Your Guide to K-Days 2024 & Tips to Save Cash This Year

Admin — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:21:56 +0000

Everything you need to know about K-Days, 2024

When: July 19 to July 28, 2024; Open daily from Noon to midnight.

Where: Edmonton Expo Centre – 7515-118 Avenue

Admission/passes

Admission: Everyone entering the grounds aged 7+ needs to have an admission pass to come in

Kids 6 and under are free
Youth 7-17 and seniors – $12
Adults – $18

*Prices may be subject to fees, gst and are sometimes higher on site than online*

Ride-all-day passes: Ride all day passes include unlimited rides for the single day of your choice and include admission to the grounds

Get ride-all-day passes in advance for in person at Costco, Save-on-Foods or message Family Friendly Edmonton on IG to purchase ride-all-day passes or admission passes at a discount + have them sent over to you digitally *while supplies last, must be purchased by July 20 to get this price*
Ride-all-day passes and “fast passes” that allow you to jump the line are available on site for which ever day you come to K-Days

Ways to get in for FREE

Opening day: Friday, July 19 – check those backpacks! Most school-aged kids received a free admission pass for this day only from their school
FREE admission on Sunday, July 21 with your Edmonton Public Library Card! Kids 6 & under always get in free at K-Days – and this day only, everyone aged 6+ who has their own EPL card gets in free too! Just show your card at the gate to get in free of charge
Sign up for Summer at EPL and receive 2 K-Days admission passes upon sign up (while supplies last!)

Family friendly things to do

The Kidway: located in the North Plaza, this area is full of rides and games made especially for younger kids
The Midway – rides, games and food galore!
Visit the Klondike Park – train rides, games and more
Discovery Hall: Located in Hall C in the Expo Centre – Sing along with some of your favourite characters on the Stage, get up-close with real life farm friends, bask in the twinkling lights of the Glow Zone and more
Super Dogs: Located in Hall D in the Expo Centre, this show is entertaining and fun for everyone
Inside the Expo Centre – Check out the Market Hall, Indigenous experience, Innovation zone, game discovery and more
EAT – although we love the classics like mini donuts, don’t forget to check out some of the new foods competing to be the best on site this year! Lookin’ good: Sweet Chili Chicken Perogies, tiramisu pineapple ice cream, coconut little donuts, Korean BBQ fries and fried Oreo ice cream sandwiches.
Fireworks: Nightly at 11 pm

Plan your trip: Find the full schedule of events going on and things to do each day here.

Ways to save

Bring your own refillable water bottles – Epcor has set up FREE water refill stations on the grounds
Purchase your ride and admission tickets in advance to save!
Ride-all-day passes will stretch your dollar further than single tickets
Use public transport or get a ride to avoid paying parking fees on site (parking starts at $20, no free re-entry allowed once you’ve left the lot)

Good to know/Tips on going with the kids

All ride-all-day passes INCLUDE general admission – you need both to get in + ride
Fast Passes are available daily onsite only
Parking on site is $20 per vehicle
The Kidway and inside the Expo Centre (across from Ballroom 106) both have designated quiet areas for breastfeeding, changing kids, etc
Save on the ATM fees by bringing some cash – a lot of vendors take card payments, but there are a select few things that are cash only
Some shows are paid and some require tickets to be purchased in advance – see the K-Days website before coming to see show times and plan your day accordingly!
Bring those refillable water bottles to save on the cost of drinks
Wear comfy shoes and bring layers in case the weather turns suddenly

Be safe & have fun!

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Edmonton & Area Midways & Carnivals, 2024

Admin — Thu, 09 May 2024 21:57:04 +0000

Get ready! Carnival season is almost here. Check out all of the midways coming to the Edmonton area for Summer, 2024 here – click on each for hours, prices and more info.