 2025.
Movie Night at Ice District Plaza
Ice District is bringing back movie night in the plaza - two times this summer.
Drop In A Walk in the Darkness at Miquelon Lake
Up for exploring in the dark? Join us for a stroll through Miquelon at night! We’ll learn what makes Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve so special as we look in the skies for bats and stars, and listen in the trees for hooting owls. We’ll even get to visit the Hesje Observatory to view the night sky on this two-hour guided walk in the darkness.
Fort Saskatchewan Movie Under the Stars
Join the fun for Spider-Man themed activities, face-painting, inflatables, photo opportunities, and prizing!
South Cooking Lake Trail Days
Join South Cooking Lake for the biggest family event of the year! Pancake breakfast, Parade, Car Show, Country Market, Inflatables, Petting Zoo, Kids Games, Wagon Rides, History Walk and more.
Edmonton Fire Station Open House: Lake District
Each year, Edmontonians can meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Fire Station Open Houses and tours.
Albany Block Party
This free, family-friendly event will feature bouncy castles, mini golf, an interactive bubble show, live music, and booths by Albany Market Square retailers with free samples, coupons, and more!
Free Ardrossan Play Day
Play Days are hosted by Everybody Gets to Play to allow kids to instinctively, creatively and energetically have fun. It is a celebration of community to celebrate play, encourage the benefits of year-round play and support the development of healthy, active and creative children.
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Trash Day at Broadmoor Lake Park
Come learn about our waste system in Strathcona County and enjoy family friendly activities.
Poop-a-Palooza at Heritage Hills Dog Park
Join us to find out how your furry friend can reduce their carbon paw print.
Lots of prizes and educational material to learn about recycled pet products and much more.
Drop In A Walk in the Darkness at Miquelon Lake
Up for exploring in the dark? Join us for a stroll through Miquelon at night! We’ll learn what makes Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve so special as we look in the skies for bats and stars, and listen in the trees for hooting owls. We’ll even get to visit the Hesje Observatory to view the night sky on this two-hour guided walk in the darkness.
Free Weekly Basketball Program with Everhoops
Whether your child is brand new to basketball or already loves the game, our dedicated coaches and mentors create a supportive, inclusive environment for everyone to grow and thrive.
Drop In A Walk in the Darkness at Miquelon Lake
Up for exploring in the dark? Join us for a stroll through Miquelon at night! We’ll learn what makes Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve so special as we look in the skies for bats and stars, and listen in the trees for hooting owls. We’ll even get to visit the Hesje Observatory to view the night sky on this two-hour guided walk in the darkness.
Edmonton Fire Station Open House: Norwood
Each year, Edmontonians can meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Fire Station Open Houses and tours.
Movie Night at Ice District Plaza
Ice District is bringing back movie night in the plaza - two times this summer.
Edmonton Fire Station Open House: Meadows
Each year, Edmontonians can meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Fire Station Open Houses and tours.
Edmonton Fire Station Open House: Morin
Each year, Edmontonians can meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Fire Station Open Houses and tours.
Edmonton Fire Station Open House: Windermere
Each year, Edmontonians can meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Fire Station Open Houses and tours.
Kids Club at Edmonton Urban Farm
Everyone is welcome to visit, have a coffee, explore the Urban Farm, pet a bunny, meet a gardener. Always free and always family friendly!
Kids Club runs every Saturday, June 1-September 28, 11-12:30. It is a free, garden-focused drop-in with capacity for 25 young ones.
Kids Club at Edmonton Urban Farm
Everyone is welcome to visit, have a coffee, explore the Urban Farm, pet a bunny, meet a gardener. Always free and always family friendly!
Kids Club runs every Saturday, June 1-September 28, 11-12:30. It is a free, garden-focused drop-in with capacity for 25 young ones.
Kids Club at Edmonton Urban Farm
Everyone is welcome to visit, have a coffee, explore the Urban Farm, pet a bunny, meet a gardener. Always free and always family friendly!
Kids Club runs every Saturday, June 1-September 28, 11-12:30. It is a free, garden-focused drop-in with capacity for 25 young ones.
Kids Club at Edmonton Urban Farm
Everyone is welcome to visit, have a coffee, explore the Urban Farm, pet a bunny, meet a gardener. Always free and always family friendly!
Kids Club runs every Saturday, June 1-September 28, 11-12:30. It is a free, garden-focused drop-in with capacity for 25 young ones.
Reynolds Museum Harvest Festival
Celebrate Harvest in Alberta at the fun, family-friendly Harvest Festival at Reynolds Alberta Museum.
Free Symphony in the Square: Once Upon a Time Disney Concert
Join us on August 30 & 31 in Churchill Square for a magical journey into storytelling and music as only the timeless tales of Disney can evoke.
Bugology 101 at Miquelon Lake
Is a Lady bug really a bug? Some may think they are creepy crawlies, but insects and other invertebrates are fascinating critters with amazing adaptations! Come over and look at the secret lives of some of the tiniest park animals.
