50 FREE Things to do with your kids in Edmonton in July
This summer, we’ve got all the intel you need to stretch those dollars without limiting summer fun. From FREE Lego Make and Take events, to pop-up playdates, foraging tours and festivals - we’ve got a whole month of summer fun planned that won’t break the bank.
Ongoing FREE Things to do in Edmonton with Kids this Summer
Greenshack Programs
Get active and join us for games, sports, crafts, music, drama and special events this summer. The Green Shack program is a free drop-in program catered to children ages 6 to 12; however, all are welcome.Get a FREE Ice cream cone at Ikea after you complete a fun, scavenger hunt in-store
Learn about Nature at the daily programming! The Big Lake Environment Support Society is hosting another year of their summer nature program out at Big Lake in Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park. Starting July 2nd, families can attend pre-registered sessions to learn about the nature found in the park. Sessions run Monday through Friday from July 2nd to August 30th
Stop by Freson Bros. for a free ice cream cone for little kids. All four locations in Edmonton area take part in this fun (and yummy) program for kids.
Check out a Green Shack SHOW
Join the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton throughout July and August for FREE concerts and performances, five days a week at Green Shacks across the city. Performances are daily at 11 AM and at 2:30 PM.Geocaching in Edmonton and start hunting for treasure!
Check out this Art Installation using wired telephones that act like walkie talkies in Butler Park. Pick up a phone and one elsewhere in the loop will ring!
Rotating FREE Picnic in the Park Playdate. Hosted by the North Central Edmonton Family Resource Network. Join us for themed, family-friendly events running through the summer. There are new themes every picnic!
Here are the best FREE things to do in Edmonton with Kids this Summer
Find a FREE Canada Day Celebration | July 1
Read the full Canada Day Guide to Fun in EdmontonOr, watch Canada Day Fireworks | July 1
Watch Canada Day Fireworks in and around Edmonton. We have eight spots to catch fireworks with the kids in Edmonton this year, here.FREE Canada Day Pancake Breakfast | July 1
Tell your neighbours, invite your friends, and bring your whole family...Build your own pancakes with a buffet of classic toppings!Take a Guided Foraging Walk at Miquelon Lake | July 2,4,9
Have you always wanted to try those berries in your campsite but weren't quite sure if they were safe? Can you safely eat that leaf? Before you start snacking on our local plants, you may want to come along on this guided walk to learn more about edible and yummy plants in Alberta.Staples Playdate ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ | July 2
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon.Drop in Solar (or Night Sky) Viewing | July 3, 10, 17, 24
The Department of Physics Astronomical Observatory at the University of Alberta offers public solar observing sessions every Thursday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Visitors can drop in anytime during this hour without tickets, and admission is free.Free Hot Dogs and Hoops | July 3
Get in the game this summer! Join us every Thursday from 6–8 PM for an evening of basketball, games, hula hoops, and good eats at the basketball courts beside Sakaw Gardens Hall!Edmonton International Street Performer’s Festival | July 4-15
The Edmonton International Street Performer’s Festival will be returning to Churchill Square in the heart of Downtown Edmonton July 4-13, 2025! There’s an exciting line-up of international, national and local talent scheduled to entertain you this summer!Make a Garden Planter at RONA | July 5
RONA Offers free monthly kids workshops, every month in Edmonton. This month, kids can make a free garden planter.Drop in Bugalogy Program at Miquelon Lake | July 5
Is a Lady bug really a bug? Some may think they are creepy crawlies, but insects and other invertebrates are fascinating critters with amazing adaptations! Come over and look at the secret lives of some of our tiniest park animals.Try Steamroller Printing at SNAP Gallery | July 5
Steamroller events are a great, fun way to learn about print and see HUGE art be made in-real-life.Downtown Arts Summer Block Party | July 5
Art is a broad term. There are street performers, comic books, music, galleries and more. We’re celebrating as many of them as we can for this edition of the Summer Block Party Series!Grab a patio drink, stroll the street, and celebrate love, community, and connection. Last call at 7 PM!
