Canada Day with the Kids in Edmonton: Your Guide to Family Fun in YEG

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Looking for family-friendly Canada Day activities to enjoy with the kids? Look no further. We rounded up the funnest things to do on July 1 in & around Edmonton. Check it out:

Canada Day at the Legislature

Family friendly line up of activities are going on all day at the Leg! Best of all – they’re FREE!

When: Monday, July 1 – 7am to 9pm

Where: Alberta Legislature, 107 Street & 97 Avenue, Edmonton

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River Valley Fireworks

Free City of Edmonton firework display will take place in the River Valley at 11pm on Canada Day. Comment with your favorite location to watch them!

Canada Day at the Zoo

Live music, animal crafts, airbrush tattoos and other fun activities at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. *regular admission prices will apply*

When: Monday, July 1 – 1pm to 4pm

Where: Edmonton Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton

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Edmonton Art Gallery

FREE admission on Canada Day!

When: Monday, July 1 – 11am to 5pm

Where: Art Gallery of Alberta – 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton

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Sherwood Park Canada Day Festival

Family activities, performances, play park on site & more!

When: Monday, July 1 – 9am to 11pm

Where: Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood Park

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Sherwood Park Canada Day Parade

The famous Canada Day Parade in Sherwood Park starts at 10am!

When: Monday, July 1 – 10am

Where: Sherwood Park (see route map on their website)

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Mill Woods Canada Day Celebrations

Games, face painting, an entertainment line up and fireworks at 11pm!

When: Monday, July 1 – 1pm to 11pm

Where: Mill Woods Park – 28 Ave & 66 Street, Edmonton

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Canada Day at Wong’s Benevolent Association

FREE EVENT – martial arts, Chinese singing, lion dance, food, drinks & more

When: Monday, July 1 – 1pm to 8pm

Where: 10420-96 Street, Edmonton

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Canada Day Block Party

FREE event – Bouncy castles, face painting, live music, roving entertainment, lawn games & more.

When: Monday, July 1 – Noon to 4pm

Where: Currents of Windermere, Edmonton

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Royal Canadian Family Circus

Only one show of the Circus is running on Canada Day! Get your tickets before this one is sold out. Use the promo code edmontonmama for 2 for 1 General Admission tickets.

When: Monday, July 1 – 1pm

Where: West Edmonton Mall 8882 170 Street, Edmonton

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Come down to Londonderry Mall between 1&4pm for Canada Day themed Face painting!

Canada Day at the Muttart

Canada Day is the last day the Muttart conservatory will be open to the public! Come down and enjoy the festivities before it closes for approx 18 months for rehabilitation

When: Monday, July 1 – 11am to 3pm

Where: Muttart Conservatory – 9626-96A Street, Edmonton

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Boardwalk Sand on Whyte Festival:

When: Monday, July 1

Time: 10 am to 10 pm

Where: Corner of Whyte Avenue and Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton

Cost: Admission by Donation

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Canada Day in St. Albert

Bouncy castles, face painting, games, petting zoo, live music & more!

When: Monday, July 1 – 11am to 5pm

Where: St. Albert (see website for specific locations of each event)

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Canada Day at the U of A Botanic Garden:

Live music, kids activities, and more with a relaxing atmosphere in a gorgeous space

When: Monday, July 1 – 11am to 3pm

Where: University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Hwy 60

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2 thoughts on “Canada Day with the Kids in Edmonton: Your Guide to Family Fun in YEG”

  1. Do you know if there are any early fireworks anywhere for the younger kids who can’t sray up till 11PM?

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