K-Days can be A LOT of fun, but it can also leave a large dent in your wallet once you start paying for all the rides, food, shows, games, and other fun experiences! As always, the best strategy is to plan ahead. Take advantage of these 5 FREE gate admission options and leave more money in your pocket for lemonade and mini donuts!

5 Ways to Score FREE Admission to K-Days:

  1. Sign up for the FREE Summer Starts at EPL Reading Program! Kids can take part in 9 weeks of reading challenges, contests, prizes, guest performances, events, and more. On top of all of the other great benefits this program offers, this year’s registration package includes 2 general admission tickets to K-Days (while supplies last) courtesy of Explore Edmonton.
  2. Earn free passes when you make a submission and share your creative talents in the K-Days Competitive Exhibits Makers Exhibition! Local makers, creators, artists, and producers of ALL AGES are invited to share their passions and hobbies through this showcase of Alberta’s talent. Your best-grown vegetable, tastiest baked treats, crafty creation or art project could be on display during K-days and earn you cash prizes! Entry is free for youth under the age of 18, and all who enter will receive two free general admission tickets to K–Days.
  3. Show Your Edmonton Public Library Card on Sunday, July 23 for FREE admission. You will need one library card for all attendees aged 6 and easy. Getting your library card is always free by visiting and applying at your nearest branch!
  4. Present your TELUS World of Science – Edmonton Annual Pass for FREE admission on Sunday, July 23. Just one more perk of having a Science Centre pass!
  5. Search those backpacks for free passes! For the last several years we have received passes that were distributed through the schools at the end of June. If your kids may have gone missing, I suggest making an “in search of” post on your local community or buy and sell page – I have seen many posts with people giving them away. These free passes were good only for opening day admission on Friday, July 21.

K-Days 2023We also want to highlight that there are many complimentary shows and activities throughout the grounds. With free admission to K-Days you can still have a full day of fun with the family without ever shelling out money for rides and games. Be sure to check out our K-Days 2023 post to see some of our favourite experiences including the free kid focused activities in Discovery Hall, free circus shows in the The Cristal Palace Spiegeltent, and free Super Dogs Presents: Barkade performance.