72 Cheap + free things to do with kids in Edmonton this summer

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Summer is upon us and there are so many things to do! With so many families being more budget conscious this list of 72 cheap + free things to do with kids in Edmonton this summer is great to have on hand! Check it out! 

Cheap + free things to do with
kids in Edmonton

• Make a summer bucket list of things to do in #yeg (and maybe include some of these awesome suggestions)
• Visit the Art Gallery of Alberta for free on the last Thursday of every month from 6pm-9pm Get more information on the website
• Watch some of the best trained dogs at the Edmonton Kennel Club Dog Show Aug 4th-7th.
• July 4 th -26 th enjoy some free fun around some of St.Albert’s parks with Cruisin’ Clubhouse! Events are Monday – Friday 9:30- 12:30 + 1:30-4:30 at various locations.
• July 8th -17th check out some family friendly entertainment, the kids zone, be your own busker area and more at the Street Performers on Churchill Square.
• Take in an outdoor movie in one of these Edmonton communities  
• Buy a family weekend pass for $20 to Eek Fest June 4th + 5th 
• Make Homemade Rock Candy 
• Celebrate the the return of drop-in hours at The Fun Dome at the Fun (re)Launch Party June 9th 
• Celebrate Edmonton’s first responders at First Responders Day June 9th 11am-2pm. See over a dozen emergency response vehicles, live music, food trucks ($$) and more. 
• Attend Babies “R” Us Mommy Mixers once a month with your little one. Details here.
• Celebrate the Carrot Community Arts 9th birthday with a free BBQ and more on June 25th.
• Visit Big Al’s Edmonton on Tuesday nights @ 7pm when they feed the sharks
• Climb, touch, and sit in those vehicles that you see in the community at Touch a Truck on June 12th. ($5/person, $20/family of 4 or more, 12 months + under FREE)
• Kids ages 4-13yrs can try out Water Polo for FREE with Edmonton Capital. More information here 
• See a cheap movie at Movies 12 (3.99 all day, $2.25 Tuesdays, first run features $11, $3 sur charge for 3D features) 
• Go on a rock hunt and make some Story Stones
• Trade your extra Shopkins at Showcase Millwoods Town Centre June 18th 

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• • Drop-in on Kids Play at Kingsway Mall 9am-11am the last Wednesday of the month (May 25, June 29, July27, Aug 31) 
  • Go around the world in 80 stories at the Tales Storytelling Festival Saturday May 28th.  
  • Enjoy a drink (Beer, pop, slurpees, lattes) and play some board games at Table Top Cafe. ($5/person for unlimited board game play – refreshments extra $$) 
  • Take a free guided walking tour of Downtown June-August. Call 780.424.4085 or check out the website
  • Attend the 3rd annual Windermere Day June 5th! FREE and there will be bouncy castles, sparkle tattoos, entertainment from the Edmonton Public Library and more!
  • Volunteer at on of the What the Truck?! events this summer. 
  • Plan a camp out in your backyard or in your living room.
  • Go on a Green Shack hop around Edmonton. Geared towards children 6-12yrs. Children under 6yrs must be supervised. See website to plan out your Green Shack destinations!
  • Stroll the Millers Crossing Farmers Market in North Edmonton. Shop local vendors, meet new people and see some awesome entertainment.
  • Check out the Summer Fun Horse Shows at the Whitemud Equine Centre. (June 11th-12th, July 16th-17th + Sept 3rd-4th)

