The memories of fun times for kids stick with them long after the rush of a new toy ever will. We put together a fantastic experience gift guide for kids in the Edmonton area for Christmas 2019 – great ideas to add to the toys, fantastic for gift idea from grandparents, and if the parents are tagging along on the experience day, you’re going to have fun too.
Experience Gifts for Kids:
A Day at the World Waterpark
Get half off admission to the West Edmonton Mall World Waterpark for February 2, 2020.
Cost: Tickets for this family event are just $25 each and kids 2 and under are free.
*Note: this is not the price at the door, only those who purchase tickets in advance will get this price; limited tickets available (General admission is regular $49)
Royal Alberta Museum Mammoth Pass
A Mammoth pass gives someone admission to the Royal Alberta Museum for an entire year.
Cost:
- Family pass – includes 2 adults and up to SIX children – $70
- Child pass – for ages 7-17 – $20
- Adult – ages 18-64 – $35
- Seniors – ages 65+ – $30
*Kids 6 and under always get free admission to the RAM!
More info/get your passes here
Glow Edmonton
GLOW has a new (and bigger!) location this year: the Edmonton Expo Centre. On until January 4, this place really is something to see. Lots of things for the kids to do including play areas – and live entertainment, food and beautiful light displays for the whole family to enjoy.
Cost: Tickets are $14.99 to $22.99 per person. Family passes for 2 adults & 3 kids is $74.99
*Pre purchase your tickets online with the date and time you’d like to enter – you can get up to 20% off on select dates with the promo code: Edmonton20 – tickets sell out for certain days, so book sooner than later!
Enjoy Light Festival
The Enjoy Light Festival is running until January 5 at the Enjoy Centre in St. Albert. Gorgeous light displays, food, kids area, train and more. Great for a family night out – and parking is free!
Cost: $9.95-$19.95
*Kids 3 and under are free
Punch Pass to Millenium Place
Millenium place in Sherwood Park is one of our favorite rec centres. Spend a day there or get a 10 visit punch-pass (for the price of 9 visits). Admission for the day gives you access to the wave pool, play area, skating rink, gymnasium and more.
Cost:
- Kids 2-12: regular admission – $5.50; 10-visit-punch-pass – $49.50
- Youth 13-17: regular admission – $8; 10-visit-punch-pass – $72
- Adults regular admission is $9.75 if you are swimming or skating with the kids (or using the awesome gym!)
*Kids under 2 are free! Monthly passes are decently priced with no contract/commitment. Punch passes are available at the front desk; Millennium place is located in Sherwood Park.
Snow Tubing Day at Sunridge
Get in on the fun and join the kids for a snowtubing day at Sunridge Ski Hill. There is even a tube lift, so you never have to climb up the hill. Times need to be booked in advance and helmets are available for rent as well.
Cost: $20 per rider with optional $7 helmet rentals
*Note that kids need to be both 7 years old and at least 4 ft tall to go
Toddler Time at WEM
Toddler time at West Edmonton Mall is Mondays through Thursdays from September 3 to June 19. You can get a Toddler Time pass valid for any (and as many!) days at they would like to go. After just a couple visits in a year, the pass has more than paid for itself.
Cost:
- Galaxyland pass – $80
- Waterpark pass – $80
- Multiplay park pass – $150
*The pass admits one toddler and one chaperone!
IMAX Movie Fanatic Pass for Telus World of Science
IMAX passes are now available for 2020. The passholder is able to watch unlimited IMAX documentary films at the Telus World of Science for an entire year. They also get $5 Hollywood movies, discounts on special events and more.
Cost: $55 per person
*If you’re already a member of the TWOS, the price of the IMAX Movie Fanatic Pass is 50% off for you!
Landmark Cinemas Gift Cards
Give the gift of the movies – in extremely comfortable leather reclining chairs (yes, please!)
Cost: Gift cards can be purchased online for any amount $10 and up
*Spend $30 or more on a gift card and get an awesome coupon book with $30 of savings for yourself! They also sell 10-pass movie punches on site for around $99 which never expires and gives the person with the pass discounts on concession snacks and more.
Get details/buy gift cards online here
Jubilations Junior Show
Live theatre is fun for all ages! Did you know Jubilations Theatre has productions aimed at kids too? Upcoming shows include: Elf off the Shelf, How to Train Your Trolls and Charlie Brown and the Chocolate Factory.
Cost: Prices include a two-act musical comedy and a family friendly 3 course meal
- Jubilations Jr kids ticket: $39.95
- Jubilations Jr adult ticket: $36.95
Edmonton Attractions Pass
Do all the things! Edmonton attractions pass allow you to choose 4 (or all 14!) participating Edmonton attractions to have access to. One admission per person per pass purchased *say that 5 times really fast* – the passes are valid from the date purchased until December 31, 2020. Participating attractions include: K-Days, Prairie Gardens, the Aerial Park, Telus World of Science and more
Marine Life Trainer For The Day
Your kid can be a Trainer for the Day at Marine Life in West Edmonton Mall! Trainers get to go behind the scenes and help prep food for the animals, enjoy a sea lion session, have a complimentary lunch, learn how to train and care for the animals, be part of the Sea Lion show and more.
Cost: $295 per participant
Looking for an experience gift for an adult? We love these ideas:
Do you have a fun experience gift idea for kids that’s not listed? Send it to me at: contact@edmontonmama.ca and it might make the list!
Photo credit: Worcester Central Kids Calendar