Free Endless Summer Event in Rosenthal
Bring the family, enjoy refreshing lemonade and treats, play some bingo and win prizes!
Queen Mary Block Party
This event is packed with free activities, including yummy food like hamburgers, halal hot dogs, popcorn, and snow cones. Get ready for exciting games like bouncy castles, face painting, balloon twisting, and community games.
Kids Club at Edmonton Urban Farm
Everyone is welcome to visit, have a coffee, explore the Urban Farm, pet a bunny, meet a gardener. Always free and always family friendly!
Kids Club runs every Saturday, June 1-September 28, 11-12:30. It is a free, garden-focused drop-in with capacity for 25 young ones.
Reynolds Museum Harvest Festival
Celebrate Harvest in Alberta at the fun, family-friendly Harvest Festival at Reynolds Alberta Museum.
The Big Bounce Canada: The World’s Biggest Bouncy Castle Tour
The Big Bounce Canada is popping up in Edmonton August 31 to September 8, 2024. You can book a three-hour timeslot to bounce, explore and jump your way through this massive, 16,000 SF attraction.
Free Symphony in the Square: Once Upon a Time Disney Concert
Join us on August 30 & 31 in Churchill Square for a magical journey into storytelling and music as only the timeless tales of Disney can evoke.
Free Weekly Drop-In Field Sports
Are your kids bored over summer break? Well, this just might be for them! Youth ages 10 to 15 are invited to join every Wednesday from 2-4pm, July-August, at the Bessie Nichols sports field for drop-in sports and snacks! Sports will be fun, and simple in nature such as soccer & ultimate frisbee!
Fujifilm Instax Kids' Photo Scavenger Hunt
Join McBain, Fujifilm Canada, & Salisbury Greenhouses for an afternoon of photography and puzzles. Each registered attendee will be equipped with a Fujifilm Instax Mini camera and 2 10-packs of Instax film for the afternoon.
Peek in a Pond at Miquelon Lake
Ever wonder what lies beneath the surface? Dive in to this fun and interactive program to discover for yourself what kind of critters call Grebe pond home. Get down on your bellies and dip into the reeds to see what you will catch! This free event is held at Miquelon Lake and is for all ages.
Kids Club at Edmonton Urban Farm
Everyone is welcome to visit, have a coffee, explore the Urban Farm, pet a bunny, meet a gardener. Always free and always family friendly!
Kids Club runs every Saturday, June 1-September 28, 11-12:30. It is a free, garden-focused drop-in with capacity for 25 young ones.
Beaumont Free Family Fun Day
Visit the Beaumont Fairgrounds for free family fun day on August 24, 2024. The gates are open at 11am for a full day of family fun featuring circus arts, duck herding, pony rides, petting zoo, marketplace, crafts and arts display, wagon rides, jumpy castle and food trucks.
Edmonton Family Nature Nights 2024
These free family nature nights collaborate with naturalist clubs, and nature experts from across the province to bring you a series of exciting and engaging nature nights with hands on activities on Wednesday evenings from 6-8:30 PM in July and August!
Free Weekly Drop-In Field Sports
Are your kids bored over summer break? Well, this just might be for them! Youth ages 10 to 15 are invited to join every Wednesday from 2-4pm, July-August, at the Bessie Nichols sports field for drop-in sports and snacks! Sports will be fun, and simple in nature such as soccer & ultimate frisbee!
Broadmoor Lake Play Day
Enjoy a morning of play at Broadmoor Lake with an invitation to play for families.
Baby Shark and the Tails of the Seven Seas
Baby Shark and Tails of the Seven Seas is premiering in Edmonton during fringe and is the perfect show to introduce children under 10 to theatre.
Nature Investigators at Miquelon Lake
Can you solve the Miquelon mysteries? There are many clues in uncovering the secret lives of Miquelon’s animals. Join the investigative interpreter as they teach you how to snoop, spy, and identify the tracks and traces they leave behind!
Fujifilm Instax Kids' Photo Scavenger Hunt
Join McBain, Fujifilm Canada, & Salisbury Greenhouses for an afternoon of photography and puzzles. Each registered attendee will be equipped with a Fujifilm Instax Mini camera and 2 10-packs of Instax film for the afternoon.
Kids Club at Edmonton Urban Farm
Everyone is welcome to visit, have a coffee, explore the Urban Farm, pet a bunny, meet a gardener. Always free and always family friendly!
Kids Club runs every Saturday, June 1-September 28, 11-12:30. It is a free, garden-focused drop-in with capacity for 25 young ones.
Alberta Open Farm Days
Alberta Open Farms Days is an incubator for agri-tourism and rural sustainability. We bring Albertans together through educational and experiential agricultural-based initiatives to learn about where your food comes from. As well, some of Alberta's most talented chefs and rural communities will be hosting a memorable series of farm to table culinary events that will be held around the province using Alberta farm products.