Looking for something to do indoors with your younger kids? Look no further! Check out all the places in & around Edmonton you can drop-in for free with your little ones! Programs are for kids aged 0-6 years unless otherwise noted.
Edmonton:
Grandparents Morning Out:
When: Mondays, 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Where: Cabrini Building – 16811-88 Avenue
See more drop in and registered programs at the Jasper Place Child & Family Resource Centre here.
Come Play With Me:
Location: LaPERLE – 29 9606-180 Street (Ages 0-3)
- Mondays – 9:30 am to 11:30 am
- Tuesdays – 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
- Wednesdays – 9:30 am to 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Daddy & Baby Time, EPL Whitemud:
When: Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30
Where: Whitemud Crossing Shopping Centre EPL – 4211 – 106 Street
Tot Time:
When:Â The first Tuesday of every month, 10 am to Noon
Where:Â Millwoods Town Centre, 2331 66 Street NW
Kara Playtime Drop-in & Creative Play:
When:Â Tuesday mornings, 9:30 am to 11 am
Where – two locations:Â
- Kara-Too -#108 5605-134A Ave
- Kara Family Resource Centre – 6717-132 Avenue
Kid Space, Kingsway:
When:Â Wednesdays, 9 am to 11 am
Where:Â Located in Community (Main level beside Starbucks)
Classroom on Wheels Bus:
Tuesdays to Fridays at various locations. See the full schedule here.
Kids Play, Londonderry Mall:
When: Every third Thursday of the month – 9 am to 11 am
Where:Â Londonderry Mall, East Court
High Park Coffee Playgroup:
When: Thursdays, 10 am to Noon
Where: High Park Coffee – 11032-154 Street
Drop-in Fun, Dunluce:
When:Â Thursday mornings, 9:30 am to 11 am
Where:Â Dunluce Community Centre – #9, 11930 162 Avenue
Primrose Resource Centre:
Mommy & Me Drop-in:
When:Â Tuesdays, 10 am to Noon
Where: Primrose Resource Centre – 6811-92A Ave
Meaningful Mess:
When:Â Wednesdays, 10 am to 11:15 am
Where: Primrose Resource Centre – 6811-92a Ave
Daddy & Me Drop-in:
When:Â Every second Wednesday, 10 am to Noon
Where: Primrose Resource Centre – 6811-92A Ave
Purposeful Play:
When:Â Thursdays, 10 am to 11:30 am
Where: Primrose Resource Centre – 6811-92a Ave
Sit, Sign & Explore:
When:Â Every second Friday, 10 am to 11:15 am
Where: Primrose Resource Centre – 6811-92a Ave
Norwood Programs & Services:
Stay & Play:
- Monday: McLeod Community Centre – 14715 – 59 Street, 10 am to Noon
- Tuesday: North East Early Years Site – 14015 Victoria Trail, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
- Wednesday:
- North East Early Years Site – 14015 Victoria Trail, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
- Rundle School – 11005 – 34 Street, 10 am to Noon
- Riverdale Community Centre – 9231 – 100 Avenue, 10 am to Noon
- Thursday: McLeod Community Centre – 14715 – 59 Street, 11 am to 1 pm
Parkdale Playtime:
When:Â Tuesdays, 10 am to Noon
Where:Â Parkdale Cromdale Community League – 11335 – 85 Street
Tots Play:
When:Â Wednesdays, 9:30 am to 10:30 am (For ages 0-2)
Where:Â Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre – 9516-114 Avenue
Preschool Time:
When:Â Wednesdays, 10:30 am to Noon (Ages 3-5)
Where: Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre – 9516-114 Avenue
Twist & Shout:
When: Thursdays, 10 am to 11 am
Where:Â McLeod Community Centre – 14715 – 59 Street
Baby Bunch Cafe:
When:Â Thursdays, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Where:Â Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre – 9516-114 Avenue
Jumping Gym Time:
When:Â Fridays, 9:30 am to 11 am
Where:Â Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre – 9516-114 Avenue
Discovery Time:
When:Â Fridays, 10 am to Noon
Where:Â Hairsine Community League – 3120 – 139 Avenue
Family Futures Drop-in Classes:
Busy Bodies:
- Tuesdays: 10:00 am to 11 am – Lendrum Community League
- Thursdays:Â 9:30 am to 10:30 am – Grandview Community League
Let’s Have a Playdate:
- Mondays: 10:30 am to 11:30 am, Westbrook
- Tuesdays: 2 pm to 3:30 pm, Summerside
- Fridays: 10 am to 11:30 am, Millbourne
Little Explorers:
- Wednesdays: 10 am to 11:30 am, Millbourne
- Thursdays: 10 am to 11:30 am, Westbrook
Music & Motion:
- Mondays: 10 am to 11 am, Pleasantview Community League
- Fridays: 10 am to 11 am, Southwood Community League
Rhymes That Bind:
- Wednesdays: 10 am to 11 am, Westbrook
Rhymes, Songs & Storytime:
- Mondays: 10 am to 11 am, Millwoods Town Centre Mall – Mill Creek Room
- Fridays: 10 am to 11 am, Summerside
Once Upon a Time:
- Tuesdays: 2 pm to 3:30 pm, Millbourne
Sherwood Park:
Help Me Build My Brain Workshop:
When:Â Fridays, 10 am to 12:30 pm
Where:Â 3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park
Strathcona County Library Programs:
View the upcoming events & times on the scl website here.
St. Albert:
St. Albert Public Library Programs:
View the upcoming events & times on the sapl website here.
Servus Credit Union Toddler Drop-in:
Check out the (paid) drop-in Parent & Tot Gym time too – more info here
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Always be sure to check the event’s website before heading out – there are some days that programs are not offered on the regular schedule, and some classes end earlier in the year than others.
Did we miss one? Email us at: contact@edmontonmama.ca so we can add it to the list!
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