Your Complete Guide to Visiting K-Days with the Kids, 2023

Planning a family trip to K-Days in Edmonton? Here is your complete guide with what you need to know, things to do and tips to save cash.

When: July 21 to July 30, 2023; Open daily from Noon to midnight.

Where: Edmonton Expo Centre – 7515-118 Avenue

Admission/passes

Admission: Everyone entering the grounds aged 7+ needs to have an admission pass to come in

• Kids 6 and under are free
• Youth 7-17 and seniors – $10
•  Adults – $15

Ride-all-day passes: Ride all day passes include unlimited rides for the single day of your choice and include admission to the grounds

• Get ride-all-day passes in advance for $47.25 (including GST) in person at Costco, Save-on-Foods or message Edmonton Mama on IG to purchase + have them sent over to you digitally *while supplies last, must be purchased by July 20 to get this price*
• Get advance ride-all-day passes on the K-Days website (total comes to approx $55 after tax and website service fees)
• Pay $55 at on site for ride-all-day passes the day you come to K-Days

Individual ride tickets: Individually $1 each (rides are typically 5-8 tickets each)

Ticketed events:

Tickets to the Monster Obstacle Course and other shows include your gate admission!

Family friendly things to do

• The Kidway: located in the North Plaza, this area is full of rides and games made especially for younger kids
• The Midway – rides, games and food galore!
• Visit the Klondike Park – train rides, games and more
• Monster Obstacle Course (participants must be at least 11 years old)
• Discovery Hall: Located in Hall C in the Expo Centre – Sing along with some of your favourite characters on the Stage, get up-close with real life farm friends, bask in the twinkling lights of the Glow Zone and more
• Super Dogs: Located in Hall D in the Expo Centre, this show is entertaining and fun for everyone
• Inside the Expo Centre – Check out the Market Hall, Indigenous experience, Innovation zone, game discovery and more
• EAT – although we love the classics like mini donuts, don’t forget to check out some of the new foods competing to be the best on site this year! Lookin’ good: Corn ribs, falafel perogies, extreme poutine and deep fried oreo cheesecake. Feeling brave? They have mustard and ketchup ice cream options this year!
• Talent shows – Watch, or even join in the competitions
• Fireworks: Nightly at 11 pm

Plan your trip: Find the full schedule of events going on each day here.

Ways to save

• Bring your own refillable water bottles – Epcor has set up FREE water refill stations on the grounds
• Purchase your ride tickets in advance to save!
• Ride-all-day passes will stretch your dollar further than single tickets
• Use public transport or get a ride to avoid paying parking fees on site

Good to know/Tips on going with the kids

• All ride-all-day passes INCLUDE general admission – you need both to get in + ride
• Fast Passes are available for $25 daily onsite only
• Parking on site is $15 per vehicle
• The Kidway and inside the Expo Centre (across from Ballroom 106) both have designated quiet areas for breastfeeding, changing kids, etc
• Save on the ATM fees by bringing some cash – a lot of vendors take card payments, but there are a select few things that are cash only
• Some shows are paid and some require tickets to be purchased in advance – see the K-Days website before coming to see show times and plan your day accordingly!
• Bring those refillable water bottles to save on the cost of drinks
• Wear comfy shoes and bring layers in case the weather turns suddenly

Be safe & have fun!

 

Photo credit: kdays.com