Find the best things to do in Edmonton with Kids

Edmonton Pets in the Park Festival
Get ready for your favourite annual festival for fur-iends! The Edmonton Humane Society invites you to Pets in the Park on Sunday, June 22 at Buena Vista Park.

Free Kids Coding Workshop: Code Your First App
Code and create as a family with Swift Playground using iPad. Kids will experiment with code and design an app using the About Me playground.

Free Drop-in Storytime at St. Albert Botanic Garden
Storytime in the park is back! Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs, dancing, and crafts in the orchard at the beautiful St. Albert Botanic Park. Mondays, 10 am, starting May 5.

Free Play Cafe & Toy Library
The Play Café runs every Thursday morning at Edmonton Temple from 10-12 p.m. Guardians with children six-years-old and under are welcome to drop in and enjoy tea or coffee while their little ones play with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Snacks are also available.

Free Admission Art Gallery of Alberta
The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month.

Free Drop-in Storytime at St. Albert Botanic Garden
Storytime in the park is back! Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs, dancing, and crafts in the orchard at the beautiful St. Albert Botanic Park. Mondays, 10 am, starting May 5.

Free Play Cafe & Toy Library
The Play Café runs every Thursday morning at Edmonton Temple from 10-12 p.m. Guardians with children six-years-old and under are welcome to drop in and enjoy tea or coffee while their little ones play with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Snacks are also available.

City of Edmonton Recreation Centre FREE Admission Days to K-Days
Get free admission to K-Days when you show your City of Edmonton recreation membership at the gate, on July 20, 2025.

Free Admission Art Gallery of Alberta
The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month.

Drop In A Walk in the Darkness at Miquelon Lake
Up for exploring in the dark? Join us for a stroll through Miquelon at night! We’ll learn what makes Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve so special as we look in the skies for bats and stars, and listen in the trees for hooting owls. We’ll even get to visit the Hesje Observatory to view the night sky on this two-hour guided walk in the darkness.

Drop In A Walk in the Darkness at Miquelon Lake
Up for exploring in the dark? Join us for a stroll through Miquelon at night! We’ll learn what makes Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve so special as we look in the skies for bats and stars, and listen in the trees for hooting owls. We’ll even get to visit the Hesje Observatory to view the night sky on this two-hour guided walk in the darkness.

Drop In A Walk in the Darkness at Miquelon Lake
Up for exploring in the dark? Join us for a stroll through Miquelon at night! We’ll learn what makes Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve so special as we look in the skies for bats and stars, and listen in the trees for hooting owls. We’ll even get to visit the Hesje Observatory to view the night sky on this two-hour guided walk in the darkness.

Free Admission Art Gallery of Alberta
The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month.

Drop In A Walk in the Darkness at Miquelon Lake
Up for exploring in the dark? Join us for a stroll through Miquelon at night! We’ll learn what makes Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve so special as we look in the skies for bats and stars, and listen in the trees for hooting owls. We’ll even get to visit the Hesje Observatory to view the night sky on this two-hour guided walk in the darkness.

Free Admission Art Gallery of Alberta
The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month.

FREE Kids Workshop at Rona
Come celebrate love and creativity by participating in our RONA Kiddos Workshop at your local store on October 4, 2025.
The workshop will guide you through assembling and decorating a Halloween Lantern.

Free Admission Art Gallery of Alberta
The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month.

Free Admission Art Gallery of Alberta
The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month.

FREE Kids Workshop at Rona
Come celebrate love and creativity by participating in our RONA Kiddos Workshop at your local store on December 6, 2025.
The workshop will guide you through assembling and decorating a Christmas surprise.

Free Play Cafe & Toy Library
The Play Café runs every Thursday morning at Edmonton Temple from 10-12 p.m. Guardians with children six-years-old and under are welcome to drop in and enjoy tea or coffee while their little ones play with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Snacks are also available.

Free Drop-in Storytime at St. Albert Botanic Garden
Storytime in the park is back! Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs, dancing, and crafts in the orchard at the beautiful St. Albert Botanic Park. Mondays, 10 am, starting May 5.

Free Kids Coding Workshop: Code Your First App
Code and create as a family with Swift Playground using iPad. Kids will experiment with code and design an app using the About Me playground.

Father's Day Pancake Breakfast and Playdate
Celebrate Dad with a free pancake breakfast and Father’s Day Playdate in Edmonton.

Free Play Cafe & Toy Library
The Play Café runs every Thursday morning at Edmonton Temple from 10-12 p.m. Guardians with children six-years-old and under are welcome to drop in and enjoy tea or coffee while their little ones play with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Snacks are also available.

FREE Lego Make & Take: WOrld Play Day PLanet
LEGO® Father'scDay Paddle make and take event is intended for participants aged 6+ years. The LEGO® Father's Day Paddle model will be available on a first come first serve basis, at participating locations, while supplies last. LEGO® Father's Day l

Free Drop-in Storytime at St. Albert Botanic Garden
Storytime in the park is back! Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs, dancing, and crafts in the orchard at the beautiful St. Albert Botanic Park. Mondays, 10 am, starting May 5.

