Find the best things to do in Edmonton with Kids
Alberta Avenue Community Garden Open Garden Night
Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm until Sept 10, the beautiful community garden will be open to the public. Come wander, view, sit and enjoy.
FREE Edmonton Fire Station Open House: Blatchford
Every year families have an opportunity to meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Edmonton Fire Station Open Houses.
Alberta Avenue Community Garden Open Garden Night
Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm until Sept 10, the beautiful community garden will be open to the public. Come wander, view, sit and enjoy.
FREE Edmonton Fire Station Open House: Londonderry
Every year families have an opportunity to meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Edmonton Fire Station Open Houses.
Peek in a Pond Family Program 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!
Alberta Avenue Community Garden Open Garden Night
Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm until Sept 10, the beautiful community garden will be open to the public. Come wander, view, sit and enjoy.
Peek in a Pond Family Program 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!
Summer at the Centre: Spruce Grove Night Market
Spruce Grove’s signature summer event series returns for 2026 with even more to experience. Last year, over 10,000 people filled the streets of our City Centre. This year, we’re raising the bar with more vendors, more food trucks, more entertainment, and more community energy . Each event transforms downtown into a high-energy, family-friendly hub - rain or shine.
Alberta Avenue Community Garden Open Garden Night
Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm until Sept 10, the beautiful community garden will be open to the public. Come wander, view, sit and enjoy.
FREE Edmonton Fire Station Open House: Mill Woods
Every year families have an opportunity to meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Edmonton Fire Station Open Houses.
Peek in a Pond Family Program 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!
Skateboard "Try it" Sessions with Project Rad at Central Park
Curious about skateboarding? Come give it a try! Join Project Rad Skateboarding and their certified coaches during this one-hour “Try It” session at the Spruce Grove Wheeled Sports Park. This program is free and drop-in with the goal of creating a low-pressure way to try out skateboarding. Skateboards and safety equipment will be available to use during the session. Waivers must be signed on site prior to participation. Minors wishing to participate will be required to have their parent/guardian to sign their waiver.
Alberta Avenue Community Garden Open Garden Night
Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm until Sept 10, the beautiful community garden will be open to the public. Come wander, view, sit and enjoy.
Summer at the Centre: Spruce Grove Night Market
Spruce Grove’s signature summer event series returns for 2026 with even more to experience. Last year, over 10,000 people filled the streets of our City Centre. This year, we’re raising the bar with more vendors, more food trucks, more entertainment, and more community energy . Each event transforms downtown into a high-energy, family-friendly hub - rain or shine.
Skateboard "Try it" Sessions with Project Rad at Central Park
Curious about skateboarding? Come give it a try! Join Project Rad Skateboarding and their certified coaches during this one-hour “Try It” session at the Spruce Grove Wheeled Sports Park. This program is free and drop-in with the goal of creating a low-pressure way to try out skateboarding. Skateboards and safety equipment will be available to use during the session. Waivers must be signed on site prior to participation. Minors wishing to participate will be required to have their parent/guardian to sign their waiver.
Alberta Avenue Community Garden Open Garden Night
Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm until Sept 10, the beautiful community garden will be open to the public. Come wander, view, sit and enjoy.
FREE Edmonton Fire Station Open House: Lewis Farms
Every year families have an opportunity to meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Edmonton Fire Station Open Houses.
Skateboard "Try it" Sessions with Project Rad at Central Park
Curious about skateboarding? Come give it a try! Join Project Rad Skateboarding and their certified coaches during this one-hour “Try It” session at the Spruce Grove Wheeled Sports Park. This program is free and drop-in with the goal of creating a low-pressure way to try out skateboarding. Skateboards and safety equipment will be available to use during the session. Waivers must be signed on site prior to participation. Minors wishing to participate will be required to have their parent/guardian to sign their waiver.
Alberta Avenue Community Garden Open Garden Night
Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm until Sept 10, the beautiful community garden will be open to the public. Come wander, view, sit and enjoy.