Free Kids Coding Workshop: Make Your Own Emoji | July 5
Learn fun ways to create emoji. We’ll show kids how to draw colorful faces and objects. Then they’ll explore using the Procreate app on iPad with Apple Pencil Pro to draw an emoji to take home. Devices will be provided. Recommended for kids ages 8–12.Street Sparks Block Party | July 5
Street Sparks is designed for everyone, from curious kids to eco-conscious adults. Participants will experience the many benefits of choosing e-rides (like electric bikes and shared e-bikes and e-scooters) first-hand, while learning from some of Edmonton’s most trusted micromobility experts.Free Apple Camp: Direct Your Own Film | July 6, 7
We invite kids ages 6–10 and their families to explore the magic of filmmaking on iPad with iMovie. Campers will collaborate as they direct, record, edit and more to make a friendship film that celebrates how we’re better when we come together. Devices provided.Broadmoor Lake Play Day | July 7, 2025
Edmonton Fire Station Open House | July 8, 2025
Each year, Edmontonians can meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Fire Station Open Houses and tours.North Pointe Outdoor Movie Night | July 9
Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, or cozy up in your car—Outdoor Movie Night is back and it’s going to be incredible!Become a Nature Investigator at Miquelon Lake | July 10, 2025
Can you solve the Miquelon mysteries? There are many clues in uncovering the secret lives of Miquelon’s animals. Join our investigative interpreter as they teach you how to snoop, spy, and identify the tracks and traces they leave behind!Free Community Pond Party | July 10
Pond parties are a fun way for residents to learn about Strathcona County's stormwater facilities and their ecological benefits.Get FREE Slurpees for 7Eleven Day | July 11
Get your hands on FREE slurpees for 7Eleven Day in Edmonton. Stay tuned for the details on how you can get your hands on this cool treat.Free Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Toucan Mobile | July 12
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, we’ve got a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Toucan Mobile.Free Summer Splash Festival at South Edmonton Common | July 12, 2025
Splash the day away while you celebrate summer at South Edmonton Common during this free Summer Splash festival. There are four trails to discover, that you can explore during the day of fun.Parks Day at Wizard Lake | July 12
Celebrate Wizard Lakes Park Day where you can visit with an owl, during a fun day-long celebration.Peek in a Pond at the Lake | July 12
Ever wonder what lies beneath the surface? Dive in to this fun and interactive program to discover for yourself what kind of critters call Grebe pond home. Get down on your bellies and dip into the reeds to see what you will catch!FREE Premiere’s K-Days Pancake Breakfast and Free Admission | July 18
The first 5,000 people to show up will receive a free pancake breakfast and free admission courtesy of North Central Co-op to KDays when the grounds open at 11!Balwin Outdoor Movie Night | July 18, 2025
Catch a screening of ET on the big screen at the height of summer. Snacks will be available for purchase, but bring your chairs and blankets because this one starts late!Edmonton Fire Station Open House: Meadows | July 19
Each year, Edmontonians can meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Fire Station Open Houses and tours.Street Sparks Block Party | July 5
Street Sparks is designed for everyone, from curious kids to eco-conscious adults. Participants will experience the many benefits of choosing e-rides (like electric bikes and shared e-bikes and e-scooters) first-hand, while learning from some of Edmonton’s most trusted micromobility experts.Explore Chinatown After Dark | July 19
This is the version of a Chinatown Night Market where we transform our back alleys into our patio and play space, bringing in seating, entertainment, activities and good vibes while allowing patrons to buy food tickets and curate their dinner spread from over 20 Chinatown restaurants. Imagine Taste of Edmonton but in Chinatown!Free Admission to K-Days with City of Edmonton Rec Pass | July 20
Get free admission to K-Days when you show your City of Edmonton recreation membership at the gate, on July 20, 2025.Family Nature Night in Edmonton | July 23
2025 Family Nature Nights in Edmonton are back with this FREE outdoor event for families to learn about wildlife and nature in Albeta.Poop a Palooza in Sherwood Park | July 26
Join us to find out how your furry friend can reduce their carbon paw print. Lots of prizes and educational material to learn about recycled pet products and much more.Outdoor Movie Night at Century Mile | July 30, 2025
Free Admission to Art Gallery of Alberta | July 31
The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month. Explore any of the current exhibits like FAIR WEATHER: Equality, Community, and Climate Change, AGA100: Free for All Anniversary Wall, 1924: Edmonton and the Beginnings of the Art Gallery of Alberta, Boyd Dymchuk and Aaron Harvey: Wavy Dimension or Probably, Plausibly, Possibly.