FREE Lego Make & Take: Father's Day Paddle
LEGO® Father's Day Paddle make and take event is intended for participants aged 6+ years. The LEGO® Father's Day Paddle model will be available on a first come first serve basis, at participating locations, while supplies last. LEGO® Father's Day l

Free LEGO Make & Take at Chapters Indigo: Race Cars for Dad
Join us in-store for an engaging and creative LEGO Father’s Day Kids' event! Kids will have the opportunity to join a Storytime and then build their own unique LEGO creation and take them home as a special keepsake.

Londonderry's Lively Lagoon Recreation FREE Open House
This spring and summer, the City of Edmonton will be hosting a series of free open houses at neighbourhood recreation centres, so Edmontonians can experience the amenities found in their neighbourhood.

Gallery Discovery Morning: Textile Tales
Come join us for a cozy storytime featuring a delightful selection of children's books for kids ages 2 to 8. Children will have the opportunity to create a beast of their imagination on a paper bookmark to take home. Plus, there will be plenty of time to explore the exhibition too!

Legacy Park Sheep Returning Family Festival
Summer is officially baaack with our beloved, turf-trimming sheep! Grab the fam, join us at Legacy Park, and celebrate summer with local food, entertainment, community lead activities, and of course, sheep!

Free Swimming at Kinsmen Leisure Centre
Kick off the first Friday of the month with a FREE recreational swim, sponsored by Pasta Pantry & Trattoria!

Fish Fin-atics Fish Release at Hermitage Park
Nature Alberta invites you to an unforgettable evening surrounded by slippery fish! Eric Costello from Alberta Fish Hatcheries will shed light on the fascinating world of fish and their habitats. You will even get to hold these fish in your hand!

Free Play Cafe & Toy Library
The Play Café runs every Thursday morning at Edmonton Temple from 10-12 p.m. Guardians with children six-years-old and under are welcome to drop in and enjoy tea or coffee while their little ones play with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Snacks are also available.

Kinetic Sand Playdate Free Kids Play at Staples Canada
Let your imagination run wild as you mold, shape, and play with magical Kinetic Sand! It’s soft, squishy, and oh-so-satisfying—just like beach day fun, minus the mess!

Fre Aurora Adventure: Painting the Northern Lights
Discover the beauty of the Northern Lights and the Northwest Territories with local indigenous artisan Esta Baker. Young artists will have the opportunity to learn painting techniques while exploring the rich stories and traditions of Gwich’in and Dene cultures.

Free Drop-in Storytime at St. Albert Botanic Garden
Storytime in the park is back! Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs, dancing, and crafts in the orchard at the beautiful St. Albert Botanic Park. Mondays, 10 am, starting May 5.

Canossa Playground Grand Opening
Join to officially open the new Canossa Playground—a space built for fun, connection, and community! We’ll celebrate with family-friendly activities from 12 to 2 PM. Watch for more details to come on what’s planned!

YMCA Free All Access Day
Enjoy FREE access at any of our 4 Edmonton Health, Fitness & Aquatics centres on June 1 as YMCA of Northern Alberta participates in this year's ParticipACTION's Community Challenge, presented by Novo Nordisk.

City of Edmonton Play Rangers: GPS, Geocaching and Orienteering
City of Edmonton Play Rangers is a free weekly drop in program with instructor led activities, for all ages of children and the whole family.

Free Admission Art Gallery of Alberta
The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month.

Free Play Cafe & Toy Library
The Play Café runs every Thursday morning at Edmonton Temple from 10-12 p.m. Guardians with children six-years-old and under are welcome to drop in and enjoy tea or coffee while their little ones play with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Snacks are also available.

Free Drop-in Storytime at St. Albert Botanic Garden
Storytime in the park is back! Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs, dancing, and crafts in the orchard at the beautiful St. Albert Botanic Park. Mondays, 10 am, starting May 5.

Free Kids Coding Workshop: Code Your First App
Code and create as a family with Swift Playground using iPad. Kids will experiment with code and design an app using the About Me playground.

City of Edmonton Play Rangers: GPS, Geocaching and Orienteering
City of Edmonton Play Rangers is a free weekly drop in program with instructor led activities, for all ages of children and the whole family.

FREE A Place to Grow Shomehome Opening
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to find your dream home in one of Northeast Edmonton's most vibrant communities!

Free Play Cafe & Toy Library
The Play Café runs every Thursday morning at Edmonton Temple from 10-12 p.m. Guardians with children six-years-old and under are welcome to drop in and enjoy tea or coffee while their little ones play with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Snacks are also available.

Free Drop-in Storytime at St. Albert Botanic Garden
Storytime in the park is back! Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs, dancing, and crafts in the orchard at the beautiful St. Albert Botanic Park. Mondays, 10 am, starting May 5.

City of Edmonton Play Rangers: GPS, Geocaching and Orienteering
City of Edmonton Play Rangers is a free weekly drop in program with instructor led activities, for all ages of children and the whole family.
This month, families can expect orienteering practice! Want to play with a GPS, maybe look to see if you can find a Geocache or even lean a little about maps? If you do, come check us out, GPS will be provided for the program.