There are so many family fun things to do in & around Edmonton with the kids! Check out our Ultimate Family Summer bucket list of family fun for some great ideas.
Summer Family Fun ideas:
- Go to an outdoor pool – kids 12 & under are free at City pools all Summer!
- Check out the Aerial Park at Snow Valley with the older kids
- Visit a family friendly beach – check out the ultimate list of beach destinations around YEG here.
- Go to the mountains! (Follow Edmonton Mama on Instagram for some great tips on fun things to do in Banff & Jasper with the kids)
- Spend the day at West Edmonton Mall: Waterpark, Galaxyland, Racetrack & so much more
- Take a drive & go tubing down a lazy river
- Check out the Mid-way coming to the Edmonton Expo Centre – July 23 – August 1
- Plan a day at Fort Edmonton Park – now open after an 18 month closure with an awesome new carnival section!
- Visit Jurassic Forest – over 50 anamatronic exhibits including life-size dinosaurs
- Take a day trip – check out these great family day trip ideas less than 2 hours from Edmonton
- Go horseback riding – we suggest Leaning Trails near Jarvis, AB or Thunder Ridge in Devon
- Day at Telus World of Science – visit the feature exhibit, Zeidler dome, watch a movie in the IMAX & more
- Visit splash parks – they’re completely free and a great way to beat the heat
- Muttart Conservatory, now open
- Go bowling – the kids can do it for FREE. Get more info and how to register here.
- Day at the Royal Alberta Museum
- Visit a U-Pick Farm
- Day trip to the Calgary Stampede (July 9-July 18)
- Watch a movie – don’t forget, Sundays are cheap day for kids at Landmark theatres
- Check out the Alberta Aviation Museum
- Visit a Farmer’s Market
- Go to the lake – Wabamun & Sylvan Lake are great day-trip choices
- Visit the Strathcona Wilderness Centre
- Heritage Days (July 31-August 2)
- Taste of Edmonton (July 22- August 1)
- Visit the Edmonton Valley Zoo
- Book a time at the outdoor Fit Set Ninja course
- Plan a half-day at the Edmonton Corn Maze – opening July 27
- Grab tickets for the outdoor Midway Carnival coming to the Edmonton Expo Centre July 23 – August 1
Always double check days of operation and open hours for all activities before heading out. Both are subject to change at any time as more businesses re-open in whichever way they feel most comfortable.
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