Edmonton Heritage Festival
The Edmonton Heritage Festival is the world's largest three-day multiculturalism celebration. The festival showcases a diversity of cuisine, entertainment, interpretive materials, and crafts worldwide. There is no admission fees to enter or to watch the many cultural dances and folk music shows throughout the day. Attendees will be able to purchase various food made by the pavilions. Due to the renovations currently happening at our usual home of Hawrelak Park, the festival has been relocated to the Edmonton Exhibition Lands and Borden Parks.
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 our investigative interpreter as they teach you how to snoop, spy, and identify the tracks and traces they leave behind!
Summer at the Centre: Spruce Grove Night Market
Spruce Grove’s signature summer event series returns for 2026 with even more to experience. Last year, over 10,000 people filled the streets of our City Centre. This year, we’re raising the bar with more vendors, more food trucks, more entertainment, and more community energy . Each event transforms downtown into a high-energy, family-friendly hub - rain or shine.
Guided Mushroom Walk at Miquelon Lake
What’s on the ground, up in the trees, below your feet and even on dead logs? They’re SUPER SHROOMS! Come along on this guided walk as we explore the wide world of mushrooms and other fungus, among us. How many can you find?
Family Nature Night: Movement in Nature
Get in the groove with movement-based activities around the John Walter Museum in Edmonton's Kinsman Park, with activities led by City of Edmonton nature interpreters, the Invasive Plan Outreach Program, and City Arts Centre!
Children's Makerspace Open Hours at EPL
Come discover all that the Children's Makerspace has to offer! Tinker with our loose parts wall, take a photo with our green screen, make music at our DIY DJ booth, learn how to code a robot, get help with a 3D design, and more. Drop in anytime during these open hours.
Alberta Avenue Community Garden Open Garden Night
Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm until Sept 10, the beautiful community garden will be open to the public. Come wander, view, sit and enjoy.
Free Strathma Garden Explorers
Garden Explorers starts at Strathcona Museum and Archives! Drop by from 10:30–11:00 AM for some garden fun. Kids 4+ and their grown-ups can help us plant the garden, do a simple activity, and take home a bean plant.
Bubble Chase 5K
Canada’s most vibrant fun run, the Bubble Chase 5K, is officially taking over Capilano Park! Trade your standard race route for a magical, messy, and unforgettable course filled with massive arches pumping out non-stop, neon-coloured foam and bubbles.
Billy Bacon Memorial Bulldog Race
In collaboration with Urban Vinyl Signage, we are excited to bring back the annual Billy Bacon Memorial Bulldog Race. Join us for a day at the races and stick around until the end to watch the bulldogs race down the track!
FREE Edmonton Fire Station Open House: Highlands
Every year families have an opportunity to meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Edmonton Fire Station Open Houses.
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 our tiniest park animals.
2026 Sourdough Raft Race
Come down for the toonie pancake breakfast, then stay after 11 am to watch the rafts take to the river. Family fun as the slow race progresses.
Skateboard "Try it" Sessions with Project Rad at Central Park
Curious about skateboarding? Come give it a try! Join Project Rad Skateboarding and their certified coaches during this one-hour “Try It” session at the Spruce Grove Wheeled Sports Park. This program is free and drop-in with the goal of creating a low-pressure way to try out skateboarding. Skateboards and safety equipment will be available to use during the session. Waivers must be signed on site prior to participation. Minors wishing to participate will be required to have their parent/guardian to sign their waiver.
Guided Mushroom Walk at Miquelon Lake
What’s on the ground, up in the trees, below your feet and even on dead logs? They’re SUPER SHROOMS! Come along on this guided walk as we explore the wide world of mushrooms and other fungus, among us. How many can you find?
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 our investigative interpreter as they teach you how to snoop, spy, and identify the tracks and traces they leave behind!
Children's Makerspace Open Hours at EPL
Come discover all that the Children's Makerspace has to offer! Tinker with our loose parts wall, take a photo with our green screen, make music at our DIY DJ booth, learn how to code a robot, get help with a 3D design, and more. Drop in anytime during these open hours.
