Ultimate Summer Fun Bucket List for Edmonton Families, 2022

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 K-Days, coming to the Edmonton Expo Centre – July 22 to July 31, 2022
  • Plan a day at Fort Edmonton Park – now open 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, play in Curious City & more
  • Visit splash parks – they’re completely free and a great way to beat the heat
  • Muttart Conservatory
  • Visit the Alberta Art Gallery downtown
  • A day at the Legislature – take a guided tour, enjoy the beautiful grounds or splash in the fountains, running all Summer long!
  • Go bowling – the kids can do it for FREE. Get more info and how to register here.
  • Day at the Royal Alberta Museum (be sure to check out the children’s gallery!)
  • Visit a U-Pick Farm
  • Day trip to the Calgary Stampede (July 8-July 17, 2022)
  • 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 30-August 1, 2022)
  • Taste of Edmonton (July 21- July 31)
  • Visit the Edmonton Valley Zoo
  • Check out a new playground: follow @edmontonplaygrounds on Instagram for the best/new/hidden finds around Edmonton
  • University of Alberta Botanic Gardens
  • John Janzen Nature Centre
  • Visit one of Edmonton’s huge recreational parks: Hawrelak Park & Rundle Park are great options
  • Day trip to Wetaskiwin
  • Book a time at the outdoor Fit Set Ninja course
  • Plan a half-day at the Edmonton Corn Maze

Always double check days of operation and open hours/if prebooking a time is required for all activities before heading out.

 

Did we miss something awesome? Email us and tell us about it so we can add it to the list: contact@edmontonmama.ca

 

 

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