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Family Fun Edmonton Events
Play Rangers: FREE Drop-In Outdoor Adventures

The City of Edmonton Play Rangers are back this fall with FREE outdoor fun for the whole family! Drop in at Whitemud Park or Northeast River Valley Park to join program leaders for exciting adventures like slacklining, orienteering, and games. Whitemud Park Date: Every Saturday September 6 – December 27,
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Fort Saskatchewan Summer Fun
Summer Fun in Fort Saskatchewan

If you’ve never been to Fort Saskatchewan, it’s well worth the short drive from Edmonton! This vibrant and family-friendly city is packed with fun things to do—especially in the summer. From historic sites to playgrounds and events, check out our list of fun (and mostly free!) activities for kids, all
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Best Lakes & Beaches near Edmonton
BEST Lakes & Beaches Near Edmonton

Where are the BEST lakes & beaches near Edmonton? Look no further! We have something for you in every direction from the city. Nothing beats a day at the beach during the summer, so we are making it easy to pack a cooler and hit the road for a day
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Kids Run Wild Summer Orienteering Events
Drop-in to a Kids Run Wild Summer Orienteering Event Near You!

Join Kids Run Wild and Edmonton Overlanders Orienteering Club (EOOC) for their popular drop-in orienteering events this summer! These relaxed, family-friendly sessions are just $10 per map (which can be shared) and a great opportunity to get active, try something new, and explore local parks together. There’s no experience needed
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Family Fun Edmonton Events
Bug Jamboree at Ellis Nature Centre

Hit the road to discover the fascinating world of insects at the annual Bug Jamboree on Saturday, August 9 at Ellis Bird Farm, outside Lacombe! Enjoy bug walks, special guest John Acorn “The Nature Nut”, kids’ games, fun with the goats, and a fun event passport with prizes for the
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Family Fun Edmonton Events
Take Parkbus to Elk Island National Park for FREE

Elk Island National Park and Parkbus have teamed up again to offer FREE Summer shuttle service from Downtown Edmonton to Elk Island National Park! The bus will pick up visitors at the Royal Alberta Museum at 8:45 AM for a day visit to Elk Island National Park. Your FREE shuttle
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Family Fun Edmonton Events
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (ESO) Outdoors Summer Concerts

This summer, join members of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for 4 special ESO Outdoors Summer Concerts in local parks. RSVP ahead online through the ESO website, then bring your chair or blanket and cozy up to listen as spectacular music fills the open air. Each concert will feature a curated
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Al Fresco Summer Concerts
Music is in the Air! Al Fresco Summer Concerts & Shows

Take advantage of our beautiful weather while enjoying amazing summer concerts and shows outdoors, entertainment ‘al fresco’! You can make the most of Edmonton’s short Summer months with this list of free or inexpensive entertainment options. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, and it is the perfect way to discover
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Family Fun Edmonton Events
BLESS Nature Centre Summer Nature Program at Big Lake

The Big Lake Environment Support Society (BLESS) invites you to join the Big Lake Summer Nature Program at Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park. Register ahead to enjoy a variety of free guided activities focused on a unique theme each week throughout the summer! Recommended for ages 4-12. Be sure to
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Drop-In Summer Park Programs
Drop-In Park Programs for FREE Summer Fun!

Heading to the nearest park or playground has always been one of the best ways to pass a nice summer day! These days it is even easier to keep the kids entertained during your visit to the park thanks to several free Drop-In Park Programs provided by municipal parks and
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