• • Pack a picnic and explore one of Edmonton’s awesome parks!
  • Take advantage of Michaels drop in Kids Club crafts every Saturday. Cost: $2
  • Attend the 4^th Annual RMHCNA Block Party Sunday June 26^th 11am-7pm. Live entertainment, food, and outdoor games for the whole family.
  • Watch some hockey at Play On! Edmonton June 4th + 5th. 
  • Check out the sun, moon, stars and planets at the Observatory. Located at 142st & 111ave (Southeast of Telus World of Science in Cornation park) Call 780.451.3344 or visit the website for more information
  • Go on a summer drive and check out one of these awesome + yummy places to get ice cream.
  • Attend KidZone at The Marketplace at Callingwood 2pm-6pm the third (July 27^th, + Aug 17^th) Located in the Callingwood Professional Centre lobby at 6650-177st.
  • Join Martin Deerline West for some free family fun at their Day of Play event June 25th!
  • Channel your inner Jedi with Lightsaber training Wednesdays 7pm-7:45pm at Churchill Square. Get directions to Churchill Square here.
  • Check out Pinterest and print off a Nature Scavenger Hunt List
  • Take your pick of one of the many free programs through the Edmonton Public Library. Sing, sign, laugh and learn, Lego, Family story time and so. Much. More. See what Edmonton Public Library events are happening in your area.
  • Play games, do crafts, listen to stories and more in the KidsFringe area during the Fringe Festival. Taking place August 11^th-21^st get all the details here. (Located located at the North end of the Fringe site on 104 Street between 85 and 86 Avenues.)
  • Get your FREE tickets to the Mercer Summer Super Party!
  • Join one of the free activities happening with Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and area. There are several locations throughout Edmonton that offer a safe and fun atmosphere Check out the website to see where the closest club is to you.
  • Attend Super Magical Family Fun Day June 11^th 1pm-4pm at The Market Place at Callingwood at 6655-178 street RSVP via their Facebook event page
  • Take in a free movie at Movies on the Square (August 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, + 23^rd) Entertainment starts at 7pm + movies start at dusk. Bring a lawn chair, snacks and blankets. Spots are first come first serve so come early to grab your spot!
  • See where your food comes from on Open Farm Days August 21. (Different farms have different hours)
  • Participate in the Simply Supper Lemonade Stand Day Aug 21^st to raise money for the Edmonton Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
    
  • Book a Edmonton Fire Station Tour .Available times are 10am-11:30, 1:30pm-3:30pm, + 6:30pm-7:30pm)
  • Take in one of the MANY outdoor spray parks located around Edmonton.
  • Go to Pets in the Park at Hawrelak Park June 26th 
  • Sign out a free GPS unit from John Janzen Nature Centre and go Geocaching. (Some personal information required). Call 311 for more information.
  • Join Tot Time at Mill Woods Towne Centre 10am-12pm the first Tuesday of the month (June 7, July 5, + Aug 2). Located at 2331 66 Street and takes place at center court in the mall each month hosts a different activity!
  • Attend a City of Edmonton Fire Safe Communities Open House (May 28th, June 5th, July 16 + Aug 20th) Different fire halls each time, see where the next one is taking place.
  • Get 2 free games of bowling a day through Kids Bowl Free. All details here.
  • Go fruit picking for Fruits of Sherbrooke (You get to keep some of what you pick)
  • Have a beach day and check out some of these beaches close to Edmonton.
  • Give fishing a try at one of the FREE Kids Can Catch events.
  • Get immersed in the Caribbean Culture! Attend one of the many events happening for the Cariwest Festival Aug 5^th-7^th. (The parade is our favorite)
  • Check out the awesome costumes of the people attending Animethon Aug 5th-7th. (While attending the events cost money, being in the general area upstairs does not. This is by far one of our favourite things to do. We have seen Spiderman, Mario, Elsa and many other characters throughout the years)
  • Download the Farmer’s Market app and find a Farmer’s Market close to you, or explore a new one!
  • Attend the Healthy Families Community Expo. Enjoy a petting zoo, bouncy castles, and more June 25th. More details here. 
  • Get in on some free popsicles! Follow the Now Trucksicle on Twitter and see where it’s going to be for the day!
  • Join one of the City of Edmonton FREE bike safety courses. See what community is closest to you.
  • Gather ingredients for exploding paint bombs and watch them explode!
  • See some classic cars at Callingwood Cars & Coffe (June 24th, July 8th + 22nd, Aug 12 + 26th)
  • Cool off with a smoothie or iced coffee from McDonald’s Summer Drink menu ($1 for small)
  • Join Superkids at St.Albert Mall the last Thursday of every month 9am-11am. (May 26^th, June 30^th, July 28^th, + August 25^th)
  • Host a playdate picnic or a stone soup lunch.
  • Make your own pasta with one of these recipes 
  • Book the classroom for FREE at your local Micheals, select a theme and have a kids group crafternoon.
  • Join in the activities at Sherwood Park Mall the 3rd Wednesday of the month for Park kids 10am-12pm. 
  • Have fun in nature and help plant trees at Root for Trees Fest June 4th. 

• Visit the animals at the Edmonton Humane Society
• Attend Kite’s over Callingwood Sept 3rd. Free Kite kids to the first children, see large kites fly, and the anticipated candy drop! 

Do you have more ideas? Send me an email at [email protected] to add to the list.