Alberta Avenue Community Garden Open Garden Night
Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm until Sept 10, the beautiful community garden will be open to the public. Come wander, view, sit and enjoy.
Free Strathma Garden Explorers
Garden Explorers starts at Strathcona Museum and Archives! Drop by from 10:30–11:00 AM for some garden fun. Kids 4+ and their grown-ups can help us plant the garden, do a simple activity, and take home a bean plant.
Peek in a Pond Family Program 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!
Summer at the Centre: Spruce Grove Night Market
Spruce Grove’s signature summer event series returns for 2026 with even more to experience. Last year, over 10,000 people filled the streets of our City Centre. This year, we’re raising the bar with more vendors, more food trucks, more entertainment, and more community energy . Each event transforms downtown into a high-energy, family-friendly hub - rain or shine.
Guided Mushroom Walk at Miquelon Lake
What’s on the ground, up in the trees, below your feet and even on dead logs? They’re SUPER SHROOMS! Come along on this guided walk as we explore the wide world of mushrooms and other fungus, among us. How many can you find?
Trashfest in Strathcona County
Come learn about the waste system in Strathcona County. Enjoy free activities for the whole family while you learn about waste management. Get an up close look at a waste truck, find interactive games and waste trucks, and so much more. No cost. No registration required.
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 our tiniest park animals.
Children's Makerspace Open Hours at EPL
Come discover all that the Children's Makerspace has to offer! Tinker with our loose parts wall, take a photo with our green screen, make music at our DIY DJ booth, learn how to code a robot, get help with a 3D design, and more. Drop in anytime during these open hours.
Alberta Avenue Community Garden Open Garden Night
Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm until Sept 10, the beautiful community garden will be open to the public. Come wander, view, sit and enjoy.
Free Strathma Garden Explorers
Garden Explorers starts at Strathcona Museum and Archives! Drop by from 10:30–11:00 AM for some garden fun. Kids 4+ and their grown-ups can help us plant the garden, do a simple activity, and take home a bean plant.
FREE Edmonton Fire Station Open House: Pilot Sound
Every year families have an opportunity to meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Edmonton Fire Station Open Houses.
FREE Drop-in Skateboarding Meet-up
A great opportunity for your kid to meet other young skaters from across Edmonton, build friendships, and be part of the growing Edmonton skateboarding community.
FREE Community Pond Party - Regency
Pond parties are a way for residents to learn about Strathcona County's stormwater facilities and their ecological benefits. Pond parties have activities for all to make learning about our local water ecosystem fun.
Guided Mushroom Walk at Miquelon Lake
What’s on the ground, up in the trees, below your feet and even on dead logs? They’re SUPER SHROOMS! Come along on this guided walk as we explore the wide world of mushrooms and other fungus, among us. How many can you find?
FREE Movies at the Mile: Outdoor Movie Night
Join Century Mile Racetrack and Casino on the last Wednesday of the month in June, July and August for the return of our summer Movies at the Mile, presented by Ultra Shine!
Peek in a Pond Family Program 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!
Children's Makerspace Open Hours at EPL
Come discover all that the Children's Makerspace has to offer! Tinker with our loose parts wall, take a photo with our green screen, make music at our DIY DJ booth, learn how to code a robot, get help with a 3D design, and more. Drop in anytime during these open hours.
Alberta Avenue Community Garden Open Garden Night
Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm until Sept 10, the beautiful community garden will be open to the public. Come wander, view, sit and enjoy.
Free Strathma Garden Explorers
Garden Explorers starts at Strathcona Museum and Archives! Drop by from 10:30–11:00 AM for some garden fun. Kids 4+ and their grown-ups can help us plant the garden, do a simple activity, and take home a bean plant.
FREE Edmonton Fire Station Open House: Kaskitayo
Every year families have an opportunity to meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Edmonton Fire Station Open Houses.
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 our investigative interpreter as they teach you how to snoop, spy, and identify the tracks and traces they leave behind!
