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 (FREE) line up of entertainment and activities are going on all day at the Leg!
When: Saturday, July 1 – 7 am to 5 pm
Where: Alberta Legislature, 107 Street & 97 Avenue, Edmonton
Muttart Conservatory
Check out the new LEGO pyramid! Crafts, face painting, building and more. Regular admission applies; booking your timed entry beforehand is suggested
When: Saturday, July 1 from Noon to 4 pm
Where: 9626 96A Street NW, Edmonton
Show on the Square Canada Day Concert
Kids/all ages live concert and live entertainment
When: Saturday, July 1 from 11 am to 2 pm
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square
Canada Day in The Ice District
FREE – Enjoy drop-in basketball, pickleball and street hockey for everyone to participate in, as well as snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments. ICE District Plaza will feature music, games, inflatables, photo booths, face painting, performers for kids of all ages, the city’s best food trucks
When: Saturday, July 1 from 2 pm to 10 pm
Where: Ice District Plaza – 10360-102 Street, Edmonton
Edmonton Garrison
Petting zoo, farmer’s market, axe throwing, food trucks, inflatables, balloon twisters, hay rides, face painting and more! Waivers need to be filled out before participating in physical activities on site.
When: Saturday, July 1: Family activities from 11 am to 3 pm; Evening celebrations including live music and fireworks starts at 7 pm (Fireworks at 10:30 pm)
Where: Edmonton Garrison, Lancaster Park
Alberta Art Gallery
FREE admission on Canada Day!
When: Saturday, July 1 – 11 am to 5 pm
Where: Art Gallery of Alberta – 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Millwoods Carnival & Fireworks
Rides, games & fair foods
When: Saturday, July 1 from Noon to 11 pm
Where: Millwoods Town Centre
Canada Day at Telus World of Science
Rocket launches, liquid nitrogen birthday cake demo & snacks, chalk rocket crafts, the science of fireworks talk, robotics demonstration and more
When: July 1, activities vary by time
Where: Telus World of Science – 11211-142 Street
Canada Day in St. Albert
Family activities, outdoor showing of Super Mario Bros, live entertainment, fireworks and more
When: Saturday, July 1 – Family activities from 10 am to 4 pm; Outdoor movie with two show times: 6 pm and 8:30 pm; Fireworks at 11 pm
Where: 5 St Anne Street, St. Albert (see website for specific locations of each event)
Strathcona County/Sherwood Park
Pancake breakfast, interactive stage performances, sparkle tattoos, lap and rec swim at Kinsmen, outdoor games and more.
When: Saturday, July 1; activities start at 9 am and fireworks end the night at 11 pm
Where: Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood Park
Classic City of Edmonton Fireworks
When: Saturday, July 1 at 11 pm
Where: Over Edmonton’s river valley parks and the North Saskatchewan River.
Great viewing spots:
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- Queen Elizabeth Park and Hill
- River Valley Road Trail
- Victoria Park
- Ezio Faraone Park (west entrance to High Level Bridge on 109 Street north)
The fireworks will also be live streamed for anyone who wants to watch from home.
More Family Friendly Canada Day celebrations in neighbouring Edmonton Communities:
- Canada Day in Beaumont; 2 pm to 11 pm
- Canada Day at the International Raceway in Wetaskiwin: 7 pm to 11 pm
- Canada Day in Fort Saskatchewan: 8 am to 11 pm
- Canada Day celebration in Devon: 12:30 pm to 3 pm
- Canada Day in Leduc: 10 am to 11 pm
- Canada Day Spruce Grove: Noon to 11 pm
- Canada Day in Stony Plain: 10 am to 2 pm
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