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 Yeg.Family 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
- 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
- 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.
Did we miss something awesome? Email us and tell us about it so we can add it to the list: familyfriendlyedmonton@gmail.com
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