Fort's Summer Send Off Celebration
This year, wrap up summer with a brand-new event: Fort’s Summer Send-Off, a full day of free, family-friendly fun at the Fort Heritage Precinct. Enjoy live entertainment, cultural experiences, and community activities as we celebrate Alberta’s heritage and spirit.
Guided Mushroom Walk at Miquelon Lake
What’s on the ground, up in the trees, below your feet and even on dead logs? They’re SUPER SHROOMS! Come along on this guided walk as we explore the wide world of mushrooms and other fungus, among us. How many can you find?
Alberta Avenue Community Garden Open Garden Night
Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm until Sept 10, the beautiful community garden will be open to the public. Come wander, view, sit and enjoy.
Guided Mushroom Walk at Miquelon Lake
What’s on the ground, up in the trees, below your feet and even on dead logs? They’re SUPER SHROOMS! Come along on this guided walk as we explore the wide world of mushrooms and other fungus, among us. How many can you find?
Alberta Avenue Community Garden Open Garden Night
Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm until Sept 10, the beautiful community garden will be open to the public. Come wander, view, sit and enjoy.
Alberta Avenue Community Garden Open Garden Night
Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm until Sept 10, the beautiful community garden will be open to the public. Come wander, view, sit and enjoy.
FREE Edmonton Fire Station Open House: Mill Creek
Every year families have an opportunity to meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Edmonton Fire Station Open Houses.
Peek in a Pond Family Program 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!
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.
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 DIY Reuse Centre Workshop
Floral Wreath Building: Create a beautiful floral wreath from reused materials.
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.
FREE Scale Runner Launch Party at Farmer & Daughter Toy Shop
Get ready to celebrate! Join Treble Makers Musical Games at Farmer Daughter Toy Shop for the Scale Runner Launch Party.
FREE Lego Make & Take: Box of Crayons
LEGO Crayons make and take event is intended for participants aged 6+ years. The LEGO Crayons model will be available on a first come first serve basis, at participating locations, while supplies last.
Terwillegar Outdoor Movie Night: How to Train Your Dragon
Sunset is 8:43 pm, and the movie will start as soon as it is dark enough. Bring your own seating and bug repellant, and dress for the weather. The show will be cancelled if it rains or if the air quality is poor.
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.
Stony Plain Outdoor Movie
Join us for a fun-filled evening under the stars! We invite you to enjoy free, family-friendly movie on the big screen. Bring your lawn chair, gather your favorite people, and settle in for a memorable night of entertainment in the fresh summer air.
Free DIY Reuse Centre Workshop
Floral Wreath Building: Create a beautiful floral wreath from reused materials.
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.
Trash Day at Broadmoor Lake Park
Come learn about our waste system in Strathcona County and enjoy family friendly activities.
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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The Wild Robot Outdoor Movie at RioCan
Join us on Sunday, August 17 at RioCan Mayfield as we roll out the big screen for a showing of The Wild Robot—the movie you voted for!
Barcs in the Park
A dog carnival filled with paw-tastic fun hosted by BARC’s Rescue! Located in Greenland’s Botanic Garden.
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!
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.
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.
Fort Saskatchewan Movie Under the Stars
Join the fun for Spider-Man themed activities, face-painting, inflatables, photo opportunities, and prizing!
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.
$2 Swim with Inflatables at Eastglen Leisure Centre
Climb, jump, and slide at Eastglen - the most fun you can have for a toonie! Join the drop-in swim at Eastglen Leisure Centre on Sunday, August 10 for Toonie Swim with Inflatables from 6:30-8:30pm!
Movie Night at Ice District Plaza
Ice District is bringing back movie night in the plaza - two times this summer.
Edmonton Cariwest Parade
Cariwest 2025 brings Edmonton’s largest summer parade through downtown Edmonton on August 9th, 2025.
Every Kid Deserves a Shot Community Day
The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF) is hosting the inaugural Every Kid Deserves a Shot Community Day on Saturday, August 9 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM in Fan Park at ICE District.
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!
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. .
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.