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!
- Catch the Edmonton Street Performers – July 7-16
- 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 21 to July 30, 2023
- 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 7-July 16, 2023)
- 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 (August 5-7, 2023)
- Taste of Edmonton (July 20- July 30)
- 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
- Visit the City of Edmonton Green Shacks at your local park!
- John Janzen Nature Centre
- Visit one of Edmonton’s huge recreational parks: Rundle Park and the brand new Northeast River Valley Park (opening in August!) 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.
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