Things to Do in Edmonton with Kids in July 2026

Updated July 7, 2026

This month’s Featured Events

Code Ninjas Grand Opening Celebration

Code Ninjas Central Edmonton is celebrating their Grand Opening on July 4th, 2026. From 11am - 4pm enjoy coding games and activities, explore our dojo, meet the senseis, learn about the summer camps and discover how Code Ninjas turn kids into confident creators through coding, technology, and problem-solving! '

While you’re there - learn about Edmonton Summer Camp options!

July Festivals

Edmonton Street Performer’s Festival

July 3-12, 2026 | Churchill Square

Free downtown fun that actually holds a toddler's attention? Yes please. Jugglers, acrobats, and unicyclists take over the square, and there's a whole Kids' World zone with hands-on stuff for the 12-and-under crowd, plus a Busker Academy where they can try juggling and stilt-walking. It runs 10 a.m.–10 p.m. most days. One heads-up: shows are pass-the-hat, so tuck some cash in your bag to tip the performers your kids will inevitably fall in love with.

K-Days

July `17-26, 2026 | Edmonton EXPO Centre

The big one. Ten days of midway rides, Kids Town, SuperDogs, and nightly fireworks at 11 p.m. (though good luck keeping the little ones up that late — no judgment if you bail early). Gates run 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Gate admission is around $15, and ride wristbands are extra — grab those online ahead of time, they're cheaper than at the gate. Pro tip from experience: go for a weekday morning to dodge the worst of the crowds and the afternoon heat.

Taste of Edmonton

July 16-26, 2026 | Churchill Square

Dinner solved, and everyone gets to pick their own thing. Free to walk in, with 230+ sample-sized dishes from 50-plus local spots — perfect for picky eaters and adventurous ones alike. There's live music all day and a newly expanded Kids Area to keep the crew busy between bites. You buy food tickets by the sheet (40 for $59.50 if you grab them before July 15, then $69.50 after). Come hungry, wear comfy shoes.

Indoor Things to Do with Kids

Find the best indoor things to do in Edmonton in the Edmonton Indoor Fun Guide

Outdoor Events in Edmonton in July

Things to do for Teens in Edmonton

Free Things to Do with Kids in Edmonton

Check out one of the Free Drop-in Sports Events

This month, kids can learn how to skateboard, learn about and connect with the earth during free weekly drop in gardening sessions at Alberta Avenue Community Garden or Strathcona County Museum - or even take a free field hockey session to develop skills on the field. These no-cost events are a great way to add skill development to your summer adventures. Grab your skateboard (and your helmet) for one of the three free drop-in skateboarding events with local experts. In addition to the free drop in sports programming - you can pop into one of the thirty local Edmonton parks offering free sports equipment rental through the summer months.

Free Edmonton Outdoor Movies

June’s erratic weather has caused the rescheduling of multiple outdoor movies events - so July is going to be stacked with outdoor movies as these get rescheduled. Start the month off strong with Canda Day outdoor movies (finished with fireworks) and continue through the month at the planned community outdoor movies. Find the full schedule in the Edmonton Outdoor Movie Guide

Drop in Solar Observing

Learning something new this summer? Add a visit to the Department of Physics Astronomical Observatory to your summer plans and visit University of Alberta Observatory Thursdays, 12 pm to 1 pm - when visitors can drop in anytime during this hour. No tickets required. Admission is free. Plus, there are some cool collections to discover while you’re there. Drop in days are available until August 27, 2026.

Join a Summer Reading Club

Skip the summer slide this year with a fun way to engage the kids and encourage them to read through the summer. There are four Edmonton summer reading clubs where kids can play a larger than life board game, or track their reading to win some epic prizes just in time for back to school. We’ve already started and smashed eight books this summer with the encourage of an early-start summer reading club!

Visit Miquelon Lake

This summer, there are programs happening every single week at Miquelon Lake. Kids can peek in a pond, take a walk to learn more about food that can be foraged from the local woodlands and even learn about the snakes in Alberta at one of the hour-long sessions.

Indigo Kids Free Summer Play Days

Get Free Admission to Royal Alberta Museum

As part of the Canada Strong Pass program, kids get free admission all summer long to museums and National Parks across Canada. Visit the Royal Alberta Museum this summer and get free admission for your children. This is an epic place to play during a rainy day in Edmonton, or a great place to spend a day indoors when it’s too smoky to play outside. The children’s gallery will entertain younger children for hours, while the older kids wander through the museum engaging in their summer programming.

Become a Garden Explorer at Strathcona County Museum & Archives

Garden Explorers is a brand new program for children aged four and older (and their adults) at Strathcona Museum and Archives! Drop by from 10:30–11:00 AM for gardening experience, every Friday in July. Children will have the opportunity to earn pins, and even take home small plants.

Catch an Edmonton Green Shack Show

Edmonton Green Shack Shows bring concerts, performances and arts experiences to Edmonton parks and playgrounds through the summer. Two shows a day, five days a week and endless opportunities to experience the arts for free this summer in Edmonton. Choose from morning or afternoon shows - or take a tip from our expert editors and plan a park, concert and performance crawl. In addition to the Green Shack Shows, there are programming daily at multiple parks and programs around the city. There are morning and afternoon sessions.

Free Family Nature Nights

Free Family Nature Nights are a free way to learn about the local, natural ecosystem from expert presenters and volunteers. These evenings are all about simple outdoor fun. Think guided nature walks, hands-on activities for kids, wildlife spotting, campfire stories, and a chance to slow down for a few hours while learning about the local ecosystem from experts.

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