Summer activities can get expensive so whether you need ideas on how to keep the kids occupied in between some of the more expensive activities or you want to plan the whole summer on a budget, this list has it all.
Ideas to keep kids around Edmonton Occupied this summer 2017
Ideas to keep kids around Edmonton Occupied this summer 2017Go swimming at one of the outdoor pools around Edmonton
Pick some berries at one of the many berry patches
Watch an Edmonton Prospects Game at Telus Field
Enjoy live symphony music, watch Ukrainian dancing, + more June 25th at ATB Symphony in the City
Follow the NOW Trucksicle on Twitter to see where they will be for free ice cream
Observe the Solar system every Thursday 12pm-1pm
Tour the Alberta Art Gallery
See where history takes place at the Alberta Aviation Museum
Explore Elk Island Park (admission is free for Canada’s 150 celebrations)
Join Chapters for campout storytime and Sago Mini paper airplanes July 8th
Watch Monster Trucks, Drag Races and more at Castrol Raceway events throughout the summer
Take a day trip to the Fort Saskatchewan Lions Park Kid Pool
Learn the 7 steps of safety and learn to ride battery operate scooters at Safety City
Follow Just Another Edmonton Mommy on YouTube for parks to explore in and around Edmonton, activities, and more
Take a drive out to the Alberta Railways Museum and learn about the history of trains in Alberta (open on weekends only)
Rent a paddle boat at Rundle Park
Sign up for Kids Bowl Free and get 2 free games a day
Check out the Micheals Summer Camp Creativity for only $5
Go to the Fat Franks Restaurant for Hot Dogs
Get entertained at Kid’s World at the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival July 7th-16th
Celebrate family and friends at the Edmonton’s Child Magazine Family Picnic in the Park July 16th
Pack your bags for a day trip to the River Slides, Splash pad, and Park in Whitecourt
Watch the River Valley Horse Show July 20th-23rd at the Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association
Enjoy an Outdoor Movie under the stars
Take advantage of Michaels coupons and grab stuff to make tye dye shirts
Go for a summer drive and grab some ice cream
Drive out to Fort Saskatchewan for sheep gazing
See some classic cars at Callingwood Cars & Coffee (June 23rd, July 7th, & 21st, August 4th & 18th)
Go for ice cream at 80 Flavors
Get active at the Marketplace at Callingwood’s Fitness at the Farmers Market
Grab your tubes and take a day trip to the newly renovated Discovery Canyon in Red Deer
Check out free programs like LEGO, magic shows, and more at the Edmonton Public Library
Try the exploding baggie science experiment
Ride on the 2 zip lines at Crestwood Park
Be amazed by the work of Canadian sand carving artists at Sand on Whyte June 30th-July 9th as they create sand carving magic that tells our Canada 150 story
Join a free downtown walking tour and discover neat facts about Edmonton
See some Dinosaurs at Jurassic Forrest
Check out one of the many midways happening this summer
Explore different cultures at the Heritage Festival Aug 5th-7th
Make your own Marshmallows
Cool off at the Legislature fountains
See what deal Groupon is offering and find things to do around Edmonton at discounted prices
See some amazing costumes and shop Artist Alley at Animethon Aug 11th-13th
Explore the top 10 toddler playgrounds in Edmonton
Plan a picnic at one of the City parks
Go tubing at Pembina River
Play a game of Disc Golf at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre
Create a craft with recycled items from the Edmonton ReUse Centre
Go to a City of Edmonton Green Shack program in your community
Run through the fountains at City Hall
Pack a picnic and take a day trip out to Long Island Lake
Take the High Level Bridge Street Car to Whyte Ave and explore the Strathcona Farmers Market
Go for a walk in the River Valley
Spend the day learning about dinosaurs at Jurassic Forrest
Go on a Spray Park hop and explore over 70 Spray Parks
Watch the Edmonton Kennel Club Regional Dog Show August 10th-13th
Join one of the many farms on Open Farm Days Aug 19th & 20th, as they share local stories, see on-farm demonstrations and purchase locally grown and produced products.
Do you have some ideas for activities for kids around Edmonton this summer? Send me an email at anotheryegmommy@gmail.com
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