Edmonton Fringe Festival KidsFringe

Edmonton Fringe Festival FREE Fun at KidsFringe

The Fringe is back from August 15-25, 2025, and once again, KidsFringe, is going to be a major draw for families attending the festival! This especially-for-kids section of the world-renowned Edmonton Fringe Festival is the best spot for kids 12 and under to run around and feel the joy of the Fringe, all for FREE!

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Only adults with children are permitted entrance to KidsFringe. (Please note, KidsFringe is not open on August 14, the first day of the Fringe Festival.)

Free Outdoor Activities & Shows

🎭 Kids Stage
Interactive performances to delight children and their families – check out the full schedule of free shows!
🎨 Kids Park
Hands-on workshops, performances, and creative activities led by professional artists.
📚 Book Nook
Imaginative stories brought to life through theatrical storytelling.
✂️ Alberta Blue Cross Craft Corner
Make-and-take crafts your kids will love to create and treasure.
🧸 Sensory Tent
A calming space filled with tactile sensory activities for all ages.
👶 Tots Tent
Designed especially for the littlest fringers, from newborn to five years old.
🌲 Adventure Forest
A playful zone packed with games and activities to keep kids moving and engaged.
🎟️ Theatre for Young Audiences
Ticketed performances crafted especially for young theatre-goers.

Theatre for Young Audiences Paid Performances

Get your tickets early to enjoy one of the Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA) indoor shows created just for kids! These fun and affordable productions are the perfect introduction to theatre for young audiences. See the full schedule here. PLUS discover even MORE family-friendly shows throughout the full Fringe schedule – just look for the FF icon in the show listings.

Play for a FREE Frozen Treat

Grab your KidsFringe Passport when you first arrive to check off all the fun activities you experience. Once completed, the passport can be exchanged for a voucher for a free treat from Royal Treats!